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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Ex-Pittwater MP Rory Amon has appeared in court as he faces multiple charges related to alleged sexual assaults on a teenage boy. The former Northern Beaches Councillor and Liberal state MP has been cleared for...

An expedition seeking signs of a prehistoric species’ survival was conducted at Manly Dam last week after a mass sediment pollution event threatened its habitat. Manly Observer tagged along with environmental scientist and consultant, Sonya...

More than one thousand members, fans and keepers of fun were outraged to learn that Northern Beaches Council banned Manly Touch Association from playing music briefly between their games. After some serious backlash, the rule...

A bus driver completing a route returned to the Brookvale Depot and found a Samurai sword on his bus last week, 30 November. The Sword was left behind in a black sheath. Police were called,...

The Pet Specialists, a new state-of-the-art referral hospital facility in Terrey Hills, is providing specialised veterinary care on the Northern Beaches. The team is actually not new (though it has expanded – more on that...

Northern Beaches Secondary College (NBSC) Freshwater Senior Campus will expand from a Year 11 to 12 seniors-only campus to a full Year 7 to 12 high school campus under major changes to Northern Beaches co-educational...

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PSST Did you hear? Hugo's Manly has just been sold. That story is in our free news app. Article to follow on our website over the weekend.
Hugo's at Manly Wharf. Image from @hugosmanly

PSSST 2 Twilight at Taronga is back! Use code MOXMASGIFT10 here for a special 10% discount just 'cause.

IMAGE OF THE WEEK: The Sandy Bay dog beach drama (story here)

Local artist Paul Carpenter's take on the Sandy Bay off-leash dog restrictions. Carpo has a wonderful set of children's books out about Christmas in Australia.

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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.

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What's on

WHAT: Friday 20th of December, join us down the road at Bucketty’s newest venue 27 Orchard Rd for an EPIC driveway party. Kick on from the last day of work...

See flyer for more details. Event Details: Dates: Friday 13th 4-7pm and Saturday 14th December 7:30am to 4pm Location: Brookvale Scout Hall, 51 Windbourne Road Brookvale.

Underwater presents a new body of work by artist Maria del Carmen. The exhibition delves deeply into feelings of despair and pain, with an altruistic intention to transform them. In response...

Get ready for the Lifeline Northern Beaches Giant Book Fair, coming to St Augustine’s College, Brookvale, from 12-15 December, just in time for holiday shopping! Discover over 60,000 books in...

Christmas Carols at Mona Vale Village Park. There will be a big stage with a live band & singers. Food trucks with gelato, coffee & a BBQ. And of course...

Join us for an evening with the artists in your community.  This art opening is your opportunity to meet artists in the community who have donated their artworks for you...

Treat your family to a fresh real Christmas Tree this year and support your local 1st/2nd Harbord Scout Group. We will be selling trees: 7 AM Saturday 7th December 2024 7...

Come and enjoy Carols and family fun from 5pm at Ararat Park, Bantry Bay Rd, Frenchs Forest on Saturday 14th December. Allow time to visit the animal farm and jumping...

Christmas by the Beach is returning to James Meehan Reserve, Dee Why with all your favourite carols and a children’s Christmas show with fun entertainment for the whole family.  Bring...

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