The forecast is for a smashing long weekend with plenty of sunshine and temperatures into the mid to high twenties.Please enjoy the beach, parks and bbq areas safely by: When not in family groups, staying 1.5m apart – that’s a towel length between you and the next groupKeeping gatherings to less than 20 peopleStaying home if you are unwellGetting tested if you have any symptomsRespecting our lifeguards, rangers and the police – they are all doing their best to keep you safe.Changing your plans if you arrive at an area and it looks to be overly crowded.

The quick action of Northern Beaches Council senior lifeguard Scott Riddington saved the life of a swimmer who had suffered a cardiac arrest at Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Pool last weekend.On Sunday mo…

Four artists currently exhibiting in Manly Art Gallery & Museum’s signature exhibition Portraits Project have been selected as finalists in the 2020 Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW. Wend…

Spring is breeding season for many of our local wildlife, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled when walking through our beautiful bushland or stunning coastline, but please remember our native fauna ar…

The Northern Beaches is home to many precious native animals and is blessed to have local volunteers who take care of them when they are sick or injured.But what happens if you need penicillin for you…

With the weather warming up and school holidays around the corner, it’s time to make sure your backyard pool is safe and compliant with all regulations.Between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020, 21 childre…

School holidays are on our doorstep. If you’re still looking for all-day care for your little ones then we have the answer! Our Vacation Care centres...

Lovers of ball sports are cheering for the new hardcourts just complete at Avalon Beach Reserve this week.

As we continue to celebrate National Biodiversity Month throughout September, we turn our attention to our beautiful local bushland.