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Two high speed pursuits lead to locals arrest this morning

A Northern Beaches man has been arrested and taken to Manly Police Station following two high speed pursuits involving a motorbike rider.  What happened ? Just after 5.30pm on Wednesday 26 February 2025, police were alerted to a motorcycle travelling southbound on the M1 at Dapto, in excess of the speed limit. Officers attached to Illawarra Traffic and Highway Patrol Command sighted the motorcycle at Albion Park and attempted to stop it...

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Applications for 12-home project in Frenchs Forest begin and more in this week’s Development Application round up

Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week. While every effort has been made to...

Have you seen this man? Police seek public’s help to locate a man wanted on two arrest warrants and more in this week’s Crime...

Northern Beaches Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Kepu Nathan who is wanted on arrest warrants. The offender is described as a 34-year-old...

Police investigate mass ring theft at Manly Markets

Police are investigating a potential theft after a man had thousands of dollars worth of stock go missing from his stall at Manly Markets...

Corso death leads to Manslaughter guilty plea, prison

A Fairlight man is now in prison after pleading guilty to an assault that led to the death of another local man on Manly...

Brookvale is the literal hottest place to be on Northern Beaches; should we sweat it?

If you’re a Brookvale resident, chances are you’re battling the heat more than your neighbouring Northern Beaches suburbs, according to data collected by Western...

What’s the latest at Nolan Reserve?

Five new tennis courts, three (possibly five, if additional funding is secured) indoor squash courts, a golf clubhouse and a 3,000 sqm world class...

Night at The Barracks Manly returns for a fourth year

Following three successful years entertaining Sydney audiences, much-loved concert series Night at The Barracks returns to Manly’s beautiful North Head Sanctuary across four weekends, from...

Felons to turn Bavarian into seafood restaurant at Manly Wharf

The new owners of Manly Wharf have this morning announced that Felons Seafood will be taking over the space once held by The Bavarian...

$70 million three-storey self-storage units and warehouse in Frenchs Forest and more in this week’s Development Application round up

Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week. While every effort has been made to...

Kambora Public at risk of closing its school gates

NSW Department of Education held a consultation on Monday, 26 May 2025, with Kambora Public School parents and concerned community members over low student...

Wesley Gardens Belrose to get a $200 million seniors’ community upgrade

Uniting NSW.ACT is investing $200 million into upgrading Wesley Gardens Belrose from a residential aged care facility into an integrated seniors’ community with a...

Cool cat behind Manly house fire and more in this week’s emergency round up

A Manly house on Alexander Street was damaged by fire earlier this week after an electric blanket, activated to keep their kitty warm, caught...

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Night at The Barracks Manly returns for a fourth year

Following three successful years entertaining Sydney audiences, much-loved concert series Night at The Barracks returns to Manly’s beautiful North Head Sanctuary across four weekends, from...

Felons to turn Bavarian into seafood restaurant at Manly Wharf

The new owners of Manly Wharf have this morning announced that Felons Seafood will be taking over the space once held by The Bavarian...

With Complements: Northern Beaches Dogs are Heading Holistic    

Sponsored: If your furry friend could talk, they might tell you the Northern Beaches is a doggy paradise. With an estimated 100,000 canines padding...

From Manly Wharf to WOW: Vivid made easy

Vivid Sydney returns from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June 2025, transforming the Harbour City into a kaleidoscope of light, colour, and creativity....

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Manly icon, Hugos, sold to Manly Wharf’s new owners

Manly seaside dining institution Hugos has been sold to the new owners of Manly Wharf - Artemus Group. This follows the Group purchasing Manly Wharf...

Teaching old blokes new tricks

Learning a new skill is difficult at the best of times, finding a friend to learn with can be even harder - especially if...

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