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Bus drivers begin indefinite industrial action across the Northern Beaches

November 5, 2026

Commuters are being urged to allow extra time as bus drivers begin indefinite industrial action over pay and conditions, described as so dire, nine in ten new drivers leave the job within six months. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) says members will take protected industrial action in the Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, inner north-west and lower North Shore, after months of stalled negotiations with private operators. As part of the industrial action, drivers will refuse to operate buses showing warning lights on their dashboards, and will require vehicles to be fully fuelled before shifts begin. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) confirmed restrictions on certain buses began from 12.01am on Wednesday 4 November. Further work bans affecting buses leaving depots started from 12.01am on Thursday 5 November,...

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Former Narrabeen RSL subdivision refused but Dee Why disability housing gets the nod and more in this week’s DA Round Up

Avi Vince - November 1, 2026

The Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel unanimously approved nine Specialist Disability Accommodation units at 70 Delmar Parade, Dee Why, and a modification to the...

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Drug and weapon charges after Freshwater vehicle stop, a $10,000 ‘Hi Dad’ scam, and a Belrose retail theft probe in this week’s local Crime...

Avi Vince - November 1, 2026

A man has been charged with drug, weapon and property offences after a vehicle stop in Freshwater, while police are warning residents about a...

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Manly Corso store worker arrested in fight with customer over payment

Kim Smee - November 1, 2026

A 28-year-old Ezymart employee has been refused bail after allegedly confronting a customer with a box cutter during a dispute over payment at the...

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Woman, 50, arrested after crashing into building; bailing

Kim Smee - November 1, 2026

A 50-year-old woman has been arrested after a car crashed into aproperty in Dee Why early this morning, 1 November. Emergency services were called to...

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Local dog’s paralysis a devastating reminder that tick season is here

Jack Kelly - October 31, 2026

Northern Beaches vets are reporting a spike in tick paralysis cases and are urging owners to keep their pets’ preventative treatments up to date...

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Curly questions as Meet the Candidates event launches state election

Avi Vince - October 30, 2026

This week, Manly electorate saw the very beginnings of the upcoming NSW election (Saturday, 13 March 2027) with a Meet the Candidates forum convened...

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Former teacher, 70, charged over alleged sexual assault of teenage boy

Manly Observer Design - October 30, 2026

A 70-year-old former teacher has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a teenage boy. Police say the man, named in court documents...

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Mona Vale residents rally at Parliament to pause State-led development

Avi Vince - October 30, 2026

Mona Vale residents are calling on the NSW Government to halt State-led development in the suburb until an independent, cumulative infrastructure capability and emergency...

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‘Better Brookvale’ takes on Warringah Mall tower plans

Avi Vince - October 30, 2026

A new community campaign, Better Brookvale, aimed at seeking good planning outcomes for Brookvale was launched at the Warringah Mall B-Line bus stop earlier...

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Teen guilty of Dee Why bashing sentenced to three years prison – but he could be out by Christmas

Jack Kelly - October 28, 2026

A teen who pleaded guilty to bashing a man at a Dee Why reserve earlier this year has been handed a three year sentence,...

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Second child approach puts locals on high alert ahead of Halloween

Kim Smee - October 28, 2026

After two reported child approaches in the same area within a week, local schools are urging parents to talk to their children about stranger...

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Our People: interview with local Indigenous artist Jodie Dowd

Rod Bennett - October 28, 2026

A Noongar Saltwater woman who weaves and eco-dyes on her Narraweena stove top is now a finalist in the Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award. “Eco...

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Charges laid over Northern Beaches police pursuits and Allambie roof seige

Kim Smee - October 27, 2026

Updated 28 October: A 30 year old man arrested following a hectic police pursuit involving multiple stolen vehicles and a stand-off on the roof...

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A look into the secret sauce behind Chef of the Year finalist Giovanni Pilu

Rod Bennett - October 25, 2026

Giovanni Pilu is arguably the most recognisable chef on the peninsula. His Freshwater restaurant is 22-years-old, he hosts culinary tours to Italy, and he...

Beloved coffee van at Curly torched overnight