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Manly Observer News Briefing 19 December

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

A huge parcel of land on the border of Beacon Hill and Brookvale, measuring some 9.78 hectares, has sold to a mystery buyer for just a surprisingly ‘affordable’ $2 million. The large natural site, Lot…

A brawl of approximately 40 teens broke out at Manly Wharf last night around 9 pm. Witnesses say the altercation began after a single teen was targeted by the large group. Following this, another brawl…

As we venture into 2025, we’ve listed here our top 10 stories from the past year that received the most attention from readers and/or had the biggest impact on the community. 10. Love to a…

A boy is due in court today following a police pursuit of a stolen vehicle on the Northern Beaches overnight. Northern Beaches Highway Patrol attempted to stop a stolen ute when it was seen about 11.20pm (Thursday…

A bushfire between Allambie and Frenchs Forest in the Manly Dam catchment overnight is being treated as suspicious.  NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Inspector Ben Shepherd said the call came in at about 1am and…

Jeff Jenkins was at the finish line of a long hardship filled with determination and sacrifice. After a decade of study to become a podiatric surgeon and a few months into practice, the 38-year-old Manly…

What in the West Esplanade is happening at the former Sea Life Aquarium site?  A whole lot of nothing followed by a lot, and in a short space of time, it seems. Having closed in…

A strong southerly blew this possible mooring minder onto East Esplanade yesterday.
Someone better come collect their boat before the new Wharf owners put a table on it !

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