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...
Tips and events to help you reduce waste
To help you get creative and rethink, reuse and recycle waste, we’re hosting a series of waste reduction events over...
Council celebrates achievements despite a year of many challenges
If the past year has taught us anything, it is that nothing can dampen the spirit of the Northern Beaches...
Meet Sonam, an Outstanding Community Service winner
Our Australia Day Awards recognise so many amazing locals making the Northern Beaches an even better place. One of those...
S.W.A.T gets Manly in tip top shape for summer
Manly CBD and surrounds will be in tip-top shape for the warmer weather when painters, cleaners and labourers complete a...
Council slashes energy costs by switching to renewable
We have slashed our annual electricity costs and reduced our carbon emissions by going renewable. By installing more solar panels...
Seven local stories to give you a spook this Halloween
From headless skeletons at North Head to the infamous ghost of Wakehurst Parkway, the Northern Beaches has plenty of haunting...
Council takes home top local government gong
Northern Beaches Council has been awarded the AR Bluett Memorial Award, described as ‘the pinnacle of local government achievement”. The...
$290,000 in grants awarded
The successful recipients of the 2022/23 Community, Arts and Creativity and Environmental Grants Programs have been announced with $290,000 in...
Celebrating the power of play at our early learning centres
It’s play time at our early learning centres this week and all the kids are having a blast! As part...
Our environment centres take students back to nature
As we head into Term 4 and the warmer months, our Environment Centres are excited to share our beautiful backyard...
Surf Clubs settle in, thanks to new 20-year tenures offered by Council
In Australia, and especially the Northern Beaches, Surf Life Saving Clubs hold a special place in our hearts.They’re a valuable...
Surfing heritage acknowledged at Freshwater Beach with Blue Plaque unveiling
The Northern Beaches is known for a lot of great things (yes, we’re biased), but top of the list is...
Tips to be a better road user – Road Safety Calendar launch
Have you ever let someone merge in front of you and received a wave as a ‘thank you’? To help...
Extraordinary life of war veteran acknowledged in a new memorial
He overcame the worst atrocities of World War II from enemy fire, bombings, slave labour, and even ship sinkings, but...
Nature wins, thanks to local heroes in the Northern Beaches Eco Awards 2022
Conserving and protecting our unique natural environment, rescuing native animals, preserving habitat, and campaigning for change, are just some of...
Be prepared for the plastic ban
The next stage of a ban on single-use plastics is coming soon. From 1 November, a number of food service...
Kookaburra sitting in the old gum tree….Aussie Bird Count is on!
We’re all familiar with the catchy Kookaburra rhyme – but how many of these beautiful native birds still exist? This...
Can you help us solve the mysteries of Manly Cemetery?
Manly Cemetery is a place steeped in history. Did you know it is the fourth oldest cemetery still in use...
Heavy rain predicted: be prepared
While the Bureau of Meteorology has issued Flood Watch warnings for inland river systems, there is a risk of high...
Meet Patrick Wood: Your Sportsperson of the Year
Patrick Wood from Collaroy Plateau has been kicking goals with an amazing football career having represented both Sydney and Australia...