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Metro Property Development (Metro) and the Roman Catholic Church (the Church) have lost their appeal against Willoughby City Council’s Interim Heritage Order on the site of St Leonard’s Church.  After months in court, the Land and Environment Court dismissed the appeal on the 17th of January. Metro and the Church...

BENDIGO Bank want customers safe as they transition to digital banking. Lindfield & Districts Community Bank are holding a “Banking Safely Online” Information Session. The session will allow members in the community to learn about common scams, protecting personal and private information, how to use digital controls, and how to...

To Build... or Not to Build, That is the Question The housing crisis in New South Wales has been a topic of concern for many years, with the biggest cost of living pressure for many households being housing. The Minns Labor Government is taking direct action to tackle the issue....

With International Women’s Day approaching, Ku-ring-gai Council have announced a forum on Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality. The event will be held on the 6th of March at the Killara Golf Club and is set to celebrate the achievements and acknowledge the challenges of women across our wider community and...

Councils are calling for the community to take part once again in Clean Up Australia Day.  On Sunday the 3rd of March, Council is seeking volunteers in the community, schools, and businesses to clean up neighbourhoods. ‘Every year our wonderful community, school children, business and our Council staff don their...

The new year of parliamentary sittings is well and truly under way, with some big developments this month in taxation, workplace relations and on the climate front. Following relentless community advocacy, the Government has finally moved to introduce a binding New Vehicle Efficiency Standard by 1 January 2025. The standard...

The Mind Cafe in Narrabeen may sadly close its doors.  Opening in late 2021, the Mind Cafe focuses on the mental health of the community and spreading kindness to all. The cafe promotes inclusion and togetherness for everyone to have the opportunity to participate socially. Unfortunately, operating a small business...

Ku-ring-gai Youth Development Service is a local counselling service for children and young people.  Founded by Lindfield Rotary in partnership with Ku-ring-gai Council, KYDS has been a staple in the community for over 15 years, and continues to grow and expand yearly. KYDS provides free confidential counselling from a team...

Member for Willoughby Tim James is unhappy with the Minns Government Budget. With the release of the 2023-24 Budget, Tim James is scrutinising the state for cutting $150 million from palliative care services. Previously, the 2022-23 Budget allocated $743 million over the five years to 2026-27. This would include $650...

EXHIBITIONS, workshops, talks, and live music are all set to be on the 2024 line-up at the Curl Curl Creative Space. The facility allows emerging and established artists across several art forms to nurture and display their creativity. ‘The Creative Space is not just a venue, it’s a melting pot...