A mother of four’s dying wish for her children

A local single mother has been given just 12 weeks to live after her rare cancer diagnosis advanced to her brain. She is now spending what little time she has left to prepare her four children for her departure. Almost two years ago, on a Friday afternoon, Donna Bartho, 55, arrived to her Northern Beaches home from school pick-up, unsnapped her bra and flicked it across the laundry floor, only...

News

Public forum may return after council meeting rule reversal

Major changes to council meeting rules — including the removal of public address (forum) and pre-meeting briefings for councillors — may be reversed after...

The jeweller who kept the peninsula’s secrets for 60 years

Stapleton Jewellers has become something of an institution for local jewellery buffs but after 58 years of serving the peninsula its doors are closing. Jewellery...

Police are seeking the public’s help for assault at The Hold, Manly in this week’s Crime Watch

Northern Beaches Police are seeking the community’s assistance to identify the three individuals above in relation to an assault that occurred on 12 May...

Councillors sell land despite neighbourhood objections

Councillors have voted to sell off land abutting Burnt Bridge Creek, a decision deferred from April’s Council meeting so neighbours could be consulted. However,...

Mamma Mia! A cult classic is coming to the Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Musical Theatre is showcasing its rendition of Mamma Mia!, with curtains up from next week, but audiences, beware: your immersion may be...

Northern Beaches bans sale of fur on Council land

Northern Beaches Council voted to ban the sale of fur products on council-owned land and at council-managed events, following a closely contested vote at...

Nine storey tower for Manly and 500 apartments fast-tracked for Frenchs Forest in this week’s DA Round Up

Before we jump into the DA Round Up, recently, the Housing Development Authority (HDA) recommended two significant housing projects (which would see over 500...

What’s happening at North Head Manly today?

This morning, the NSW Ambulance, NSW Police, Fire and Rescue, Rural Fire Service, St John Ambulance, and the State Emergency Service will conduct a large-scale emergency drill at The Barracks Precinct, ensuring readiness for any potential emergencies.

Man accused of teen on e-bike hit and run faces court

A man accused of running over a 15-year-old on an e-bike and fleeing the scene in a fit of road rage has faced Manly...

Narrow vote rejects push to reinstate physical parking permits to Manly

Mayor Sue Heins has used her casting vote to block a proposal to return physical multi-use parking permits to Manly, rejecting concerns that the...

Local cop-stomper dodges imprisonment on appeal

A young Northern Beaches man who stomped on an off-duty police officer's face during a drunken altercation has avoided being thrown behind bars after...

Spot a familiar face? Police seek help in identifying men as they investigate three separate events: Crime Watch

Northern Beaches Police are seeking public assistance in identifying several people as they investigate a number of local crimes this week. First, police are investigating...

Stay Connected

80,000FansLike
134,000FollowersFollow

Beyond the news

The jeweller who kept the peninsula’s secrets for 60 years

Stapleton Jewellers has become something of an institution for local jewellery buffs but after 58 years of serving the peninsula its doors are closing. Jewellery...

Mamma Mia! A cult classic is coming to the Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Musical Theatre is showcasing its rendition of Mamma Mia!, with curtains up from next week, but audiences, beware: your immersion may be...

How a group of Beaches locals enticed Michelle Obama to Sydney this week

Behind Warringah Mall, in an unassuming Brookvale office, a team of around 25 people is preparing for one of the biggest speaking events to...

How Farmhouse Montessori provides a Glimpse into Education’s Future

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...

Northern Beaches Foodies

Old Manly Boatshed replaced by The Gopher

After much ado and some general devastation over the forced closure of the Old Manly Boatshed, Manly’s replacement late-night music and socialising venue has...

Brookvale’s Bottega 1900 Opens Tuscan-Style Wine Cellar and Italian Food Shop

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...

Most Popular