Northern Beaches Council has announced all beaches in the LGA will remain closed today, 22 January 2026, due to ongoing water clarity issues. The decision was made with the Department of Primary Industries and Surf Life Saving following local shark attacks this week, with one incident on Manly Beach leaving local 27-year-old musician, Andre de Ruyter, with an amputated leg. He remains in hospital but his mother has reported he is stable.  As a result of heightened shark activity, multiple swimming events have been cancelled, though some remain as scheduled. The Big Swim has been cancelled for just the second time in its 52-year history, with organisers calling off Sunday’s planned ocean swim from Palm Beach to Whale Beach. Organisers said the decision was made after discussions...