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Newsletter – September 2025

1st Oct, 2025

The death of experienced surfer, Mercury Psillakis, at Long Reef on 6 September has shocked the community and our sympathy goes out to his family

Newsletter – July/August 2025

1st Sep, 2025

This winter has been the wettest that we can remember and in fact July was the wettest month on record. Erosion and flooding have occurred in locations where we have not seen it before.

President’s Report – AGM May 2025

29th May, 2025

Palm Beach & Whale Beach Association Annual Report 2024/2025 Associate Professor Richard West AM, President Good Evening everyone, It is a pleasure to present my

So much of our focus recently has been on development, infrastructure, Council and State Govt issues so it was a refreshing change to listen to two presentations this month focussing on history, culture and people!

Newsletter March – April 2025

2nd May, 2025

Exposing the hedonistic lifestyle of Sydney socialites at Palm Beach in the 1930’s” presented by guest speaker Margot Riley, a cultural historian with a special interest in popular culture, photography and dress. Margot works on research, acquisitions and interpretation at the State Library of NSW.

NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2025

23rd Feb, 2025

The year has started with a bang with Northern Beaches Council voting to make a request for a substantial increase in rates because of the Council’s expressed inability to meet increased costs and fund existing services.