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Three Manly teenagers are keeping the community connection alive and the tunes coming, with a makeshift DJ request form pinned to a fence post near Manly Beach allowing passers-by to make their selection. Jack Anderson, Hugo Cairns and Mostyn Emery,...

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So exciting to see the community come together to offer help, donations, dog walks, groceries, chats ! This is just a few notes I spotted form this week from Manly region folks. This is using @oneanothercommunity which is now in the APP store! The local legend Lisa who created it even put a little nod to MO on there with a link to our local news coverage.

Local awareness, local connection. All free and all for you ❤️ 🤜🤛

Search “one another” in your App Store. MO link is only for those living within about 10kms from Manly 🏄‍♀️ @oneanothercommunity @lisamarie_pr

WHAT ARE THE RULES AROUND YOUNG TEENS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION?

We recently covered off some of the rules around vaccinated adults and picnics, but there were a few gaps relating to early teens in the government comms. We have had many reader questions, so we took them to the authorities.

So, what's allowed?

NSW Health tells us that 12 to 15 year olds on the Northern Beaches (and other non areas of concern) are now permitted to meet in groups of five. They do NOT have to be vaccinated.

DISCLAIMER: Honestly could not tell which photos more accurately showed 12-15 year olds, I must be getting old! Feel free to help me out here...

www.manlyobserver.com/covid

16 September: FOREST UNLINKED CASES; DEE WHY VENUE; LOOKING INTO EARLY TEENS AND OUTDOOR REC RULES

Another 17 cases of COVID-19 were identified over the last two nights but with 13 recorded recoveries, the Northern Beaches has a net total of 67.

The most noticeable jump has been in the Frenchs Forest postcode, which has a relatively small population of 14,000 but now nine cases. While the raw data points to the new cases being locally acquired, there is no known link to the cluster. Dee Why/Cromer (2099) has 14 but a population of 44,000. The most recent case in Dee Why are also as yet unlinked to a known case.

New potential exposure events

We have been made aware of a potential exposure event at the BWS liquor store in Dee Why on 4 September but despite repeated calls to the store and head office we have been unable to make contact today for a confirmed time. BWS do publicise their exposure events, however, so we expect it to be made available in due course. We will continue to try and make contact.

There were 1,351 new cases recorded in NSW overnight.

What are the rules relating to young teens and outdoor recreation?

Excellent question - we are liaising with NSW Health about some of the more confusing details. Link will be updated once we have some answers.

STORY LINK: www.manlyobserver.com.au/covid

Posted by• @peopleofmanly $50k reward to catch killer and Adam’s sick of diving among beer cans - 30 year old North Shore Times newspaper found in the ceiling of one of the shelters along Manly Beach today!
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I remember doing work experience at the North Shore Times in chatswood a couple of decades ago, the editor pulled me up for slouching too casually on the chair.

I would argue my writing ability was more important than my posture, but years later I think my chiro might agree with the old skool editor! Hey @villagechiropracticmanly 🤣

@northshoretimes #longliveprint

• @manlyclicks Entries 97-108 for #manlyclicks ‘Black & White’ theme! Thanks everyone for your support and keep clicking! #bnw #lockdown #igerssydney #blackandwhite 🔳🔲🔳

In a strange case of serendipity, hours after we finalised our copy discussing the potential collapse of our local Little Manly penguin colony, some surprising arrivals at Manly Wharf blew in from a storm last week, as if to say “We aren’t done yet!”

Read our investigation, which has spanned several months since local journo Angela Saurine was asked to store a dead one in her freezer….

https://manlyobserver.com.au/bird-on-the-brink-manlys-endangered-little-penguin-colony-in-question/

Did anyone watch Manly local @rizaldyvalencia on @makingitau Making It Australia tonight ?

You can read more about the talented local under People + Culture on our website.

https://manlyobserver.com.au/meet-the-maker-manlys-diy-pro-makes-tv-debut-tomorrow/

#makingit #makingitaustralia

BIRDS ON THE BRINK

MANLY’S ENDANGERED LITTLE PENGUIN COLONY IN QUESTION 🐧

Manly Observer’s curiosity into the Manly Little Penguins was first piqued in February after speaking with friend and fellow journo Angela Saurine; she had been keeping a dead one in her freezer.

What follows is an investigation- autopsy and all- to find out what is happening with our precious colony, and what you can do to help those, like @nswnationalparks @nswenviromedia, to save it before it’s too late.

LINK IN BIO

#penguinsofinstagram #penguins #littlepenguin #animalprotection #wildlife @good_for_manly @zalisteggall @jamesgriffinmp @ynbteam @crsarahgrattan @littlepenguin

INCREDIBLY ATTRACTIVE MAN PLAYS WITH PUPPIES

Beau McHenery, a dog trainer and founding owner of dog walking co Stellar Paws @stellarpaws, is a very attractive human, both inside and out.

I am allowed to write that, because he’s my husband.

He normally runs puppy classes on the North Shore in non-lockdown times, and has decided to bring a hyperlocal walking service to the young canines of the lower Northern Beaches on Mondays and Fridays to provide a gentle introduction to social play.

Beau is carefully selecting and matching groups (no more than four per pack) to ensure the most positive experience possible. I tell you- this guy loves his systems, on his computer are all of his dogs’ profiles where he lists their quirks and likes and dislikes. He mixes and matches groups so they all get along. He is like the Mutt Matchmaker 🤣

If this might be something you’d like to try, he has agreed to provide MO readers 50% off through September.

There are spaces set aside for adult dog walks on those days also, just get in touch if you’re curious!

To find out more or just let Beau know how awesome is wife is, shoot him a DM @stellarpaws or email info@stellarpaws.com.au

www.stellarpaws.com.au,

While no money changed hands, this post was provided in exchange for folded laundry, a clean kitchen and vague promises of a massage.

COMMUNITY HELP NEEDED TO FEED BREAKFAST TO VULNERABLE FAMILIES

Good afternoon community, it’s time for another call out to the good giving folks of the area. For the last month now I have had a scheduled volunteer gig putting together breakfast packs for vulnerable locals – organised by One Meal Northern Beaches – postponed. Why? They don’t have the usual supplies – thanks to lockdown impacts and the likes.

They need our help. How? Take your pick!
You can host a food drive, organise to be a product sponsor (for example local Hanks Jam provides products to One Meal), or simply donate to them financially directly. A silent sponsor has even agreed to match every dollar donated until the end of September.

One Meal is a 100% volunteer run, community based organisation providing dignified food relief to disadvantaged, vulnerable and at-risk families and individuals. One Meal provides essential food support via free community dinners, fresh fruit and veggie hampers, pantry staples and ready-to-eat meals.

For more details on how you can help or make a direct donation visit: https://www.givenow.com.au/one-meal-breakfast-challenge

Will put the link in bio and stories via swipe up

Else, call Karen on 0493 239 434 or email breakfastchallenge@onemeal.org.au

@one_meal_northern_beaches @onemeal_northernbeaches @zalisteggall @oneanothercommunity @jamesgriffinmp @communitynorthernbeaches @beachescouncil @manlychamber @hanksjam

POP UP VAX CLINIC FOR VULNERABLE AND MARGINALISED AT COMMUNITY NORTHERN BEACHES

A pop-up vaccination clinic will operate out of Community Northern Beaches on Raglan Street, Manly (opposite Manly Oval at the base of the hill in a big old stone building) on the 27 September to provide vaccine access to the marginalised within our Northern Beaches community.

The vaccine pop-up will provide walk-in and pre-booked vaccinations from 10am on 27 September. While there is no defined criteria, it is important this is kept for those who might otherwise avoid accessing healthcare - such as rough sleepers.

The General Manager of Community Northern Beaches, John Kelly said the pop up was a response to marginalised communities being underrepresented in the vaccination figures.

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