Thursday, 17th September
NS
Mosman Council is installing CCTV at Balmoral to address ongoing tree vandalism. The decision came after a replacement 200-litre Port Jackson fig tree planted in Balmoral in May was vandalised in July. Council agreed at its meeting on 1 September to install...
Wednesday, 16th September
NS
North Sydney Council is looking to change up Waverton Village, encouraging the local community to have their say. The project will look into potential public domain improvements within the village. The public domain includes the streets, footpaths, public spaces, landscaping, street...
NB
Northern Beaches Councillor Ethan Hrnjak is calling for the council to investigate the roll out of free menstrual products in high-use public toilets. Cr Hrnjak will propose a motion at the next council meeting later this month. Cr Hrnjak, a Frenchs...
NBS
Digital parking permits quash car window application Northern Beaches Council is moving all Beach Parking Permits to a digital system from today, eliminating the need for physical stickers. Under the new system, residents will apply for, manage, and renew their Beach parking...
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...