NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

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. But instead of braving CBD crowds…

New pope’s visit to the Northern Beaches

The world has a new pope – US born Robert Prevost has emerged Pope Leo XIV. But did you know he’s got local connections? Pope Leo is going to be…

Freshie SLSC $10 million upgrade given the go-ahead

It’s been a long time coming, 14 years to be exact, but last month, the Sydney North Planning Panel gave the tick of approval to refurbish Freshwater Surf Life Saving…

Man arrested 14 years after armed robbery at Narrabeen

A man has been charged over an historic armed robbery on the Northern Beaches. Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command were called to Pittwater Road, Narrabeen, shortly before 8am…

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Emergency services responding to a house fire on Pittwater Road, Narrabeen (near Clarke St) last Friday. The occupant escaped unharmed.

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Public Noticeboard + Developments

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,…

Manly Observer newsletter 15 May 2025