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Holiday rental scammer released from prison after one night in custody

Deleted: A man jailed for two years yesterday over a half-million-dollar Northern Beaches rental scam has been granted unconditional bail this morning, 11 December 2025 having spent just one night behind bars. Aron Degotardi was escorted by police from Manly Court yesterday after receiving the sentence, served with an addition of no parole for nine months. He was originally charged with stealing over $570,000 from renters and landlords through his...

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More sporting legends honoured on Esplanade walk

Nine more local Olympians and Paralympians have been honoured by Northern Beaches Council with new brass plaques along Manly's foreshore. Established in 2000 to acknowledge...

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 accurately...

$11 million Dee Why development approved and more in this week’s DA 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 accurately...

Music to our ears as Manly Warringah Choir celebrates 50 not out

Manly Warringah Choir member Naomi Roseth says there’s more to the Northern Beaches than sun, surf and swimming - there’s also been a rich tradition...

Locals lose thousands to scammers in this week’s Crime Watch

Police report three victims on the Northern Beaches have lost over $70,000 to scammers in the last week. Dee Why man loses $60,000 to American...

Felons open microbrewery and Barrel Room at Manly Wharf – What it means for the Beaches

After more than a year of construction, anticipation and quiet talk along the foreshore, Felons Brewing Co. is set to launch its next chapter...

Manly Dam fire suspicious, investigation commences

The bushfire that threatened homes near Manly Dam in Allambie Heights on Sunday, November 30, is now being treated as suspicious, authorities have confirmed. Rural...

Man claiming to be “John Wick” charged for Narrabeen police pursuit

Corey Clark, the man identified as the driver during a pursuit with police through the Northern Beaches has been charged with multiple offences, including...

Same risk, new name: residents rally against medium density plans for rural Ingleside

Elanora Heights and Ingleside residents opposed to a planning proposal submitted to Council in recent months said it will put lives at risk in...

Fire at Manly Dam at Allambie Heights: updates

The latest update for this story is here.   Previously Firefighters say they are bringing a grass and scrub fire under control near Manly Dam in Allambie...

Car chase ends in Narrabeen Lake dash as alleged car thief does a runner

A local police officer was injured during a dramatic arrest following pursuit of stolen Toyota across the Northern Beaches today, 30 November. A routine police...

New laws close stores in crackdown on illicit tobacco and vape sales

Three convenience stores on the Northern Beaches are among the first to be temporarily shut down over the sale of illicit tobacco products following...

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More sporting legends honoured on Esplanade walk

Nine more local Olympians and Paralympians have been honoured by Northern Beaches Council with new brass plaques along Manly's foreshore. Established in 2000 to acknowledge...

Music to our ears as Manly Warringah Choir celebrates 50 not out

Manly Warringah Choir member Naomi Roseth says there’s more to the Northern Beaches than sun, surf and swimming - there’s also been a rich tradition...

Felons open microbrewery and Barrel Room at Manly Wharf – What it means for the Beaches

After more than a year of construction, anticipation and quiet talk along the foreshore, Felons Brewing Co. is set to launch its next chapter...

Ten years in the making: Construction on Manly Warringah Gymnastic Club’s Centre for Excellence begins

This week sees the start of the construction of Manly Warringah Gymnastic Club’s (MWGC) $10 million dollar Centre of Excellence which is set to...

Northern Beaches Foodies

It’s Ciao Chow for now as Felons Wharf takeover nears totality – so what’s the big idea?

Merivale’s Manly waterfront Cantonese restaurant Queen Chow has confirmed it will close its doors on August 5, the latest in a string of early...

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...

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