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Full Northern Beaches Council rate rise bid rejected by IPART; 25% approved

The independent pricing regulator has rejected Northern Beaches Council’s bid for a 39.6% rate increase, citing it had not demonstrated the financial need.  The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), however, approved an increase of 25.2% acknowledging that its current position was unsustainable long term and an infrastructure backlog, among other requirements, could not be met without a significant change in income.  The increase would be brought in over two years, representing a $50 million boost. The increase is not in effect until councillors vote for the final budget in June this year.  In its application, the Council states the proposed increase would improve financial sustainability, address infrastructure and maintenance backlogs, expand environmental and risk reduction program, improve disaster management, and ensure council has sufficient funds to...
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Former Pittwater MP and Northern Beaches councillor arrested after accidental breach

Former state Liberal MP Rory Amon will be allowed to return home as he awaits trial on sex crimes after forgetting to comply with...

From Manly Wharf to WOW: Vivid made easy

Vivid Sydney returns from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June 2025, transforming the Harbour City into a kaleidoscope of light, colour, and creativity....

Vets bay for blood in fight to save dogs’ lives

Samson is a nine-year-old Kelpie (pictured below) and belongs to one of the veterinarians at SASH Northern Beaches; he’s about to save a life. But,...

Manly Ferry steering failure rumours confirmed by operator

The F1 Manly Ferry operators have confirmed Manly Observer’s report  last week alleging potentially catastrophic steering failures with the new smaller ferries known as...

Local loses over $60K in cryptocurrency investment scam: Crime Watch Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches residents continue to be relentlessly scammed by sham crytocurrency investment schemes. As recently as Wednesday, 7 May 2025, a man from Warriewood...

New pope’s visit to the Northern Beaches

The world has a new pope - US born Robert Prevost has emerged Pope Leo XIV. But did you know he’s got local connections? Pope Leo...

Freshie SLSC $10 million upgrade given the go-ahead

It’s been a long time coming, 14 years to be exact, but last month, the Sydney North Planning Panel gave the tick of approval...

Man arrested 14 years after armed robbery at Narrabeen

A man has been charged over an historic armed robbery on the Northern Beaches. Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command were called to Pittwater...

Community unites in bid to rescue baby dolphin washed up on Manly Beach

Manly community members rushed to the aid of a dolphin calf washed up on the rocks near Manly Surf Life Saving Club at Manly...

Ferry chaos as suspected steering issues cancel most services

Confidential sources have informed Manly Observer that steering issues with the smaller Manly Ferries (Emerald 2s) have taken the whole fleet offline, causing commuter...

First DA to be submitted to Council under new State Planning laws and more in this week’s Development Application Round Up

Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week. While every effort has been made to...

Steggall, Scamps retain seats

Zali Steggall will retain the seat of Warringah and Dr Sophie Scamps will retain the seat of Mackellar with both enjoying modest positive swings...

Nate Newell woos public vote with Dogs, Heavy Metal and fixing cars

A local mechanic threw his hat in the ring to be the representative for Mona Vale before Saturday's upcoming federal election - the only...

Man pulled unconscious from Queenscliff house fire

At 10.30pm last night , Fire and Rescue NSW Station 024 Manly, Ladder Platform 24 and Fire and Rescue NSW Station 069 Dee Why...
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From Manly Wharf to WOW: Vivid made easy

Vivid Sydney returns from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June 2025, transforming the Harbour City into a kaleidoscope of light, colour, and creativity....

Freshie SLSC $10 million upgrade given the go-ahead

It’s been a long time coming, 14 years to be exact, but last month, the Sydney North Planning Panel gave the tick of approval...

Nate Newell woos public vote with Dogs, Heavy Metal and fixing cars

A local mechanic threw his hat in the ring to be the representative for Mona Vale before Saturday's upcoming federal election - the only...

Heads up walkers: Manly to Spit Walk undergoing critical repairs

Northern Beaches Council announced critical repairs along the Manly to Spit Scenic walkway began on Monday (28 April) at Castle Rock, followed by works...
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