Local news, business, events, sport, beach life, and community stories from Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Surf schools, dive operators and snorkelling businesses say shark fears and repeated beach closures have cut bookings by up to 30 per cent. Operators are seeking relief after a...
community - 2026-10-12
Northern Beaches Ocean Festival Week will run from 7 to 15 November 2026, with 18 events focused on marine conservation, science, education and photography. The program includes...
community - 2026-10-14
Wakehurst Parkway reopened on Wednesday morning after heavy rain closed the Narrabeen-Oxford Falls route on Tuesday night. Flash flooding also affected sections of Pittwater...
community - 2026-10-15
Six coastal, harbour and bushland routes offer options from short accessible paths to longer trails across the Northern Beaches. Recent improvements have also made several...
local - 2026-10-09
Surf lifesavers evacuated a 32-year-old man from the Warriewood blowhole after he swallowed seawater and suffered cuts to his legs. The operation was the first major rescue of...
community - 2026-10-06
The Douglas Building at Royal North Shore Hospital has moved to the Health Grade Enterprise Network, following an upgrade already completed at Northern Beaches Hospital. The...
local - 2026-10-01
Plans for a new sports and community facility at Jamieson Park beside Narrabeen Lagoon have been approved, allowing Northern Beaches Council to move to the construction stage....
community - 2026-10-01
Northern Beaches Council has extended the Mona Vale Beach south dog off-leash trial for another 12 months. Existing boundaries and time restrictions will remain in place until...
community - 2026-09-30