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Manly Observer News Briefing 20 February 2025

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Balgowlah couple Elouise and Danny Massa are urging major change at Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) following the death of their two-year-old son, Joe,  in its care. The grieving family says systemic failures at Northern Beaches…

Vacation Care services run by Northern Beaches Council will cease after the Autumn 2025 school holiday program, parents were informed this month. The service was aimed at helping working families in the area find quality…

Scammers are using deception and software AnyDesk to gain remote access to digital devices and fleece Northern Beaches residents, local police have revealed. Just last week, on 11 February 2025, an 82-year-old man from Davidson…

Looking for an early learning centre in the heart of Dee Why? Why not grab your spot to their open day and have a fun weekend experience this Saturday from 10am at Reggio Emilia.

Update 21 February: The 26hr Strike Action planned for today has been SUSPENDED at all Healthscope Hospitals due to a last minute Fair Work Commission order. Previously: Nurses and Midwives at Northern Beaches Hospital have…

A COVID ‘pivot’ career change by Frenchs Forest mother of three Linda O’Hare has turned out to be her smartest move yet. Linda’s business – Tutor Doctor Northern Beaches – has helped scores of local…

An inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options has today handed down its report and recommended significant and urgent reform to the way in which the devices are regulated. Northern Beaches…


PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Terrey Hills Rural Fire Brigade captured this image during the week, after two cars collided on Powderworks Road at Mona Vale Road, Ingleside. While a p-plater was taken to hospital for assessment, remarkably there were no major injuries.

Public Noticeboard + Development Applications

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.

Our aim is to provide a weekly summary of all the development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council last week. While every effort has been made to accurately represent the…

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