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The 50-metre outdoor pool at the Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre will soon turn 50, and the whole community is invited to celebrate on the afternoon of Saturday 15 August. The aquatic centre will also mark 10 years, giving more...
Registrations are open for young guns aged 12 to 24 to participate in this year’s Beaches Young Filmmakers Comp. Taking part as individuals or teams, entrants will have four days to create a short film of up to seven minutes in...
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Warringah MP Zali Steggall has flagged the possibility that community Independents could form a party before the 2028 Federal Election. Ms Steggall issued a statement after media speculation that the ‘Teals,’ who are the 10 community Independents in the House of...
‘It’s a safety issue’ The Duffy’s Forest and Terrey Hills community are calling on council to complete the upgrade on the 6.5-kilometre Community Bridle Trail (the trail) that connects both suburbs. The trail is used by horse riders, cyclists, walkers, and runners....
North Sydney Council has announced that North Sydney Olympic Pool will reopen on 7 August, during the pool’s 90th anniversary year. The project has officially reached Practical Completion. This means the keys to the iconic harbour-side pool have now been handed...
On 12 May, Homelessness NSW released the Housing Code Red report. Member for Manly, James Griffin MP said the report reveals a 22% surge in the number of people on social housing waitlists, extending to 68,247 households. Of these, 12,478 households are...
Willoughby Votes is looking for a community independent to run in the next State Election With the rise in the community independent movement on the North Shore, a new group called Willoughby Votes is looking for a candidate to run against...
In recognition of the contributions of carers across the state, applications are open for the National Carers Week Grants program. Not-for-profit organisations and local councils can apply for a share of $220,000 in grant funding to support initiatives with a focus...
Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby has demanded sustainable, ongoing funding for local domestic and family violence services, warning that life-saving shelters are being forced to turn women away due to capacity constraints. In NSW Parliament, Ms Scruby highlighted the reality of the...
By Michelle Giglio E-bikes for hire have arrived with plans to expand After three years of research, global shared micromobility company Lime has launched its e-bikes for hire in Manly, hoping the location will prove popular for locals and tourists. But forget about...
ED numbers down as hospital moves into a 14-month stabilisation period The Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) has transferred to the public health system, ending eight years of the public private partnership under Healthscope. The landmark handover date of 30 April occurred 12...
By Aoife Moynihan Government looks to New Zealand to address driver shortage In a bid to address the current bus driver shortage, Transport for NSW has assisted 17 qualified bus drivers from New Zealand to join private operator Keolis Northern Beaches in...















