North Sydney Council

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...

North Sydney Council is asking people with disability, carers, service providers and residents to help shape its next Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) for 2026–2030. The plan will set practical steps to improve inclusion and accessibility across the area so people with disability can participate fully in community life and...

North Sydney’s unsung heroes have been recognised for their outstanding contributions at the 2025 North Sydney Community Awards, held at Sub Base Platypus. The annual event celebrated residents whose volunteer work strengthens connections, protects the environment and inspires future generations. Mayor Zoë Baker praised the winners, describing them as “shining...

North Sydney Council is looking to charge a fee for use of public parks. In a newly proposed “Commercial and Group Use of Public Open Space” policy, Council are concerned with upkeep of its public spaces and are looking for community feedback. This policy would apply to any commercial or organised...

After the request for an SRV of 87% was knocked down by regulator IPART, North Sydney Council are still determined to get a rate rise. Launching a new campaign, Council have turned to ratepayers to ask what services should be cut, and stress how important rate rises are for financial...

In the 2025 North Sydney Garden Competition, local gardening creativity and talent is celebrated. Hosted by North Sydney Council, the competition is a way of bringing the community together. All North Sydney LGA residents are encouraged to submit an entry—those in apartments, in houses, school and community group gardens, and...

Northern Sydney councils are banding together in their concerns towards redeveloping the parcel of land on the southern campus of the Royal North Shore Hospital. The Minns Labor Government launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) campaign to develop the 3,301 square metres of land along Herbert Street, ending in mid-May....

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...

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...

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...