Ku-ring-gai

If you’re tired of hearing about the child’s play occurring at Ku-ring-gai Council, fear not – for so are we.  Before the close of 2023, Council held their monthly Ordinary Meeting on the 12th of December. Amid an agenda involving the removal of the park bench on Mariana Close in...

KU-RING-GAI Council Keeping Residents Up to Date on Housing Policies New housing policies called “Changes to create low and mid-rise housing” and the “Transport Oriented Development Program” are being proposed by the Minns’ NSW Government. Ku-ring-gai Council are concerned these new policies will extensively impact Ku-ring-gai and so have dedicated...

The North Turramurra Recreational Area (NTRA) has recently become a hot topic among locals. Upgraded amenities and a fresh revamp for local sports teams seem like a win-win situation for everyone; however, some Ku-ring-gai residents have taken a staunch position against them.  The proposed development approval (DA) at NTRA is...

Voices of Ku-ring-gai (VOK) has launched a new initiative. Headed by 2023 Independent Candidate for Wahroonga Kristyn Haywood, VOK serves to enhance the integrity and environmental protection within Ku-ring-gai and Council. Since the NSW Government released a new dataset mapping total tree canopy coverage across Sydney, Ku-ring-gai has been under...

KU-RING-GAI’S Sculpture Trail winners have been awarded. This year, over 30 pieces were created for the Sculpture Trail and installed at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. The Trail gives artists the ability to use recycled materials to make their artworks, in an effort to promote sustainability and raise community awareness about...

Ku-ring-gai Council General Manager John McKee had his contract terminated during an Ordinary Meeting of Council on the 15th of August. The immediate termination was decided during a closed-door session. Council recognised GM McKee should be thanked for his many years of service, and delegated authority to the Mayor to...