Council

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...

There is no doubt that as we age and need more support, many of us want the option of spending our final years in our own home.   While commencing with “My Aged Care” is a process, it provides our seniors with the support and caring programs that they need...

North Sydney Seniors Festival is running from the 3rd to the 16th of March. The program of events is part of the statewide NSW Seniors Festival 2025.  Events on the program include: The Swinging Sixties, Crows Nest Centre, Friday 7 March 10.30am Scones, Jam & Cream – a variety show,...

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...

The New-Bub Bushcare group is a new initiative that connects new parents. Hornsby Shire Council launched the program in November 2024 to foster an opportunity to connect with nature, build friendships, and nurture both the environment and mental health. ‘The program achieves several strategic priorities, including reducing social isolation, enhancing...

Four nominees were awarded at a special ceremony on Australia Day to mark their significant contribution in the community. Ku-ring-gai Council annually host the Ku-ring-gai Local Citizen of the Year Awards to recognise groups and individuals. The 2025 ceremony was held on the 26th of January at Knox Grammar. The...

Ku-ring-gai Council brought on additional weekend staff to manage an upsurge in clean-up requests following storm activity. Council worker cleans up storm debris Ku-ring-gai, like other parts of Sydney, was buffeted by strong winds and storms from Thursday through to Sunday morning. Due to these winds, Council by midday on...

IN the NSW Government’s Hornsby Transport Orientated Development masterplan, over 6,200 new dwellings will be established in the area.

The NSW Government and Ku-ring-gai Council have come to some agreement regarding the Transport Oriented Development (TOD).  Earlier in 2024, Ku-ring-gai Council pushed back against the Minns Government’s new housing policy, which would see mass development erupt 400-metres around the Roseville, Lindfield, Gordon, and Killara train stations. Resolving to begin...