News

ADVERTISEMENT As a fifth-generation resident of Hornsby and a proud second-term Shire Councillor, I have a deep-rooted connection to our community. Growing up in Galston, attending Macquarie University, and managing my family’s historic orchard have all shaped my commitment to our Shire. I have owned and operated small businesses in...

Willoughby City Mayor Tanya Taylor Running Again Growing up in a small mining village on the west coast of Tasmania, community has always been in Tanya Taylor’s heart. Even after moving to the dense, lively Willoughby over 20 years ago, a far cry from her 2,000 population hometown, Tanya remains...

Campaign posters are up, flyers are being stuffed into mailboxes, and time is ticking for council candidates as Poll Day fast approaches.  In Ku-ring-gai, there is a healthy amount of competition. Her first shot at campaigning, Indu Balachandran is running for the Gordon Ward. She has built a neat, little...

In what can only be described as the biggest administrative Own Goal in NSW Electoral History, the NSW Liberal Party failed to submit complete nominations for the upcoming council election, with as many as 44 contests being affected across 17 councils. None has been more impacted than in Northern Beaches...

I’m thankful to the residents of Roseville and Lindfield for re-electing me for the 2022-24 term. Despite the short council term, a lot has been achieved – especially after becoming Mayor for 2024. After calling for new blood, we have created the opportunity to review our operations, learn from best...

Michael Want, St Leonards Ward Michael, a seasoned Project Management consultant with over 40 years in the Built Environment sector, is a strong advocate for Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and environmental stewardship. Residing in Crows Nest after relocating from Greenwich, he is committed to community engagement, having contributed to local...

Northern Beaches Council are divided on their opinion of establishing Aboriginal Advisory Committee.  Earlier in the year, The Post covered Northern Beaches Council’s April meeting, wherein Mayor Sue Seins moved a Mayoral Minute for the CEO to produce a report on establishing an Aboriginal Community Advisory Group. Since, Council received...

To bridge the gap between law enforcement and the local community, Ku-ring-gai Police Area Command (KPAC) hosted “Coffee With A Cop” at the end of July. The initiative is an opportunity for New South Wales Police to engage with the citizens in their district, learn of any issues, and promote...

The Greens are promoting Tania Salitra for the mayoral spot on Hornsby Shire Council. Although now retiring from Council, Greens mayoral candidate for the 2021 Local Government Elections was Emma Heyde. Despite losing, Heyde managed an astounding feat by receiving over 42% of the first preferences votes. The Greens are...

Championing the Voice of the Community Coming in guns blazing, the Labor Party are bringing a competitive mayoral candidate to the Hornsby Shire.  Her name is Janelle McIntosh.  A three-term councillor, first elected to Hornsby Council in 2004, Janelle has a wealth of experience in public matters and community affairs. ...