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Manly Observer newsletter 28 August 2025

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL


PSST Manly Observer is about to launch a free quarterly print local newspaper! We would love to hear which high traffic areas you would like to have it available as we will not be delivering door to door. Can your cafe or seniors living village host 50 copies or so? Let us know via editor@manlyobserver.com.au. Want to advertise? advertising@manlyobserver.com.au

Outdoor seating at iconic Manly cafe Rollers Bakehouse is once again in Council cross hairs, with a narrow 7-6 majority voting for the outdoor seating to be removed. A rescission…

In what has been called a “tokenistic” solution to an exclusion problem, Australian Athletics (AA) has reaffirmed short stature athletes will not be able to run competitively in their National…



UPCOMING EVENTS

A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY  The exhibition features 11 women from the local area, each painted as a different Goddess and She-Wolf archetype. The evening will also…

COME VIBE WITH US AT THE MARKET Good drinks, tasty food, chill music, and awesome art all in one spot. Bring your crew, kick back, and have a great time….

EVENTS IN PREPARATION FOR THE START OF THE SAILING SEASON! Come sailing with your family. For Beginners / Intermediate / Racing. Three events with Club members on hand to discuss…

BUONGIORNO! The Manly Art Gallery & Museum Society fundraiser is being held in conjunction with a fantastic new exhibition celebrating local Italian heritage and featuring the artworks of one of…


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…