Former Liberal Pittwater MP and Northern Beaches councillor Rory Amon has attended the Supreme Court today ahead of his two week trial over a string of historical child sex offences....
Northern Beaches Council has voted to end its historic agreement to provide funding to three local charities and have instead elected a tender process to take its place. But the...
“If it wanted me, I was gone.” That was the chilling realisation for Dee Why surfer Alex Preston, though not in the moment. The local had been out for a...
A longstanding kangaroo sculpture on Kangaroo Street has been beheaded in Manly over the weekend. The stone statue has faithfully watched over the area since the mid-1800s. In early December,...
Now in its fourth year, Manly Health and Wellness Day returns to Manly Beachfront on Saturday, 28 February 2026, running from 7am to 2pm. Presented in partnership by Northern Beaches...
The Manly Writers’ Festival has unveiled its 2026 program presenting four days of conversations, readings and performances that examine how stories shape power, identity, belonging and public life in an…
THE ITALIAN DIVORCE BRINGS LAUGHTER AND HEART Written, directed, and performed by Frank Lotito, The Italian Divorce is winning over audiences with its perfect mix of comedy, heart, and family...
COME AND SAY G’DAY TO THE AUSSIE CREW In the lead-up to the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix on Saturday 28 February – Sunday 01 March, the three-time SailGP Champions,...
AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST CULTURAL AND SCIENCE CELEBRATION FOR THE OCEAN Each March, Ocean Lovers brings tens of thousands of people together to experience the ocean through science, innovation, creativity and hands-on...
IMPRESSIVE BLEND OF ART, SKATE CULTURE AND SOCIAL IMPACT FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY It is an exhibition and silent auction of skateboard art where every sale goes directly towards funding...
THROUGH THE LENS OF TONY MOTT Step into the electrifying world of rock and roll through the lens of legendary Australian photographer Tony Mott. With an unrivalled career capturing the...
AMBER BOARDMAN: THE PUPPET SHOW & TODD FULLER: SIMPLE LOVE These exhibitions at Manly Art Gallery & Museum invite audiences to explore the power of storytelling, the nuances of human...
Obituaries, local services, public announcements: The Northern Beaches Community now has a classifieds-style section to list or read about local births, deaths, community meetings or announcements, or to tell the community about a service you offer. Check it out and help spread the word. Obituaries and death notices are currently listed for free just email requests to listing@manlyobserver.com.au We also have a jobs board for local opportunities.
Steve Zoeller, local surfing legend, beloved father and one of the Northern Beaches’ true craftsmen, passed away last weekend on 14 February 2026, aged 75. Steve was described as “a…
