Council

At the October meeting, Ku-ring-gai Council voted to seek a rate increase of almost 30% through a special rate variation. Councillors adopted the motion to revise the Delivery Program and Operational Plan, and apply for a 24.6% SRV plus a 4.4% rate peg for the 2026/2027 financial year. All councillors except Cr...

Mosman Councillor Carolyn Corrigan has received the Metropolitan Elected Representative Award at the 2025 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. The award was presented at NSW Parliament House by Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig and Minister for Women Jodie Harrison. ‘I feel honoured to be acknowledged by the NSW...

Ku-ring-gai Council is inviting residents to help celebrate 100 years of the St Ives Showground by sharing memories, stories, and keepsakes that capture its rich history. Since its establishment in 1926, the Showground has been a beloved community landmark. Local are being encouraged to contribute and share old photographs, newspaper clippings, personal stories,...

Ku-ring-gai Council is acceping entries for the Local Citizen of the Year Awards. The awards recognise volunteers and quiet achievers who contribute to the wellbeing of Ku-ring-gai. Categories include Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Environmental Citizen of the Year, and Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution. “These awards celebrate the unsung...

Winners for North Sydney Council local 2025 Garden Competition were announced. ‘This competition highlights the creativity and care our community puts into their gardens. It’s a celebration of sustainable living and the pride people take in making North Sydney a greener, more beautiful place,’ says Mayor Zoe Baker.   Balcony...

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...

Ku-ring-gai Council is hosting a free Menopause Forum on Thursday 23 October to help women better understand and manage menopause and perimenopause. Held at the Ku-ring-gai Council Chambers in Gordon, the event will feature expert speakers covering topics such as hormone therapy, nutrition, and exercise, all aimed at improving wellbeing...

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...

Northern Beaches Council is calling on young residents to help shape the future of their community by joining the 2026–2027 Youth Advisory Group (YAG). Applications are open until Sunday 12 October for the two-year program, which brings together 25 young people aged 12 to 24 from across the council’s five...

North Sydney’s unsung heroes have been recognised for their outstanding contributions at the 2025 North Sydney Community Awards, held at Sub Base Platypus. The annual event celebrated residents whose volunteer work strengthens connections, protects the environment and inspires future generations. Mayor Zoë Baker praised the winners, describing them as “shining...