Northern Beaches Council is proposing to extend the Mona Vale Beach (south) dog off-leash area trial (the trial) for a further 12 months to 13 October 2027. The trial commenced on 14 October 2025 and is planned to conclude on 13...

A Public Safety Community Forum is set to be held in Dee Why, with Independent Wakehurst MP Michael Regan and representatives from the Northern Beaches Area Command giving updates on local policing. Attendees will also find out more about community...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...