Friday, 30th May
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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...
Out & About
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Since taking ownership of Manly Wharf last year, Brisbane-based Artemus Group has gone to great lengths to spruce up the much- loved site. Artemus’ first project was to relaunch Manly Wharf Bar as Felons Manly last October. It’s a happening...
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Don your whites and get multi-coloured for NSW Youth Week. The North Sydney community is invited to join a free vibrant colour run at Colour Fest 2025 on Saturday 12 April from 1pm to 5pm at St Leonards Park. Enjoy live...
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BY ALEX DRISCOLL Narrabeen’s Fat Pomelo was created out of a need for ‘casual dining’ options in the area. Owner Songpol, who also runs homeware café Armchair Collective with his wife Lyn, says most Thai food offerings in the area were...
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Candidates from the Bradfield electorate will be convening for a community forum at the St Ives Community Centre. The Australian Conservation Foundation will host the forum, which will focus on issues such as nature protection and renewables. Candidates in attendance will...
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Lovers of the classic 1989 Disney film The Little Mermaid will delight in the musical adaptation of the same name, set to grace the stage at The Concourse in Chatswood from 21 March. Featuring singing, dancing, special effects and glittering...
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BY ALEX DRISCOLL Volunteering doesn’t have to be a big effort, says Kevin Lee When Narrabeen resident Kevin Lee thought it would be good for his partner’s child to enter nippers at Narrabeen Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, he did not think it...
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The 2025 Manly Inflatable Boat Race is set to return to Manly and Shelly Beach on Sunday, March 30, promising an ‘unforgettable’ day of fun, chaos, and community spirit. Recognised as ‘Community Event of the Year’ at the 2016 Australia...
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Celebrating 30 years of music with an ‘all-afternoon extravaganza’ Community-based musical ensemble Loosely Woven is celebrating 30 years of musical magic and to celebrate it will hold ‘all-afternoon extravaganzas’ titled Loosely Woven Unwound. The free shows will feature over 40 performers, and...
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This article contains references to suicide. If you need help contact Lifeline 13 11 14 BY ALEX DRISCOLL Head Above Water returns for 2025, with mental health as big an issue as ever In 2018, Northern Beaches local Andrew ‘Wardy’ Ward found himself...
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BY ALEX DRISCOLL The Balmoral Swim raises money to fund research into children’s cancer In 2024, around 760 children were diagnosed with some form of cancer. While the survival rate is now over 80%, childhood cancer often leads to long-term health complications...