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Manly Observer weekly news wrap 23 October 2025

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NORTHERN BEACHES NEWS IN A NUTSHELL



There’s something magical about a business that only comes to life once a year for a very brief time. And you don’t have to look further than our very own…

In the last two weeks, police recorded 10 e-bikes as stolen, noting that CCTV cameras at public spaces like Manly Wharf were not a deterrent. Five e-bikes were stolen in…

Thousands of homes and businesses across the Northern Beaches were plunged into darkness last night after a mother flying fox and her baby became tangled in power lines, triggering an…

On 30 September 2025, 17-year-old Lily Marie Thomason lost her mother, Jane Thomason, after an almost ten-year battle against lung cancer. Jane was first diagnosed with double lung cancer and…


Photo of the week: Another well timed Manly Ferry – this time to the aid of a few kayakers who were pulled aboard, reports reader Badger on the weekend. A few others stayed with the vessel until marine police came to collect them. 

All’s well that ends well!

UPCOMING EVENTS

“THIS IS WHERE I FIND MY JOY” Erin Masters said: “As a commercial photographer by day, it’s in the quiet moments on my own that I let my creativity flow…

AVALON VILLAGE TRANSFORMS INTO LIVING ART GALLERY AS PARENTS BRIDGE EDUCATION FUNDING GAP When government funding covers just 95% of a child’s education, parents get creative. This December, Barrenjoey High…

FAMILY FRIENDLY SUNSET EVENT Bring your own picnic and something to sit on and enjoy an evening of local live music. All profits from the event will be donated to…

A COMMUNITY FESTIVAL RAISING MONEY FOR SURFERS FOR CLIMATE  7th Day Brewery is throwing a party that may just go down in Northern Beaches’ folklore – A GOOD DAY OUT — our…

ONE OF SYDNEY’S MOST ANTICIPATED FRENCH CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS  A highlight on Sydney’s market calendar, the French Market attracts thousands of visitors from across the city to enjoy a taste 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.

Xtreme Fireworks will be conducting a 10min Fireworks display between 8:45pm & 9:45pm in Manly Cove on Saturday 8th November 2025 as part of an event at Manly Wharf Hotel. Please take care of any animals…

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…