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The boatbuilding industry grew from a Neutral Bay workshop   This year is the 90th anniversary of the death of Norwegian-born boatbuilder Lars Halvorsen (1887-1936), a man who did much to transform the boatbuilding industry in Sydney Harbour from his Neutral Bay...

NBS

September marks 150 years since the Parish of Manly Freshwater was formalised The community of Catholics in Manly has grown significantly throughout the last 150 years, and beyond, with the Parish of Manly Freshwater (parish) soon to celebrate a special milestone....

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Pittwater Outriggers Canoe Club brings recreational paddlers and athletes together Based at Bayview and Palm Beach, Pittwater Outriggers Canoe Club has been bringing together people of all ages and abilities through outrigger canoe paddling since 1995. Combining fitness, teamwork and a...

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There have been attempts over time to bring a railway to the Beaches As Northern Beaches motorists cope with the latest arrangements on the Warringah Freeway, envious thoughts may turn to those parts of Sydney that are served by rail. There have...

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The Willoughby Symphony Orchestra has been entertaining the community for 60 years Music lovers delight when the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra (WSO) performs at the Pat Reilly Concert Hall at the Chatswood Concourse. What began as a community orchestra has grown to...

NBS

A Northern Beaches Little League baseball team has been crowned national champions after an outstanding performance at the 2026 Little League National Invitational Tournament in Redcliffe, Queensland. Representing NSW as the state’s only team at the tournament, the Manly Little League...

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Celebrate the spirit of Christmas and summer this August by donating recycled plastics. Using 100 kilograms of plastic waste, artist Amy Claire Mills will create 10 large-scale Christmas beetle sculptures. The installation forms part of the Big Beetle Summer project, celebrating...

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The band Vertigo has been crowed winner of Northern Composure, an annual band competition on the Northern Beaches. Held at Northern Beaches PCYC on Saturday 1 August, five finalist bands competed in the final, following heats over the last couple of...

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North Sydney Council is seeking community ideas for the next generation of playgrounds as planning begins for upgrades to four popular recreation areas across the local government area. Council is seeking to better understand how the spaces are currently used, what...

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Registrations are open for young guns aged 12 to 24 to participate in this year’s Beaches Young Filmmakers Comp. Taking part as individuals or teams, entrants will have four days to create a short film of up to seven minutes in...