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...

Festive feasting…without the waste
With the countdown to Christmas on, let’s celebrate and enjoy the festive season whilst being mindful of the amount of...

Improving wetland health on the Northern Beaches
We’re improving the health of our precious wetlands on the Northern Beaches and protecting their threatened vegetation communities with assistance...

Poo-el etiquette and the hidden danger lurking in our pools
NSW Health and Council are warning residents to be extra vigilant this summer to avoid breakouts of a nasty parasite...

16 Days of Activism: How we can all help prevent family and domestic violence
As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on Monday 25 November, it is a call to our...

Beachfront playground named Jean Hay AM Playground
The popular playground on North Steyne Reserve at Manly Beach, enjoyed by both locals and visitors, has now been named...

Freshie’s fresh new playground now open!
A new playground is now open at Freshwater Beach, with fresh equipment and facilities.

Northern Beaches taking steps toward net zero
Journeys toward a greener future are underway for Northern Beaches residents just 5 months after our first Net Zero Expo.

Bound along our new boardwalk at Manly Dam
A new boardwalk at Manly Dam is enhancing accessibility and opening doors to adventure.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Council elves have been channelling a little North Pole energy and for many of our local villages, it’s beginning to...

Watching out for mozzies this summer
You’re nodding off to sleep and there’s a whiney buzz in your ear akin to a miniature fighter pilot. And...

Another truck fire reminds us what not to bin
Last month there was yet another fire in one of our rubbish trucks, with the likely cause a lithium battery...


Our Library Service recognised for multicultural excellence
Northern Beaches Library Service has been awarded the 2024 Multicultural Excellence Award by the NSW Public Library Association for Tibetan...

Bushland wildlife cameras capture unique glimpses of our local wildlife
Camera footage has captured the activities of several native species including an unexpected encounter between a native bush rat and...
Escape to this beachside retreat this summer
Searching for a last-minute getaway for the extended family this Christmas? Look no further than the Lodge at Currawong Beach...

The Water Understands – new exhibition coming to Manly for Sydney Festival 2025
The Water Understands explores the various qualities of water, its ability to bring joy, but to also destroy. It encourages...

Turning the spotlight on our habits to bin it right
A recent study by Council has revealed that many of us are relying on out of date or incorrect information...
Help our most vulnerable be ready for disasters
We’re excited to introduce the Person-Centred Emergency (P-CEP) program to the Northern Beaches, which aims to empower seniors, people with...
Congratulations to our Early Learning Services taking top award
Narrabeen Children’s Centre has been awarded the Large Community Metropolitan Service Excellence Award at an annual sector awards night.

Ho ho ho hold these dates to celebrate the festive season
Get in the festive spirit with Council’s tree-mendous line-up of Christmas events. Make sure you mark the dates in your...