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Sparks over the water. A crowd counting down. Kids up well past bedtime. New Year’s Eve on the Beaches is shaping up as a big one, with celebrations planned at four locations to welcome 2027 on Thursday 31 December.
Following a successful Sydney debut in May, The Great Artist Market (TGAM) will return to Manly Wharf on Saturday 10 October, bringing together more than 60 artists and makers and expanding across two spaces at the Wharf.
What happens when the school you loved as a kid becomes the school where your own children begin their journey?
Six reserves cover close to a quarter of Fairlight's 1.2 square kilometres, the Manly Scenic Walkway picks up at the end of the streets running down to North Harbour, and North Balgowlah backs straight onto Manly Dam.
If you've been thinking about getting back into exercise, feeling stronger, or simply doing something for yourself, Studio Pilates Balgowlah has an intro offer worth a look. For a limited time, their Intro Pack is 7 classes for $60, and they'll include a FREE Orientation Workout so you walk into your first class knowing exactly what you're doing.
One day, the world we leave behind will belong to them, the beaches they'll swim at, the air they'll breathe. No single choice changes everything. But we believe the ones we make every day still matter.
Weekend mornings are busy with the family. Rushing to sport, zooming to extracurriculars. There's no worse time to hear "I'm hungry" from the back seat. The kids are begging for Macca's, but there's a burger in Fairlight that promises more nutrition and satisfaction than a fast food chain.
If home was a café
A lacquered Peking duck, glistening straight from a custom-built oven. Fresh mud crab wok-tossed in black pepper sauce. A glass of Champagne beside the water. Stanley has brought a new kind of long lunch, and a seriously good dinner, to Manly Wharf.
One drink. One lunch or dinner. One catch-up. One very good reason to get everyone together.
Emmy-nominated singer songwriter Ben Folds is back, sweeping onto the stage at Night at The Barracks on Saturday 26 September with nostalgic anthems for every generation.
Australian rock legends JET will close Night at The Barracks with a night of riffs, recall and restless energy.
We've been keeping secrets since 1832. It's time the whole family uncovered them. Two nights. A family of four.
A new coastal festival is coming to Manly this spring, with the inaugural Surf + Sound launching across three consecutive weekends from Friday 16 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
Stanley has officially opened its doors at Manly Wharf, marking the highly anticipated Sydney return of award-winning chef Louis Tikaram and bringing his acclaimed Cantonese cooking to the harbourfront.
Award-winning chef Louis Tikaram will return to Sydney this September with the opening of Stanley at Manly Wharf, bringing the acclaimed Cantonese restaurant to the Northern Beaches.
Manly has always known how to make the most of the water. Cold, restorative, a little addictive. XtraClubs understands that instinct better than most.
The hair and beauty industry is changing. First came chair rental and co-working spaces for independent stylists and therapists.
The latest in carpet, timber, laminate, luxury vinyl, hybrid, rugs, window furnishings. The best floors aren't just looked at, they're lived on.
Some clubs are somewhere you visit. Others become part of the family story. At the Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club, membership has always meant more than a card in your wallet.
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.
As Autumn settles in and the days cool, there's no better time to rethink what's underfoot at home, from cosy wool carpets to waterproof hybrids.
Three levels of luxury beachfront offices rise above a curated retail precinct with premium amenity and generous parking.
The Beaches has always had its own relationship with the water. Refreshing, restorative, a little addictive. XtraClubs understands that.
White tablecloths, floor-to-ceiling windows and ocean-facing terraces: it's the spot to make a statement.
Autumn settles gently over North Head, and Q Station reveals its most compelling side. The harbour light softens, the crowds ease and the sandstone pathways grow quieter.
Manly is defined by its waterfront. And when it comes to position, few have ever had it better than this. Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club holds one of the best.
Following a huge opening weekend that saw Winston Surfshirt and Mental As Anything play to packed crowds, Felons Barrel Room is now officially open at Manly Wharf, bringing a new cultural and culinary hub to the Northern Beaches.
This summer, Manly Pacific is stepping into a new era of coastal luxury.
Summer starts the moment you arrive at Q Station.
Throughout my time as the Member for Manly, I have come to learn that the best ideas and solutions to local challenges rarely come from government departments and bureaucracy.
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