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Manly Observer Newsletter 27 November

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Three convenience stores on the Northern Beaches are among the first to be temporarily shut down over the sale of illicit tobacco products following new powers granted to NSW Health….

Long-running Northern Beaches charities fear their subsidiary funding provided by Northern Beaches Council is about to be pulled – as was attempted three years ago but was reversed following public…


Get in the Christmas spirit at Taronga Zoo! 🎄✨ Enjoy carols, festive fun and a special guest from the North Pole, all with magical harbour views. This annual Christmas Concert is taking place on Saturday 13 December. Get your tickets for a perfect festive summer night out for the whole family. Learn more

French national caught supplying drugs in Manly At about 6:45pm on Friday, 14 November 2025, Northern Beaches police on patrol saw a Toyota Corolla engaged in what appeared to be…


“There is no question the Beaches is an extraordinary part of the world. And so I really appreciated being able to be up here, and the kids being born here and growin’ up here. And I’ll keep coming back because Tildy (daughter Matilda Brown, pictured ) and the kids are here,“,​ actor and author Bryan Brown​ told a crowd of fans at a great get together organised by Bookocino ahead of his new book The Hidden, at Avalon SLC on Sunday.​ Photo: Kim Smee

UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS THAT HELPS SAVE WILDLIFE! Set in the idyllic grounds of Taronga Zoo with magical views across Sydney Harbour, this family friendly event…

A FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND BRING AN END TO MND Join Cause 2 Cure, a newly launched charity dedicated to accelerating research and finding a cure for…

ENJOY MUSIC AND SYDNEY HARBOUR VIEWS AS THE SUN SETS OVER THE CITY As the weather warms up outdoor live music gigs are one of the best parts of making…

THE FESTIVAL’S FUNNIEST IN ONE HILARIOUS NIGHT! The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia. Boasting a line-up of festival favourites and some of…

MERRY QUIZMAS! We’re feeling extra festive this year at Battery House and can’t wait to spread the holiday cheer. So, it’s time to dust off those stockings, ditch the milk…


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.

Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week. While every effort has been made to accurately represent the development applications, we…