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...
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Spotlight on e-bike safety
Northern Beaches Council is calling on the NSW Government to review the current road rules to improve public safety and...
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Do you think your pics are fin-tastic? Enter the UNDERWATER! 2023 Photo Competition
Did you know our oceans cover 80% of our planet, generate 50% of the oxygen we breathe and absorb 25% of all...
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Go team! Sports and Rec Infrastructure grant recipients 2023 announced
Six local tennis, archery, volleyball, pickleball and golf clubs will soon feature improved facilities after being announced as the shared...
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Help shape the future of Manly centre
Council is seeking feedback from the community on a place plan known as My Place: Manly which offers a clear...
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Meet your new Mayor and Deputy Mayor
Councillor Sue Heins was voted as Mayor while Councillor Georgia Ryburn was appointed Deputy Mayor by their peers at last...
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New walkway and landscaping at Freshwater
Locals and visitors will be pleased to see accessible walkway and other landscaping enhancements at Freshwater.
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Patyegarang Planning Proposal (previously known as ‘Lizard Rock’) open for comment
The Department of Planning Environment has launched the public exhibition of the Planning Proposal to develop land at ‘Lizard Rock’...
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The perfect beachfront venue - Avalon SLSC tender for café and restaurant
Only steps from the ocean with incredible views of Avalon Beach, the Surf Life Saving Club is the perfect spot...
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Track closures due to extreme fire danger
UPDATE: All tracks and trails have been reopened as of today, 21 September 2023.