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...

Manly's secret garden
A little known green oasis, Ivanhoe Park Botanic Garden is a pocket of botanic treasure ready to celebrate spring this...

Surveying our road network
The Beaches has 838km network of sealed roads which two specially equipped vans will be surveying over the next fortnight.

Nominate a local unsung hero for an Australia Day Award
This year’s Citizen of the Year, Rachael Leah Jackson, shared with us what motivates her to do amazing volunteer work...

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...

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...

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...

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...

New walkway and landscaping at Freshwater
Locals and visitors will be pleased to see accessible walkway and other landscaping enhancements at Freshwater.

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’...

Track closures due to extreme fire danger
UPDATE: All tracks and trails have been reopened as of today, 21 September 2023.

Surf patrols across all our beaches from this weekend
Manly Beach has its flags up all year round and Dee Why and Freshwater have been patrolled since the beginning...

From the Beaches to global galleries, the life and art of Adam Cullen
Adam Cullen (1965-2012) was one of the most important Australian artists of his generation.

Light it up – Kitchener Park lighting upgrades completed
It’s the biggest sporting field in Mona Vale spanning two hectares with two full sized soccer fields and a recent...

4 simple steps to get ready and prepare for bush fires
The NSW RFS is encouraging us to be prepared with their Get Ready Weekend on 16 - 17 September.
Celebrating Biodiversity Month with amazing facts about our plants and animals
September not only marks the beginning of spring, it’s also the start of a special celebration for our natural environment...

Escape to seclusion and serenity at Currawong Beach Cottages
Looking for a hidden gem just a stone's throw away? Look no further than Currawong Beach Cottages, a secluded retreat...

Springing into the school holidays
Spring into action with our jam packed school holiday program.

Join our Conduct Review Panel
Do you have knowledge or experience in investigations, law, public administration, public sector ethics, or alternative dispute resolution?