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Shake off the winter blues at Q!

Al Webster -
You may have visited Manly’s unique Q Station precinct at North Head for a picnic and sun-downer, a weekend of relaxation or even an...
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Soul man makes his mark with ultimate fitness facility

Al Webster -
You could call Shane Cross a fitness fanatic – his dedication and talent not only took him to the highest levels of competition in...
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The ‘Razza’ officially hits the market

Dave Keogh -
Narrabeen RSL, or ‘The Razza’, as it was affectionately known by locals, is officially up for sale, after efforts to save it failed. As first...
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The fantastic life of Olympian Frank O’Neill

Jack Kelly -
Olympian and Manly legend Francis 'Frank' ONeill has died, aged 97. Passing peacefully in his sleep last week, he has left behind a life...
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Council looks to build 23 metre high homes (for birds)

Alec Smart -
Northern Beaches Council is embarking on a novel approach to protect the nesting platforms of Osprey birds. Too often the birds choose temporary spots...
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Humpback migration: the specialised team that saves their tails

Jack Kelly -
Northern Beaches residents are still being treated to the spectacle of thousands of humpback whales as they migrate north for warmer waters after a...
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NAIDOC Week on Northern Beaches – what’s on and where

Alec Smart -
The annual NAIDOC week - eight days celebrating the culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - is returning from...
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Palm Beach now a home and a way for astronomers to stargaze

Alec Smart -
As part of an international program to conserve sites around the world in which to view the night sky without ‘light pollution’, the DarkSky...
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Brooky gymnasts bounce back after blaze

Alec Smart -
A disastrous fire in July 2023 destroyed the specialised facility that housed the Academy of Acrobatics and Gymnastics International (AAGI) in Brookvale. Having somersaulted that...

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