The cafes, shops and locals worth knowing, suburb by suburb.
Gigs, markets, fundraisers and footy. Tell us and we'll list it.
Member for Manly James Griffin sits down with Joel Ridzuan of 7th Day Brewery for an honest read on what running a small business in Brookvale looks like in the current climate, and why local independents matter.
Genesis has opened a purpose-built Brookvale showroom on Pittwater Road, bringing the luxury automotive brand's design, technology and hospitality-led ownership experience to the Northern Beaches.
Since 2020, Brookvale Arts District has been turning warehouses, breweries and workshops into one of Sydney's most distinctive creative precincts, using public art, live music and community collaboration to reveal the culture already embedded in the area.
Farmland, factory floor, surf city and now one of Sydney's most talked-about nights out. How Brookvale grew into a Northern Beaches destination, told through its creek, its trams, its surfboard sheds and the breweries that now fill them.
With mounting injuries and reports of dangerous and anti-social behaviour across the Northern Beaches, Member for Manly, James Griffin MP has doubled-down on his calls for mandatory e-bike license plates for commercial riders and riders under the age of 18 years old.
One of Sydney's most loved live music events is back. Night at the Barracks returns to North Head Sanctuary this September and October for its fifth consecutive season, and the 2026 line-up might just be its best yet. With international headliners, iconic Australian acts, and that incomparable open-air atmosphere against one of the most historic backdrops in the country, this is a night (or several) you won't want to miss.
Now in its 16th year, Sun Run delivered its biggest turnout yet, with more than 10,000 people running, walking, pushing prams and dancing their way from Dee Why to Manly Beach.
There’s something about Avalon that makes you want to grab an easel and get your creative on.
In any village as charming and coastal as Avalon, it is the people who bring the colour and flair to this idyllic pocket.
Every new parent expects sleepless nights. Few expect overwhelming anxiety, persistent sadness or the feeling that they're failing when they're meant to be most fulfilled. Perinatal depression and anxiety affect many Australian families, yet countless parents suffer in silence. Gidget Foundation Australia is working to ensure new parents never feel alone.
If you've ever cruised down Pittwater Rd and thought this place has so much potential — well, Northern Beaches Council is right there with you.
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