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Find out about defibrillators (AEDs) and their many locations in the Northern Beaches Council area.
A defibrillator (sometimes called a ‘defib’, or Automated External Defibrillator 'AED') can save someone's life if they have a cardiac arrest. The sooner you use a defibrillator, the greater the person's chances of survival. In the event of a sudden …
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Unpatrolled areas such as Shelly Beach and Narrabeen Lagoon will undergo a safety audit to ensure beach-goers can access life-saving equipment during emergency situations. Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said he called for the audit following the …
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The well-loved Freshwater foreshore will receive a major recreational revitalisation with key features including open space connected by a safe path network, and improved facilities to enjoy the natural environment. Mayor Michael Regan said the Freshwater …
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home › council › news › media-releases › planning-to-protect-and-enhance-avalon-to-get-underway
Northern Beaches Council has resolved to prepare plans to protect and enhance Avalon and all that is special about its unique village character. Council General Manager Planning, Place & Community David Kerr said preparation of a place plan for Avalon …
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The impact of human activity on water quality in the Northern Beaches is the focus of a new summer program of activities by Northern Beaches Council. Mayor Michael Regan said the community loves and cares for our lagoons, beaches and marine life but may …
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Getting caught in a rip can be frightening and fatal and learning how to spot one might just save your (or someone else’s) life. The number one…
Getting caught in a rip can be frightening and fatal and learning how to spot one might just save your (or someone else’s) life. The number one rule to ensure you and your family stay safe at the beach is to swim between the flags at patrolled beaches. …
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Australia Day Awards … An impressive array of local heroes were recognised tonight at the Northern Beaches Council Australia Day Awards ceremony at Glen Street Theatre. The Awards celebrate the contributions of individuals and organisations who have …
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home › council › news › media-releases › world-first-smart-beaches-platform-wins-910000-federal-grant
Lake Macquarie City Council will develop a world-first smart beaches platform to make beaches safer, reduce the risk of coastal drownings and improve public amenities. The Australian Government has awarded Council a $910,000 grant to implement the new …
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home › council › news › media-releases › popular-narrabeen-reserve-to-be-named-surfrider-gardens
An iconic reserve in Narrabeen has officially been named Surfrider Gardens by Northern Beaches Council, paying tribute to local identity Tom Kirsop and Surfrider Foundation Australia. Mr Kirsop and his wife Margaret have been Narrabeen residents since the …
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Northern Beaches Council today convened the first of weekly meetings with local authorities to deliver a coordinated response to beach management this summer. Representatives of Council, NSW Police, Surf Lifesaving and NSW Health attended. Attendees …
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