NBS

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...

NS

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),...

PW

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...

NBS

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...

NB

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...

PW

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...

PW

Mater Maria enrolment increase subject to conditions after resident complaints Mater Maria College in Warriewood has been given permission to increase enrolments by 30 per cent, amid concerns from some residents about traffic and parking. Northern Beaches Council issued a deferred commencement...

NBS

Beaches mayor announces as Independent candidate Mayor of the Northern Beaches, Michael Regan, is standing as an Independent candidate for the state seat of Wakehurst at the upcoming election on 25 March. He says there are big challenges facing the Wakehurst community...

NBS

Northern Beaches Council acknowledged the achievements of outstanding citizens honoured in the Australia Day Awards for 2023. Recipients included Senior Citizen of the Year, Judy Elias of Narrabeen, a technological whiz who has been instrumental in Computerpals for Seniors; Young Citizen...

NBS

Two of the three sites activated in Manly CBD as part of the Streets as Shared Spaces initiative will remain following a successful trial. The three locations included Darley Road, The Corso, and Market Place adjoining the Whistler Street carpark creating...