Northern Beaches council is pleased to announce it was one of three councils selected by the NSW Auditor-General to participate in a performance audit of development applications. Following the announcement, council was also pleased to reveal that no recommendations were made...

After joining Northern Beaches council nearly three years ago, Chief Information Officer (CIO) Naren Gangavarapu has been ranked in the top five leading CIO’s in Australia for 2022. According to council, the annual survey by the CIO Executive Council saw Gangavarapu,...

Local environmental lawyer and climate change advisor Jacqui Scrubsy has announced her 2023 candidacy for the state electorate of Pittwater. The announcement comes as the controversial issue of oil and gas drilling just kilometres off the electorate’s coastline reared its head...

Northern Beaches council is seeking community input in a bid to help save Manly Life Saving Club’s location and heritage. While the club is loved by many locals, members and volunteers and is celebrated as one of the oldest clubs in...

Independent Member for Mackellar Dr Sophie Scamps has announced the Terrey Hills Rural Fire Service will receive back up satellite services under the Australian Government’s Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters (STAND) program. The announcement comes as Terrey Hills, and surrounding communities...

The Lower North Shore Greens have selected their next candidate, Edmund McGrath to run for Willoughby in the upcoming NSW State election. According to the Greens, sustainable development will be a key issue in Willoughby, as will education, which is an...

Northern Beaches Council has announced the exhibition of a new draft Youth Voice Action Plan 2028 – Shaping the Beaches Future, which is now available for public feedback. Following an extensive consultation with more than 1,000 young people contributing over 1,100...

On Monday (28 November), Independent Federal Member for North Sydney Kylea Tink introduced a Private Members Bill for stronger fuel quality and vehicle emissions standards into the House. Ms Tink, who committed to introducing the Bill during her election campaign, believes...

Pittwater has secured $1.3 million in funding through the Get NSW Active program which will go towards walking and cycling projects around the community. Minister for Active Transport and Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes said the funding will go towards strengthening...

Member for Willoughby Tim James is pleased to welcome the reforms of life-saving coercive control as the new laws pass through Parliament. Mr James announced the new laws will make it an offence to carry out repeated abusive behaviours to a...