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Jim O’Rourke is a journalist with more than 35 years’ experience writing for major metropolitan newspapers as well as community and regional mastheads. He has covered politics, local government, industrial relations, transport, courts and crime.

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Jim O'Rourke

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Manly

‘If you want to be a gangster’: Court’s brutal ‘dial-a-dealer’ spray

Frustrated with out-of-towners selling cocaine to cashed-up customers on the northern beaches, an angry magistrate has told a young drug-dealer to stick to his “own turf”.

Manly

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Coward attack tradie jailed over ‘degrading’ face spit

A drunken tradie violently pinned his then-girlfriend to a bed and spat in her face during a protracted attack on the northern beaches. Here’s how the magistrate dealt with him.

Manly

‘Dial-a-dealer’ mum caught with drugs in car — and kids in back seat

A Sydney “dial-a-dealer’ mum has been caught selling cocaine and ecstasy out of her car on a Saturday night, with her three small children sitting in the back seat.

Manly

An election night "selfie" of six of the Your Northern Beaches Independent Team candidates who won a seat on Northern Beaches Council at the September 14, 2024 vote. (Left to right) Jody Williams, Ruth Robins, Sarah Grattan, Sue Heins, Nick Beaugeard and Joeline Hackman.

Move over teals: ‘Orange’ independents to dominate Lib-free council

The “teal wave” took federal politics by storm. But it’s an orange onslaught that’s set to hit local government on the northern beaches, where a team of independents is eyeing off a majority of council seats.

Manly

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - SEPTEMBER 14, 2024:Locals at the polling booth in Dee Why Surf Club prepare to vote in the NSW Local Government Election 2024.Picture: NewsWire / Simon Bullard

‘Fat controller’ on ballot as protests dominate northern beaches vote

A massive protest vote, seemingly spearheaded by locals frustrated after being robbed of any chance to vote for Liberal Party candidates, has dominated the count for the Northern Beaches Council election.

Northern District Times

Candidates for Ryde Council election in 2024.

Live results from Ryde council election

Ryde residents are set to head to the polls and cast their votes on who should form their new council and who will be the mayor for the next four years. Follow live results and updates to see who will win a seat.

Manly

Three candidates for the Northern Beaches Council election 2024.

Live results from Northern Beaches Council election

The major parties, minus the Liberals, and independents are vying for your vote to represent one of the biggest councils in northern Sydney. Follow live results and updates to see who will win a seat.

North Shore

Three candidates for the Hunters Hill Council election 2024.

Live results from Hunter’s Hill Council election

Hunters Hill residents are set to head to the polls and cast their votes on who should form their new council and who will be the mayor for the next four years. Follow live results and updates to see who will win a seat.

Manly

Pat Daly is running for Warringah Mayor. with him are Jose Menano-pires and Cr Jason Falinski

‘Council in exile’: Libs’ plan after nominations debacle

Senior Liberal figures are forming a “council in exile” to keep the new Northern Beaches Council “on its toes”, having lost all but one of the party’s nominees in a nomination forms fiasco.

Manly

Ritzy hotel chef’s licence cooked after blowing twice legal limit

A top chef at one of Sydney’s fanciest hotels has been busted drink-driving after police spotted his Porsche speeding home from some post-work pints.

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