Tuesday, 8th July
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With whale season in full swing along the coast, local rescue teams have been busy, recently freeing a young whale who was tangled in ropes. The 11 tonne whale was spotted off the Northern Beaches, and was attended to by the...
Monday, 7th July
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A cyclist died after a crash with a bus on Bradleys Head Road in Mosman yesterday morning. At about 10.35am on 6 July, emergency services were called to Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, outside Taronga Zoo, after reports a cyclist had collided...
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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...
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In collaboration with the Narrabeen-Pittwater Labor Branch, Dee Why Labour Branch is extending an open invitation to the public for their upcoming “VOICE to Parliament Rally.” This bi-partisan event, slated for 24 September, will take place at Mona Vale’s Village Park...
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First female mayor aims to stay in job Sue Heins is hoping to be re-elected to the top job at Northern Beaches Council at a September meeting to determine who becomes the next mayor. Mayor Heins took over from Michael Regan in...