You can find out what’s on at Council-run theatres and art galleries. Or you can join workshops and hear artists' or writers’ talks, provide feedback on development and policies, or have an input into Council projects. Maybe you need information about road closures. You’ll find announcements on all these and more...
Explainer: NSW Government housing reforms
The NSW Government has released the detail on the planning reforms that will apply to people living within 800m of...
Northern Beaches Council leads the way for NSW in e-bike safety
Last week, the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and related mobility options was handed down. The...
Green fingers needed for rewilding Manly Cemetery
If you’re without a patch of your own but twitching to turn your fingers green or if gardening in your...
2025 Theo Batten Youth Art Award Winners announced
This year's Out Front 2025 exhibition showcases the impressive artworks of Northern Beaches HSC visual arts students. Congratulations to the...
Council recognises Ronda Alterator
In worthy recognition of Mrs Ronda Alterator’s dedication and contribution to netball and our local community, Council has endorsed the...
Keeping our area leafable
With around 12 million trees, the Northern Beaches is one of the greenest urban places in Sydney and Council’s new...
Flushing out your local rock pools
From Palm Beach to Freshwater, Narrabeen to Mona Vale, the Beaches’ coastline is dotted with stunning rock pools, 15 in...
Special Variation: media responses
It’s critical the community is provided with accurate information. The following are responses that have been provided to the media...
Easier and safer ways to get around your local streets
If you walk your kids to school, pound the streets with your pooch or head to your neighbourhood shops for...
Signs in the Sand mark the future of our environment
Manly Art Gallery & Museum’s (MAG&M) latest exhibition, Signs in the Sand: Anna Madaleine Raupach’s Climate Sign Archive, is an...
What you need to know about the rates special variation
There is an old saying, ‘don't let the facts get in the way of good story’. So, in light of...
Tips for a smooth transition to early learning
Starting a new year at an early learning centre can be emotional and stressful for parents and children. We spoke...
Local business slashes energy bills with support from Council’s advisory service
Rising energy costs have prompted Northern Beaches businesses to explore renewable solutions, with the Cottage Surgery in Manly Vale taking...
Our Libraries celebrate Women’s Week
Come along to the Libraries workshop and panel discussion celebrating female writers as part of NSW Women's Week (2 -...
Sun Run’s winners announced
A record breaking 10,000 participants took part in this year’s Sun Run presented by Bioglan on one of the most...
Swimming success: How squads and laps lead to state championships
The journey to becoming a state champion swimmer begins with swimming lessons and countless laps in the pool. And nine...
Your guide to making the 2025 school year easier than ever
As another long holiday break draws to a close, parents are readying themselves for the school year ahead. Schedules, logistics...
Kitchen critters and how to avoid them over summer
Warmer temperatures make for a pleasant start to the year, but they also mean ideal conditions for tiny unwanted visitors...
Fine fuels collection scheduled for offshore communities
To help reduce localised bush fire risk , Council is organising a fine fuel collection for the offshore communities of...