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Julie CrossNational Social Affairs Reporter

Julie Cross is the national social affairs reporter for the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Adelaide Advertiser. She writes about aged care, child care, women’s issues, disability, education, family and consumer trends and immigration. She has previously written for British and Irish national newspapers. If you have a story contact her at julie.cross@news.com.au

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Flood crisis on northern beaches

Authorities have issued an ‘all clear’ for residents evacuated on Sunday as a result of flooding in low-lying areas on the northern beaches.

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An artist impression of what the Queenscliff Community Health Centre could look like. Picture: Supplied.

Old health centre to be transformed into housing

A former health centre on the northern beaches is to be turned into dozens of studios and units, with a few set aside for those under financial stress, such as nurses, cleaners, retail workers and women over 55.

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23/8/17 Dr Nick Fuller at Collaroy Beach.Dr Nick Fuller has written a book about weightloss and he's an expert on the topic. it's called Interval Weight Loss. Adam Yip/ Manly Daily

Obesity expert recommends eating with chopsticks

A leading obesity researcher says his new weight loss guide aimed at women at every stage of life, has six main tips, including eating your main meal with chopsticks.

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GENERIC - BrookvaleBrookvale Bus Depot630-636 Pittwater Road

Bus drivers sent home over coronavirus fears

Bus drivers from the Brookvale depot were sent home over fears they could have come into contact with the coronavirus via family members recently back from China.

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Bear, a 10-week-old pup, from Frenchs Forest, who was caught in the mechanism of a recliner and had to be rescued by firefighters. Picture: Supplied.

Doggie drama as pup gets stuck in sofa

A fire crew raced against the clock to free 10-week-old Bear after the pup got stuck in a recliner sofa. The little fella was said to be yelping in pain and drifting in and out of consciousness as the fireys battled to save the miniature pomeranian.

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AAP-MNLY DAILYPortraits of (L-R) Can we get front page pic image of Sarah Carrington and Sarah Laman in full rugby kit, outside the changing rooms at Rat Park, Warriewood on 4th February 2020. The ladies mostly have to change on the field because the men are using the changing rooms. (AAP Image / Julian Andrews)

‘It must be a problem for women in all sports’

A campaign has been launched on the northern beaches to end inequality in sport, as it’s revealed a top women’s rugby team is forced to change on the sidelines, while their male counterparts have the luxury of a changing room.

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Brett Ferguson, of Frenchs Forest, created a replica ceramic KFC meal which is on display at Warringah Mall Library. Picture: Supplied.

Food art is finger lickin’ good

A new artwork installation on the northern beaches looks good enough to eat. The complete replica of a KFC meal is Colonel Quality, Guaranteed”.

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Gladys Dean celebrated her 100th birthday. Picture: Supplied.

Gladys’ secret to a long life: ’Dancing at 100’

Gladys Dean who moved to Australia after surviving the London blitz celebrated her 100th birthday with cake and dancing, revealing the secret to her long and healthy life.

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Shoppers respond to Colette handbag empire collapse

More than 300 staff and 140 stores are at risk after it was announced that Colette by Colette Hayman had gone into voluntary administration. On Tuesday afternoon shoppers gave mixed views on the collapse of the popular accessory brand.

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Independent MP Zali Steggall at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Zali’s plan to reduce Warringah’s carbon footprint

A new initiative to reduce Warringah’s carbon footprint has been launched by MP Zali Steggall. The guide names and shames banks that fund fossil fuels. Among the other suggestions are investing in solar panels and buying an electric car.

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