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Northern Beaches Council is acting to protect the unique character of the Northern Beaches in response to the NSW Government’s state-wide housing policy, which permits more medium and high-density residential development in large parts of the Council area. Council is proposing...

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Willoughby Council adds $26m to bill Willoughby City Council’s budget for the redevelopment of its leisure centre has soared from $38.9 to $65 million in response to challenging in-ground site conditions, it says. Council announced the increase at its meeting on...

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North Sydney club’s lease extended again North Sydney PCYC has received an additional eight-month lease extension to stay at its Falcon Street premises, after it was slated for closure in October, 2024. Health Infrastructure bought the site – reportedly for $11.55 million...

After two years of legal wrangling, the Pathways seniors development on Parraween Street in Cremorne has been approved – despite North Sydney Council’s concerns. The State Government’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) approved the development on 4 April. Skermanic now has the green...

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Narrabeen Lakes SC still high and dry Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club says it does not want to wait until 2027 for a new $4 million amenities building at Jamieson Park. The insurance payout of $1.9 million for the original building which was...

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Mayor expects legal action over planning changes Mosman Council is seeking clarity over a new planning edict issued by the State Government which will allow apartment blocks up to eight storeys in areas previously zoned for one home. The low and mid-rise...

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Cricket NSW has called on candidates in Warringah to commit to supporting two local community sport infrastructure projects on the Northern Beaches. The projects, which will see the construction of a new grandstand at Manly Oval and an indoor training facility...

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Northern Beaches Council staff blitzed local building sites as part of the Get the Site Right campaign on 20 March 2025. The campaign seeks to prevent pollution by highlighting the importance of securing building materials and educating site managers on best-practice...