Commercial bins on Market Lane are a hazard, Council says. Northern Beaches Council has proposed a waste facility to deal with ‘unsightly’ commercial bins in Market Lane, Manly. Many businesses in Market Lane place commercial bins outside their shopfronts, as they lack...

First Home Buyer Choice has commenced and eligible first home buyers are now able to ditch upfront stamp duty in favour of a smaller annual fee on properties purchased up to $1.5 million. The initiative is open for eligible first home...

Women in Willoughby who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 cash rebate as part of the NSW Government fertility initiative, the first of its kind in Australia. Member for Willoughby...

Willoughby City Council celebrated the four community members that were honoured at the Council’s 2023 Citizen of the Year awards during the citizenship ceremony held on Australia Day. “I congratulate our four award winners for their tremendous contribution to the Willoughby...

NBC rejects offer to be the planning authority Northern Beaches Council has rejected an offer to be the planning authority for the controversial Lizard Rock development. It will instead seek legal advice about a court injunction to stop the development. Council considered...

Fears new buildings could cause ‘irreversible damage’ New buildings would be allowed for the first time at Middle Head under a State Government proposal to build an environmental education centre for school children. Under the proposal, a covered outdoor learning area (COLA),...

The Federal Government has selected Warriewood as one of 15 suburbs across NSW eligible to apply for a government-funded community battery. If successful, the Government will invest up to $500,000 in a community battery in Warriewood that would connect rooftop solar...

Northern Beaches paint and ink maker, Colormaker Industries, manufacturers of PERMASET® Inks, passed the milestone of 500 tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) saved through the electricity produced from its 100kW solar array, installed in 2019. “Notwithstanding the very real effects of...

Northern Beaches Council is embarking on an ambitious new strategy to improve open spaces and outdoor recreation facilities across the area. After community consultation, Council has adopted the Open Space and Outdoor Recreation Strategy and Action Plan – Let’s Play! An...

In response to concerned residents seeing electrical works being undertaken near North Narrabeen Pool and Pathway, Cr Vincent De Luca OAM, Independent for the Northern Beaches consulted the Council regarding the safety of the area. Mr De Luca said Northern Beaches...