Friday, 26th September
NS
After 145 days, Liberal candidate for Bradfield Gisele Kapterian has confirmed she has ceased her challenge in the Court of Disputed Returns, with Independent MP Nicolette Boele releasing a statement thanking the people of her electorate for their support. “This means...
Thursday, 25th September
NB
Work has officially begun on Manly Warringah Gymnastic Club’s Centre of Excellence at the former North Manly Bowling Club site with demolition underway and expected to be completed by mid-October. The main construction phase is scheduled to begin in February 2026,...
PW
No more ‘pens’ for sale on Facebook Northern Beaches Council is digitising beach parking permits, ending the sale of ‘pens plus a permit’ on sites such as Facebook. The digital system will link permits to vehicle registrations and council said it would...
PW
Independent Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby has called on the Premier to urgently extend surge funding for pothole repairs to metropolitan Sydney, not just regional NSW. Ms Scruby said that the Pittwater community is totally reliant on roads. When buses are delayed...
NBS
But Hail Mary on the cards Northern Beaches Council voted to remove outdoor dining at Rollers Bakehouse’s in Rialto Lane, Manly, following a nine-month trial which determined a pedestrian safety risk as the lane is used by delivery trucks. However, a notice...
NB
In exciting news for the Northern Beaches community, the Minns Labor Government has announced the project scope and timeline for the new athletics track at the Sydney Academy of Sport. The details were released at an athletics community briefing at the...
NB
The NSW Government has deployed a NSW Health team to work alongside staff at Northern Beaches Hospital to prepare for the hospital’s eventual transition from a public private partnership. From Monday 1 September, the transition assessment and planning (TAP) team comprised...
NS, NBS, PW
The Safer E-Bikes Bill 2025 (Road Vehicle Standards Amendment) will be introduced to Parliament today by Federal Mackellar MP Dr Sophie Scamps, calling for well-overdue reform to ensure e-bikes are safe, fit-for-purpose, and regulated under federal law. This bill responds to...
NB
Northern Beaches Council will commence construction this week on the highly anticipated upgrade of the Long Reef boardwalk and bridge, a key section of the popular coastal walk located between Long Reef Golf Course and Long Reef Beach. This essential upgrade...
NB
Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps said the return of soft plastic recycling bins at some of our supermarkets is a positive step but that we shouldn’t get too excited. After the collapse of Redcycle in 2022, a new national trial has...
NS, NB
Netball Australia wants your help in calling for Netball to be included in the Olympic Games in Brisbane in 2032 and has an online petition going where you can add your name to the cause and spread the word to...
PW
Politicians, surgeons say safety paramount Sydney is ‘a bit like the Wild West’ when it comes to e-bikes, but federal and state regulation was essential to minimise harm to pedestrians and ensure safety for riders, a Northern Beaches forum has heard. Pittwater...