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Manly Observer weekly news wrap 16 October 2025

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL



Over the coming weeks, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will be carrying out structural investigations below promenade level at the former Sea Life Building site. This work, as part of the…

Quarantine Wharf in Manly has closed for maintenance and restoration purposes until further notice. This closure affects both pedestrian and vessel access, with no clear timeline for its repair. A…

On Sunday, 5 October 2025, around 11am, an 18-year-old woman entered a house on Lower Beach Road, Balgowlah… through a doggy door. When the residents returned home, the woman was…


Photo of the week: this still taken from our video of a successful boat rescue by a NSW Police Marine Area Command officer on Sunday at Collins Beach, Manly.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GET READY FOR A SPOOK-TACULAR AFTERNOON OF FUN, FRIGHTS AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT Join us at Brookvale Public School, for our third annual Halloween celebration. Expect a thrilling mix of: Live…

HOW SOIL HEALTH AFFECTS THE CLIMATE & HUMAN HEALTH & nature-based regenerative farming may hold the key. Our children are suffering – allergies, asthma and autoimmune problems. Discover how nature-based…

FEATURING CLASSIC SONGS FROM THE 60s TO THE PRESENT! Local legends Van Bogan and Defibs are playing their fifth annual fundraiser for Lifeline – in association with the Lifeline Surf Classic….

BROOKTOBERFEST ROLLS INTO 4 PINES TRUCK BAR FOR AN EPIC OKTOBERFEST BASH! Brookvale’s favourite brewery hangout,4 Pines Truck Bar, is turning all the taps Bavarian for Brooktoberfest — the Northern Beaches’ biggest…

AFTERNOONS FILLED WITH LIVE MUSIC, ARTISAN HAMPERS AND WHIPBIRD WINES  Sydney’s favourite harbourside sundown sessions return to The Glasshouse at Q Station, Manly. Guests can settle in on picnic rugs…


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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