Manly Observer newsletter 26 February 2026

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL


Stella Maris is celebrating its 95th year in 2026, making this Open Evening a special opportunity for local families to experience a school that has been part of the Northern Beaches community for nearly a century.

Northern Beaches resident Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert and his family are recognised by the Governor General Sam Mostyn AC at a special ceremony at Admiralty House for first responders to the Bondi terrorist attack.

Northern Beaches Council has voted to sell the former Pittwater Council warehouse in Warriewood to improve its financial position. Before the amalgamation of Manly, Pittwater, and Warringah councils to form…

Three students, from NBSC Manly Campus, Killarney Heights High School and St Luke’s Grammar School, have been recognised for their artistic excellence and innovation in their HSC Visual Arts works….

Clean-up crews have recovered the wreckage of three destroyed yachts after a fire caused the vessels to sink over a month ago at the Spit Marina, between Mosman and Seaforth….

Children under 12 and possibly up to the age of 16 would be banned from riding e-bikes under new changes flagged by the NSW Government today. The New South Wales Government has…

Northern Beaches residents have once again been the target of a break-in intending to steal car keys and taking off with the car. Between 7pm on 11 February 2026 and…


UPCOMING EVENTS

AN EVENING OF CONNECTION AND GENEROSITY AIMED AT HONOURING BABIES GONE TOO SOON Light & Community marks an important milestone for Olive & Kin, which became a registered charity in…

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE EXPRESSIVE VOICE OF SOLOIST AND ORCHESTRA  DATE: Saturday 14 Mar 2026 TIME: 7PM – 8.30PM LOCATION: John Scott Hall, St Lukes Grammar School, 210…

INVITING OLDER RESIDENTS TO CELEBRATE, CONNECT AND TRY SOMETHING NEW This year’s theme, Live life in colour, encourages embracing creativity, making new friends, and enjoying an active lifestyle while recognising…

HELPING RESIDENTS BUILD THEIR DIGITAL CONFIDENCE  As scammers increasingly target older Australians, the NSW Government is bringing free, practical digital safety support directly into communities throughout March. Seniors across NSW…

THE ITALIAN DIVORCE BRINGS LAUGHTER AND HEART  Written, directed, and performed by Frank Lotito, The Italian Divorce is winning over audiences with its perfect mix of comedy, heart, and family…

COME AND SAY G’DAY TO THE AUSSIE CREW In the lead-up to the KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix on Saturday 28 February – Sunday 01 March, the three-time SailGP Champions,…

AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST CULTURAL AND SCIENCE CELEBRATION FOR THE OCEAN Each March, Ocean Lovers brings tens of thousands of people together to experience the ocean through science, innovation, creativity and hands-on…


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