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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...

Marian Street Theatre for Young People (MSTYP) is facing permanent closure. Unless a minimum of $80,000 for ongoing operational costs is secured by June 14, MSTYP will close. The not-for-profit, which has operated for over 50 years, has struggled to remain afloat since the closure of its performance hall, Marian...

Another year, another successful Lindfield Fun Run. Over 1,750 runners participated in the 2025 Fun Run on Sunday the 4th of May. Organised by the Rotary Club of Ku-ring-gai, this year’s event saw attractions and activities to bolster camaraderie and community spirit. Face painting, food stalls, a basketball competition, music...

A new app for waste collection is available for Ku-ring-gai locals. Residents can download the “Your Waste” app to easily access their bin collection calendar from their smartphones. Inside the app are several features, including personalised bin schedules; the ability to set bin night reminders; notifications for any changes like disruption...

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,...

Police have been called to a pre-poll booth in Cherrybrook. Volunteers for all candidates have been stationed at pre-poll booths around the Berowra federal electorate, speaking with voters and handing out flyers. On April 26, an alleged altercation between a volunteer for independent candidate Tina Brown and a volunteer for...

There are two houses in the Australian Federal Parliament. The Lower House is called the House of Representatives and the Upper House is called the Senate. The Senate has historically elected more members to the crossbench, with neither major party rarely achieving a majority. Former Prime Minister Paul Keating once...

Welcome, to possibly the most confusing, jargon-laden – but certainly the fairest – voting system in the world. There is none which tries so hard to capture and reflect the wishes of all those who participate in it. At the Polling Booth Whether you’re voting early, or on polling day,...