May 5, 2025 | , A gas leak at a construction site shut down the heart of Mona Vale for over an hour Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Narrabeen and Mona Vale Stations responded to a report of a gas leak at a construction site at the corner of Bungan Street and Waratah Street The incident occurred at the same building site that a workman died four weeks ago after falling approximately 16m from scaffolding Workers had been operating a small excavator apparently as part of replacing guttering around the building when they hit a high-pressure gas line that ruptured Firefighters confirmed the natural gas leak was a significant threat and the building site was evacuated and the busy intersection in the heart of Mona Vale’s shopping district was shut down The incident occurred as Mona Vale Public School was preparing children for the annual cross-country run The school is directly across the road from the construction site and children were evacuated from the front oval as emergency services arrived Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command and NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command closed major intersections into the town centre and set up traffic diversions Pedestrians were also prevented from entering the exclusion zone and local businesses were instructed to shelter in place a number of people seemed intent on ignoring the exclusion zone until firmly directed away by police and firefighters Firefighters in breathing apparatus set up hose lines for fire protection as an urgent gas response team from Jemena attended to turn off the mains supply The Jemena gas technician managed to shut off the flow of gas through the line shortly before 11.00am As a repair was then undertaken on the gas supply firefighters began conducting gas readings in surrounding businesses FRNSW Narrabeen Station Officer Lachlan Arnold (image below centre) said once the leak was sealed the danger would quickly pass “Natural gas is lighter than air so we expect it to dissipate effectively and quickly The smell of gas was quite strong when the leak happened and sometimes once people have smelled gas it can linger in their senses for a while “We like to check though and used our gas detection equipment in the surrounding area just to be sure there were no readings of gas that may pose a danger,” explained SO Arnold Police began to remove the exclusion zone and allow traffic back into the Mona Vale town centre just before 11.30am FRNSW was also called to a gas leak at a construction site at Oaks Avenue There an excavator had ruptured a high-pressure gas main That building site was evacuated and surrounding buildings and businesses were instructed to close windows and shelter in place Additional fire crews were brought in to establish fire protection and an exclusion zone with NSW Police closing Oaks Avenue and preventing pedestrian access along Pittwater Road an emergency response crew from Jemena attended and clamped the main to stop the leak by 1.30pm Join us as we go 100% electric and be part of the future of green driving Worker dies after roof fall Gas main fire at Manly Gas main rupture Man hurt in gas rupture Roadworks fire at Bilgola Manly gas leak Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Contribute to support the Manly Observer's independent local journalism Become a MO supporter hyperlocal news service covering the Northern Beaches in Sydney with a hyperfocus from Manly to Dee Why We have a fair and non-sensationalist approach to reporting It is run by locals for locals and we depend on your news tips and support to keep going We are a member of the Local Independent News Association News tips: editor@manlyobserver.com.au or text 0435741777 Advertising queries: advertising@manlyobserver.com.au General queries: editor@manlyobserver.com.au  © Manly Observer | All Rights Reserved Council has resolved to place a draft Mona Vale Beach (southern end) Plan of Management (PoM) on public exhibition to receive community feedback the draft PoM will address the management of the southern end of the beach and outline the way this land is used and managed Housing and Infrastructure) transferred the management of Crown Land at Mona Vale Beach and at Palm Beach to Council and gave consent for the draft PoM to be publicly exhibited includes a proposal for a dog off-leash area Dogs are currently prohibited at the southern end of Mona Vale Beach This restriction will remain in place unless Council adopts the draft PoM and designates the area as off-leash under section 13(6) of the Companion Animals Act 1998 Following public exhibition of the draft PoM and the outcome of the public exhibition and any final draft POM will be reported to Council.  which includes a proposal for a dog off-leash area trial at Palm Beach (north) is also being developed by Council and this draft POM is expected to be prepared by mid-2025 Council will seek the Department’s and then Council’s approval to also publicly exhibit this draft PoM Council is yet to make a decision about proceeding with dog off-leash area trials at both locations as various steps must be completed before Council is in a position to do so.  please only exercise your dog at approved locations across the Beaches otherwise you may be subject to a $330 fine for contravening the dog off-leash rule or for being the owner of dog in prohibited public space Please view our project page for more information on Mona Vale Beach PoM or the Governor Phillip Park PoM page.   We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Country. 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or the car may have been crossing the intersection against a traffic signal but it is understood the vehicle struck the woman at around 50 km/h The woman was thrown up onto the bonnet of the car before being tossed down onto the road in the northbound lanes of Barrenjoey Road outside the Mona Vale Hotel Three NSW Ambulance crews were dispatched to the incident scene including one from nearby Mona Vale Ambulance Station as well as an Intensive Care crew from Narrabeen Ambulance Station and NSW Ambulance Inspector Ronnie Mawhinney Paramedics assessed the woman’s injuries while she appeared to have escaped a head injury she was complaining of pain in her pelvis and back raising concerns she may have sustained internal injuries She was moved from the roadway onto a stretcher and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious but stable condition just before 7.30am The nature of the collision resulted in the NSW Police Crash Investigation Unit (CIU) being called to the scene Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command preserving the scene for the arrival of CIU requested the assistance of firefighters from nearby Mona Vale Station who provided a tarpaulin to cover the front end of the Ford to preserve evidence from rain Traffic was heavily disrupted while the police investigation was underway with northbound queues stretching 1.5km along Pittwater Road as far as Warriewood Road As the investigation was being completed shortly before 11.00am however there was a two-vehicle collision on the southbound lanes near Golf Avenue involving a delivery van covered in decals for Mackellar MP Dr Sophie Scamps and a Suzuki Jimny (image above) No injuries were reported and police witnessed the collision which cleared southbound lanes just before 11.30am Pedestrian hit at Collaroy Girl knocked down by e-bike Hit-and-run at Manly Beach No-man’s-land at North Manly Pedestrian hit on crossing Boy on e-bike hit by car Man hit by bus at Brookvale Pedestrian hit on Parkway Boy hit by car at Manly Vale Woman hit by car at Dee Why Elderly man hit by car Pedestrian hit at Freshwater Pedestrian peril at Forest Way Boy dies in hospital Boy hit by car at Collaroy Scooter collision at Cromer Boy run over at Elanora Heights Boy hit by car at Manly Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Motorists who regularly endure a choke-point on an arterial route to Sydney’s northern beaches in peak periods are finally set for relief after the Albanese government vowed to inject $250 million into widening a western section of Mona Vale Road which will be unveiled in the federal budget on Tuesday will help pay for the upgrade to 3.4 kilometres of the route between McCarrs Creek Road in Terrey Hills and Powder Works Road in Ingleside The Minns government deferred funding for widening the western section of Mona Vale Road by two years after winning the 2023 state election The delayed upgrade to the western part of Mona Vale Road has been given a boost by $250 million in federal funding.Credit: Flavio Brancaleone The former Coalition government had set aside $340 million over four years for the project to ease traffic congestion in peak periods and reduce travel times Federal Transport and Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said it was critical that work started on the link between the northern beaches and the north shore so that traffic congestion could be eased and safety improved She commended local MPs for “constructive advocacy” adding that instead of “being blockers like their predecessors” they had worked to realise an outcome that would be welcomed by their communities Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby and federal MP for Mackellar Sophie Scamps have criticised the state government for shelving the upgrade calling for it to reinstate funding and finish the job NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said she welcomed any federal investment in the state as it helped to deliver her government’s “record investment” in growing Sydney suburbs “We’ve made no secret of the fact we have big budget pressures and billions of dollars of infrastructure and roads that are well under way We’ll continue to work closely with the federal government,” she said Aitchison did not say whether the state government would match the federal funding or when construction was likely to start and finish if the project were given the green light Transport for NSW officials told budget estimates two weeks ago that the agency had only $5.5 million in funding from the state budget for detailed design work for the western section upgrade and lacked extra money to progress the project The design work is due to be completed shortly The state government spent $140 million upgrading an eastern section of the thoroughfare between Manor Road in Ingleside and Foley Street in Mona Vale Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter Motorists who regularly endure a choke-point on an arterial route to Sydney\\u2019s northern beaches in peak periods are finally set for relief after the Albanese government vowed to inject $250 million into widening a western section of Mona Vale Road She commended local MPs for \\u201Cconstructive advocacy\\u201D adding that instead of \\u201Cbeing blockers like their predecessors\\u201D NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison said she welcomed any federal investment in the state as it helped to deliver her government\\u2019s \\u201Crecord investment\\u201D in growing Sydney suburbs \\u201CWe\\u2019ve made no secret of the fact we have big budget pressures We\\u2019ll continue to work closely with the federal government,\\u201D she said Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories The NSW Government has released the detail on the planning reforms that will apply to people living within 800m of 171 town centres and train or light rail stations across metropolitan Sydney the new controls will apply to all residential zoned land within 800 metres walking distance of: four town centres that had originally been proposed to be included in the Stage 2 Reforms have been excluded: Warriewood Enter your property address and see whether the policy may apply to your land however it is important to note that some exclusions may apply (see below) The changes depend on the zoning of a property that falls within the 800m (you can find out your zone by putting your address in the look up tool) Residential flat buildings (up to 22m) and shop-top apartments (up to 24m) - both up to 6 storeys - will be permissible in R3 Medium Density Residential zones within 400m of each nominated town centre For land zoned R3 that is between 400m–800m from each town centre apartments up to 4 storeys (17.5m) will be permitted For land zoned R1 General Residential and R2 Low Density Residential within 800m of each town centre residential flat buildings up to 9.5m (2-3 storeys) will be permitted on sites with a minimum lot size of 500sqm.  and manor houses) up to 9.5m high (2–3 storeys) will be permitted in R1 General Residential and R2 Low Density Residential areas within 800m of each nominated town centre This will be a significant change for these areas in the former Pittwater and Waringah local government areas as these kind of dwellings are not permitted under current rules A key aspect of the new controls is the introduction of new ‘non-discretionary’ development standards which will be the same across the 171 centres where the reforms apply.  These standards will address key aspects such as building heights These new non-discretionary controls will override Northern Beaches’ local planning controls and Council will not be able to refuse applications that comply with the new standards.  if Council receives an application for a 6 storey apartment within 400m of Mona Vale Town Centre Council would normally refuse this as only 2 storeys is allowed under the Pittwater Local Environment Plan Council would not be able to refuse the 6 storey application on the basis of its 6 storey building height There has been no change to existing consent authority requirements This means landowners seeking approval for development within the 9 nominated town centres would continue to lodge a development application with Council The NSW Government’s changes do not require any contribution for long term or permanent affordable housing as part of any new development Council’s Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme (AHCS) continues to apply to development in identified areas e.g The NSW Government’s existing affordable housing bonus provisions under the Housing SEPP also apply to these developments These provisions allow additional building height and floor space for residential developments that include dedicated affordable housing for at least 15 years Developments providing up to 15% affordable housing can receive up to a 30% bonus in both height and floor space on a site within 400m of the Manly Vale town centre an applicant could propose a residential flat building up to 28.6m (9 storeys) if 15% affordable housing is included in the development (i.e The additional bonus height/ floorspace is not guaranteed Council must also consider the potential environmental impacts of the additional height/ floorspace The Government’s policy will not apply to certain areas within each nominated town centre The NSW Government has persisted with the one-fits-size-fits-all approach to these reforms and we have not seen a plan for investment in the infrastructure and services upgrades required to manage the significant growth these reforms bring public transport and other community services will be impacted and the NSW Government needs to provide information about how this will be ameliorated.  The changes started on 28 February 2025.  There is more information, maps and FAQs available on the NSW Planning website.  We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Country By these words we show our respect to all Aboriginal people present and emerging and the spirits and ancestors of the Clans that lived in this area Apr 10, 2025 | , A worker has died after falling from construction scaffolding onto the pavement at Mona Vale NSW Police and NSW Ambulance responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls saying a worker had fallen from the roof of an apartment building under construction at the corner of Bungan Street and Waratah Street The man in his 50s appears to have fallen approximately 16m from the upper level of construction scaffolding at a four-level apartment building nearing completion A passerby walking down the pedestrian arcade next to the building from Akuna Lane said he heard yelling from above and as he looked up the man was crashing through the branches of a tree before landing horizontally The shocked witness said the man landed so close he nearly landed on them the man’s colleagues rushed to assist and as frantic calls were made to emergency services The witness said they could tell the man was beyond help however Four NSW Ambulance crews were called to the scene including Intensive Care Paramedics from Narrabeen Ambulance Station and NSW Ambulance Inspector Christine Ashman Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command responded to the building site and established a crime scene They were observed conducting inquiries with witnesses at the scene A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed the man’s death and that an investigation was underway “About 11.35am today (Thursday 10 April 2025) emergency services responded to reports that a man had fallen about 16m from a building site on Bungan Street “A man — believed to be aged in his 50s — died prior to the arrival of emergency services Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command established a crime scene “The matter has been reported to the coroner and SafeWork NSW,” said the NSW Police spokesperson Worker injured in school fall Man falls from carport roof Man survives massive fall Worker falls at Freshwater Worker falls from Forestville roof Man falls down lift shaft Worker injured in Mall fall Worker dies in roof at Manly Fall from ladder at Avalon Two more for CareFlight CareFlight’s back-to-back rescues Warriewood man injured in fall Newport ladder fall Fall at Freshwater Manly workplace fall Collaroy roof fall Warriewood ladder fall Worker injured at Manly Vale Allambie Heights roof fall Worker injured at Mall Avalon worker airlifted Road infrastructure can create a barrier to wildlife movement and cause wildlife vehicle collisions The Mona Vale Road fauna bridge was strategically located to restore an important connection between Ingleside Nature Reserve and vegetation adjacent to Katandra Bushland Sanctuary Spanning 30 metres and combined with fauna fencing this innovative bridge provides a dedicated crossing for native animals breaking down barriers to their movement and reducing wildlife vehicle collisions.  The Northern Beaches in Sydney is home to a diverse range of animals including swamp wallabies gliders and threatened Eastern pygmy possums Other examples of fauna bridges built in NSW are large complex and typically expensive structures The Mona Vale Road fauna bridge represents an innovative approach being a modified pedestrian bridge that was designed to be easily constructed and fit into a small footprint bandicoots and wallabies have been recorded successfully crossing the bridge Our commitment to fauna connectivity is supported by over 20 years of comprehensive data on wildlife movement Analysis from over 70 monitoring reports has shown that more than 70 native species benefit from diverse crossing structures The Transport for NSW fauna connectivity database provides critical information for designing effective transport infrastructure It also shares extensive data insights from decades of reports covering 78 known structures By bringing together previously dispersed data into a centralised source and ecologists understand which structures benefit different animal species Maintaining wildlife connectivity is crucial for allowing animals to move between habitats road and infrastructure projects can disrupt these movements leading to fauna roadkill and declines in wildlife populations.  Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present Mar 23, 2025 | , Mackellar MP Dr Sophie Scamps has claimed a win with a $250m commitment for Mona Vale Road The $250m commitment to fund roadworks for the western section of Mona Vale Road will be made in the Federal Budget on Tuesday evening (25 March) The commitment is being claimed as a major win by Dr Scamps and her colleague The Commonwealth Government commitment follows the removal of $340m from the NSW Budget by the Minns Government in September 2023 which caused outrage among Pittwater residents Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King today (Sunday 23 March) confirmed the funding announcement would be made in the Federal Budget “I’m pleased our Government will be able to deliver much-needed funding for the Mona Vale Road upgrade It’s critical that this work gets underway so we can ease traffic congestion and improve safety “I want to commend the local members for their constructive advocacy Instead of being blockers like their predecessors they’ve worked diligently to achieve an outcome that will be welcomed by their communities,” said Minister King Minister King’s announcement is short of the $340m that was allocated for the Mona Vale Road West roadworks under the former NSW Coalition Government saying the $250m commitment would ‘kickstart the upgrade of 3.4 kilometres of Mona Vale Road between McCarrs Creek Road in Terrey Hills and Powder Works [sic] Road in Ingleside’ Labor candidate for Mackellar Jeffrey Quinn (image above) said the announcement demonstrates the Albanese Government’s commitment to the people of the Northern Beaches “The Albanese Labor Government is investing $250m to fix the Mona Vale Road doubling the lanes at the notorious stretch west of the Bahai Temple “I’ve been advocating for this investment for quite some time and I’m thrilled to see Labor answering that call Only Labor can be trusted to deliver for the people of Mackellar,” said Mr Quinn Dr Scamps (image above) said that securing the funding commitment was the result of collaborative efforts at both the Federal and State level “Today’s announcement will be relief to the Northern Beaches community who have waited too long for Mona Vale Road to be finished Securing funding to finish this upgrade for our community has been a key priority for me as the Federal Member for Mackellar — and one that has been recognised by the Federal Government under my watch my focus is delivering on what is important to the people of Mackellar I am determined to see the State Government restart works as soon as possible to finally complete the Mona Vale Road west upgrade to improve safety and alleviate congestion on one of the major routes in and out of Pittwater,” said Dr Scamps Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby has been lobbying the NSW Government for the upgrade, taking NSW Premier Chris Minns on a tour of the unfinished roadworks on Saturday, 23 November 2024 (image above, L-R) and calling herself the ‘Member for Mona Vale Road’ in her inaugural address to the NSW Parliament on Tuesday saying it was a ‘huge win for the Northern Beaches’ and that she would work to secure the remainder of the funding necessary to complete the upgrade Dr Sophie Scamps MP and I have worked relentlessly lobbying both state and federal governments for a commitment to complete this road “The Federal Government’s commitment to complete the Mona Vale Road Upgrade is a huge win for the Northern Beaches The completed Mona Vale Road will be safer and less congested eradicating the bottleneck with a continuous four lanes from Mona Vale to Pymble “Independents deliver for their communities — as the commitment of $250m for Mona Vale Road West Upgrade in the upcoming 2025/26 budget demonstrates “I’m working constructively with the new Minister for Roads and Premier and this announcement will strengthen the case for this road to be prioritised and fully funded by the NSW Government also “I’ve taken the Premier to visit Mona Vale Road and he knows its importance to the safety and transport needs of the Northern Beaches I’ve already revitalised my lobbying of the NSW Government following this announcement Completion of Mona Vale Road remains my number one priority for my electorate,” said Ms Scruby Reaction to the announcement from Liberal Party sources was understandably less enthusiastic A senior Liberal strategist said the commitment was clearly a deal intended to firm up support for a possible minority Labor government “On one hand you’ve got Labor claiming credit for handing back less money than they took $75m removed by Albanese from the Wakehurst Parkway and cancellation of the Northern Beaches Tunnel “They are allocating enough money to sound important Since $340m was removed from the NSW Budget you can bet the costs to complete the work have gone up “By needing money from both the Federal and State budgets they lock in support for two minority governments The Teals have to play ball with Labor Governments at both levels or nothing happens It will be interesting to see if they go quiet about pork barrelling now it suits them “It’s clever because most people won’t remember that Labor withdrew money already allocated by Liberal Governments you have to admire Labor and the Teal’s strategy since that was already our policy before,” said the Liberal source The 2025 Australian Federal Election will be held on or before 17 May 2025 to elect members of the 48th Parliament of Australia Editorial note: Liberal Party members are not permitted to make public statements to the media under Liberal Party rules and we offer anonymity to Liberal sources on that basis Labor back Quinn for Mackellar Speech sets Scruby’s agenda Scruby straight to work Dutton declares Beaches battle Blue choose Brown to beat Teal Mona Vale Road open again Road safety audit refused Anger over road cancellation Minns: No need for upgrade Truck driver charged Budget cuts for Beaches Mona Vale Road halted Mona Vale Road uncertainty Ingleside collision causes chaos Boat collides with car Mona Vale Road truck collision Mona Vale Road milestone Black spot claims semi Share: Jan 15, 2025 | , A boy has been flown to hospital by CareFlight after being resuscitated at Mona Vale Beach Just after 11.00am this morning (Wednesday Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) lifeguards at Mona Vale Beach raised the alarm that a male teenager had been pulled from the water and was not breathing The 15-year-old boy was swimming with friends a short distance outside the flags His friends noticed him unresponsive and went to his assistance in the water A lifeguard went into the water and helped to pull him ashore The boy was initially found to be unresponsive requesting an ambulance and commencing CPR on the boy Additional lifeguards responded to Mona Vale from Warriewood Beach to assist Multiple NSW Police and NSW Ambulance crews responded to Mona Vale Beach which was extremely busy with crowds gathering as the emergency response unfolded including Intensive Care Paramedics from Narrabeen Station and NSW Ambulance Inspector Christian Holmes The CareFlight Rescue Helicopter was tasked from Westmead landing at Apex Park next to Mona Vale Surf Club just before 11.30am Paramedics treated the boy on the beach and with the help of lifeguards using their all-terrain buggy he was moved to where the ambulance vehicles had parked at Surfview Road They were met there by the critical care team and the boy was given further treatment The decision was made to fly the 15-year-old to Sydney Children’s Hospital and he was taken across the road to the park and loaded into the CareFlight helicopter His condition was described by Inspector Holmes as ‘very stable and improving’ following his treatment at the scene SLSNSW CEO Steven Pearce praised the quick response from Northern Beaches lifeguards and said the incident was a timely reminder of the importance of swimming at a patrolled location “With hazardous surf predicted over the coming days this incident reminds us of the value that our volunteer lifesavers and lifeguards bring to the community “We wish the young man a speedy recovery and are pleased that lifeguards were able to respond so quickly and deliver the appropriate first aid to help him regain consciousness,” said Mr Pearce There are 21 surf clubs and 21 patrolled beaches on the Northern Beaches. The 2024/25 SLSNSW patrol season runs to Sunday Editorial note: It has been confirmed the teens were swimming a short distance from the flagged area but were not between the flags as originally reported and that a lifeguard entered the water to pull the 15-year-old boy ashore CareFlight is an aeromedical charity with a mission to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community. They are funded by the generosity of the community and local businesses. If you can support their life-saving work, please donate now A million more beach visits Beaches leads coastal deaths Flags back for patrol season Woman pulled from rock pool Boy hurts back at blowhole Youths rescue man from surf Diver drowns at Newport reef Surfer resuscitated at Narrabeen Woman dies at Shelly Beach Beacons for unpatrolled beaches NSW Ambulance water warning Beaches remains a black spot Summer safety Nov 4, 2024 | , A woman was burned after a Molotov cocktail exploded on the porch where she was sitting at Mona Vale emergency services responded to a report of a fire and a woman injured after a petrol filled projectile was hurled at a house at Harkeith Street The projectile sent petrol and flames through the front porch of the single-storey weatherboard cottage where the 45-year-old woman had been sitting outside on a couch under a veranda The woman received burns to her arms and face but was able to quickly extinguish the fire using a garden hose Scorch marks were visible on the exterior wall cladding of the home and some plastic roofing material on the veranda melted where the projectile appears to have landed on the roof before burning through (image below) The incident occurred only a few doors down from Mona Vale Fire Station and shocked firefighters rushed to the home on foot as the woman extinguished the flames As they began first aid treatment for her burns they requested the urgent attendance of NSW Police and NSW Ambulance Three units from Northern Beaches Police Area Command and two NSW Ambulance crews Paramedics continued to cool burns to the woman’s arms before walking her to a stretcher and placing her into an Intensive Care ambulance and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition shortly after 11.00pm The woman was able to speak to police and describe the attack before she was taken to hospital The property at Harkeith Street is in an industrial zone at Mona Vale close to The Mona Vale Hotel and Pittwater Place Shopping Centre Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station is on the same street which allowed firefighters to be first on scene They did not even pull their truck out of the station The premises involved is understood to be known to police leading to speculation the incident may have been a targeted attack NSW Police have only confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway and last night officers were seen establishing a crime scene and searching the vicinity NSW Police have requested public assistance to help identify the persons responsible for the attack, asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 There is an updated version of this article with more up to date information NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Jan 24, 2025 | , Police are seeking public assistance to identify two people who threw Molotov cocktails at a Mona Vale home Just after 10.30pm Sunday, 03 November 2024, emergency services responded to a report of a fire and a woman injured after what appears in a newly released police video to be two petrol filled projectiles hurled at a house at Harkeith Street The projectiles sent petrol and flames through the front porch of the single-storey weatherboard cottage The woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital (image above) Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Mona Vale Station which is on the same street as the property were on scene almost immediately to assist Following the incident a crime scene was established by NSW Police and detectives commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command established Strike Force Gatcombe to investigate the shocking attack police are appealing for public assistance to identify two males who they believe can assist with their inquiries They have released CCTV footage in which two males can be seen throwing what appears to be Molotov cocktails at the home before fleeing (video below) One of the males is wearing a dark hooded jumper The other is wearing a dark hooded jumper with a white graphic on the front Police have asked that anyone who may be able to assist with the identity of either of these people, or who may have information about the incident, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Northern Beaches AdvocateVideo: NSW Police Mar 27, 2025 | Member for Mackellar Dr Sophie Scamps (main image) has hit back at local media reporting of Mona Vale Road funding The office of Dr Sophie Scamps issued a statement today (Thursday, 27 March), which is reproduced in full below, with no alteration. A spokesperson for Dr Scamps also contacted us, taking issue with the section of our article published yesterday (26 March quoted below) in which we referred to ‘a deal’ and questioned the funding timeline indicating Dr Scamps secured the funding in a deal after the Budget papers went to print Questions have been raised however about when the funding will be provided with detail in the Budget papers revealing the government’s planned expenditure is spread across ten years Following Tuesday night’s confirmation in the Budget that Dr Sophie Scamps MP secured $250 million from the federal government for the Mona Vale Road West upgrade misinformation has already started circulating about the details For Pittwater Online News to assert that the $250 million allocated in the Budget would be drip fed over 10 years – equating to $25 million a year – is simply ridiculous misinformation It is disappointing that Pittwater Online News is dressing up political misinformation as news Dr Scamps met with the Minister for Infrastructure again this morning who confirmed that money for the Mona Vale Road West Upgrade has been allocated in the Budget forward estimates as occurs typically with infrastructure projects money that has been allocated in the Budget will continue to be released as the project rolls out as required This win for our community is the result of consistent and constructive advocacy that Dr Scamps has undertaken at both the state and federal levels of government over the past three years Dr Scamps has simply worked hard for our community as you would hope and expect your representative to do “I am proud that I have been able to convince the federal government to partner with NSW Government to deliver this critical infrastructure for our community as the federal government has never previously committed any money to upgrade Mona Vale Road.” “I will continue to engage constructively with all side of politics and all levels of government to achieve outcomes for Mackellar,” Dr Scamps said “This constructive and consistent approach has been highly successful in delivering for our community with results including ending the licence to drill for gas off our coastline and now I am leading the charge to have our hospital returned to public hands.” The above statement is reproduced with no alteration Subsequent to the telephone conversation with Dr Scamps’ office it is clear that our reporting is included in what they classify ‘misinformation’ We are not in the habit of tit for tat debates nor writing opinion pieces but in allowing Dr Scamps her critique MPs are not above questioning or criticism especially when they make major announcements for which details of public interest are unclear We maintain the characterisations made of the Budget announcement in our original article were intended to be fair and reasonable The vast majority of the article reflects the public statements of Dr Scamps and her colleague We welcome Dr Scamps stating her position on this matter and as our editorial note on the original article demonstrates sought comment from her office prior to publication In response to the claims made in her statement we offer two counterpoints of our own: Dr Scamps refutes any ‘deal’ has been done We did not intend to infer any nefarious purpose in making that statement It is her role as an MP to find and secure funding for community infrastructure projects and she must negotiate with the government of the day in order to do so the $250m funding for Mona Vale Road was not mentioned in Budget Paper Number 2 when it was finalised and sent to the printer Projects with lesser amounts of funding were mentioned in the final Budget papers but not Mona Vale Road This is an unusual oversight unless agreement for the funding was reached after that time Dr Scamps is the Federal Member for Mackellar She cannot claim success for funding announcements while simultaneously claiming not to be negotiating with the government for that funding We understand the proximity to an election may have heightened sensitivity on this point and wish to be clear we were not suggesting she had ‘done a deal’ to support a future Labor Government in return for the announcement Dr Scamps has taken issue with questions about the timing of funding to be made available by the Federal Government and has referred to media reports on this as ‘misinformation’ The Budget forward estimates are for a ten-year period This is clearly stated within the Budget papers We did not characterise the funding as being $25m per year over ten years as another publication did it is a logical question to ask when the funding will be available This question was asked of her office prior to publication of our original article and we were told they were making inquiries We did not hear back from them prior to publication and made an editorial note accordingly We stand by the way this was described in our article as entirely accurate The spokesperson who called our office to challenge our report said the funding could be made available ‘immediately’ if the NSW Government was ready to ask for the money that means the money is in the bank’ Neither of these assertions is the case according to the official Budget papers They clearly show (image below) that before the 2027-28 financial year there is no funding available that exceeds $250m in any one year the earliest the funding could realistically be made in full is the 2027-28 financial year We understand the sensitivity of the use of the word ‘deal’ close to an election and acknowledge the sentence would have worked as well without it Given Dr Scamps’ public rebuke and this follow-up article however we feel on balance it should now be left in place for proper context we were not inferring she had negotiated the funding as a deal to support a future Labor Government simply that as Mackellar MP she had successfully made a last minute bid to secure funding for much-needed public infrastructure Mixed reception for Budget Scamps secures road funding Dec 12, 2024 | , Two women had to be freed from a car by firefighters after a collision at Mona Vale emergency services responded to a two-car collision at Barrenjoey Road They found a black 2007 Toyota Corolla had been involved in a T-bone collision at the intersection and had come to rest against a metal wire fence in bushes off to the side of the road Firefighters from Mona Vale Station found two female occupants in the Corolla who were both conscious but unable to get out and requested the assistance of specialist rescue firefighters from Narrabeen Station NSW Police closed a southbound lane of Barrenjoey Road as firefighters and NSW Ambulance paramedics attended to the two women trapped in the car was assisted from the car by firefighters and assessed by paramedics for an injury to her wrist firefighters removed the passenger side doors and B-pillar of the vehicle She was assessed by paramedics for injuries to her neck and left shoulder Both women were taken by NSW Ambulance to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition just after 8.00am was assessed by paramedics but was not injured and did not need to be taken to hospital Both cars were towed and the road was cleared just after 8.15am Driver hits fence at Elanora Heights Car crash at Freshwater Four car collision at Mona Vale Man dies in Mona Vale crash Van runs into funeral home Woman cut from car at Mona Vale Woman cut from car Bus collision at North Narrabeen Keoride crash at Mona Vale North Narrabeen collision Police car and van collide Ramen joints of all sorts are ubiquitous in Sydney From bustling bars in the CBD to speciality shops in suburban neighbourhoods is one of the latest to join the mix – and it’s specialising in shime-no-ramen a style owner Fuminori “Bun” Fukuda doesn’t think Aussies have quite grasped yet so “shime-no-ramen” means to close your meal or your night out with a bowl of ramen a night out with friends often flows like this: hitting an izakaya for drinks and light snacks then wrapping up the evening at a ramen bar so you can give your undivided attention to the soup-laden bowl in front of you travel spots and more – curated by those who know “I’ve often seen people enjoying a bowl of ramen with a glass of wine “But it also saddens me when I see that the ramen has been sitting there for a while with the noodles soaking up all the soup.” This is why he opened Menya Monaka: to spread the culture of shime-no-ramen Fukuda’s face lights up as he discusses ramen While there are Kyushu-style ramen bowls all over Sydney – think those with straight thin noodles in tonkotsu broth – there are not as many Kanto-style ramen options “I wanted to share the authentic flavours of my home.” That home is the Kanto region The area is known for its medium-to-thick noodles which Fukuda makes each day at Menya Monaka in the dedicated noodle room out the back “My childhood friend runs a ramen shop in my hometown and I had the chance to train with him every time I went back home.” chicken broth or a soy-based vegan soup – are also crafted in-house with hours of cooking and careful preparation So it should be no surprise that there’s a limit of about 100 bowls each day you’re encouraged to start your night not with soup but with snacks (so you can then concentrate on your ramen) A twisted ramen noodle pretzel is on offer as is locally made Berkelo sourdough with moromi-miso butter sesame-soaked smashed cucumber and nori-shio fries Mix and match the quick snacks into a choi-nomi – a term often used when colleagues go for a drink after work – small plate set If you’re after something a little more filling try the perfectly seared Wagyu sirloin steak or the karaage chicken The bar serves cocktails using Japanese spirits Opening a restaurant in the current hospitality climate isn’t easy and crafting everything from scratch only adds to the challenge But it’s something Fukuda wouldn’t 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inconsistent wind He was unable to achieve sufficient uplift and was forced to ditch into the water at the base of the cliffs He was seen going into the water by Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) Warriewood lifeguards who radioed for assistance as two lifeguards set off with a rescue board to the man’s location at the base of the cliff between Warriewood and Mona Vale Beach They were joined by a SLSNSW lifeguard from Mona Vale Beach who drove to the southern end of the beach in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) The paraglider was forced to abandon his gear as it filled with water and began gaining weight and dragging him into the waves The lifeguards reached the man’s location in less than three minutes but now freed man from the water onto the rocks at the base of the headland Lifeguards then worked to drag the paragliding canopy to shore avoiding being washed onto the rocks themselves The paraglider and his male companion made their way back to their car at Narrabeen Park Parade and drove to Warriewood Beach where lifeguards used an ATV to retrieve the canopy and bring it back to the surf club to be untangled The paraglider confirmed he had lost sufficient uplift to remain airborne and had been forced to ditch into the water he also confirmed it appeared badly damaged and may be unsalvageable He was unharmed however and had not taken in any water thanks to the assistance of SLSNSW lifeguards who were quickly on scene to rescue him Lifeguards save paraglider Paraglider crashes at Long Reef Paraglider falls at Long Reef Paraglider injured at Long Reef Sunset plunge for paraglider Woman hurt in parachute fall Drama by air, land and sea This is not a drill Paraglider’s perilous plummet Paraglider down at Mona Vale Paraglider rescue at Long Reef Local hero recognised 91yo paraglider rescued Long Reef paraglider rescue Feb 17, 2025 | , A teenage girl had a close call when her car flipped onto its roof and caught fire at Ingleside emergency services were called to a report of a collision with a car rolled over onto its roof and on fire at Mona Vale Road The crash appears to have occurred as the car a white 2013 Subaru Forester (main image) driven by a 17-year-old female driver on her red P-plates The Forester was T-boned by a white 2014 Subaru XV wagon (image below) travelling south on Mona Vale Road The frontal impact from the XV wagon hit the Forester in the passenger side it then struck a brand new blue 2024 Volkswagen Golf R that was waiting to turn north out of Powderworks Road The incident was witnessed by a number of bystanders in passing vehicles one of whom is understood to have been an off duty NSW Ambulance paramedic who rushed to assist the driver of the overturned car The teenage girl was assisted from the overturned car and moved away as it began to catch fire Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command arrived on scene within five minutes With some drivers still attempting to pass the dangerous scene a tow truck driver arrived and assisted police by blocking southbound traffic on Mona Vale Road as the area was cordoned off NSW Rural Fire Service crews from Terrey Hills and Ingleside Rural Fire Brigades arrived on scene just after 9.30pm They set up hose lines attached to their trucks and quickly brought the fire under control Using a thermal imaging camera they went through the car The drivers of the damaged vehicles were assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics from Mona Vale Station and initially none of them claimed to be injured and paramedics departed The drivers also gave statements to police before being allowed to depart the scene With the key choke point intersection being closed with traffic allowed to turn south onto Mona Vale Road and a contra flow set up on Mona Vale Road just after 9.45pm The vehicles were loaded onto tow trucks as firefighters used absorbent material to neutralise a significant amount of fluid spilled from the vehicles and also cleaned up a large amount of debris from the collision Mona Vale Road was fully reopened to traffic just after 10.30pm the 17-year-old female driver of the Subaru Forester called NSW Ambulance complaining of chest and back pain Paramedics attended her Elanora Heights home and she was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital for further tests and treatment Fire threatens collectable cars Head-on at Frenchs Forest Christmas crash at Forestville Car fire at Beacon Hill Car fire at Newport Car fire at Seaforth Car fire at Terrey Hills Fire destroys campervan Classic cars destroyed by fire Car destroyed by fire at Manly Families flee Newport fire Cancer clinic car fire Frenchs Forest car fire Car fire at Balgowlah Heights Fire destroys classic cars Narrabeen New Year fire Balgowlah car fire Ingleside car fire Beacon Hill car fire Car fire at Ingleside Impound yard car fire Dec 29, 2024 | , Local landmark business E J Shaw & Son closed its doors for the last time on Christmas Eve The iconic building and landscape supplies business at 1667 Pittwater Road has been a landmark since it was established over 90-years ago in 1933 It has been owned and run since the late 1970s by Maurie Segedin (image below) who is now in his 80s and said the time had come to close the business “I bought the business from Eddie and John Shaw They were very good friends of mine and they offered the business and the land to me if I was interested in buying it “It was a run-down business when I bought it and it has been quite enjoyable working with a wonderful team of staff “I know that the business will be sadly missed because of the location with the builders that are working nearby or out to Palm Beach All these years we’ve had good support and I’ve made sure that I give them good support as well,” said Mr Segedin Expecting to arrive at work on Tuesday morning (24 December) with little left to do but close the doors for the final time Mr Segedin said he was surprised to find family customers and competitors on hand to mark the occasion “This morning coming in through the front gates it was a total surprise to me that this was happening “To have 60-70 people here early this morning builders giving up their time in the morning to come and wish me all the best the likes of the Johnson’s from Mitre 10 and Wayne Bayfield and Mark Bayfield turning up for them to give up their time just to come and say goodbye to me is wonderful,” shared Mr Segedin Mr Segedin said that the time had come for the business to close but I’m closing down because I feel like it I think it’s my turn to worry about me “The business now has got no value because you can’t pick it up and move it somewhere else You need a fair bit of land to be able to run the type of business we have with trucks and loaders and fork-lifts and things like that it’s not as though you could buy a little factory unit somewhere and put it all in there I’ve had people offer to run the business but the land value is too expensive now to try and make a dollar out of running a sand yard,” explained Mr Segedin Having run the business for the last four decades Mr Segedin said it brought him satisfaction to know he was doing things the right way for local builders “I’m born and bred in the area and I’ve spent all my life in Mona Vale The type of person I am is to make sure that I support the local industry It’s like going into a restaurant and ordering a meal They get good service from us and the product I sell was always first-class I didn’t care whether I was a bit dearer or cheaper than anybody else all I wanted to know is that the material that I was selling was just first-class,” said Mr Segedin The biggest challenge faced by the business was dealing with Council “One of the biggest challenges was Warringah Council when they tried to close me down and restrict my trading many years ago When the secession took place and Pittwater went on their own and years fighting them through the Land and Environment Court “Of course plenty of dollars went down the drain as well I wanted to trade within the bounds of the law That was probably one of the biggest challenges but I’m the sort of person that likes to have a challenge it’s just something that I handle quite well,” revealed Mr Segedin Another ongoing challenge for the business was repeated vandalism of the ferro-cement sculpture ‘Peter and the Bullock’ which was a statue of an Aboriginal man sitting on a bullock drawn cart that sat for many years in front of the business at Pittwater Road and was part of a ‘Community Based Heritage Study’ conducted a decade ago by Pittwater Council Following vandalism and theft of the sculpture The sculpture was dated back to a photograph from the 1930s of ‘Peter and the Bullock’ (image above) The closure of E J Shaw & Son at Mona Vale for the final time on Christmas Eve marks the end of an era for the local building industry The future of the land occupied by the business — five large residential sized lots bounded by Pittwater Road Jenkins Street and Elimatta Road — is yet to be determined Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society Firefighters save business Councillor call to cut red tape The Avalon Story – Johnson Bros Aug 19, 2024 | , A man has been taken to hospital after a four car collision at a busy Mona Vale intersection multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were made reporting a car had gone through a barrier fence and into other vehicles at the intersection of Pittwater Road A white 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer travelling eastbound on Mona Vale Road appears to have speared through the intersection with Pittwater Road going through a metal barrier fence in the median strip and colliding with three other vehicles and it is suspected he may have experienced a medical episode before the collision and taken to Northern Beaches Hospital with minor injuries to his head The vehicle that bore the brunt of the impact was a black 2011 Volvo XC90 SUV The Mitsubishi Lancer had ruptured a fuel line with a strong smell of petrol detected near the vehicles Firefighters from Mona Vale Station set up a fire protection hose line The fuel spill was extensive enough it exhausted their supply of absorbent and they called for additional supplies that were brought by firefighters from nearby Narrabeen Station Two lanes of Pittwater Road were blocked northbound and the southbound right turn lanes into Mona Vale Road were also closed Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command established traffic controls around the crash while the vehicles were cleared Two damaged vehicles were able to be driven from the incident scene but the Mitsubishi and Volvo had received extensive damage and were both removed by tow trucks just after midday both of the heavily damaged vehicles appeared to have been re-registered in the last couple of weeks and may be written off The right turn lanes into Mona Vale Road remained affected until after 2.30pm when the damaged barrier fence affecting the road could be removed by the NSW Transport Management Centre Car rollover at Forestville Rollover at Dee Why Car launches into lagoon The Hot List is the definitive guide to Sydney’s most essential food and drink experiences, updated weekly. Learn more. The Fukuda family seems to have a talent for knowing what Mona Vale needs before it knows it needs it they think it’s missing two things: ramen and late-night dining Growing up in Japan, Menya Monaka’s owner Fuminori “Bun” Fukuda trained at his friend’s ramen shop. After moving to Australian and cooking in kitchens throughout northern Sydney (including Pilu he eventually opened his own spot Cafe Monaka But he always wanted to come back to his ramen origins At Menya Monaka there’s a variety of broths and toppings on offer – including a classic tonktosu and a vegan tan tan Plus all of the usual ramen shop sides – shout-out to the excellent gyoza – that you know and love The noodles are a particular highlight: they’re all made in-house Mona Vale is one of the most stunning suburbs in Sydney during the day The Fukudas hope that Menya Monaka can be part of the small – but growing – cluster of restaurants and bars in the area staying open a little later than normal In the evenings it becomes a saké bar and izakaya and you can enjoy those with a variety of small snacks plates such as miso eggplant and ramen noodle pretzels you can also go for a larger protein like a Wagyu sirloin Thanks to their proximity to most of Sydney’s main Japanese schools lower North Shore suburbs like Crows Nest and Northbridge have boasted comparatively large Japanese populations – and all the great ramen shops and sushi spots that come with it – for decades now But great Japanese is a bit harder to find the further you get towards the Northern Beaches and were surprised to find that people from the rest of the Sydney were visiting on weekends to try their food Menya Monaka’s opening is more than just a good thing for Mona Vale – it’s exciting for all of us broadsheet.com.au/hotlist/sydney Mar 28, 2025 | , A young girl was knocked over by an e-bike being ridden through a shopping arcade at Mona Vale Serious concerns over e-bike use and safety are becoming more urgent following the latest incident involving a small girl knocked down and injured in a busy outdoor shopping arcade at Bungan Street just before 7.30pm yesterday evening (Thursday NSW Police and NSW Ambulance were called to the scene following reports a seven-year-old girl had been knocked over by an e-bike ridden by a teenage boy Bystanders said the boy had been riding ‘very fast’ through the busy arcade which runs between Bungan Street and Akuna Lane It is a route commonly used by pedestrians going between the Mona Vale main street shops and Woolworths who were sitting close to the collision when it occurred and she was sent flying when the teen rode into her the teen had not slowed as he rode up from the quieter end of the arcade close to Bungan Street The girl was assessed by NSW Ambulance Intensive Care Paramedics and treated for injuries to her lower legs and face before she was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital in a stable condition shortly after 8.00pm Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command were observed speaking with the teenage boy (image above) but have limited powers to confiscate the e-bike Editorial note: This is the seventh e-bike incident across five articles reported this year by the Northern Beaches Advocate (see related articles below) Additional incidents involving e-bikes are recorded in our weekly ‘Public safety round-up’ and does not include the numerous near misses posted regularly on social media This story originally stated we did not observe a helmet at the scene another bystander has come forward to confirm they saw the teenage boy wearing a black helmet Two e-bike accidents in two days E-bike accidents cause concern E-bike crash at Newport E-bike crash at North Manly Tougher e-bike rules needed E-bike inquiry seeks input Teen crashes stolen e-bike E-bike safety concerns Scooter riders injured IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE Sep 28, 2024 | , A man has been knocked down and dragged by a car in the driveway of a home at Mona Vale NSW Ambulance and NSW Police responded to a report of a man struck by a car in the driveway of a home at Hallstrom Place Four NSW Ambulance crews responded to the incident scene including Intensive Care Paramedics and NSW Ambulance Inspector Karen Nichols Based on reports the man had been dragged beneath the car the CareFlight Rescue Helicopter was also tasked from Westmead finding a 43-year-old man sitting in the passenger side of the white Mazda CX3 that ran over him He was assisted from the car and onto a stretcher and moved into a NSW Ambulance for assessment just before 5.45pm Three units attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command also attended the scene with officers observed speaking to the residents of the home and neighbours at Hallstrom Place A unit attached to the NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Command transferred the CareFlight medical team from the helicopter landing site at Kitchener Park The extent of the man’s injuries were assessed by paramedics and the specialist trauma doctor and critical care paramedic from CareFlight He told them he had been standing in the driveway before being struck by an open car door as it reversed slowly down the driveway He was then caught between the door and the ground and dragged into the street The man was treated for significant abrasions to his back and limbs After assessment by the CareFlight medical team he was given the all-clear from any life-threatening injuries however They left him in the care of NSW Ambulance paramedics to be transported to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition shortly before 6.30pm Woman trapped under car at Belrose Dangerous driveway descent Car flip at Kimbriki tip Woman run over by car Car rollover at Belrose Car rolls down embankment Pinned to school fence by car Palm Beach precarious park Car plunge at Forestville Lucky escape at Newport Car rolls at Church Point Aug 1, 2024 | , A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a woman’s phone in Aldi at Mona Vale Just after 9.00am Tuesday morning (30 July) officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command responded to a report of a robbery and assault at the Aldi supermarket at Waratah Street police were told that a man had allegedly grabbed a woman’s phone and run from the store He was pursued from Aldi by another man and an altercation had occurred outside The man allegedly punched the pursuer and brandished a knife It is understood that based on the description given to police of the alleged thief and a vehicle they arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with the incident around 2.00pm yesterday afternoon (Wednesday 31 July) and took him to Manly Police Station The man was charged with offences including; steal from person use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention and two counts of drive motor vehicle during disqualification period The 49-year-old man was refused bail to appear before Manly Local Court today (Thursday Aug 29, 2024 | , A man banned from Council meetings has an innovative solution Warriewood resident Philip Walker (main image) is no stranger to controversy and is undeterred in his endeavours to hold Council to account. Mr Walker, who is a 77-year-old retired forester, landscaper, builder and a founding member of community group Friends of Mona Vale has nominated for election in Pittwater Ward “The Northern Beaches Council was supposed to give us increased scale and capacity but we’ve dealt with Council on many issues “Now they’ve got this major budget blow out Every ratepayer’s household has to live within its means Council must organise itself to do the same They can’t just keep putting the rates up “We’ve tried for six months to get a meeting with the CEO since February They have got an iron curtain of senior staff,” said Mr Walker Mr Walker says Council has neglected its responsibility to the Mona Vale town centre which is defined as a strategic centre under the Greater Sydney Region Plan by the NSW Government “We’ve got a major problem in Mona Vale We started the Mona Vale Place Plan ten years ago We’re desperately short of parking in Mona Vale We need another major parking station in Darley Street “Mona Vale is dying because of the lack of parking People drive around trying to get parking somewhere We need to get digitised parking signs of all the parking areas that are available “The number of empty shops is just getting more all the time and the Place Plan was supposed to replace that they’re fairly close to working it out but they’re waiting on these new state government densities You can’t have increased densities without increased infrastructure “We [Friends of Mona Vale] had a walk around with Council staff just two weeks ago and showed them all these issues It’s just amazing,” said Mr Walker A self-described ‘Council watcher’ for 40 years Mr Walker is currently unable to attend Council meetings After a line of questioning during a Pittwater Council meeting about whether a member of Council was a ratepayer Mr Walker was ejected from the premises and banned from returning “If I’m elected they won’t be able to ignore me or the questions I ask that hold them to account but I was banned from submitting Freedom of Information requests about Council “It’s no longer called Freedom of Information actually it’s Government Information Public Access I asked a number of questions about Beeby Park in Mona Vale [corner Barrenjoey Road and Golf Avenue] and how Council was holding funds in trust for that park “They didn’t like my line of questioning and I was banned from further questions,” said Mr Walker Philip Walker is an Independent candidate standing for Pittwater Ward in the 2024 NSW Local Government elections on Saturday where his name will appear as an ‘ungrouped’ candidate below the line Pre-poll for the elections will be available for one week Oct 21, 2024 | , A driver who was found to be disqualified refused a breath test after crashing his car at Mona Vale Just after 10.00pm last Friday night (18 October) multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received after a car travelling south at Pittwater Road collided with a pedestrian barrier at the Mona Vale Road intersection The blue 2001 Subaru sedan hit a metal pedestrian railing causing the car to career across a median strip and come to rest in the right hand turning lane from Mona Vale Road Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command responded to the incident scene along with firefighters from Mona Vale Station They called off NSW Ambulance when they found the 32-year-old male driver apparently unharmed and suspicious the driver may possibly be intoxicated police requested he submit to a roadside breath test The man allegedly refused to be breath tested despite repeated requests from the deeply unimpressed officers (image above) and warnings that he would be arrested that were witnessed by the Northern Beaches Advocate at the scene The man appeared untroubled as he was arrested and complied with officers directions as he was searched before climbing into a paddy wagon (image above) He was taken to Frenchs Forest Police Station where he allegedly further refused requests by officers to provide a breath analysis The 32-year-old man was served a Field Court Attendance Notice to appear before Manly Local Court on Wednesday Under Schedule 3 of the Road Transport Act 2013 NSW Police are granted the power to conduct breath tests and breath analysis and it is an offence for a person to refuse to provide a sample the man will face up to 18 months imprisonment and a $3,300 fine the penalty increases to a maximum 2-years imprisonment and a $5,500 fine Bail refused on knife charge Dramatic traffic stop SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime At first glance, The Basin’s location above Mona Vale Surf Lifesaving Club might not promise much other than knockout views, but don’t be deterred. Not only is this room fresh and modern, the menu is rammed with appeal. Snacks might mean crisp tartlets of sweet foie gras with port jelly or scallops with chilli and kombu butter, while an entree of blonde calamari with aioli and rocket plays the crowd far better than your average surf club. It’s no surprise that seafood reigns: saffron risotto is studded with petite prawns, finished with raw zucchini and flowers and capped with a chargrilled king prawn, while mussels come tossed with tomato and fermented chilli butter. (They might lean salty, but a flash of gremolata and good sourdough keeps them right in the comfort zone.) Service is Beaches friendly, and with a good drinks list and lemon sorbet with yuzushu to finish, there’s nothing more to do than relax, enjoy and soak up the sunset. 14/20ReviewMore than a pretty view: Why this waterfront restaurant is the triple threat of sun, sea and seafoodContinue this series Bathers’ PavilionLuxurious seaside dining gets new-wave chef. Berowra Waters InnDestination fine dining in the most Australian of settings. Bar InfinitaHigh energy wood-fired hotspot. SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Aug 14, 2024 | , , , Popular Mona Vale café 2kf Espresso has been given a lifeline in a final act by the current Council 13 August) of the Northern Beaches Council voted to formally extend the trading hours of 2kf Espresso at 2/2 Bungan Street Having traded since 2002 with a 4.40am opening time, the café was threatened with closure following a single complaint to Council by a resident who claimed noise disturbance Based in the middle of the busy commercial district of Mona Vale the development consent for the café allows them to trade 24-hours a day the standard Council outdoor dining permission imposes differing hours of 7.00am to 10.00pm predating the residential buildings now being erected in the commercial centre of Mona Vale Council told the café they could no longer place their tables and chairs (image above) outside before 7.00am Addressing Council last night flanked by her husband Daniel and their two children Holly and Harry (image above) owner of 2kf Espresso since 2018 and Cromer resident Kristy Rempt said the new restrictions would force them to close their family-run business entirely “Our point of difference is that we open early “2kf has often been described as a community hub we had received one single complaint from a resident who had moved into Bungan Street We have always been very considerate of our surrounding neighbours and had never received a complaint in the last 22-years of operation “At 4.40am there is a lot happening in Bungan Street street sweepers and deliveries to 200 plus surrounding businesses “Our furniture is stacked overnight in our tiny shop If we cannot put out furniture for the first two hours of trade our customers won’t be able to fit inside our shop to order a coffee our business has survived COVID and the cost of living crisis I don’t know any other business who could survive a 28 percent loss of income Our business won’t sustain another kick in the guts,” Ms Rempt told Council A motion by Pittwater Ward Councillor Michael Gencher (image above left) requires Council to extend the operating hours of 2kf Espresso to allow them to open at 4.40am as they always have Although some Councillors expressed concern about solving the issue in a tactical manner Cr Gencher made the point that 2kf’s problems were immediate and they would be out of business long before a new Council strategy was in place Cr Gencher also said that his motion was not just about 2kf but also allowed other businesses who were in non residential zones to apply to have their outdoor trading hours varied on a trial basis saying that the trial period would give Council proper data upon which a future strategy could be based The strong public response to the issue is understood to have taken Council somewhat by surprise, attracting intense local and national media attention. Cr Gencher has also taken Council to task over other red-tape barriers he claims are preventing local investment and jobs. He recently called out months-long delays for the approval of a Total Tools store at Bassett Street The packed public gallery broke into applause when the vote to endorse the motion was carried unanimously Ms Rempt expressed relief and gratitude to Cr Gencher and local MP Rory Amon who she said ‘had been in her corner’ over the issue Editorial note: In an effort to stay open, 2kf Espresso owner Kristy Rempt set up an online petition on Saturday calling on Northern Beaches Council to change their outdoor seating times from 7.00am to 4.40am there are 7,114 signatures and more than 450 comments of support Single complaint to close café Nov 29, 2024 | , , , A new store in Mona Vale will be a place to recycle The ‘Resilience Circle’ store located at Pittwater Road has been set up to help fund the work of Northern Beaches not-for-profit The registered charity provides women who have experienced trauma a missing link between short-term crisis care and longer term recovery and self-reliance The official launch of the retail outlet was held on site last Saturday afternoon (23 November) Joined by local MPs Michael Regan and Jacqui Scruby along with Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins Women’s Resilience Centre Founder and CEO Simone Allan (image above centre) said the store had been set up in response to increasing demand for its support for women affected by domestic abuse “We are incredibly proud to launch this space on the Northern Beaches welcome and empowered to contribute to the community’s healing “Whether needing a compassionate conversation and feel understood when visiting the new retail shop called the Resilience Circle ensuring visitors experience a space that prioritises healing and well-being,” said Ms Allan She added that the shopfront would allow visitors to engage with new educational services and author talks to foster personal growth and resilience “Resilience Circle is a unique initiative designed to empower individuals through community connection and sustainable practices We are asking our community to get involved by donating or purchasing items of quality homewares and clothing to help others and promote environmental sustainability “We see this innovative model as the best model to scale nationally and we are grateful for the incredible generosity of the Northern Beaches community and Corporate Australia to help us build this service with speed Government has contributed less than two percent of funding “Every purchase made or donation to our store directly helps provide critical services we help reset and rebuild lives in ways that are both sustainable and deeply impactful,” said Ms Allan left) said it would be preferable for services like the Women’s Resilience Centre not to be needed but men needed to take accountability for their actions “I am passionate about eliminating DV [Domestic Violence] We are 100 percent responsible for violence against women and children “If men don’t lead the conversation and step up and do something about it It’s my role as a community leader and Member of Parliament to do something meaningful “I’m glad we’ve got places like the Women’s Resilience Centre We need to sort it and essentially do you out of a job one day right) said the opening of the Resilience Circle shop would provide a financial basis for the Women’s Resilience Centre as well as an important community connection point “Today’s opening marks the start of a new chapter for the Women’s Resilience Centre as it seeks to diversify funding streams and expand its impact supportive community where everyone has a place and every effort matters Thank you all for being part of a journey with us and let us continue working together to make our community stronger “Welcome to the Resilience Circle shop where each step you take inside makes a difference outside,” said Mayor Heins as she announced the official opening of the store and cut the ribbon (image below) New Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby (image above second right) was also at the opening of the store saying the mission of the Women’s Resilience Centre delivered on a largely unmet need “I echo everything Michael [Regan] and Sue [Heins] said it’s the definition of resilience that you bring to the table “Often there are services that exist to assist people if they need a shelter or immediate crisis support but so often there’s this bit after where that word resilience is needed “Whether that’s helping women understand their finances and become financially independent or helping younger girls talk about self-defence and personal space,” said Ms Scruby the Women’s Resilience Centre has sought to offer support across Australia with around a hundred of those from the Northern Beaches The charity began providing services online and now offers face-to-face financial resilience programs a trauma-sensitive and supportive community the aim is to help women reset their lives and open up new positive pathways forward “Many women in the country are desperately grateful for the services that we provide as they cannot share their challenges in a small country town,” said Ms Allan She invited members of the Northern Beaches community to support the store through donations of quality homewares and clothing to help others and promote environmental sustainability “The Resilience Circle provides an opportunity to gift items that continue to give helping both those in need and the environment Your support truly makes a difference,” said Ms Allan Following the successful launch, the public is invited to attend the ‘Grand Store Opening’ next Thursday, 05 December, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Anyone wishing to attend, please RSVP online and is open Monday to Friday (10.00am to 4.30pm) and Saturday (9.00am to 1.00pm) For more information, visit the Women’s Resilience Centre website Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Sydney without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Sydney The historic pub which first opened its doors as The Old Rex Hotel in 1925 before transforming into The Mona in the ’80s and later into The Park House is returning to its roots under Northern Beaches-born-and-bred Ben Hanson’s ownership Hanson is the nephew of well-known publican Arthur Laundy – so it’s fair to say a passion for great pubs and cold beers runs in the family the biggest thing is bringing back The Mona and Ben’s Bakery Café Both venues have been institutions on the beaches,” said Hanson "I want The Mona to be recognised as a terrific and inclusive venue for people of all ages We aim to create something that will be enjoyed within the community for years to come whether by sporting groups or locals alike." surfers and families are all welcome to check out the new Mona from Friday October 4 – with the opening weekend featuring a stacked line-up including free gigs from The Beautiful Girls The sun-soaked outdoor space features a mural of Simon Anderson surfing at North Narrabeen paying homage to the area’s surf culture There’s a massive deck for live music and Spritzes in the sunshine Hanson has also added a new playground to The Mona swings and climbing structures – making the pub a great family-friendly option which include $20 schnittys on Tuesdays and more Ben’s Bakery Café will be pouring coffee and serving pastries in the morning mortadella with fresh burrata and pistachio) share-style boards and fresh sambos later in the day Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Sep 20, 2024 | , NSW Premier Chris Minns has accused the Liberals of a scare campaign over the future of Mona Vale Hospital Premier Minns (main image) said the NSW Opposition was attempting to ‘mislead voters’ with a series of questions asked in the NSW Parliament this week The Premier was forced to step in after NSW Minister for Lands and Property Stephen Kamper failed to rule out the sale of the Mona Vale Hospital site at Coronation Street Premier Minns was also forced to cover for NSW Health Minister Ryan Park who appeared not to know where Mona Vale Hospital was in response to a question by his opposite who carries responsibility for the Opposition’s Health portfolio is a former Channel Nine newsreader and Member for Vaucluse in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs She asked Health Minister Ryan Park (image below) whether there were cuts planned for the Urgent Care Centre at Mona Vale Hospital The Minister’s response indicated he thought the hospital was in Ms Sloane’s Local Health District (LHD) of South Eastern Sydney “I am aware that Mona Vale Urgent Care Centre saw over 2,000 patients in July 2024 and over 25,500 patients in the 12‑month period of 2023-24 “It is important to note that I have found out that in the member’s Local Health District — roughly so cut me a bit of slack on this — if we didn’t invest over $500m into saving the 1,112 nurses that would have been terminated,” said Minister Park In response to an interjection that Mona Vale Hospital was not in Vaucluse, the Minister incorrectly replied that they were in the same Local Health District (LHD). Mona Vale Hospital is in the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) whereas the suburb of Vaucluse is in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) With a by-election looming in Pittwater the NSW Government appeared initially unprepared on Tuesday (17 September) for any questions involving the electorate The Opposition’s line of questioning about the future of Mona Vale Hospital continued from Northern Beaches MPs Matt Cross and James Griffin Davidson MP Matt Cross (image above) asked when renal dialysis services would be delivered to Mona Vale Hospital to which Minister Park’s answer suggested there is currently no plan for the service to be delivered and again called into question his understanding of where the hospital was located “I am more than happy to have a dialogue with the local member about that I am more than happy to have a dialogue with any member about a range of issues across the board “The Government is going to continue to invest in dialysis services in dialysis services that can be done in the home I am more than happy — and most members in this place would agree — to engage with members on how we improve services in their particular area,” replied Minister Park it was the response to a question on Tuesday by Manly MP James Griffin (image above) that forced the intervention of the Premier on Wednesday (18 September) Mr Griffin asked NSW Minister for Lands and Property Stephen Kamper whether any land at Mona Vale Hospital was being considered for sale as part of the NSW Government land audit All NSW government agencies have been directed to undertake an audit of land to determine what could potentially be used to address the NSW housing supply shortage Minister Kamper’s reply did not rule out the sale of land for housing at Mona Vale Hospital “My responsibility is to prepare an audit and provide a list of land that could be available for housing They [the Liberal Opposition] have been confused from day dot about what a property audit or land evaluation is is a list of properties that could be made available to provide a solution to our housing problem which the former Government created over 12 years “Why are they so offended about anything that has to do with providing housing for our community I want the Opposition to get behind the agenda which is to provide housing for our community and stop trying to find flaws and knocking something that is positive The member for Manly has asked me a question as the Minister for Lands and Property I have been extremely clear that I am providing a list of properties that could be available That is all I can say,” said Minister Kamper Former Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes (image above) said any attempt to sell the land at Mona Vale Hospital would be ‘scandalous’ “If Labor was to sell the Mona Vale Hospital site it would be a scandalous privatisation of an important public asset we sought to ensure that the land would remain in public hands forever as a medical facility “Mona Vale Hospital is currently an important sub-acute facility with 24-hour Urgent Care and 75 inpatient beds that is a ‘large small hospital’ “In Government we sought to make it as difficult as possible to sell off the hospital site and the many new buildings we constructed there are specifically laid out to make it complex for the Minns Government to sell the land “The only possible residential use of that land I think the community would accept is for the return of affordable housing for healthcare workers such as the old nurses quarters that used to be on the site,” said Mr Stokes Immediately following the responses to the questions in Parliament on Tuesday NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman (image above) flagged his concerns saying reductions to urgent care services and sale of land at Mona Vale Hospital had not been ruled out Labor appear to be running dead in the Pittwater by-election but the public statements by the Opposition Leader sparked damage control from Premier Minns in Parliament on Wednesday (18 September) “The Mona Vale Hospital site is at the moment an urgent care clinic which was seen by 2,000 patients in July 2024 and by 25,000 patients in the financial year 2023-24 not part of the Government’s property audit at all because it is an active health site,” said Premier Minns ruling out any sale of land as a result of the audit Premier Minns (image above) then went on to say that Liberal MPs were attempting to mislead voters in the run up to a by-election and accused the Liberals of attempting to privatise public health services “Spreading misinformation into the community hoping to whip up community opposition to a plan the Government has not contemplated has not executed and has no plans of implementing under any circumstances all with a view to misleading voters in the upcoming Pittwater by-election “If people vote Liberal or return a Liberal government in NSW they can expect more privatisation in this State roads or health care,” Premier Minns told Parliament While Premier Minns’ intervention has allayed concerns over the sale of land under the Government’s land audit process his attacks on the Opposition’s line of questioning was less convincing given his Ministers’ ambiguous answers Despite the Premier’s reassurance that Mona Vale Hospital land would not be sold the lacklustre performance of two Ministers in response to questions during a by-election demonstrates the NSW Government has minimal focus on the Pittwater electorate The 2024 Pittwater State by-election will be held on Saturday Postal Vote Application forms are available from the NSW Electoral Commission and once filled out for a Postal Vote Pack to be mailed out from Monday Ryburn stands for Pittwater Scruby back for Pittwater Dialysis promise for Mona Vale Scamps reveals health policy Palliative care unit opens Local photographers shine Hospital here to stay Hospital building on track