Construction on a major redevelopment of the Willoughby Leisure Centre is scheduled to begin on 19 November. It is understood parts of the leisure centre will remain open while the upgrades take place including the gym and school holiday program as...

Northern Beaches council is trialling a new pedestrian crossing system in high traffic areas across Manly that create an optical 3D illusion. The three new pedestrian crossings can be found across two intersections at South Steyne Road and Wentworth Streets as well as...

A new boardwalk that now links Taronga Zoo wharf and the Bondi to Manly walk has officially opened at Bradleys Head. Built from sustainable elements, the boardwalk features 100 recycled tyres used in the footpaths permeable paving and concrete path which...

Residents of the Little Manly community are excited to welcome its newest eatery to the Northern Beaches, with the opening of Ripples café. While currently still a construction site, and despite the ongoing rain, its recent opening has seen plenty of...

Albanese Government backflips on $75 million for upgrades The October Federal budget has seen the Albanese Government withdraw a promise of $75 million in funding to improve Wakehurst Parkway. The funding, allocated by the Morrison Government and announced by the former Member...

Conservation zone changes concern Pittwater locals As part of the amalgamation of the Northern Beaches Council, the different development controls, or Local Environment Plans (LEP), of the three former Councils are in the process of being consolidated. While there will be an...

Old Barrenjoey Road intersection evolves under Streets as Shared Spaces Preparation has commenced for a six-month trial that will see a one-way shared zone on Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon. The change is part of the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces project,...

Northern Beaches council has confirmed the development plans for a new Hard Rock outlet at Manly has been withdrawn. While property development group Initium Management Pty Ltd had planned to construct the internationally known restaurant and live music franchise on The...

Northern Beaches council has announced it will work alongside 16 surf life saving clubs in the community by offering the surety of 20-year leases. It is understood the new agreement, backdated to 1 July 2022, is designed to offer surf clubs...

Northern Beaches council’s development application for the alterations and additions to Newport surf life saving club (SLSC) has been refused by the Sydney North planning panel (SNPP). It is understood Newport SLSC had proposed to build a seawall as a solid...