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Today marks the official start of the Rip Curl Classic at North Narrabeen Beach. While the waves weren’t favourable today for the heats it was still a great chance for people to come out and enjoy meeting some of the elite and upcoming surfers. We are …
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We are so blessed with stunning coastlines that attract people from all over, and Council plays a big role in keeping everyone safe while they enjoy these natural wonders. But we also need your help to ensure we have a safe beach season. In the past …
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home › council › news › mayors-message › saturday-7-march-2020
A huge congratulations to the incredible young visual artists recognised as part of the Express Yourself 2020 exhibition of HSC major works from students of 20 local high schools. The Theo Batten Youth Art Award, named in honour of former local artist …
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home › council › news › mayors-message › saturday-18-january-2020
I have been sincerely moved this week to see the generous response of the Australian people to the devastating bushfires and ongoing drought. I am in awe of how our community has found ways to help others at this time. Council is also doing its bit to …
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home › council › news › mayors-message › friday-30-april-2021
It was a full Council meeting this week as we debated a range of initiatives for our community. Thanks to the many people who addressed the Council, speaking so passionately about the issues they care about. We agreed to sponsor a new concert series …
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home › council › news › mayors-message › saturday-9-june-2018
This week, I want to talk about the often taboo subject of suicide. Did you know mental health issues are the biggest killer of men in Australia aged between 15 and 44? Six blokes every day. That's the ages of my eldest son and myself. It's fair to say at …
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home › council › news › mayors-message › saturday-21-july-2018
We are fortunate to have some of the world’s most spectacular coastline right on our doorstep. On a good day you’ll catch a pod of dolphins or see a humpback whale breach from one of many clifftop vantage points. On a bad day you will gaze out over some …
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home › council › news › mayors-message › saturday-5-may-2018
There is still some confusion about rates and I am being asked “why is there a rise?”. There are also claims I have made a back flip on the rate freeze. Unfortunately, there has been misleading information promoted by a few Councillors which is very …
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home › council › news › mayors-message › saturday-29-june-2019
This week your Council endorsed a $453.5 million budget , with a $110.3 million capital works program. It’s a responsible budget with an emphasis on getting our assets like pools, wharves, sportsfields, roads and playgrounds up to scratch. We continue to …
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home › council › news › mayors-message › saturday-31-august-2019
It was fantastic to see so many people in the gallery for the Council meeting this week, showing their support for issues they care strongly about. We heard directly from 20 people who addressed the Council with great articulation and passion on issues as …
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