“Councillors have an opportunity to get the ball rolling and ensure this beautiful historic building, which was once the heart of Manly’s civic life, can once again become a centrepiece of our community.”

Today, local resident and founder and CEO of the Childhood Dementia Initiative, Megan Maack, was named Manly’s Local Woman of the Year at the NSW Women of the Year Awards in Sydney.

The redevelopment of the long-abandoned former Queenscliff Health Centre into secure, affordable housing for up to 45 local residents on the Northern Beaches has officially reached the halfway point, marking a key milestone for the project.

Today the finalists for the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2026 were announced, recognising the outstanding contributions of women and girls across the state.

If elected in 2027, the NSW Opposition will introduce a license plate scheme for e-bike riders under the age of 18 to improve safety and compliance.

An elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will introduce a nation leading license plate scheme for e-bikes used by young people and e-mobility commercial operators, strengthening rider behaviour standards and improving community safety.