Member for Manly James Griffin MP is encouraging everyone in the community to get behind Royal Far West’s inaugural Spin Off Challenge taking place this Thursday, 6 November on the Manly beachfront. The event celebrates 100 years of Royal Far West...

Hospital sold, but specialist services under a cloud As the State Government moves to take back ownership of Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH), private specialists are frustrated about the lack of discussion on their future at the facility. Healthscope and the government made...

Australia Post announced on 29 October that Milsons Point post office would remain open.  The branch was due to close its doors on 12 November, due to landowner Transport for NSW increasing the rent on the property. The closure would have...

Bill aims to clear the clutter A State Government e-bike bill will seek to regulate the burgeoning sector, in an attempt to address complaints in many council areas about dumped bikes and dangerous driving. Australia’s first shared e-bike legislation responds to key...

North Sydney Council is looking to raise rates again, considering four options as it seeks to claw back funding directed to its $122 million pool redevelopment. Council has put on the table for discussion at its 27 October meeting four options...

Owners of the Northern Beaches Hospital Healthscope have reached ‘in-principle’ agreement with the State Government to hand over the whole hospital for $190 million – putting private services under a cloud. This follows months of negotiations between the government, Healthscope and...

The Freshwater-class ferry Narrabeen was back on duty on 20 October following a life-enhancing refurbishment. The Narrabeen re-entered service on the F1 Circular Quay – Manly route ahead of what is expected to be a record summer on the Harbour for...

North Shore MP Felicity Wilson is asking residents to nominate an inspiring woman in their lives for the North Shore Woman of the Year for 2026, to be recognised at a statewide reception held in Women’s Week in March 2026. This...

A new 40km/h speed limit comes into effect in parts of Beacon Hill and Frenchs Forest on Friday 3 October 2025, when the 50 km/h signs have been replaced by 40 km/h signs. The speed reduction will apply to the area...

Councillors hit back at critics on expenses Councillor Joeline Hackman has called for an end to vilification of some Northern Beaches councillors, following huge media interest after their expenses were published. Greens member and youngest councillor Ethan Hrnjak was particularly targeted after...