You can find out what’s on at Council-run theatres and art galleries. Or you can join workshops and hear artists' or writers’ talks, provide feedback on development and policies, or have an input into Council projects. Maybe you need information about road closures. You’ll find announcements on all these and more...

Council Easter holiday operating hours and services
Northern Beaches Council is reminding the community of changed opening hours over the Easter holiday period.
Council Lifeguards rescue giant endangered turtle off Dee Why Beach
Council Lifeguards were called on Sunday afternoon to rescue an exhausted endangered leatherback turtle, struggling to stay alive a kilometre...
7 great birding spots for an autumn stroll
Looking for a relaxed weekend? Autumn is the perfect season to head outdoors and see native birds right here on...

Let’s celebrate diversity this Harmony Week
Next week is Harmony Week (Monday 18 – Sunday 24 March) and it’s time to celebrate Australia’s multiculturalism.

Book your spot at one of our highly rated early learning centres
Calling busy parents! We have spots available for children aged 3 to 5 at some of our highly rated children’s...

Apply now – Grants available for eligible heritage property owners
Heritage buildings capture our rich and diverse history, conveying our unique story of how our area grew and developed over...
Don’t fuel the fire: 9 hazardous items to keep out of your bin
Waste collection workers acted quickly to avoid injury and minimise environmental damage when the bulky goods load in their truck...

Youth Advisory Group formed to represent the local youth voice
A new cohort of 25 young people have formed to make the 2024/25 Youth Advisory Group (YAG) to participate, engage...

Our ‘unsung hero’ Mona Vale, throned one of the best beaches in the world
The editors of travel publication Condé Nast Traveller have crowned Mona Vale the 6th Best Beach in the World!

Bye-bye dockets, hello digital - Print and Post goes live next week
If you overstay your parking on the Northern Beaches, or park illegally, you may not be greeted by a printed...

Out Front 2024 – talented young artists awarded
Impressive artworks depicting the theme of isolation human interventions in underwater environments and have been awarded the distinguished Theo Batten...

Manly Federation Boardwalk closure
Manly Federation Boardwalk, next to Manly Pavilion, has closed to ensure community safety.

Taste of Beaches returns: EOIs open
A month-long festival of food, beer, and wine, Taste of the Beaches, returns to the Northern Beaches in May and...

Weldon Oval Grandstand to be named the Loudon Marston Grandstand
Local sporting identities Bruce “Brucey” Loudon and Harry Marston are to have their names up in lights, in recognition of...

Proposed naming of four roads
Council has voted to seek community feedback on the proposal to rename a street in Newport and name three unnamed...

Australia's best beach? The world votes Manly
The people of the world have spoken: Manly is Australia’s best beach and ranked number 7 in the world.

Improved basketball, netball and pickleball courts for community use
Council is excited to announce upgraded facilities allowing basketball, netball and pickleball to be played concurrently at Forestville War Memorial...

The power of the paper flower
Northern Beaches Council is proud to welcome highly regarded paper artist and designer, Jo Neville, as our artist-in-residence at Mona...

Going, going, gone! Watercraft auction at Rowland Reserve, Bayview
It’s that time of year again where Council auctions impounded and unclaimed watercraft at a bargain price. Come down to...

Hi- Yah! Calling all ninjas – we have a play space ready for you
A new “Ninja Warrior” circuit for kids (and big kids) has been created to test their speed and agility against...