Youth Homelessness and Mental Health Summit - Mike is bringing together experts to help tackle two of the greatest problems facing youth across the State. Every night 11,000 children in NSW are homeless and unfortunately many are battling mental illness. To indicate your interest in attending the summit, please phone Lisa on 9976 2773.

Launch of 'A Queer View' - a photographic exhibition telling the stories of gay and lesbian young people from the Northern Beaches will be launched at Manly Library at 6pm. The exhibition will be launched at Brookvale TAFE Library at midday. The exhibition is proudly presented by GL@M (Gays and Lesbians at Manly), which is a fortnightly social support group run by Manly Council. To submit a photograph or for more information call Kate Munro at Manly Youth Centre on 9977 5599.

Free Aerosol Art Workshop - a workshop for 12-21 year-olds will be held at Manly Youth Centre from 12pm-5pm for those who want to learn more about aerosol art. Boards and paint will be provided but bookings are essential. Call Kate Munro on 9977 5599.

Kids School Holiday Dance, Singing and Art Camp - Manly Dance is coordinating two four-day camps this school holidays for kids who want to learn to sing, dance and get creative! At the end of the camp is a Camp Showcase so kids can display their art and perform their skills/routines. The camp for children aged 7-10 will be held between Mon 29 Sept and Thur 2 Oct (8:30am-5:30pm), with the Showcase on Fri 3 Oct at 3pm. Those aged 11-15 attend between Mon 6 Oct and Thur 9 Oct (8:30am-5:30pm), with the Showcase on Fri 10 Oct at 5:30pm. Call 9976 3515 to book your child's place!

Manly Village School Fair - Bring the family between 11am-5pm to enjoy fairground rides, puppet shows, maypole dancing, pony rides, vintage camera photos, races, games, a cake baking competition, book stalls and much more. Manly Village School is on the corner of Darley road and Wentworth Street. Step back in time 150 years and have a fun-filled day!

24/7 Youth Film Festival Short Films -  Come along to a screening of the entered films on Sunday 31 August (7-9pm) at Collaroy Cinema or Monday 1 September (7-9pm) at Warriewood Cinema. The finals and award ceremony will be on Sunday 7 September (6-9pm) at Cremorne Orpheum. Support youth film production! $2 entry. The festival is proudly supported by Manly Council, Mosman Council, Warringah Council and Pittwater Council.

Discobility at Manly Youth Centre - Put on your loudest, most colourful outfit and come to a dance party for 12-18 year olds with special needs. Run by Manly Council, the dance party will be held at Manly Youth Centre on Kangaroo Street from 7pm until 10pm. Friends and siblings are welcome. Young people are able to attend alone if they are self reliant, otherwise a carer must remain in attendance. For enquiries phone 9977 5599 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Environment Minister meets police college protestors - Verity Firth stops to talk to Mike and community members opposed to the federal police's $21m plans to redevelop its police college at North Head. The Minister agrees to a meeting to see what she can do to help protect the endangered penguins and precious North Head environment.

Health Minister visits Bear Cottage - Reba Meagher accepted an invitation from Mike to see the magic of Bear Cottage. She had a full tour of the facility and met the families, the staff and the volunteers. Bear Cottage currently receives no government funding, however the Minister said she is committed to ensuring the centre has the support it needs. 

Penguins Not Police Forum - Around 100 locals gathered at the Manly Surf Pavilion to pass a unanimous motion that the $21 million redevelopment of the police college at North Head should not go ahead. This development would destroy a critical habitat area for the endangered Little Penguins and foraging area for the Long-Nosed Bandicoot.