46 h. ago The Northern Beaches councillor who’s racked up $31,866 in expenses

Councilllors spent more than $200,000 on expenses and $150,000 sending staff to conferences even as ratepayers faced big hikes in rates.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Live risk of serious injury, death’: SafeWork accused of failing to act at Northern Beaches Hospital

Doctors at Northern Beaches Hospital have raised the alarm over dangerous understaffing, which puts patients at risk of medical errors in the emergency department and wards.

Events

3 d. ago The stress on NSW hospitals is real, and should be taken seriously

While the statewide picture is grim, alarm bells are sounding loudly at one of the most controversial institutions: the Northern Beaches Hospital.

Politics

4 d. ago Surfers return to the water a week after northern beaches shark attack

Friends and family of Mercury Psillakis, 57, gathered at Dee Why beach on Saturday.

Events

1 week ago Minns pauses shark net trial as Dee Why locals mourn ‘hero’ surfer killed in horror attack

Northern beaches residents are grieving the death of surfer Mercury “Merc” Psillakis who died after trying to save his mates from a shark.

Events

1 week ago ‘Don’t bite me’: Surfer Mercury Psillakis killed in shark attack on Sydney’s northern beaches

An eyewitness has told how he heard a surfer screaming as a huge shark swam towards him.

Events

1 week ago Surfer Mercury Psillakis killed in shark attack on Sydney’s northern beaches

Mercury Psillakis was surfing with friends when he was bitten by a shark about 10am.

Events

1 week ago ‘Terrible’ tragedy: Dad dies in shark attack on northern beaches

The husband and father was bitten by the shark about 10am, the day before Father’s Day.

Events

1 week ago ‘Terrible tragedy’: Man dies in shark attack on northern beaches

Police said the man was bitten by “what is believed to have been a large shark” at Long Reef Beach.

Events

1 week ago Why Rugby Australia, the Bulldogs and Dolphins all wanted Manly debutant

Joey Walsh has long been a wanted man in both rugby codes. But prying him away from the Northern Beaches and the chance to play alongside idol Daly Cherry-Evans was always going to be difficult.

Sport

1 week ago How Manly beat the Bulldogs, Dolphins and Rugby Australia to sign rising star

Joey Walsh has long been a wanted man in both rugby codes. But prying him away from the Northern Beaches and the chance to play alongside idol Daly Cherry-Evans was always going to be difficult.

Sport

2 w. ago ‘Not journeying together’: Priest calls out shock school closure

A Sydney priest has spoken out against the decision to close and merge a string of northern beaches Catholic schools.

Events

3 w. ago Mestrov to meet Trbojevic brothers amid simmering tension at Manly

The Trbojevic brothers are the most popular players at Manly, and it’s an open secret on the Northern Beaches that Tom is unhappy with the club.

Politics

4 w. ago Battle of the benches: Popular bakery fights a Sydney council over outdoor seating

Northern Beaches Council says there are safety concerns but the owner of a Manly bakery is trying to save “a real social hub”.

Politics

last month ‘Insane!’ Surfer has miracle escape after shark takes bite out of board

Surfing legend Kelly Slater even weighed in on the near miss at a popular northern NSW beach, which has recorded two shark incidents in as many months.

Politics

last month Waterfront Northern Beaches home sells for $700k above $9 million reserve

Six families registered for a six-bedroom Mona Vale sandstone home with panoramic Pittwater views that went to auction.

Economics