Possible Aboriginal Advisory Committee Divides Northern Beaches Council
Northern Beaches Council are divided on their opinion of establishing Aboriginal Advisory Committee. Earlier in the year, The Post covered Northern Beaches Council’s April meeting, wherein Mayor Sue Seins moved a Mayoral Minute for the CEO to produce a report on establishing an Aboriginal Community Advisory Group. Since, Council received...
Read moreDetailsCuppa with a Copper
To bridge the gap between law enforcement and the local community, Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command (KPAC) hosted “Coffee With A Cop” at the end of July. The initiative is an opportunity for New South Wales Police to engage with the citizens in their district, learn of any issues, and promote...
Read moreDetailsTania Salitra Hornsby Greens Mayoral Candidate
The Greens are promoting Tania Salitra for the mayoral spot on Hornsby Shire Council. Although now retiring from Council, Greens mayoral candidate for the 2021 Local Government Elections was Emma Heyde. Despite losing, Heyde managed an astounding feat by receiving over 42% of the first preferences votes. The Greens are...
Read moreDetailsJanelle McIntosh: Labor’s Experienced Voice for Hornsby Mayoral Race
Championing the Voice of the Community Coming in guns blazing, the Labor Party are bringing a competitive mayoral candidate to the Hornsby Shire. Her name is Janelle McIntosh. A three-term councillor, first elected to Hornsby Council in 2004, Janelle has a wealth of experience in public matters and community affairs. ...
Read moreDetailsPremier Minns in Local Members Bad Graces
Recent Chris Minns’ Government fumbles have had local Liberal members shaking their heads. Member for Davidson, Matt Cross, is vocally disappointed in Minns’ consideration of new two-way tolling options for the Harbour Bridge and Harbour tunnel. Recommendations for two-way tolling come from the Independent Toll Review by Allan Fels and...
Read moreDetailsEco Festival Jam Packed with Green Living Workshops Across Ku-ring-gai
THE Eco Festival is in full swing for September. To celebrate green living, Ku-ring-gai Council is holding workshops, activities, and events during this spring month, running from the 1st to the 30th of September. For Father’s Day, a family bush survival workshop is at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, teaching residents...
Read moreDetailsSupport Australian Heroes During Legacy Week
Legacy Week is upon us. For 82 years, Legacy Australia have been holding the week-long event to raise awareness and funds to assist veterans and their families. From the 1st to the 7th of September, Legacy are urging Australians to honour and support our Defence Force heroes. ‘Legacy Week is...
Read moreDetailsUpgrades at Beecroft Village Green
On 4th August, excitement filled the air as the community gathered to celebrate the official unveiling of new upgrades at Beecroft Village Green. Designed as a multi-purpose open space for play, exercise, recreation, and social gatherings, these enhancements cater to individuals of all ages. Key features include a basketball half-court,...
Read moreDetailsHornsby’s 7th Year as Top Mobile Recyclers
HORNSBY Shire acknowledged as the top mobile phone recycler for its seventh year. Annually, MobileMuster presents the Top Collector Award at the state and national level. The award acknowledges which local councils have collected the most phone components from its residents in their effort to recycle. Hornsby Shire took the...
Read moreDetails$100,000 in Environmental Grants Grants Across Ku-ring-gai
KU-RING-GAI Council has announced $100,000 worth of environmental grants. This comes as a part of the Environmental Levy Program which will benefit a range of community-based projects in the region. In total, 21 projects will be funded by this program with the aim to achieve their ‘net zero carbon emissions’...
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