The Land and Environment Court has approved an amended version of the Freshwater Village shop-top development, with Council coming to an agreement with the developers over the final plans. Over in Dee Why, plans have been lodged to demolish the building housing 'The Thai and...

Garnham, Phyllis May Late of Wahroonga Formerly of Allambie Passed away peacefully aged 95. Beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. Will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her. Family and friends celebrated her life at a service in Palm Chapel Macquarie Park Cemetery...

Before we jump into the DA Round Up, the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) recently recommended eight significant housing projects across the Northern Beaches LGA as State Significant Developments (SSD). The HDA was established to streamline major projects, basically fast-tracking large-scale housing proposals. Developers submit their...

Transport for NSW will upgrade lighting and ventilation in the existing pedestrian underpass within the public area of the mixed-use space in Manly. What work are we doing?We will be carrying out lighting and ventilation work to improve safety, functionality, visibility and overall experience for...

Robin Darby, formerly of North Curl Curl and Frenchs Forest, passed away unexpectedly in Gosford Hospital on 16 July, 2026. Beloved daughter of Jack and Betty Maggs, cherished sister of Vicki and Louise, loving mother of Kimberley, Kellie and Cameron and Nanna to Jack. A...

Manly Observer provides a weekly summary of development applications lodged with Northern Beaches Council in the last week in alphabetical suburb order. B 61 Bungaloe Avenue, Balgowlah - DA2026/0833 Exhibition Period: 17/07/2026 to 31/07/2026 Cost of Work: $ 300,000 Alterations and additions to a house, including a swimming pool. 310...