Articles for Northern Beaches

How Jennifer Hawkins' $30m mega mansion construction project has infuriated neighbours in one of Australia's wealthiest areas - as they fume over 'Taj Mahal-sized' landmark... and rumours swirl about
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Jennifer Hawkins' $30m mega mansion construction project has infuriated neighbours in one of Australia's wealthiest areas - as they fume over 'Taj Mahal-sized' landmark... and rumours swirl about

Daily Mail  

Neighbours of a mega-mansion being built by Jennifer Hawkins say it is way too big and out of character with its surroundings, dubbing the structure 'the Taj Mahal of Whale Beach'. Hawkins and her husband Jake Wall began work on the $30million Westfield-style compound in December 2022 after receiving approval from Sydney's Northern Beaches Council for $3.3million worth of construction. …

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Athletics on hold for up to two years as damaged Northern Beaches track closes
4 months, 1 week ago

Athletics on hold for up to two years as damaged Northern Beaches track closes

ABC  

Athletes are abandoning athletics clubs on Sydney's Northern Beaches, after being told their damaged race track could be closed for up to two years. "It's the greatest overreaction I've ever seen with anything," said Geoff Davis, javelin coach at Manly Warringah Little Athletics Club. Masters Athlete Joanna Lodge, who regularly uses the Sydney Academy of Sport athletics track to train, …

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When there's no 'bank of mum and dad', families in unaffordable areas face an anxious future
6 months, 1 week ago

When there's no 'bank of mum and dad', families in unaffordable areas face an anxious future

ABC  

In short: There's growing anxiety in some communities that the housing crisis is separating families. "I've had to rent so many different homes at such high prices, with all my children, and it's been depressing," Fran said. "And we also hear that the Northern Beaches Hospital, a lot of those nurses have to come from long distances away," Ms Scamps …

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Generational war erupts over Australia Day: Baby boomer issues scathing message to Aussies who oppose January 26 - as Gen Z woman pushes 'change the date' and cuts off her mates who voted No to the Vo
11 months, 1 week ago

Generational war erupts over Australia Day: Baby boomer issues scathing message to Aussies who oppose January 26 - as Gen Z woman pushes 'change the date' and cuts off her mates who voted No to the Vo

Daily Mail  

It's a celebration of all that is best about Australia or a day of deep national shame, depending on who you ask. Bonnie, a soon-to-be nursing student who works at Ivy nightclub in Sydney's CBD, said she would not be celebrating Australia Day and would most likely be working. YES 2254 votes NO 283 votes Now share your opinion Mr …

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Australian home prices fall for six months in a row as interest rate rises bite
2 years, 1 month ago

Australian home prices fall for six months in a row as interest rate rises bite

ABC  

National property prices have fallen for the sixth month in a row as higher interest rates make the cost of borrowing more expensive. Key points: The housing downturn has deepened across the country as interest rates continue to rise CoreLogic says national home prices fell 1.2 per cent in October, and by 0.9 per cent annually However, a PropTrack survey …

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MAFS' Cameron Merchant shares the aftermath of Sydney's Northern Beaches 'tornado-like' storm
3 years ago

MAFS' Cameron Merchant shares the aftermath of Sydney's Northern Beaches 'tornado-like' storm

Daily Mail  

A horror storm tore through Sydney's Northern Beaches on Sunday, leaving a community in ruin in just five minutes. And on Monday, Dee Why local and Married At First Sight star Cameron Merchant shared footage of the aftermath of the 'tornado-like' storm. Aftermath: Married At First Sight star Cameron Merchant has shared footage of the aftermath of the 'tornado-like' storm …

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Why Mostafa Baluch tried to cross the QLD border
3 years, 1 month ago

Why Mostafa Baluch tried to cross the QLD border

Daily Mail  

Mostafa Baluch was allegedly planning to escape Australia by setting sail from Far North Queensland to southeast Asia, before stepping on a jet to eastern Europe. Police officers allegedly found Mr Baluch hidden in the boot of a Mercedes concealed inside a shipping container being towed by a truck early on Wednesday morning. Mostafa Baluch was allegedly planning to escape …

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NSW and WA snap up World Surf League events at the expense of Queensland, despite COVID risks
3 years, 10 months ago

NSW and WA snap up World Surf League events at the expense of Queensland, despite COVID risks

ABC  

In a huge coup for New South Wales, Narrabeen on Sydney's Northern Beaches and Newcastle will host two Championship Tour events for the Australian leg of the World Surf League in April 2021. Key points: Events at Snapper Rocks in Queensland and Bells Beach in Victoria will not take place in 2021 Narrabeen and Newcastle will host events in NSW, …

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How Sydney's northern beaches COVID-19 outbreak in Avalon unfolded
3 years, 11 months ago

How Sydney's northern beaches COVID-19 outbreak in Avalon unfolded

ABC  

Annie Hawke doesn't like to be called the matriarch of Avalon Beach, but she is one of its oldest residents. The 91-year-old former teacher is happy to be called the area's "mother" having lived in the suburb on Sydney's northern beaches for more than half a century. It prompted one reporter to tweet: "NSW Health Minister has just called a …

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Two new NSW COVID cases linked to Berala cluster, one to northern beaches
3 years, 11 months ago

Two new NSW COVID cases linked to Berala cluster, one to northern beaches

ABC  

NSW has recorded three new locally acquired coronavirus cases; two linked to the Berala cluster and one linked to a known northern beaches case. Key points: NSW recorded three new local cases of coronavirus, and three in returned travellers Two cases are linked to the Berala cluster, one to the northern beaches Premier Gladys Berejiklian thanked the northern beaches community …

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Cameron Merchant delivers gushing tribute to wife Jules Robinson
3 years, 11 months ago

Cameron Merchant delivers gushing tribute to wife Jules Robinson

Daily Mail  

Cameron Merchant has delivered a gushing tribute to his wife Jules Robinson and newborn son Oliver Chase after being asked what he is 'most proud' of this year. Happy chappy: Married At First Sight's Cameron Merchant has shared a gushing tribute to his wife Jules Robinson and their two-month-old son Oliver Chase Cam went on to praise wife Jules, and …

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How NSW's COVID-19 cluster on Sydney's northern beaches and border closures could change your holiday plans
3 years, 11 months ago

How NSW's COVID-19 cluster on Sydney's northern beaches and border closures could change your holiday plans

ABC  

It's usually the busiest time of the year for Australia's tourism industry. But the widespread border closures due to the growing COVID-19 cluster on Sydney's northern beaches are expected to cost almost $3 billion, according to the industry's leading body. If you meet the criteria and have been in the Northern Beaches Local Government Area or in Greater Sydney, you …

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Three new coronavirus cases linked to northern beaches, other infections in Sydney's inner west and Wollongong
3 years, 11 months ago

Three new coronavirus cases linked to northern beaches, other infections in Sydney's inner west and Wollongong

ABC  

Key points: The three unlinked cases are believed to have spent time in the Sydney CBD The Premier has called for more testing following 16,000 tests in the last 24 hours NSW Police confirmed the bride and groom at a wedding in Pyrmont were from the northern beaches Three new cases of COVID-19 linked to Sydney's northern beaches have been …

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Seven new NSW local COVID-19 cases, as authorities appeal for people to keep testing numbers up
3 years, 11 months ago

Seven new NSW local COVID-19 cases, as authorities appeal for people to keep testing numbers up

ABC  

NSW has recorded seven new local cases of COVID-19 — all linked to the northern beaches outbreak. Key points: Authorities are urging people to stick to the 14-day isolation, with cases developing around day 10 or 11 The Avalon cluster has reached 122 confirmed COVID-19 cases NSW Health has conducted 4,010,715 tests since the start of the pandemic Premier Gladys …

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Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein announces travel restrictions for Greater Sydney
4 years ago

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein announces travel restrictions for Greater Sydney

ABC  

New rules requiring people entering Tasmania from Greater Sydney will make it "very challenging" for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race to go ahead this year, Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein says. Key points: Tasmania will declare the Greater Sydney area medium risk from midnight Saturday Anyone who travels to Tasmania from Greater Sydney will have to quarantine for 14 days …

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India vs Australia: Covid outbreak in Sydney, Cricket Australia on alert
4 years ago

India vs Australia: Covid outbreak in Sydney, Cricket Australia on alert

India Today  

Cricket Australia is monitoring the current Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney’s northern beaches but they asserted that the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India is still on. Australian states and territories imposed border restrictions after 28 coronavirus cases were detected from a cluster on Sydney's northern beaches, with fears the number of infections will rise. Brett Lee forced to …

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