Dee Why News

Current local stories, practical updates, and community developments from across your suburb.

🦈 Dee Why Beach Reopens After Shark Sighting

11:08 AM · 7 Apr 2026

Dee Why Beach and Long Reef Beach have reopened after a shark sighting on Tuesday morning led to beach closures and water evacuation. Lifeguards kept swimmers safe following the drone sighting.

Beach Safety

🦈 Shark Sighting Shuts Down Dee Why Beach

Dee Why Beach was closed and evacuated on Friday morning after a shark was spotted by a drone. Lifesavers quickly responded to the sighting.

12:04 PM · 22 Mar 2026

Police

🚨 Sport Instructor Charged Over Historic Northern Beaches Assaults

A 50-year-old sport instructor has been charged with eight counts of historic indecent assault following a comprehensive investigation by Strike Force Buxton into incidents on Sydney's Northern Beaches, including Dee Why. He will face court next month.

04:04 AM · 4 Oct 2025

Transport Incidents

🌧️ Pittwater Road Flooded in Dee Why Due to Heavy Rain

Drivers in Dee Why are urged to exercise caution as heavy rainfall has caused flooding on Pittwater Road at St David Avenue, impacting traffic.

09:11 PM · 10 Sep 2025

Transport Alerts

🚌 Bus Delays Plague Dee Why and Chatswood Amid Heavy Traffic

Commuters using bus services in Dee Why and surrounding areas, including Chatswood, are experiencing delays of up to fifteen minutes due to significant heavy traffic. Plan for extra travel time.

02:04 PM · 23 Aug 2025

Transport Incidents

🚦 Dee Why Traffic Lights Blacked Out: Drivers Urged Caution

Traffic lights at Pittwater Road and Dee Why Parade in Dee Why are currently blacked out due to a power failure. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and exercise caution in the area.

08:02 PM · 18 Aug 2025

Transport Incidents

⚠️ Oil Spill Cleared on Pittwater Road, Dee Why Eased

A recent oil spill on Pittwater Road at Dee Why Parade in Dee Why temporarily closed a northbound lane. Emergency services quickly cleared the hazard, restoring normal traffic flow.

12:03 PM · 16 Aug 2025

Food Safety

🍞 Tiens Hot Bread Bakery Fined Over Cleanliness in Dee Why

Tiens Hot Bread Bakery in Dee Why has been hit with an $880 penalty by the NSW Food Authority for failing to maintain cleanliness, following a previous warning.

03:02 AM · 6 Aug 2025

Food Safety

🚨 An Viet Street Food in Dee Why Fined for Safety Breach

An Viet Street Food in Dee Why has been fined $660 for failing to appoint a food safety supervisor. The penalty notice was issued by Northern Beaches Council.

11:10 AM · 5 Aug 2025

Transport Incidents

⚠️ Dee Why Crash: Pittwater Road Lane Reductions Due to Car Incident

Emergency services are at a car crash on Pittwater Road near Warringah Road in Dee Why, causing heavy traffic in both directions. Motorists should reduce speed and prepare to merge, expecting delays in the area.

06:03 PM · 24 Jul 2025

Transport Alerts

🚧 Dee Why Bus Diversion: Route 180 Affected by Road Works

Dee Why's Route 180 buses are diverting from Campbell Avenue due to road works. Services from Parkes Road now use South Creek, Pittwater, Lismore, and Westminister Avenues, missing three stops.

01:03 PM · 20 Jul 2025

Police

🚨 Missing Man Trevor Baxter Last Seen in Dee Why

Dee Why police are appealing for urgent public help to locate Trevor Baxter, 47, who vanished from Pittwater Road yesterday. Concerns are high due to his medical conditions.

01:02 AM · 18 Jul 2025

Police

🚨 E-Bike Crackdown Hits Dee Why, Dozens Fined

A month-long police operation targeting illegal e-bike use across the Northern Beaches, including Dee Why, has resulted in 32 fines and the identification of 28 non-compliant bikes. Parents urged to ensure compliance.

08:02 AM · 16 Jul 2025

Transport Incidents

⚠️ Dee Why: Breakdown on Pittwater Road Causing Delays

A bus breakdown on Pittwater Road, just past St David Avenue in Dee Why, is causing delays for motorists. Transport for NSW and mechanics are attending the scene, with one northbound lane closed. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and prepare to merge.

11:10 PM · 9 Jul 2025

Police

🚶 Pedestrian Dies in Hospital Following Dee Why Road Collision

An 85-year-old pedestrian has tragically passed away in hospital following a collision in Dee Why earlier this week. The NSW Police are investigating the incident.

08:03 AM · 1 Jul 2025