Saturday, 22nd August
NBS, NB
The new pedestrian and cycle bridge over Manly Lagoon at Queenscliff has opened, aimed at resolving a long-standing chokepoint in the regional active transport link between Warringah Mall and Manly. Featuring a generous 4-metre-wide design, the bridge ensures ample space to...
Friday, 21st August
NBS
South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club has officially celebrated the completion of its significant clubhouse refurbishment, marking an exciting new chapter in the Club’s proud 103-year history. The refurbished facilities and newly transformed Ocean View Room were officially launched during the...
NBS
Member for Manly James Griffin MP is encouraging everyone in the community to get behind Royal Far West’s inaugural Spin Off Challenge taking place this Thursday, 6 November on the Manly beachfront. The event celebrates 100 years of Royal Far West...
NB
Hospital sold, but specialist services under a cloud As the State Government moves to take back ownership of Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH), private specialists are frustrated about the lack of discussion on their future at the facility. Healthscope and the government made...
PW
‘When we turn people away, people die’ Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter could lose $68,500 in subsidy funding when council reviews money it allocates to non-profit groups. The shelter is in its final year of a three-year grant from council, which is part...
NB, PW
Northern Beaches Council has been working with local sporting groups to reconfigure the Boondah sports precinct fields to provide additional capacity and are asking for your feedback to ensure it caters to the needs of the whole community. The reconfiguration will...
NS
Australia Post announced on 29 October that Milsons Point post office would remain open. The branch was due to close its doors on 12 November, due to landowner Transport for NSW increasing the rent on the property. The closure would have...
PW
Retirement by Moran has lodged a $144.2 million State Significant Development (SSD) with the NSW Government for a retirement living complex at 156 Ocean Street in Narrabeen. The five- to six-storey retirement village would have 149 independent living units and extensive...
PW
Dogs are happily roaming free at restricted times at the southern end of Mona Vale Beach following the start of council’s off-leash trial. The 12-month trial follows environmental assessment and community consultation, with rangers sporadically patrolling the area. Resident Viv Grimston took...
NS
Mater helps women recover faster after breast surgery A first-of-its-kind wellbeing service at the Mater Hospital is helping women recover from breast reconstruction surgery faster by ensuring they are in the best possible shape pre-and post-operatively. The Renew program, based at the...
NS
Bill aims to clear the clutter A State Government e-bike bill will seek to regulate the burgeoning sector, in an attempt to address complaints in many council areas about dumped bikes and dangerous driving. Australia’s first shared e-bike legislation responds to key...
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)...