Manly Observer Newsletter 9 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.

The Fairmont Resort is an impressive Blue Mountains estate that leans heavily into alpine-lodge energy. Soaring timber beams, crackling fireplaces, leather and wood everywhere, grand windows framing the Jamison Valley:…

Rats often get a bad rap, but one outlier, dubbed an ecological hero, may contribute to an increase in native species on the Northern Beaches. Native bush rats – or…


MANLY CINEMA LIGHTS TURNED ON!? There was a buzz of excitement as locals spotted the old Manly Cinema lights on again 13 years after its closure last night. Sadly we are reliably informed this was just part of a mandatory fire safety testing and the foreign owner intends to keep the site abandoned and unused. Here is our last story on the cinema from in 2022 if you want to know where things were left with it last.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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…

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…

A SMALL COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER FOR AUSSIE HELPERS The entertainment consists of various pub games and a trivia round, which are played in teams of four to six people. After each…

THE COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Selling jams, condiments, handmade craft items and scones. Manly CWA is a voluntary organisation that raises funds and donates all money to charity. The organisation meets…

SHINE THE LIGHT BALL Enjoy a three-course dinner and premium drinks package, with live music, dancing, raffles, and both live and silent auctions. It is a chance to share a…


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.

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