Manly Observer Newsletter 16 April 2026

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

This is a must try joint up the hill at Narraweena – great for family dinners and large groups too! Check it out here.

Beaches born Ben Tudhope returns home with Winter Paralympic medal haul

Four-time Winter Paralympian Ben Tudhope has returned from Italy to the Northern Beaches with a silver in SB-LL2 snowboard cross and a bronze in banked slalom, adding to a career…

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK An underwater vortex at Manly as captured by @bombora.days this week. They write, “Invisible to see from land, but perfectly visible by drone – which is what makes them so dangerous to swimmers. They are underwater currents, maelstrom by definition, that can pull you out to sea or under, caused by big waves from a swell event.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Clay, Pigment, Fibre

EXPLORE EARTHY MATERIALS AND NATURAL PROCESSES THROUGH MAKING Join artist Leanne Thompson and artist and plant scientist Erika Watson in this hands‑on workshop. Experiment with clay, pigments, and fibres to create…

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Experimental Weaving & Shadow Play

DISCOVER HOW LIGHT, TEXTURE AND MOVEMENT TRANSFORM EVERYDAY MATERIALS Join artists Laura Fisher and Georgina Pollard for a playful, hands‑on workshop combining experimental weaving techniques with shadow play and installation. All materials…

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ANZAC Day: 2UP & entertainment

2UP LOCATIONS ON THE NORTHERN BEACHES 2UP brings mates together for a classic game of chance, honouring history with a spirited Aussie twist. Saturday 25 April Avalon Beach RSL 12PM…

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The Lifeline Pickleball Classic

A FUN, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN COMPETITIVE CHARITY TOURNAMENT Bringing people together for a day of pickleball in support of Lifeline Northern Beaches, Mosman to Kirribilli. Doubles format – bring a partner or…

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ANZAC Day: Local Services and Marches

Anzac Day is being commemorated across the Northern Beaches with a number of services taking place and you are welcome to attend. We encourage everyone to recognise past and current…

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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.

Jobs

Did you know that in addition to public notices and developments our public noticeboard has locally-based job ads? 

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