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...
New Dee Why art installation tells a story of culture and landscape
A new sculpture installed in St David’s Park, Dee Why acknowledges Aboriginal people’s cultural connection to Country, with the piece...
Manly pre-schoolers review Adam Goodes’ books
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Council water fountains making a huge dent in use of single use plastics
Thank you to our Northern Beaches community for refilling your bottles with 442,055 litres of water over the last year...
Upgrades to Avalon Beach Village carpark
Local Avalon shoppers will see works currently occurring to upgrade the Council owned Avalon Beach Village shopping precinct car park. ...
Lionel Watts – 2022 NSW Park of the Year
We are super excited to report that leading national industry organisation Parks and Leisure Australia have awarded Lionel Watts and...
Discover 8 natural winter wonders
Brr… it’s still a little chilly out there! Which means it’s time to stop and smell the wattle. Here’s a...
Tides of change proposed for Clontarf’s much-loved harbour pool
The idyllic harbourside suburb of Clontarf is set to get a upgrade to its heritage listed tidal pool in 2023. The pool renewal...
What happens to your recycling?
When you pop an empty shampoo bottle into your yellow-lidded bin or an egg carton into your blue-lidded bin, do...
Your rates at work
Over the past year, we've continued to respond to the impacts of storms, floods and COVID-19. While we have effectively...
Tree-rific turnout for school National Tree Day
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Get up to $50,000 to build the next project for your club
Sport and recreation clubs, this one is for you! Applications for our Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Grants are now open...
Recycling trial gives timber a new life
Council is trialling a new timber recycling service as part of our regular bulky goods collections. If you have an...
It’s Local Government Week: your new career awaits!
This Local Government Week we’re calling for qualified people to join our ranks with a number of great positions currently...
Murder she wrote… help needed in the case of the dying frogs
Have you seen a dead or dying frog lately? According to experts, many dead frogs were found last winter across...
Rising energy prices - what steps can I take?
The news is full of it – energy prices are on the rise. Global events, along with reduced domestic supply...
Cosy up with these popular winter reads
While the chilly (and wet) weather has been forcing us indoors lately – there is no better way to relax...
Information on alleged dog attack sought
Council Rangers are investigating reports of a dog attack on a young child at Mona Vale Beach (south end) on...
Magnificent transformation planned for Freshwater Beach
Just imagine a new playground, public artworks, lookouts, new grassed picnic areas plus more…. well it can be a reality...
New bike park for riders with big dreams
If you dream about riding Bare Creek’s trails but aren’t sure where to start developing your skills, you’ll be excited...
Local tourism businesses tackle litter together
For those who live on the Northern Beaches, we know we’re lucky to be surrounded by such amazing bushland and...