by Robbie Patterson NIGHT rangers have begun patrolling East Esplanade Reserve to crack down on anti-social behaviour at the area referred to by locals as a “pop-up pub”.
by Robbie Patterson THE peninsula’s four State MPs have been urged to help the community wrest back control of East Esplanade and other drinking hotspots.
by Robbie Patterson THE longevity of the Spit Bridge will be put under the microscope by Northern Beaches Council as plans ramp up for a Beaches Link tunnel.
by Robbie Patterson A PUSH to have the Northern Beaches Council “lead the way” for the rest of Australia in anti-terror measures has begun, with two councillors bidding for bollards and improved CCTV.
by Robbie Patterson – THE peninsula needs better anti-terror measurers including bollard-style obstacles and statues installed to prevent cars entering the area’s busiest pedestrian zones.
PAT Daley was the surprise packet of the Liberal Party’s preselection on Saturday, claiming top bidding in the Manly ward.
by Robbie Patterson – POKIES at the North Manly Bowling Club have almost tripled since a merger with Manly Leagues, leading to fears a new sports headquarters could be built with many more machines.
Manly councillor Pat Daley’s zero-tolerance approach to drug abuse is definitely no spur-of-the-moment campaign, writes Marj Belessis. No-one could say they hadn’t been warned. Pat Daley, back in April, let it be known that security and safety would be one of his top priorities if and when he was elected to Manly Council.
by Steven Deare – THE debate over the future of the off-leash area at Curl Curl Reserve is not over, with one councillor vowing to try to remove most of it.
by Charis Chang WELL-known Salvation Army manager Pat Daley is the first to put his hand up to be Warringah Mayor as councils prepare for elections in September.
b y Rebecca Woolley CALLS to fence off a children’s play area have polarised councillors and the North Balgowlah community, with neither side willing to back down.
ATTORNEY-General Phillip Ruddock was among guests who attended the launch of The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal at the Steyne Hotel on Friday.
