Week Five September 2026: Issue 658 (Sunday Sept. 27)
NSW Volunteer Surf Lifesavers Raise Patrol Flags as New Season Starts
Pittwater's MP Update: Narrabeen Sports High School's New Performance Hall Contract Awarded
Mackellar calls for a fair return from Australia’s gas
2025-2026 State of the Beaches Report Released
Councils Across Australia Doubling down on AI Smart Glasses Use in Facilities: Bans Implemented
Northern Beaches Greens tackling period poverty
Pictures McKay Reserve - Dark Gully Park, Palm Beach, Pittwater: Some History + Current photos: Celebrations of Spring in Pittwater 2026
Aquatics Wild Little Penguins at Manly begin receiving bird flu vaccine + Update on NSW Cases - Locations
Sail Expo 2026 Set to Showcase the Best of Sailing On and Off the Water: October 17-18 at RPAYC
What's Happening in the Local Property Market by Sean Beavis
DIY Ideas Go Outside and Play: Creating Garden Spaces To Connect Children With Nature this Spring School Holidays + Children's Salad Garden + Backyard Farmer Raised Garden Bed
Park Bench Philosophers Ocean drones set to brave the Southern Ocean for science: CSIRO
Profile of the Week Pittwater Business - New Mona Vale Chamber of Commerce Initiative: Every Village, one business communityNew South Wales Small Business Month runs October 1 - 31 2026. NSW Small Business Month is a month-long program for small businesses across New South Wales to attend free and low-cost events aligned to their individual business interests. The program is a unique opportunity to celebrate our vibrant small business community and their contribution to the economy.
Throughout October, NSW Small Business Month Collaboration Partners are hosting hundreds of events to choose from both virtually and across the state. The NSW Small Business Commission together with other government organisations, chambers of commerce, industry associations and private enterprise organisations are coming together this October to provide meaningful opportunities for the small business community of New South Wales. Whether you are looking to build connections, learn new skills or gain insights you are sure to find the event for you.
Delivered through the Service NSW Business Bureau, the new program offers tailored, real-world guidance built directly on feedback from more than 3,000 business owners, peak bodies, business chambers and Councils state-wide following a major review led by prominent entrepreneur Mark Bouris AM.
The new fee-free service will offer flexible digital, phone and face-to-face support, ranging from AI adoption and customer acquisition to cash-flow strategy and financial health checks.
Pittwater Business (Powered by the Mona Vale Chamber of Commerce), runs as a Profile of the Week this Issue so locals can find out more about this new initiative out of the Mona Vale Chamber of Commerce as local business owners head into Small Business Month.
History Manly's Early Sand Sculptors: How Pennies Became Pounds, Founded A New form of Art - Spring School Holidays InspirationsA Spring School Holidays 2026 special for all those who may venture on to our beaches to create a little Art over the next fortnight!
Visitors to Palm Beach, drawn by the spectacle and bringing their children to see the sandcastle sculptures, also rose. One report states that by 2005 over 20, 000 people were coming to have a look. As Pittwater had only around 35,000 residents then, you can imagine how crowded it was getting on the beach and roads leading to and from Palm Beach. The event ended and with it the extra thousands driving to and from Palm Beach to marvel over the works.
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter:
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Pittwater MP's Praise for Woody Point Yacht Club
''Woody Point Yacht Club (WPYC) is a uniquely Pittwater institution that has spent nearly four decades fostering community, camaraderie and a love of sailing on our beautiful waterways. Founded by what its original charter famously describes as "a dedicated group of social drinkers with a boating problem", WPYC has remained true to its grassroots ethos, building a strong sailing community without owning any major assets such as a clubhouse, launching ramp or trophy cabinet. Instead, as the club proudly states, its greatest assets are Pittwater itself and the warm hospitality of its members.Today, WPYC fields the largest single fleet in Pittwater's Wednesday twilight racing series and continues to make a remarkable contribution to the local boating community. Just as impressive is the club's commitment to supporting others. The club has also contributed to the amazing BYRA Northbridge Junior Boatbuilding Program, helping local families and children gain practical boatbuilding skills and providing an affordable pathway into sailing.WPYC exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism, generosity and community connection that makes Pittwater such a special place. Pittwater thanks its members, past and present, for their outstanding contribution to local sailing and community life.''

WPYC Gentleman's Launch and Putt Putt Regatta 2026. Photo: Michael Mannington OAM
Call-Out for Iconic Trees
Spring 2026 School Holidays Break

Bird Flu Info Session at Warriewood: Wednesday Sept. 30

Stop Misleading Ads Petition: Update
''Stop Misleading Ads at Next Year's ElectionTo the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly,It is perfectly legal to publish misleading political advertising in NSW, and it shouldn’t be.Truth in political advertising laws have operated successfully in South Australia for forty years, and were recently adopted in the Australian Capital Territory. Across Australia, businesses are already prohibited from misleading and deceptive conduct in trade and commerce, but the same standard has not been applied to politicians.The vast majority of NSW residents support laws to regulate misleading political advertising, according to polling research by the Australia Institute.We therefore ask the Legislative Assembly to call on the Government to legislate truth in political advertising laws before the next election.''
Notification of Amended SSD Application: Indigo by Moran Seniors Living
- Demolition of the existing seniors housing development and 3 adjacent residential dwellings
- Construction of a new 5 to 6 storey seniors housing development comprising:
- 3 levels of basement providing 192 car parking spaces (including 7 visitor spaces)
- 149 independent living units: 44 x 2B units; 59 x 2B + study units; 46 x 3B units - 403 bedrooms if 'study' used for same
- 10 beds residential care facility
- amenities including a fitness centre, pool, sauna, cinema, wine room / cellar, library, lounge and roof top terrace with a pavilion.
- Demolition of the existing seniors housing development and 3 adjacent residential dwellings
- Construction of a new 5 to 6 storey seniors housing development comprising:
- 3 levels of basement providing 182 car parking spaces
- 139 independent living units: 33x 2 Bed; 32 x 2 Bed + Study; 65 x 3 Bed; 9 x 3 Bed +Study - 393 bedrooms if 'study' used for same
- 10 beds residential care facility
- amenities including a fitness centre, pool, sauna, cinema, wine room / cellar, library, lounge and roof top terrace with a pavilion.
- your name and address
- the name of the application and the application number
- a statement on whether you ‘support’ or ‘object’ to the proposal or if you are simply providing comment
- the reasons why you support or object to the proposal
- a declaration of any reportable political donations you have made in the last two years (visit HERE) or phone 1300 305 695 to find out more)
- an acknowledgement that you accept the Department’s disclaimer and declaration, including confirmation that your submission does not contain offensive, threatening, defamatory or inappropriate content.
SSD: Residential Flat Building: 45-47 Elimatta Road and 1667-1671 Pittwater Road Mona Vale
- Site description
- Local context
- Proposed development
- Construction of an approximately three to seven storey residential flat building, comprising approximately 118 dwellings including the provision of 5% affordable housing in perpetuity
- Multi-level basement parking (3 levels).
- Rezone the site from R2 Low Density Residential to R3 Medium Density Residential; and
- Increase the maximum height of building to approximately 22m (7 storeys).
Mens Mental Health Night at Warriewood surf club
- 9 October @ 6.30pm
- Guest Speaker: Mark Williams
- Movie: Andy Irons - Kissed By God
- $20 per person - first drink and pizza included

Avalon Preservation Association AGM 2026
- Date: Thursday 12 November 2026 from 7.00pm sharp
- Venue: Bangalley Room, Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club
- Speaker: Professor Peter Davies, Macquarie University

New DA's
Fishing Frothers: Spring School Holidays

Better Together Grants: Council
Monika's Doggie Rescue Pets of the Week
Iggy
5yo Staffy X

Iggy is a friendly, sweet girl who comes up to people for pats and cuddles. She is food motivated and easy to train. Iggy does have good dog social skills. Iggy walks on loose lead and is easy going and is easy to handle walking past other dogs. She has a short coat and weighs 18.8kg. She is desexed , fully vaccinated, heartworm free and chipped. Her adoption cost is $450.
Frappe
11yo Cavoodle

Frappe is such a beautiful gentle dog. He is friendly and very dog social but he came from the pound with a lot of medical issues. He has lived as a very neglected dog. Being a Cavalier X he does have a heart murmur but also has severe dental disease and awful ear infections which we are treating. His right ear is very painful. We are slowly getting through his medical issues but on top of all this he is heartworm positive from living as an outside dog. DoggieRescue is committed to supporting him through this treatment regardless of when he gets adopted. He is looking for some spoiling in his twilight years with a family where someone is usually home. He has a low-shedding coat and weighs 8.4kg. He comes desexed , fully vaccinated, heartworm free and chipped. His adoption cost is $700.
For further details call DoggieRescue on 9486 3133 or email Monika@DoggieRescue.com. RON R251000024
Consultation now open on proposed NDIS access changes
Extension of Feedback for Draft LEP - DCP
Calling All Stallholders
- When: Sunday 29th November from 3-7:30pm!
- Where: Kalang Road, Elanora Heights

Manly Warringah District Junior Rugby League Girls Tackle 2027 EOI
Any girls interested in playing tackle in 2027 season?
Register your interest (Expression of Interest) through the form - HERE

Veteran and Family SPUR Engagement Day
- Ashen Arena, St Ives Showground
- Thursday 15 October, 10:30am to 1:30pm
- Register by Monday 12 October: northernbeachesvwc@rsllifecare.org.au


- Kylie Harding
- Marika Marinez
- Murray Warner
- Anne McGuire
- Jacqui Turner
- Crombie Pitts
- Leigh Crebert
- Angela Rasspass
- Karin Rook
- Gordon Lang
- Cara Morgan
- Ana Angelique
- Tony Loughran
- Thursday 15 Oct at Mona Vale Performance Space.
ASIC seeks feedback on future access to information on companies register
Discover Sailing Day Resources Now Available
- Editable Canva templates (posters, flyers, social media tiles and story templates)
- Promotional video
- Teardrop banners
- Marketing guides and checklists
SheSails Resources

Avalon Community Library Needs Volunteers

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Slow Down: Wildlife Crossing

Mona Vale Residents Association

Report Hate Crimes
- Every report is taken seriously by the NSW Police Force.
- You can expect a respectful and straightforward experience.
- A translator will be used if required.
- When you report to the police, they will request your details. You can choose not to provide these details at the time of reporting however, this will likely affect how police can proceed with an investigation.
- Support services or contact with an appropriate liaison officer will be offered.
- You will be kept informed of what happens next, your rights and the criminal process (if someone was able to be charged).
JP Public Register
- Terry Jones J.P.
- Deborah Hendy(Carter) J.P
Speed humps on McCarrs Creek Rd: share Data
- The position via GPS or road and suburb
- The date
- The animal
Letters to the Editor
SOS Save our Suburb Mona Vale Parliamentary Delegation: Oct. 21

SLSNSW Members Presented with OAMs


Children's chance to spread Grandparents Day joy
- Manly Library: Tuesday 29 September and Tuesday 13 October
- Dee Why and Glen Street Libraries: Wednesday 30 September and Wednesday 14 October
- Mona Vale and Warringah Mall Libraries: Thursday 1 October and Thursday 15 October
- Forestville Library: Monday 12 October

Sydney man sentenced to three years’ jail for performing Nazi salute and offensive online posts
- One count of performing a Nazi salute, contrary to section 80.2H(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth);
- One count of contravening a requirement in a section 3LA order, contrary to section 3LA(6) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth); and
- Six counts of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend, contrary to section 474.17(1) of the Criminal Code (Cth).
Appealing a seizure: e-bikes
- they or an immediate family member were NOT the rider at the time and- the suspected unlawful use of the bike happened without the owner’s knowledge or consent.
- (a) the person’s spouse or de facto partner,- (b) the person’s parent, step-parent or guardian,- (c) the person’s grandparent or step-grandparent,- (d) the person’s child or step-child or another child for whom the person is the guardian,- (e) the person’s grandchild or step-grandchild,- (f) the person’s sibling, half-sibling or step-sibling

Local Liquor Accord: Barring Notices
- Fail to quit offenders will get 6 months;
- common assault, drug use and minors using fake IDs 12 months;
- serious assault 24 months
- anyone assaulting staff will be barred for life.
- Fail to Quit Offence (6 Months bar)
- Common or ABH Assault (12 Months bar)
- Drug Use/Possession/Supply (12 Months bar)
- Minor Using Fake ID's (12 Months from 18th Birthday bar)
- GBH Assault (24 Months bar)
- Assault on Staff (Lifetime bar)
- Other (please specify):
Narrabeen Girls High School and Narrabeen Boys High School 50 Years Reunion

Aerial view looking south over Warriewood, Turimetta Beach and Narrabeen Headland, Northern Beaches (1976) Credit: National Archives of Australia Via: retrosydney. This aerial view from December 1976
2026 Bondi to Manly Ultra
10-year plan for music education in New South Wales public schools
World first music bill passes to protect NSW live music
- Establishing a Music Venue Recognition Scheme: Will see a three-tier system set up to recognise ‘dedicated’, ‘significant’ and ‘live music’ venues. This will tailor the most effective government support – including extended trading hours and government grants. The scheme will also incentivise venues to host new, original live music regularly. The venue recognition scheme is expected to launch later this year.
- Updated definitions for concerts to support more local acts: Concert organisers will no longer be punished by being declared a ‘large scale music festival’ just because they hosted more than 4 acts at the same event. Now organisers can expand event line-ups without triggering the regulatory requirements of a festival. This supports local artists, local venues and local concert goers, and streamlines processes for organisers.
- New noise assessment methodology for outdoor events: Noise levels at music festivals and major events at Government sites including Centennial Park, the Domain and the Sydney Opera House will monitor sound using a standard average over time metric. This will cut the number of noise breaches for concerts and festivals due to a short burst of sound or even a gust of wind – which sees venues and organisers hit with extra costs.
- Dispute resolution support for live music venues: Dedicated and Significant Venues under the recognition scheme will also be able to access free mediation support from the NSW Small Business Commission. A referral to mediation will also pause court proceedings while a dispute is being reconciled.
- End music genre-based discrimination: The bill will put an end to state government agencies and local councils making decisions on live music events solely based on the genre of music. This includes licensing conditions, development applications and event approvals.
- Enshrining human creativity: In an age where AI is threatening original music, films and other creative arts, this legislation is vital in enshrining the importance of human creativity in NSW law. The NSW government is making a concerted effort to advocate for and promote artists and their work during the AI boom.
- Guiding principles for the industry: The Act will also strengthen and empower the state’s music industry by providing guiding principles for government agencies, including local councils, to ensure live music is supported, fees are reasonable, and risk assessments are not based solely on music genre. It will also allow the NSW Government to advocate on behalf of the NSW contemporary music industry on emerging technologies and remuneration of creative workers, including performers, artist managers and copyright holders.
Mobility Parking applications go online
NSW renters landmark protections against privacy breaches and misleading rental ads
- Banned no-grounds evictions.
- Limited rent increases to once a year.
- Ensured renters have fee-free ways to pay rent.
- Banned fees for background checks.
- Made it easier to have pets in rentals.
- Launched Smart Rental Bonds statewide, saving every renter in NSW thousands of dollars by allowing them to digitally transfer their bond between properties.
New price limits set for NDIS supports
Have your say on the independent evaluation of Australia’s Disability Strategy
- what organisations and services are doing to be more accessible and inclusive
- what has changed for people with disability over the past 5 years.
- Survey
- Focus groups/consultations
- Share Your Experience online form
- Stakeholder interviews/discussion groups
Migrant women to discuss health in their language
ASIC strengthens AI trading safeguards and streamlines market integrity rules
- update RG 265 and RG 266 to reflect the amended MIRs
- incorporate relevant guidance from Regulatory Guide 241 Electronic Trading (RG 241) into RG 265 and RG 266, so that RG 241 can be retired
- align guidance between RG 265 and RG 266 where appropriate, and
- simplify and clarify ASIC’s existing guidance.
NDIS Reform: Have your say on the future NDIS support coordination and connection service
- what the support coordination and connection service should do
- how providers should be commissioned and the market should work
- ensuring quality and safeguarding
- how demand for the service could be managed
- how we can implement and transition people to a new service.
veterans’ Community Grants NSW
Marine Rescue Broken Bay Christmas Raffle


