
NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL
The Boathouse at Shelly Beach has applied to change its liquor licence, with residents saying it will turn the restaurant into a late-night bar. Their current permit already allows them…
A stovetop fire has been determined as the cause of a house fire on Peppercorn Drive in Frenchs Forest last night. The resident, along with their dog, safely evacuated. Fire…
Tucked away within the bushland of North Head, overlooking Sydney Harbour, is a school quietly rethinking what education can look like. For more than four decades, Farmhouse Montessori School has been part…
Northern Beaches Council has digitised its parking permit system, and while the change was designed to streamline services, some Manly residents say it has made managing their household parking significantly…

It’s getting harder to justify spending money right now. Which usually means giving it away drops even further down the list. A Manly salon is trying to close that gap…
CCTV Captures Brazen Collaroy Plateau Car Theft Northern Beaches Police are investigating a swift car theft on Essilia Street, Collaroy Plateau, the latest in a pattern of vehicle thefts hitting…
Beneath the surface of Sydney Harbour, one of the most important ecosystems on the planet is disappearing, and most of us have been swimming over it for years without a…
A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL AUDIENCES The event includes an exclusive screening of Nature – The Call for Reconciliation, a breathtaking documentary by renowned French filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The evening…
A EUROVISION-THEMED NIGHT A vibrant adult-only evening inspired by European culture is coming to the Northern Beaches. Featuring music, dancing, and European food options, the European Aussie Night Out (Eurovision-themed)…
A COMBINATION OF SONG AND GENTLE MOVEMENT Vocal Gym Class is a relaxed, playful, 90-minute weekly community practice designed to help people feel more confident, comfortable and connected to their…
A COLLECTIVE OF HIDDEN-AWAY BROOKVALE BUSINESS CREATIVES HAS BEEN BUILDING SOMETHING SPECIAL Scattered across workshops, studios, and tucked‑away corners, these businesses have decided to step out of hiding and gather…
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.


















