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...

Rates in North Sydney are expected to increase 52.66% over three years, following approval by regulator IPART for a permanent special variation. If passed by council this month, rates will increase from July this year, with minimum residential rates also increasing...

Northern Beaches Council is commencing the upgrades to North Narrabeen Surf Club in early June. The club is a valued community hub and has been home to life savers since 1912 and the North Narrabeen Boardriders Club (NNBC) since 1964. The proposed...

In support of Dolphin Research Australia, the first NSW Dolphin Census will be held on Sunday 31 May at 11.30 am between Narrabeen Rock Pool and Warriewood Beach. This ambitious citizen science project will bring together volunteers along the NSW coast...

NSW Ambulance has led a large-scale, multi‑agency emergency exercise focused on strengthening inter‑agency coordination and preparedness for major incidents. The exercise brought together NSW Ambulance, NSW Police Force, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service and...

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...

Council submits DA for community building Northern Beaches Council has submitted a development application (DA) for the new community facility at Jamieson Park, Narrabeen Lake, after a fire destroyed the previous facilities in 2021. The new building, estimated to cost $5.3 million,...

‘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...

Pittwater bands together to support commerce Shop owners from Newport to Mona Vale are joining forces to support local business owners in a difficult commercial climate. Mona Vale, Warriewood and Newport chambers of commerce are trialling a pilot collaboration into ‘Pittwater Business,’...