Thursday, 27th August
NS, NB
A record-breaking number of 353 probationary constables have graduated from the NSW Police Academy as part of Class 369. This milestone marks the largest class to attest in 14 years. Nine Class 369 graduates are allocated to North Shore Police Area...
Wednesday, 26th August
NB
Northern Beaches Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for an organisation to support the revitalisation of Manly Town Hall. Manly Town Hall is a heritage-listed building from the 1930s, located across from Manly Wharf. Council said there is opportunity for...
NB
In a joint statement with public health organisations alongside Dr Monique Ryan MP and Dr Mike Freelander MP, Dr Sophie Scamps MP has called on the government to urgently address the ‘childhood obesity crisis.’ The statement comes following the recent...
NS, NB
The NSW Government is expanding its investment in shark-spotting drones technology with year-round coverage in a $120 million Shark Mitigation Program. The government will invest an additional $34 million in drones, including using artificial intelligence and emerging technology in a major...
NBS
Manly MP James Griffin has said the NSW Government’s 2026-27 Budget fails to address the growing infrastructure and transport challenges facing the Northern Beaches. Mr Griffin says the Budget contains no meaningful investment in public transport, and no long-term plan to...
PW
Northern Beaches Council budget projects almost $600m in capital projects for next financial year Road resurfacing, rockpools and reserves are main priorities for Northern Beaches Council’s 2026/2027 budget, boosted by last year’s extra rate rise income. Council adopted its $598 million budget for the...
NBS, NS
By Aoife Moynihan and Michelle Giglio Independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have formed the Community Strong Australia (CSA) party, in a move which is hoped will give independents a better chance of election to the Senate. The new party will not...
NS
Soft launch imminent for shared e-bike service The shared micromobility company Lime has approached Mosman Council with a view to set up a service in the busy harbourside suburb. Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber told NL a soft launch was expected, where...
NS
Rates in North Sydney are set to increase 52.66% over three years, following approval on 2 June by regulator IPART for a permanent special variation (SV). If approved by council at its 29 June meeting, rates will increase from July this...
NB
Northern Beaches Council is celebrating statewide recognition after being recognised at the 2026 Local Government NSW Excellence Awards for its Manly Library 24/7 initiative. The service gives members extended access to Manly Library outside of traditional staffed hours. Mayor Sue Heins said...
NB
The Northern Beaches Council is inviting the community to help shape a new four-year plan about making life accessible and inclusive for people with disability on the Beaches. Nationally, more than 21 percent of Australians live with disability and the numbers...
NBS
Council submits proposal for government approval Council agreed at its ordinary meeting on 19 May to seek the NSW Government’s agreement to move forward on its proposal for an 18-month trial of the Manly Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) and seek further...