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Sydneysiders must wait one more summer before taking a dip in the North Sydney Olympic Pool.  Contractor ICON scheduled completion and hand over of the facility 4 December 2025. However, North Sydney Council estimate that an official public reopening will occur in early 2026 with needing time to prepare and commission the...

The Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) convened its “Doing Density Well” Forum on 10 November, bringing local leaders, planners and policymakers together.  The forum focused on how to increase housing supply without sacrificing the character and liveability of local communities. In attendance were Mayors and Councillors from Mosman, Willoughby City, Hornsby Shire,...

Plans for a childcare centre catering to 165 children at 443 Willoughby Road have been approved. For nearly two years, Willoughby City Council was fighting company Think Planners on the decision to alter the former site of the Willoughby Squash Centre. The public facility has been in the Willoughby community...

New planning changes to Cherrybrook will allow 28 storey apartment buildings and over 9,000 new homes. In early November, the NSW government released a revision to the Cherrybrook Precinct Rezoning Proposal for public exhibition. Before this revision, the previous plan allowed for around 3,200 new apartments and a height limit...

Fifteen Ku-ring-gai High School students have celebrated their graduation from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Secondary Schools Cadet Program, marking the end of an intensive nine-week course that built both firefighting and life skills. The Year 9 students were presented with certificates at a special ceremony at the school, with RFS...

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...

Dr Sophie Scamps, Member for Mackellar, is calling on the NSW Government to ensure Northern Beaches Hospital retains the full complement of private health services and beds during transition to a public model. ‘Private healthcare is a vital part of Australia's healthcare system and plays a critical role in alleviating...

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,...

Local community groups in Sydney have received a combined $85,000 through Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grants program. North Sydney Community Centre was awarded part of the $85,000. NSCC received $4,000 for the Creating Space program, set to deliver creative wellbeing events with safe, inclusive sessions for men and women to connect through music, art,...

Customers gathered at Apple Chatswood Chase, crowding in front of the doors as they waited After a year of renovations, Apple Chatswood Chase has officially reopened its doors with a fresh new look. From Thursday the 30th of October, customers on the Lower North Shore can visit Chatswood Chase for...