Thursday, 25th June
NBS
Northern Beaches Council’s Rise Manly 2026 winter festival is in full swing, but don’t worry, you still have a few more days to head over, as the festival is on until Sunday 28 June. The Corso, laneways and beachfront are buzzing...
Thursday, 25th June
NB
From 10am-2pm on Sunday 28 June, members of the public are welcome to join the official Whale Census site at the top of Long Reef headland. With thousands of humpbacks migrating along the East Coast each year, the Northern Beaches provides...
NS
Minister stands firm on housing target Mosman will not be allowed to pause its low to mid-rise (LMR) housing target, despite being over halfway towards the allocated 500 homes. Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber said following a meeting in October, “(Mr Scully)...
NS
North Sydney Council is looking to raise rates again, considering four options as it seeks to claw back funding directed to its $122 million pool redevelopment. Council has put on the table for discussion at its 27 October meeting four options...
NS, NB
The Freshwater-class ferry Narrabeen was back on duty on 20 October following a life-enhancing refurbishment. The Narrabeen re-entered service on the F1 Circular Quay – Manly route ahead of what is expected to be a record summer on the Harbour for...
NS
North Shore MP Felicity Wilson is asking residents to nominate an inspiring woman in their lives for the North Shore Woman of the Year for 2026, to be recognised at a statewide reception held in Women’s Week in March 2026. This...
NBS
A new 40km/h speed limit comes into effect in parts of Beacon Hill and Frenchs Forest on Friday 3 October 2025, when the 50 km/h signs have been replaced by 40 km/h signs. The speed reduction will apply to the area...
NBS
School to go into recess from Term 1 2026 Kambora Public School in Davidson is being put into recess by the Department of Education, (DoE) from Term 1 2026. The DoE’s director educational leadership, Amber Gorrell informed parents by letter on 17...
NB
Regan pushes to secure role of RFS in planning changes A decision on the Patyegarang/ Lizard Rock development in Belrose is expected to be released soon, as the State Government seeks to change the planning system to speed up housing builds. On...
NS
The State Government is transforming a former Sydney Metro dive site in Chatswood’s CBD into hundreds of new homes, including 180 build-to-rent apartments for essential workers. Master planning of the site in Chatswood by the government’s developer Landcom shows that it...
NBS
Councillors hit back at critics on expenses Councillor Joeline Hackman has called for an end to vilification of some Northern Beaches councillors, following huge media interest after their expenses were published. Greens member and youngest councillor Ethan Hrnjak was particularly targeted after...
NBS
Local Member for Manly, James Griffin MP, has today launched Future Manly — a new initiative designed to give residents the opportunity to shape both a shared vision for our community and what projects and issues they want championed in...