Nine sports presenter James Bracey and his wife Margot have separated after 13 years of marriage, the couple confirmed in a joint statement. They said their daughters, Matilda and Abigail, remain at the centre of their lives. James has reportedly moved out of the family home in Curl Curl. An insider says his heavy work schedule, which includes sport hosting and frequent travel, placed strain on the marriage. The insider also says the split may have affected his chances of being chosen as host of Today, a role that went to Tom Steinfort.
Five luxury homes for sale sit within walking distance of the beach, in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. A 1910 Edwardian home in Middle Park is blocks from the sand and has five bedrooms and a lap pool. A Curl Curl home is about 150 metres from the beach and features a mosaic-tiled pool and sandstone facade. In Brighton, a single-level home near the foreshore has a basement cinema and a wine cellar. A Mosman home with harbour views offers a path to a private tidal beach.
Former students of Manly Girls High School are invited to a 50th reunion in October 2026. Students who finished Year 12 in 1976 and Year 10 in 1974, along with their teachers, are welcome. The first event is on Saturday 24 October from 3pm at the Harbord Bowling Club in Curl Curl, where pizzas can be ordered on arrival and each person pays for their own food and drinks. A picnic at Manly Dam follows on Sunday 25 October from 10:30am, with guests bringing their own lunch.
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Northern Beaches Council says there will be no fireworks at Dee Why this New Year's Eve because no supplier could meet the requirements for an offshore barge display. Family-friendly entertainment will replace it, though details are yet to be confirmed. Fireworks will still go ahead at Manly Cove, Frenchs Forest Showground and Bayview. Local MP Michael Regan said he was disappointed and urged the council to look for an alternative site. Mayor Sue Heins said the community will still celebrate together across four locations.
