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Ku-ring-gai councillor and solicitor Cedric Spencer appeared in Hornsby Local Court Wednesday 15 October on criminal charges for allegedly threatening a fellow councillor on a phone call. Charges were laid by NSW Police after findings from an independent investigation by the NSW Office of Local Government. On the phone call,...

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...

The NSW Government has announced 1500 new homes at the former Chatswood Metro Dive Site, including 180 build-to-rent apartments for essential workers. State-owned developer Landcom is being supported by the NSW government’s $450 million investment into the project. Essential workers are nurses, paramedics, teachers, police officers, and firefighters. With unaffordable...

Liberal Gisele Kapterian has withdrawn her legal claim to the federal seat of Bradfield.  After a razor thin margin in the 2025 Federal Election, the LNP decided to contest the ruling for Bradfield which saw independent Nicolette Boele named the winner.  This involved taking the case to the Court of...

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...

To guide Northern Beaches Hospital back into public hands, the state government has deployed a specialised NSW Health team to work alongside current hospital staff. On Monday September 1, the government announced the transition assessment and planning team from the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) will be on site...

New deputy mayors have been elected at local councils. Northern Beaches Councillor Candy Bingham has taken up the mantle.  A councillor for the Manly Ward since 2017, and a councillor at the Manly Council since 2012, Cr Bingham is a seasoned member of local government. Cr Bingham will serve as...

Return and Earn Express in Roseville has closed. Having opened in November 2022, the facility located on Babbage Road is shutting its doors, with network operator TOMRA Cleanaway looking for a new location replacement in the nearby area. Since the beginning of the Return and Earn scheme in 2017, Ku-ring-gai...

In May of 2025, Ku-ring-gai Council took possession of Norman Griffiths Oval, and terminated the contract with the original builder. Now, Council has decided what the future of Norman Griffiths Oval will look like. Norman Griffiths has divided the community. In one camp, locals are insisting that natural turf is...

Launched in 2022 with the help of a NSW Government grant, originally the Hello Hornsby program focused on inspiring inclusivity for residents aged 60 and up. Since then, with the help of a special rate variation, Hello Hornsby has expanded to cater for youth, families, and individuals living with a disability....