NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Residents urged to prepare for more extreme weather

Referencing 110 years of insurance claim data, a significant change in weather patterns on the Northern Beaches has been detected. We are experiencing a higher rate of storms, flash flooding…

Kangaroo killer avoids prison time

A Balgowlah man who ran down kangaroos has avoided prison time with a 200 hours of community service sentence and an order to pay $1500 worth of fines. Leo Boland…

Measles alert for Northern Beaches

NSW Health has issued a measles alert for the Northern Beaches following confirmation of an infectious case in the area. The confirmed case was a close contact of a recently…

Local spear fisherman Zai Garnett nabbed this 137 cm 25.2kg kingfish at Palm Beach over the long weekend (and yes he fully intends to eat it!). Photographed by Tim Marshall. @shoreshotphotos

UPCOMING EVENTS

A hazard reduction burn at Manly’s North Head last night.

Shakesbeer Sessions: Twelfth Night

SMASH HIT PUB SHAKESPEARE RETURNS TO SYDNEY’S BEST PUBS Sydney’s favourite pub Shakespeare company, Bar’d Work, is thrilled to announce its return with a fresh season of riotous, 90-minute adaptation…

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Chip In inaugural charity golf day

WELCOME TO CHIP IN 2025! Presented by Felons Brewing Co and supported by, Maseur and True Protein. All proceeds from ticket sales will be going directly to The Transplant Network,…

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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.

Another Frenchs Forest approved apartment block requests an extra two storeys under State’s LMR Housing Policy and more in this week’s Development Application Round Up

Manly Observer newsletter 9 October 2025