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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Northern Beaches Council is investigating handing over use of Manly’s historic town hall building to the private sector in a bid to get theatre and exhibition space plans off the...

Update: A body has been located following a search of a home destroyed by a fire on the Northern Beaches on Friday. About 1am on Friday (19 September 2025), emergency...

A man has been arrested over the historical indecent assault of two boys alleged to have occurred on the Northern Beaches over eight years. Sex Crimes Squad detectives confirmed this...

NSW Department of Education notified Kambora Public School parents in a letter this week that the school would go into recess (temporarily close) at the end of term 4 this...

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Check out love on the lawn in Manly.

After receiving over 500 community submissions, Northern Beaches Council has adopted the Seaforth Oval Reserve Plan of Management (POM), which will see the Oval’s facilities renewed. In addition to a...

A 74-year-old man today faced Manly Court over alleged child sexual assault offences. They relate to the alleged rape of two teenagers in Collaroy almost 50 years ago. Colin Raymond...

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: A little pocket of Manly captured just after 6am on Monday morning. 📸@elektra_o0

UPCOMING EVENTS

TO CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF SEAFORTH ANGLICAN CHURCH Join us for: BBQ live music market stalls bake sale coffee van & Devonshire tea historic display kids & youth activities DATE:...

COMMON THREADS COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: FROM WHERE SHE STANDS An installation experience sharing stories through cloth, paint and stitch.   Common Threads Collective brings together five women artists – Katherine Butcher,...

JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING! Featuring two craft cocktails, a delicious 2-course meal and immersive education, hosted in partnership with Manly Spirits Co. at Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar. Only...

EXPERIENCE ‘A DAY AT THE BEACH’ – NO SUNSCREEN REQUIRED! Acclaimed Northern Beaches artist Lauren Esplin is taking her new collection of artworks down the South Coast and invites art...

WITNESS THE SPARK OF SOMETHING SPECIAL  Spark Tank is Share the Spark’s flagship community event – a powerful, high-energy afternoon where young people from the Northern Beaches take the stage...

IT IS SPOOKY SEASON AND WE HAVE GOT A SPINE-CHILLING TRIVIA TO MATCH Gather your bravest friends and get ready for a night of slasher villains, jump scares, creepy creatures...

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Public Noticeboard + Developments

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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