Manly Observer newsletter 21 May 2026

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL


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Northern Beaches Council voted to ban the sale of fur products on council-owned land and at council-managed events, following a closely contested vote at Tuesday night’s council meeting 19 May….

Northern Beaches Police are seeking public assistance in identifying several people as they investigate a number of local crimes this week. First, police are investigating reports of incidents involving young…

Behind Warringah Mall, in an unassuming Brookvale office, a team of around 25 people is preparing for one of the biggest speaking events to land in Australia this year. Later…

Shortly after midnight last night (Sunday morning), Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero call for a house fire on Fitzpatrick Avenue East in Frenchs Forest. Within eight minutes…

After much ado and some general devastation over the forced closure of the Old Manly Boatshed, Manly’s replacement late-night music and socialising venue has emerged. The Gopher opens at 5pm…


Local photographer @altakesflight spots a miniature Manly Ferry (Narrabeen) getting the Godzilla treatment at Manly Lagoon in Queenscliff on Tuesday.

UPCOMING EVENTS

LIVE RESCUE, CPR, SURF BOATS, PATROL WALKTHROUGH, BBQ AND MORE Ever watched the lifesavers on your local beach and wondered what it actually takes? This is a rare chance to…

LIVE MUSIC FUNK DANCE PARTY Live music with classic tunes from Prince, Chic, Kool & The Gang, Stevie Wonder and more… Bring your dancing shoes! Great beer, great food, DJ…

EXPERIENCE MEDIEVAL AND EARLY MUSIC THROUGH A CONTEMPORARY LENS Celebrate the midwinter season with Pastance as they reinterpret medieval and early music through a contemporary lens. Blending historical repertoire with…

LINE-UP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS ALOE BLACC & BEN FOLDS  Manly’s beautiful North Head Sanctuary will light up again this September and October welcoming the finest live music back to the…


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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