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Ku-ring-gai Council is acceping entries for the Local Citizen of the Year Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and quiet achievers who contribute to the wellbeing of Ku-ring-gai. Categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Environmental Citizen of the Year, and Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution. “These awards celebrate the unsung...

A new report from Palliative Care Australia (PCA) reveals a dedicated but increasingly stretched palliative care workforce, as demand for care continues to rise faster than funding and staffing levels. Palliative Care Australia is the national peak body for palliative care, advocating for equitable access to quality care in line with...

For many men, opening up about their health goes against the stigma that vulnerability is a sign of weakness. Movember was created to challenge this mindset and address the men’s health crisis. Since its founding in 2003, the movement has grown from 30 participants into a global community of over...

International Men’s Day (IMD), celebrated on 19 November, honours the positive contributions of men and raises awareness of men’s well-being issues.  A shining example of IMD’s ideals is the Dural Men’s Shed, a workshop and social space located at The Centre in Dural. Founded in 2011, the shed now has around 130–140...

Winners for North Sydney Council local 2025 Garden Competition were announced. ‘This competition highlights the creativity and care our community puts into their gardens. It’s a celebration of sustainable living and the pride people take in making North Sydney a greener, more beautiful place,’ says Mayor Zoe Baker.   Balcony...

Australia’s favourite citizen science project is taking flight for its 12th year, and everyone is invited to join. The 2025 Aussie Bird Count runs from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 October, giving nature lovers, families and schools a chance to get to know the birds in their backyards and local...

Ku-ring-gai Council has partnered with Dress for Success to help women on their journey to employment and financial independence through a month-long community clothing drive. Dress for Success provides women with professional clothing, career support and mentoring to help them build confidence and take the next step toward economic security....

Public school students across northern Sydney are taking an active role in shaping the future of education through the newly established Metropolitan North District Representative Council. Spanning suburbs from the Northern Beaches to the Nepean River, the council gives students from primary and secondary schools the opportunity to collaborate, share...

Northern Beaches Council is calling on young residents to help shape the future of their community by joining the 2026–2027 Youth Advisory Group (YAG). Applications are open until Sunday 12 October for the two-year program, which brings together 25 young people aged 12 to 24 from across the council’s five...

Another Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney Book Fair is set for Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October at Oakhill College in Castle Hill. Over 70,000 second-hand books are for sale, in a range of genres and categories. Books on animals, arts, architecture, memoirs, children’s, young adult, craft, history, music, psychology,...