Council

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...

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...

The 2025 recipient of Ku-ring-gai’s Inaugural Women’s Leadership and Inspiration Award is Andrea Doney. This award is a way to celebrate local women, and honour locals who lead, inspire, and empower the community. Andrew Doney is the founder of Run with the Slow Coach, a local coaching business supporting slower, older,beginner,...

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...