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Archive - September 2018
30 Sep 2018
Council to Begin Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance Sand Removal Works
Northern Beaches Council will undertake major sand removal works at Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance to minimise the risk of flooding to surrounding areas.30 Sep 2018
Community Invited to Comment on Creative Art Space North Concepts
Northern Beaches Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on two proposed locations for the Creative Art Space North - the Annexe Building at Dunbar Park in Avalon and Avalon Golf Club House.29 Sep 2018
Plan to Protect and Enhance Northern Beaches’ Precious Urban Tree Canopy
Over 100,000 new trees planted on Council land, an iconic tree register and tools to encourage more trees on private property are key actions in Council’s first draft Urban Tree Canopy Plan now on public exhibition.29 Sep 2018
Nominate your Local Hero for Australia Day Honours
Nominations are now open for the annual Northern Beaches Australia Day awards to be announced in January 2019.28 Sep 2018
New Netball Courts in Warriewood in 2019
The construction of new netball and multi-use courts in the Warriewood Valley will begin in early 2019, following the adoption of a Plan of Management for the sports facilities by Council on Tuesday night.27 Sep 2018
International Film Festival Returns to Glen Street Theatre
Glen Street’s screening of MANHATTAN SHORT holds a special place in the heart of founder and director, Nicholas Mason.26 Sep 2018
24-hour Short Film Competition Ready to Roll
Calling on all those budding Stephen Spielbergs and Bruce Beresfords out there! This one is for you.26 Sep 2018
Local Schools Prepare for Remembrance Day with Mail-out
Liberal Senator for Western Sydney, Senator the Hon Marise Payne, is pleased to announce that schools will soon be receiving their annual educational kits in preparation for Remembrance Day, this year marking the centenary of the First World War Armistice.25 Sep 2018
2018/19 Beach season kicks off
All remaining beaches on the peninsula will resume lifeguard patrols this weekend kicking off the 2018/19 season.25 Sep 2018
Enova Community Energy Expanding Across NSW
NSW households and businesses will soon be able to join the community-led renewable energy revolution with Australia’s first community owned energy retailer, Enova Community Energy, looking to expand across the state.23 Sep 2018
Christian Women Leaders United in Historic Visit to Canberra Advocating for Global Concerns
Women leaders from across the denominations of Australia’s churches and Christian organisations have come together for an historic visit to Canberra. In addition to advocating for policies of justice and care for the world’s poor, the cohort will meet with Senior Ministers and Members of Parliament from both political parties, including some women MPs, to thank them for their public service and to encourage them to lead Australia in continuing its commitment to creating a just world.22 Sep 2018
Council First - Staff Undertake Essential Drone Training
Northern Beaches Council Lifeguards and Rangers are currently undertaking a valuable qualification through TAFE NSW to operate drones allowing greater capability to keep our beaches safe and help supplement existing regulatory resources.21 Sep 2018
Council Shows Weedos Leading Weed Control Technology on the Northern Beaches
Weedos is the light-hearted term to describe the group of researchers, scientists, agronomists and weed control experts from around Australia and New Zealand who gathered in Manly last week to talk about the latest weed control strategies at the 21st Australasian Weeds Conference.20 Sep 2018
Be Prepared: Get Ready Weekend 2018
The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is inviting people to get involved in Get Ready Weekend and come along to a local event to meet their local firefighters.20 Sep 2018
NDIS Calculator Counts the Cost of Disability Support
With more than 460,000 people expected to receive a disability support package from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by 2020, the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN) has developed an online calculator to help people understand the costs of support services that someone may be eligible for under the NDIS.19 Sep 2018
Nominate Your Unsung ‘Eco-Hero’
Do you know someone who deserves acknowledgment for their outstanding environmental and conservation achievements to protect the Northern Beaches unique natural environment?18 Sep 2018
Help Capture Our Stories
Northern Beaches Council is inviting the public to share their stories and experiences about three heritage locations in the region.16 Sep 2018
Berry "Castle" Inclusive Playspace Now Open at Narrabeen
A fantastic new inclusive playground at the Tramshed Arts and Community Centre at Narrabeen is now open.15 Sep 2018
Further Synthetic Fields Underway at Lionel Watts Reserve
Northern Beaches Council has now commenced works to build two new and exciting synthetic sportfields at Lionel Watts Reserve, on Fields 3 and 4.14 Sep 2018
Lee Kernaghan Announces Final 2018 Dates on His Massive 25th Anniversary Boys from the Bush Tour
With a string of dates in November and December, Lee brings to a close an incredible almost two-years celebrating his seminal outback club album.13 Sep 2018
Second Free Solar Advice Session
Northern Beaches Council will hold a second free information session for those wishing to go solar at home, following the overwhelming response to the first session in July.13 Sep 2018
Collaroy Residents a Step Closer to Protecting Properties
Ten properties at risk of coastal erosion at Collaroy have had their application for coastal protection works approved by the Northern Beaches Local Planning Panel.12 Sep 2018
Keep Your Self-Composed…Manly Jazz 2018 is back!
We'll strike your chord at Australia's longest running Jazz Festival set on the country's best beach this upcoming long weekend (29 September - 1 October, 2018).With an amazing line up of both international and local artists, where else would you want to be this weekend.
11 Sep 2018
Creative Made Markets Seeks Local Stallholders to Sell Hand-Made and Craft Products
Artisans, designers and other creative people are being called to take part as stall-holders in the Northern Beaches' most exciting contemporary craft and design fair, the Creative Made Market.8 Sep 2018
Exquisite Porcelain Sculptures Reveal the Power of Flowers
The delightful bushland retreat of Eramboo Artist Environment at Terrey Hills will be the setting for an exhibition of exquisite porcelain sculptures of flowers by prize-winning ceramicist Michelle Perrett this month (8 - 16 September).7 Sep 2018
Making Waves at the Wildlife Friendly Garden Day
The Narrabeen Coastal Environment Centre (CEC) will celebrate Biodiversity Month on Saturday 8th September with an exciting range of activities and displays that highlight our wonderful natural habitat on the northern beaches.7 Sep 2018
It’s Electrifying! Council May Get Electric Cars
Northern Beaches Council is considering the feasibility of replacing its fleet of vehicles with electrically powered vehicles in an effort to reduce its operational impact on the environment and possibly even costs.6 Sep 2018
Spiegelesque Season Extended
Tickets are selling fast to Glen Street Theatre’s pop up cabaret season of Spiegelesque. Accordingly, the season has been extended with shows every Friday and Saturday night until 27 October, almost doubling the length of the season.5 Sep 2018
Revolutionary New Waste Contract
Revolutionary new waste contract provides state-of-the-art technology to ratepayers.5 Sep 2018
Council Seeks Community’s Advice About the Future of Your Community Centres
They are among the most-loved Council amenities in day-to-day use - but are we really getting the best use out of the Northern Beaches’ neighbourhood community centres?4 Sep 2018
Start of The Northern Beaches Coast Walk Now Complete
The most northern tip of the Northern Beaches Coast Walk is now complete marking a significant milestone in the construction of the iconic 36km Palm Beach to Manly walkway.4 Sep 2018
Why You Need to Switch to the NBN
The National Broadband Network (NBN) has prompted national conversations over the last few years, and much of the time the view has been negative. It was heralded as a revolutionary high-speed Internet service before being labelled as a political disaster and repurposed to use much of the existing phone network. This backflip, combined with lots of technical jargon like hybrid fibre-coaxial, CVC and POIs, has left many Aussies feeling confused and frustrated.2 Sep 2018
Local Cricketing Community set to Receive a Boost in Facilities
Local cricketers can look forward to improved and increased facilities across the Northern Beaches for the 2018/19 season following the completion of several upgrades.1 Sep 2018
40km/h Around Stopped Emergency Vehicles
From 1 September 2018, a new road rule will commence to improve the safety of emergency workers when they are stopped on the road.1 Sep 2018
Manly Arts Festival 2018
Artists and performers of all types are getting ready to take part in the most inspiring and creative program on the Sydney Northern Beaches’ cultural calendar, the 25th annual Manly Arts Festival.News Menu:
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