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Willoughby City Council is urging residents to dust off their bicycles and join the nationwide cycling challenge, Biketober. This initiative aims to inspire individuals to rediscover the joys of cycling while promoting a healthier lifestyle and a cleaner environment. Biketober is...

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Council to fast-track e-bike safety measures Road rules must be reviewed to improve public safety, Northern Beaches Council will tell the State Government following an audit into electric-bikes and electric-scooters. Council is calling on the State Government to develop a community awareness...

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Vaping store numbers increasing Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps has raised the rise of stores which sell vapes on the Peninsula in Federal Parliament, in response to concerns by the Newport Chamber of Commerce and Newport Residents Association. Rowie Dillon, Newport Chamber of...

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Drumlines preferred, but State Government wins debate Shark nets are back on the beaches for the summer, despite the Northern Beaches Council’s petitioning for other means of shark mitigation. In May this year, council’s interim Chief Executive Officer Lousie Kerr wrote to...

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Reserve sits just next to Balmoral Beach Mosman Council has objected to a land claim over Lawry Plunkett Reserve, and is awaiting notice about other potential land claims in the area. The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (ALC) made a claim over the...

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Northern Beaches Council has funding for seven 22kW EV chargers as part of the Intellihub EV Streetside Charging Project, making it easier for those living in apartments or townhouses to charge their vehicles. Local streetside power poles will be turned into...

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Northern Beaches Council and the Manly Business Chamber have launched the inaugural Freshwater shop local campaign, ‘Enjoy Freshie’. This campaign aims to celebrate shopping locally and supporting the community. It’s an invitation to immerse in the vibrant atmosphere of Freshwater Village...

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No light at the end of Beaches tunnel Northern Beaches residents have been left wondering how traffic congestion will be eased now the State Government has confirmed the project has been cancelled. Commuters were promised a reduction in commuter time on Military...

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Northern Beaches Council has a revised policy on how to minimize the negative impact of poker machines and online gaming within the community, and your feedback would be appreciated. The Gambling and Poker Machine Harm Minimisation Policy was initially adopted by...

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Privatisation caused service drop Driver shortages should have been better predicted and managed, the NSW Bus Industry Taskforce has found in its initial report on the privatisation of bus services. The taskforce found that the North Shore region, which stretches from the...