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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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New restaurant chain to take over Criniti’s Manly

A new Italian restaurant chain is set to move into the former Criniti’s site in Manly, as artist impressions of what it could like are released.

Manly

My kids were asking me: ‘Will you live mummy?’

Nine months ago Claire Willmott’s world changed forever when she was left paralysed below her shoulders following a horrific zip line accident. Now, for the first time, she she has opened up about the life-changing experience.

Manly

A man pulls a dead shark to shore at Pittwater. It follows a weekend of heavy rain and winds. Picture: Jac Shell.

Monster shark washed ashore in storm

In scenes reminiscent of cult film Sharknado, a 2.9m bull shark washed ashore in the weekend’s storm near to one of Sydney’s most famous beaches. It comes amid reports a possible great white was seen swimming around a northern beaches lagoon.

Manly

Residents have been evacuated from a cul-de-sac in Bayview by authorities who say one of the houses may collapse following the heavy rain. Picture: Supplied.

Landslide risk: Families banned from homes after deluge

There are fears northern beaches homes could topple into the street with the heavy weekend rain leading to the possibility of landslides. Several homes have been evacuated with residents left with just the clothes on their backs.

Manly

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.

Manly

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.

Manly

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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