Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai Council has adopted the preferred alternative housing scenario to the Minns’ Government’s Transport Oriented Development policy. Since the announcement of the Minn’s revised planning controls, Ku-ring-gai Council have been a stanch, and vocal, opposition. After legal avenues were engaged by Ku-ring-gai, the State and Council had agreed to defer...

Northern Sydney councils are banding together in their concerns towards redeveloping the parcel of land on the southern campus of the Royal North Shore Hospital. The Minns Labor Government launched an Expressions of Interest (EOI) campaign to develop the 3,301 square metres of land along Herbert Street, ending in mid-May....

Over April, Ku-ring-gai Council exhibited their preferred housing scenario to the public. Between November and December of 2024, Council released a survey with five housing options to gather feedback from the community and stakeholders. This survey was a step towards Council presenting an alternative proposal to the NSW Government in...

Applications are now open for community grants in Ku-ring-gai. Grants include up to $5,000 for arts and cultural activities, events or programs; up to $5,000 for community development projects that enhance the social and economic wellbeing of residents’ and up to $2,000 for small equipment and tools. ‘These groups are...

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...

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...

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...

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...