Wednesday, 26th August
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Northern Beaches Council is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for an organisation to support the revitalisation of Manly Town Hall. Manly Town Hall is a heritage-listed building from the 1930s, located across from Manly Wharf. Council said there is opportunity for...
Tuesday, 25th August
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Sunnyfield’s Charity Golf Day is back on 25 September. Join the organisation at Long Reef Golf Club for a day on the green, all while supporting a good cause. All golfing abilities are welcome, with lots of activities on offer throughout...
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Council moves to protect housing character Mosman Council is preparing a long-term strategic masterplan to refine and replace the state imposed low- and mid-rise housing (LMR) planning controls. The council is acting in response to concerns that the government’s LMR controls will...
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NSW Premier Chris Minns was saddened to share the news of the passing of Dame Marie Bashir on 20 January 2026. “Married to Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE for 61 years, and a deeply loved mother of three children and six...
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Regulator IPART to make decision by May North Sydney Council will ask rates regulator IPART for a 52.6% rate rise to take effect from July, after an extraordinary meeting on January 19. The special rate variation (SRV) will be staggered over three...
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With summer a peak season for enjoying the open water, recreational boaters are being reminded to check safety equipment, including marine flares. If flares have expired, they need to be safely disposed of. Transport for NSW Maritime is running a mobile...
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Avalon Baptist Church ousted for supporting marriage equality The NSW/ACT Baptist Association voted Avalon Baptist Peace Church and Seaforth Baptist Church out of the Association over their view on marriage equality on 8 November. Both churches accept marriage equality, while the...
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A new law will revolutionise the way house planning is done in NSW, but councils say they are being pushed out of the process at great cost to communities. Catherine Lewis reports The landmark Planning System Reforms Bill 2025, passed last...
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Promises of a license scheme amid fatalities E-bike wattage has been halved in NSW, bringing the state into line with most parts of Australia. NSW was one of few regions where 500 watt-e-bikes were allowed, when it was increased in 2023 from...
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Ambulance station plans revealed for North Sydney The North Sydney PCYC closed its doors for good at 224-230 Falcon Street on 2 December, two years after the NSW Government purchased the site to build a new ambulance station. A spokesperson for PCYC...
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North Sydney to decide 19 January on new consultation After a failed attempt to raise rates in 2025, North Sydney Council could once again apply to the regulator IPART for a special rate variation (SRV) by February this year. On 19 January,...
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Work is underway on new amenities at Middle Head Oval to support greater access and inclusion in sports and community activities, with the milestone marked through an on-site ground-breaking ceremony on 16 December. The event brought together Mosman councillors and staff...