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Manly Observer newsletter 30 October 2025

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Northern Beaches residents will no longer be able to address council on any topic they choose nor address Council on agenda items during Council meetings under plans to be introduced…


Hand in your boardshorts in the store on Manly Corso on Saturday for $50 credit!

At the Brookvale depot, Tamara Tyler is taking a break from moving hampers when she speaks to Manly Observer. Around her, volunteers help finalise donated Christmas hampers, boxes of non-perishable…


MISSING PEOPLE ON NORTHERN BEACHES

TEEN LAST SEEN SUNDAY AT MANLY WHARF: Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage boy missing from Manly. Beau Potter, aged 16, was last seen at Manly wharf heading towards the city just before midday on Sunday (26 October 2025). Beau is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 182cm tall, of thin build, with long blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue tracksuit pants and carrying a backpack. Beau is known to frequent the Manly, Shelly Beach, Manly Vale, Greenwich and Newtown areas.

MISSING WOMAN, MONA VALE: Police are appealing for assistance to locate a woman missing from the Northern Beaches since Sunday. Helen Ankrah, aged 60, was last seen at a café on Park Street, Mona Vale, on Sunday 19 October 2025. Helen is described as being of African appearance, about 160cm tall, of thin build, with brown dread lock style hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white ‘Under Armour’ shirt. Helen is known to frequent Mona Vale and local beach areas. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

UPCOMING EVENTS

SANTA CHASE IS COMING TO TOWN! The Santa Chase is a fun, festive celebration that’ll have you and the family dashing through activities and enjoying an afternoon together. Join us…

JOIN US ON THE BEACH TO CHEER, CONNECT, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY The Lifeline Surf Classic is back for its eighth year, bringing together surfers, local business,…

THE BIGGEST PLANNING REFORMS IN 50 YEARS Jacqui Scruby MP is hosting a Community Planning Forum – To help our community better understand the NSW Government’s new Low to Mid-Rise…

EVERYONE IS WELCOME Come and try croquet at one of our free open days! Sometimes described as ‘a nasty game played by nice people’, croquet is a game of fun…

WE INSPIRE NEW GROWTH AFTER SUICIDE LOSS Wings of Hope is a heartfelt community memorial hosted by Proveda to honour lives lost to suicide and support those left behind. Now…

THIRSTY MERC TOURS ARE REACHING LEGENDARY STATUS… … and the ‘Summer Live ’25 Tour’ is set to continue the sweet times and hot nights! The band has been furnishing audiences…


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.