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...

Let the good times roll with our holiday fun
Are school holidays feeling a little long? Or are you back at work and still looking for all-day care for...

MAG&M exhibition explores - What song do you want played at your funeral?
For the first time in Sydney, the latest iteration of Daniel Mudie Cunningham’s Proud Mary, brings together works which capture the aging process...

Explainer: cleaning our rock pools
It can be frustrating when you visit your favourite rock pool and instead of the pristine dip you were hoping...

Don’t bin your batteries, recycle them instead!
Batteries might be small, but they’re creating big problems for workers and our environment on the Northern Beaches.
Young artists Out Front at Manly Art Gallery & Museum
This year, Manly Art Gallery & Museum will celebrate 30 years of showcasing HSC artworks through its annual Express Yourself...

Do more in 2024
It’s a new year and if you’re aspiring to a new you, the Beaches has plenty on offer to get...

World’s best surfers to battle it out at North Narrabeen
The Northern Beaches will once again host some of the world’s best surfers as they compete in the World Surf...

Funding breakthrough on Wakehurst Parkway flood improvement project
Northern Beaches Council has revealed it is making headway in the Wakehurst Parkway Flood Improvement Project, a crucial initiative to...

Mountain bike trail upgrade project
Manly Dam mountain bike trail is one of Sydney’s most popular and busiest bike tracks with magnificent views along the...

Sporting excellence immortalised
Northern Beaches Council will continue to recognise sporting excellence along the Manly Pathway of Olympians and Paralympians by expanding the...

A Christmas miracle – Duke reunited with owner 520km away
Mystery still remains as to how 5-year-old Duke the Jack Russell got to Terrey Hills back in November, but thanks...

Festive waste tips to avoid overflowing bins
With the silly season almost upon us, follow these handy suggestions to reduce your festive waste and prevent overflowing bins.

Radical state planning changes to create medium and higher density housing
A major announcement from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) could see an explosion of medium and higher...

Rock solid tribute to the ‘Godfather’ of Australian surfing
Local surfing legend Midget Farrelly, dubbed the ‘Godfather’ of Australian surfing, will be honoured with a rock carving at Palm...

Council partners with Ausgrid in smart street lighting upgrade
Council is partnering with Ausgrid to install smart-street LED lighting on main roads across the northern beaches

Manly Federation Boardwalk temporary closures
Manly Federation Boardwalk will be temporarily closed around Boxing Day and New Year's Eve to manage crowd safety.

Run with Nedd – if he can, anyone can
You may have heard of Nedd Brockmann. Some would say he’s that crazy guy who ran from Perth to Sydney...

Seahorses return to Clontarf tidal pool, with new babies!
Endangered White’s Seahorses have once again returned to the calm and sheltered waters of Clontarf tidal pool.

New playground for Collaroy kids in Griffith Park, Collaroy
The renewal of Griffith Park Playground in Collaroy has come just in time for the school holidays.

Sharing Christmas cheer: Our Meals on Wheels seniors’ favourite traditions
We are well and truly into the festive season, and to celebrate we sat down with our Meals on Wheels...