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Algae Blooms at Narrabeen
Does this mean bioluminescence for the Northern Beaches? If you went down to the beach this afternoon, or the last few days, I'm sure you...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Sep 3
- 2 min
Baxter returns home!
After an incredible 3 weeks lost in local bushland, Baxter the 12 year old Cavoodle has returned home. First coming to light in early...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Dog Friendly walks on the Northern Beaches
If you’re a dog parent living on the Northern Beaches, you’re in for a treat. On the Northern Beaches, we’re blessed with many fabulous...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Pit-Stop: Catching up with fantastic women in the motor trade
Neighbourhood Media is always looking for those in the local community who are challenging norms and making a difference in their...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Coffee, with a side of kindness
A community-based service supporting people facing emotional or suicidal distress and creating ‘safe spaces’ right across the Northern...
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Jamie Apps
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Brothers4Brothers - Men Helping Men With Mental Health
As life gets busier & more stressful many of us forget to make our mental & physical health a priority. Knowing this inspired Willie...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Surf, Sand, and Smiles Collide: The Local Chalk Artist Spreading Joy
Have you been lucky enough to catch artist, James Maltman, creating an Australian-inspired chalk mural along the Dee Why Beachfront? The...
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Jamie Apps
- Sep 1
- 4 min
Jackson Kelly - Local NRL Prospect Turned Pro Wrestler
When you think about the Northern Beaches perhaps the last form of entertainment that would come to mind would be professional wrestling,...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Artist Natasha Chabadova embraces imagination and well-being across borders
Natasha Chabadova’s art on the cover of this issue of Neighbourhood Media speaks to her travel and spiritually-inspired art background....
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Alec Smart
- Aug 28
- 6 min
Long Reef Headland history walk
The circular trek from Dee Why SLSC via Long Reef Headland and Fishermans Beach, is approx 7km with amazing views and history.
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter (NBWS): Helping over 600 women find homes now and for the future
Northern Beaches Women's Shelter is helping 600 women find homes.
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Jamie Apps
- Apr 8
- 5 min
Mongrels Men & Mental Health
By Jamie Apps Maintaining good mental health has become of paramount importance in recent years. For this to occur, society at large has...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No - it’s a drone!
Meet Pablo Severo, a local Drone enthusiast and the mastermind behind this week’s cover image. We caught up with Pablo to learn about his...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Apr 6
- 5 min
Music is Making Waves in the Northern Beaches
By Isabella Edwards We’ve checked out some of Dee Whys' best venues for live music and caught up with some up-and-coming and amazing...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Apr 6
- 2 min
The Happiest Hour - Make Yourself AND Your Wallet Happy
Looking for some delicious local delicacies that won’t break the bank? Thankfully Dee Why residents are spoilt for choice! Check out some...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Apr 5
- 3 min
Back to School - Northern Beaches
If you’re considering enrolment or a change of school for one of the younger members of your family - an Open Day or School tour is a...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Apr 5
- 1 min
Into the Archives - Dee Why - Series 2
In the digitally-dominated, fast-paced world we live in today, sometimes it’s nice to slow down and reflect on the simpler times,...
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Jamie Apps
- Mar 22
- 3 min
Into the Archives - Dee Why - Series 1
By Jamie Apps In a modern, fast-paced, internet-focused age the world around us has become a fleeting folly. However, for one young man,...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Brewing on the Beaches
The Northern Beaches are home to over ten craft breweries spanning from Manly to Avalon and with the weather warming up (slowly) there is...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jul 5, 2022
- 2 min
Where to catch Dee Why’s best Seafood
By Ashie Luke Image source: Amoretti What comes to mind when you think of Dee Why? If you thought of beautiful beaches, you would be...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jun 29, 2022
- 3 min
Beach, bar and barramundi
By Adeline Teoh The Strand is Dee Why’s favourite place to eat, drink and relax. Here’s a venue that lets you do all three, all day. Tua...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
Humans of 2099, Paul Cicchetti
We sat down with the manager of KX Pilates, Dee Why Pictured: Paul Cicchetti KX Pilates has taken Sydney, and the rest of Australia, by...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jun 28, 2022
- 3 min
Design duo depicts diversity of Dee Why
By Adeline Teoh From school murals to garage doors — and now a B-Line bus stop — the artists known as Geebs have spent a decade making...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jun 27, 2022
- 2 min
The Monets and Cézannes of the Northern Beaches
By Claire Ollivain When we think of Impressionism we usually think of French Impressionists – household names like Monet, Renoir, Cézanne...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
Mulga's Marine Murals
By ALEC SMART If you’ve enjoyed a cocktail or dined in Beach Burrito at 158 Pacific Parade, Dee Why, you’ve likely seen their ‘Welcome To...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jan 31, 2022
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The Four Little Piggies of Dee Why
This profile was written by their doting owner, Frankie, age 7 We have four beautiful guinea pigs: Omo, Susu, Hazel and Honey. They...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Is Dee Why’s black swan bad luck to walk upon?
By Alec Smart A black swan, set against a two-tone blue and white background, is painted on the footpath in front of 103 Howard Avenue,...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
The Dee Why Diamond Mine!
By LISA GOODHAND Lisa Novak, voted Australia’s Most Innovative Person in Real Estate in 2020, has seen a huge shift in the demand for...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Iguaneye shoes
By Alec Smart iGUANEYE – pronounced Ig-Wun-Eye – are minimalist shoes consisting of a moulded insulated sole with a comfortable lining,...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Nov 16, 2021
- 4 min
The Narrabeen Kidnapping – Australia’s first kidnapping for ransom.
By ELLIOT LINDSAY Ronald Powles lived with his wife and son in their home on Pacific Parade, DeeWhy. He was a projectionist at the...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Nov 16, 2021
- 4 min
Tank Traps in Dee Why Lagoon
By Alec Smart 'Dumble Stops' rotting in Dee Why Lagoon, left over from WWII. Photo: Alec Smart At the southern end of Dee Why Lagoon,...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Nov 15, 2021
- 3 min
Hide and seek for rolling stones
By Alec Smart Along Sydney’s Northern Beaches, youngsters are participating in an enterprising form of hide and seek involving decorated...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Nov 13, 2021
- 3 min
Artist Heidi Lee Warta, pearl from the seashore
By ALEC SMART Heidi Lee Warta, who grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, is a versatile and prolific artist. We were lucky enough to...
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Alec Smart
- Oct 25, 2021
- 11 min
Marine foraging: finding 'bush tucker' around Sydney’s coastal regions
By ALEC SMART Australia’s native environs provide a bounty of fruits, leaves, seeds, tubers, funghi and seaweeds that can be harvested...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Oct 22, 2021
- 6 min
Top Picnic Spots on the Northern Beaches
By ALEC SMART Swamp Wallaby, The Basin, Pittwater. Photo: Alec Smart Now that Sydney’s long Lockdown has ended (106-days!), we are...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
Golden beaches, purple sunsets and blue whales: Sean Keenan’s photos
Sean Keenan (@seansperception) is a Sydney-based photographer who gained international recognition when he filmed incredibly rare footage...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
Palm Beach Collection
A stunning collection of fragrances and candles, inspired by the Northern Beaches of Sydney. We caught up with Kirsten Walker, the...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- May 28, 2021
- 4 min
Having a whale of a time whale-watching
By ALEC SMART As winter cools the Southern Hemisphere, and ice extends over the Antarctic, whales move northwards to warmer waters,...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 28, 2021
- 3 min
Lisa Novak - Real Estate Social Media Celebrity
Lisa Novak is no stranger to the real estate industry, but it wasn’t until 3 years ago at the age of 46 that she moved into the sales...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Fun with the Kids
If you’re looking for some great local parks to take the kids this weekend then check out these three little beauties. Dee Why Park 17...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
Buy On The Beaches
Whilst many businesses struggled through COVID there were a few that found new opportunities and Buy on the Beaches was one.
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Off the Leash
Dog walkers Northern Beaches Dog Walkers get all the best views There many advantages to living in the Northern Beaches and spectacular...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Good times served daily
The Northern Beaches has a new pub — and it’s right here at Dee Why RSL. The Battery House is all about catching up with friends over...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
Reg the Australian Fur Seal
It’s not every day you see a Fur Seal sunbaking on the beaches of the Sydney shorelines, but in Dee Why for a period it was a common...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 14, 2021
- 4 min
Reign on the beaches: Michael Regan, Northern Beaches Mayor
Michael Regan is the popular mayor for Northern Beaches Council. An independent, he represents Your Northern Beaches Independent Team,...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 7, 2021
- 5 min
History of the Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club
By ALEC SMART When the first Europeans arrived in Australia, they were very modest and decreed it socially unacceptable to swim in the...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 7, 2021
- 2 min
Business Owners of Dee Why
Dee Why is home to many different businesses, all of which have insightful stories about life and work in Dee Why. Matthew Luba, Ashton &...
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neighbourhoodmedia
- Mar 7, 2021
- 2 min
The Hunt is On - Tiny Doors on the Northern Beaches
If you are looking for a project to get the kids outdoors and on a real life adventure, then Tiny Doors is for you. This youth inspired...
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