Neighbourhood Watch Balgowlah

18/09/2026

NSW has 45 events of H5 bird flu.

The new event detections have been in the Far South Coast, South Coast, Greater Sydney, Central Coast and North Coast NSW:

• Greater crested tern: Randwick, Cronulla, Port Botany, Milton, Berry, Kiama, Forster, Bonny Hills, Jetty Beach, Booker Bay, Boomerang Beach.
• Myna: Berry.
• Silver gull: Montague Island.

For details on event locations go to https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data

Remember to avoid contact. Record what you see. Report sick or dead birds or other animals via the online form https://forms.bfs.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forms/23970 or to the Emergency Animal Hotline: 1800 675 888.

18/09/2026

12/09/2026

For more on the e-bike seizures, head to:
https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/news_article?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGZWJpenByZC5wb2xpY2UubnN3Lmdvdi5hdSUyRm1lZGlhJTJGMTI4NTMyLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE%3D

For more on e-bike rules:
https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/bicycle-riders/ebikes?fbclid=IwY2xjawUR_hFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWtEYUNMRWVLTldoMXRWUkpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEer2-FkjvEDqldnjsqZsPLv7Zr1Nw_M1jgEL4mpCb8J82upE5qRLR1pXBYRxM_aem_Ne3iUV8UbnM3_qgm1f1-DA

09/09/2026

Have you seen Enkhtuya?

Police are seeking assistance to locate a 42-year-old female reported missing.

Enkhtuya is known to frequent Cowan/Asquith and Manly.

Anyone with information on Enkhtuya whereabouts is urged to contact police or Crime Stroppers on 1800 333 000 (or visit https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au). Quote reference E105432662. Information is managed on a confidential basis.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

: Greenstorm Foods t/a Austral Herbs are conducting a recall of Certified Organic Premium Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita) 250g, 1kg, 5kg and 10kg due to the presence of foreign matter (metal).

Sold at: independent food retailers and online in NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA and WA.

Date marking: Best Before 02/04/2029

For full details, see: www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/news/recalls/austral-herbs-certified-organic-premium-peppermint-leaf-mentha-piperita-250g-1kg-5kg-and-10kg