
NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL
Young musicians are being encouraged to apply to be a part of the biggest band competition on the Northern Beaches, Northern Composure. With a cash prize pool of $3,000 and…
SponsoredBrookvale’s reputation as a Northern Beaches food hub continues to expand, with Bottega 1900 celebrating the grand opening of its Italian specialty store on Pittwater Road near Brookvale Oval. Located…
Staff at Malouf’s pharmacy on the Corso got a surprise visitor today when Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin walked in during a visit to Manly. Employees Scarlett, Marvin, Cameron, Alan, Joanne,…

Some say he is still up there… Terrific capture by @shoreshotphotos of a surfer taking flight at Dee Why last week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE FESTIVAL’S FUNNIEST IN ONE HILARIOUS NIGHT! The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia to bring the best of the 2026 Festival! Expertly…
A RARE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST ELECTRIFYING PERFORMERS UP CLOSE Six-time ARIA Award winner and proud Yolŋu artist Baker Boy returns with his powerful new tour celebrating…
AN EVENING OF FUN FOR A CURE Fight for a Cure is a Northern Beaches based fundraising group dedicated to funding Australian cancer researchers in the lab. With the incredible…
THE INAUGURAL EVENT OF THE NORTHERN BEACHES GAMBLING REFORM ALLIANCE The Northern Beaches Gambling Reform Alliance is a newly-formed group of Northern Beaches locals, from different walks of life, with…
DISCOVER HOW LIGHT, TEXTURE AND MOVEMENT TRANSFORM EVERYDAY MATERIALS Join artists Laura Fisher and Georgina Pollard for a playful, hands‑on workshop combining experimental weaving techniques with shadow play and installation. All materials…
2UP LOCATIONS ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES 2UP brings mates together for a classic game of chance, honouring history with a spirited Aussie twist. Saturday 25 April Avalon Beach RSL 12PM…
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. Large-scale development approvals are at the end. A 580 Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach…
















