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Manly Observer 11 September 2025

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL



After three years, A Campfire Story returns to Manly Dam every Friday and Saturday through September, promising to be bigger, spookier and more immersive than ever. The outdoor theatrical experience,…

NSW Office of Sport announced the new $6.7 million athletics track at the Sydney Academy of Sport which will see the track scheduled to open towards the end of 2026….

Swimmers and surfers along the Northern Beaches have been enjoying unseasonably warmer ocean temperatures this winter. But is this something to rejoice, and why is it happening ? We first…


Manly Observer this week launched as a quarterly print newspaper! Look out for it at your local coffee shops, library or Manly Wharf and fast ferry over the next week to get your free copy. Pictured is Editor Kim Smee with the first print. Photo: Cara Wagstaff

UPCOMING EVENTS

POP IN, DROP EVERYTHING AND SHOP FOR YOUR SPRING WARDROBE A spring fashion Pop-Up by Lifeline Northern Beaches hosted by the Hotel Steyne and Miami Rice. No need to register…

ENJOY A NIGHT OF EXCEPTIONAL LIVE MUSIC AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION Kick off the Manly Jazz Festival weekend with a special preview concert showcasing some of Australia’s finest jazz talent. Held…


Obituaries, local services, public announcements: The Northern Beaches Community now has a classifieds-style section to list or read about local births, deaths, community meetings or announcements, or to tell the community about a service you offer. Check it out and help spread the word. Obituaries and death notices are currently listed for free just email requests to listing@manlyobserver.com.au We also have a jobs board for local opportunities.

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 represent the development applications, we…