Council

Over April, Ku-ring-gai Council exhibited their preferred housing scenario to the public. Between November and December of 2024, Council released a survey with five housing options to gather feedback from the community and stakeholders. This survey was a step towards Council presenting an alternative proposal to the NSW Government in...

To the relief of residents, IPART has rejected North Sydney Council’s request for an 87% rate increase. Council had submitted an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) to increase rates by 45% in 2025/26 and 29% in 2026/27. This rate increase was argued to be able to...

NSW Women’s Safety Commissioner, Dr Hannah Tonkin, recently met with community leaders to address domestic and family violence in the lower north shore. Mayor of North Sydney Zoe Baker, Mayor of Mosman Ann Marie Kimber, Mayor of Lane Cove Merri Southwood, and Mayor of Willoughby City Tanya Taylor, alongside police,...

Mosman Council have upgraded the facilities at Reid Park. The new and upgraded playground now features an interactive nature play area, other inclusive play equipment, soft-fall surfacing, and a shade sail. The project was funded by Council and the NSW Government through the Local Small Commitments Allocation - Playground and...

Applications are now open for community grants in Ku-ring-gai. Grants include up to $5,000 for arts and cultural activities, events or programs; up to $5,000 for community development projects that enhance the social and economic wellbeing of residents’ and up to $2,000 for small equipment and tools. ‘These groups are...

Better Planning Network Incorporated and The Post Sydney recently held a forum for the community to discuss the urbanisation of rural land in Dural and Galston. Held at the Galston Community Centre on the 16th of April, candidates for the seat of Berowra were invited to attend, speak to residents,...

North Sydney Council has opened their grants program for 2025-2026. Not-for-profits, schools, and creatives can apply for funding for their desired projects. Applications for the Small Grants and Green Schools Grants program closes Sunday 30 March. Applications for Creative Grants close Monday 14 April. Small Grants provide funding up to...

TREE canopy may soon look a little different in Hornsby Shire. Mayor Warren Waddell has suggested that a review of planning controls to maintain tree and vegetation protections is needed. In a mayoral minute considered in the upcoming 12 March general meeting of Council, Waddell notes that with recent severe...

NORTH Sydney Council has opened their grants program for 2025-2026. Not-for-profits, schools, and creatives can apply for funding for their desired projects. Applications for the Small Grants and Green Schools Grants program closes Sunday 30 March. Applications for Creative Grants close Monday 14 April. Small Grants provide funding up to $2,000...

There is no doubt that as we age and need more support, many of us want the option of spending our final years in our own home.   While commencing with “My Aged Care” is a process, it provides our seniors with the support and caring programs that they need...