NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Dear Readers,
Before jumping into the usual weekly news wrap I would like to share my gratitude for the surprising level of generosity in our brief fundraiser last week. While I am generally loath to seek press patron support these days as we become self-sustainable with local advertising, the opportunity from the Local Independent News Association to match any funds raised dollar for dollar made it an opportunity not to waste. You immediately rose to the occasion and I am pleased to say they confirmed almost $5,000 in matched funding as a result of your generosity. This will be re-invested into our free news app and potentially quarterly print edition for non-digital readers. It was also well timed as I found myself hospitalised with pneumonia in the last week and am now on strict bed rest this week without worrying about bills. Tremendous support, thanks again to you all and to antibiotics…

Kim Smee

Community unites in bid to rescue baby dolphin washed up on Manly Beach

Manly community members rushed to the aid of a dolphin calf washed up on the rocks near Manly Surf Life Saving Club at Manly Beach last night, 5 May. Locals…

Ferry chaos as suspected steering issues cancel most services

Confidential sources have informed Manly Observer that steering issues with the smaller Manly Ferries (Emerald 2s) have taken the whole fleet offline, causing commuter chaos this morning 6 May. Multiple…

Steggall, Scamps retain seats

Zali Steggall will retain the seat of Warringah and Dr Sophie Scamps will retain the seat of Mackellar with both enjoying modest positive swings in this weekend’s federal election. Both…

Nate Newell woos public vote with Dogs, Heavy Metal and fixing cars

A local mechanic threw his hat in the ring to be the representative for Mona Vale before Saturday’s upcoming federal election – the only issue? That seat doesn’t exist. Northern…

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Man accused of half a million dollar Beaches rental scam pleads not guilty

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First DA to be submitted to Council under new State Planning laws and more in this week’s Development Application Round Up

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,…

NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

Community unites in bid to rescue baby dolphin washed up on Manly Beach

Ferry chaos as suspected steering issues cancel most services

Steggall, Scamps retain seats

Nate Newell woos public vote with Dogs, Heavy Metal and fixing cars

Did you catch these on Manly Observer TV?

UPCOMING EVENTS

Public Noticeboard + Developments

First DA to be submitted to Council under new State Planning laws and more in this week’s Development Application Round Up

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