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The Water Understands – new exhibition coming to Manly for Sydney Festival 2025
The Water Understands explores the various qualities of water, its ability to bring joy, but to also destroy. It encourages us to think carefully and creatively about how we can safeguard our precious water resources for generations to come.
MAG&M; art exhibition; The Water Understands; Manly Art Gallery and Museum; art gallery; Manly … The water understands Civilization well; It wets my foot, but prettily, It chills my life, but wittily, It is not disconcerted, It is not broken-hearted: Well …
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Backyard chickens – good for you, the garden and the planet
As more and more of us look for ways to be more sustainable, there are several ways we can reduce the food waste we put in our household bins. Many of us already use compost or worm farms at home but keeping chickens is an idea that’s becoming increasingly popular. If you’re thinking of welcoming feathered friends into your life, here’s how they can improve your green credentials and your life

… Food scraps and feed can attract rats however, so keep things tidy and secure to avoid unwanted vermin. Teach others …
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Spine-tingling reads for the spooky season
Looking for a good scare? From beloved classic horrors to bone-chilling contemporary fiction, check out our list of spooky reads that are sure to send shivers down your spine!
… Check out more of our spooktacular tales available at the Library. … Spine-tingling reads for the spooky season …
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2025 Young Writers’ Competition winners announced
Congratulations to the winners and finalists of this year's Young Writers’ Competition!
Now in its 16th consecutive year, this year’s Young Writers' Competition called for students across the Northern Beaches to submit a short creative piece featuring the hero word ‘change’. More than 400 entries were received, with guest author judges …
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4 simple steps to get ready and prepare for bush fires
The NSW RFS is encouraging us to be prepared with their Get Ready Weekend on 16 - 17 September.
… and get it ready for bush fire season There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush …
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Meet your Community Group of the Year! Country Women’s Association Manly
For 101 years, the Manly branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) has been a steadfast pillar of support in the local community. Their dedication was recognised this year when they were awarded the title of the Northern Beaches Community Group of the Year.
For 101 years, the Manly branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) has been a steadfast pillar of support in the local community. From offering aid during times of war and building lasting community connections, to today’s skill-sharing classes and …
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Learn a new skill, join a creative community and save money with our life drawing pass
Life drawing - a centuries old technique for artists but an accessible community activity on offer at both Manly and Mona Vale. Artists Lara Leonard shares why she loves this creative pursuit so much.

life drawing … If you haven’t studied art before or even considered a creative pursuit, the words ‘life drawing’ may be unfamiliar. Yet it’s an activity that improves hand-eye coordination and promotes relaxation not only for artists, but for anyone at …
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Out Front 2024 – talented young artists awarded
Impressive artworks depicting the theme of isolation human interventions in underwater environments and have been awarded the distinguished Theo Batten Youth Art Award.
Theo Batten, Out front, Express Yourself, MAG&M … Impressive artworks depicting the theme of isolation human interventions in underwater environments and have been awarded the distinguished Theo Batten Youth Art Award. The artworks were selected from a …
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Channel your creativity at our art classes
Council is offering an exclusive range of art classes for adults in April and May 2025.
art class, MAG&M, Avalon Creative Space, Manly Art Gallery, Manly Art Gallery & Museum, painting, printing … Council is offering an exclusive range of art classes for adults in April and May 2025. Learn new skills or improve your current talents from …
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How a local physio clinic is leading the way in disability inclusion
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Local Business Awards, and we caught up with Lachlan Bruce from Allura Health to hear more about their approach and what winning the award has meant to them.
… small businesses on the Northern Beaches doing amazing things in accessibility and inclusion but they’ll never …
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