Ku-ring-gai

Ku-ring-gai Council has officially taken back the Norman Griffiths Oval site. In May, Council terminated the multi-million-dollar contract with the builder, Turf One, and have begun assessing the project. The heart of the upgrade was providing an all-weather synthetic surface at the grounds, fixed with new lighting, pathways, an electric...

Ku-ring-gai Council has adopted the preferred alternative housing scenario to the Minns’ Government’s Transport Oriented Development policy. Since the announcement of the Minn’s revised planning controls, Ku-ring-gai Council have been a stanch, and vocal, opposition. After legal avenues were engaged by Ku-ring-gai, the State and Council had agreed to defer...

A new red-light speed camera has been installed at the intersection of Pennant Hills Road and the Pacific Motorway. From the 30 June, Wahroonga residents and visitors will see the new operational camera capturing red-light running and targeting speeding. For one month, the camera will be in warning mode, sending warning...

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...

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...

It seems Ku-ring-gai Council has yet to learn their lesson. Either that, or they find no issue with a multi-night stay at an out-of-area hotel on the ratepayers’ dime. Last year, Ku-ring-gai staff and councillors, and their families, stayed at the luxury accommodation The Convent Hunter Valley on what was...

Across Ku-ring-gai, nearly 40 activities and events will be held to celebrate Seniors Week. From 3 to the 16 of March, Ku-ring-gai Council are brining river cruises, ballet lessons, jazz concerts, and guest speakers and talks.  Ku-ring-gai Council’s 2025 Seniors Festival is a way to recognise the value of older...

Before the close of 2024, Ku-ring-gai Council spent the majority of the year’s final General Meeting debating a $2,300 grant. Despite the relatively minuscule amount, the issue caused a stir between councillors, and the grant approval process was called into question. The crux of the argument came when Councillors Jeff...

New principals are arriving at St Ives Public and St Ives High School. For St Ives Public, Kelly McGowan will become principal following her role as Deputy Principal at St Ives North Public School. For St Ives High School, Tracey Casey, former Principal at Sydney Secondary College, Leichhardt Campus, is...