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Manly Observer newsletter 21 August 2025

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL



Northern Beaches Police report seeing  an increase in property being stolen from unlocked motor vehicles. They say opportunistic thieves will walk along the street, checking to see whether parked vehicles…

A light single engine aircraft has made an emergency landing at Mona Vale Golf course this afternoon, 17 August. There appears to be no major injuries.  Cal Nicholls, who is…

Championship purpose-built pickleball courts and a wellness centre may soon be coming to Northern Beaches Business Park, the former Roche industrial complex in Cromer. Discover and Evolve Enterprises submitted an…


Firefighters including the Belrose and Ingleside Rural Fire Brigades respond to a ute fire on Mona Vale Road on the weekend.

UPCOMING EVENTS

TERRY HILLS TRANSFORMS INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND THIS WEEKEND! Inspired by the festive traditions of Germany’s famous Christmas markets, the event brings together the local community for two days of…

E-bikes are an increasingly popular form of sustainable transport, especially among young‬ ‭people, but concerns are growing across Pittwater and the broader Mackellar electorate‬ ‭about high-powered, often illegally modified e-bikes.‬…

Bendigo Bank’s Chief Economist, Head of Markets Research will unpack what’s happening locally and globally in a way that’s clear, relevant, and actionable. David’s wealth of experience has positioned his…

On August 30, Sydney’s iconic Manly Beach will again play host to a contest of SPOGOMI, which will see teams of everyday Australians competing against each other to ‘clean up…


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.