Cedar & Salt has operated at Long Reef since November 2025 with no complaints, serving more than 1,400 sweaty visitors. Now, Council says it cannot continue to operate while they work on a policy change that might permit his portable sauna business. It’s estimated, leaving owner Robert Dempsey-Smith without his primary source of income. The portable Finnish sauna has been operating on and off around the Northern Beaches for over...

Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week. Large-scale development approvals are at the end. A 57 Smith...

After a year's absence, the Vivid Sydney drone show is back for 2026 with a new location and a record number of shows –...

Two retired detectives have this week been formally recognised with a Commissioner’s Commendation for Courage for their role in stopping an armed offender on...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fire stations across the Northern Beaches will hold their annual Open Day on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 10am...

Tucked away within the bushland of North Head, overlooking Sydney Harbour, is a school quietly rethinking what education can look like. For more than four decades, Farmhouse...

Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week. A 61 Kentwell Road, Allambie Heights - DA2026/0518 Exhibition Period:...

It's getting harder to justify spending money right now. Which usually means giving it away drops even further down the list. A Manly salon is...

Beneath the surface of Sydney Harbour, one of the most important ecosystems on the planet is disappearing, and most of us have been swimming...

A new waterfront market dedicated to independent artists is set to make its Sydney debut at Manly Wharf this weekend, bringing more than 40...

Northern Beaches Hospital has officially been put into the public hands. But what does this shift mean for operations? The State Government says this transition...

At about 2am on Sunday, 19 April 2026, police arrested three Northern Beaches teenagers following a pursuit with a stolen car. Police said they saw...

Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week. Large-scale development approvals are at the end. A1 Nargong...

If you're from the Northern Beaches, chances are you're no stranger to a fun run. But the latest community event hitting the coastline isn't...

After a year's absence, the Vivid Sydney drone show is back for 2026 with a new location and a record number of shows –...

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fire stations across the Northern Beaches will hold their annual Open Day on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 10am...

Tucked away within the bushland of North Head, overlooking Sydney Harbour, is a school quietly rethinking what education can look like. For more than four decades, Farmhouse...

Brookvale's reputation as a Northern Beaches food hub continues to expand, with Bottega 1900 celebrating the grand opening of its Italian specialty store on...

Alice’s Dumpling Bar was a huge hit when it opened with a large venue on the Manly Beachfront a few years ago, only to...