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Young teenager lifesaver Saskia Rundle-Trowbridge has become a local hero.  The 16-year-old took action while on patrol on Warriewood Beach. Saskia rescued three teenage boys trapped in a cave near the Warriewood Blowhole, one of the stranded boys having sustained head injuries. He was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital. A...

It looks like the North Sydney Council will miss out on one of the more warming events of Australia Day, with a bizarre decision to completely dump the annual Citizenship Ceremony on Australia Day, moving the citizenship ceremony to January 24th. This decision leaves many of us scratching our heads....

The 2022 Federal Election started a period of psephological disruption for the region of Northern Sydney that has led to the announcement of a much-needed redistribution of seats within New South Wales. With the current electoral Role for NSW sitting at about 5.5 million, a 47-seat state would result in...

Mayor Philip Ruddock AO with Mayor Carolyn Corrigan and Hornsby Shire Council GM Steven Head © Hornsby Shire Council Westleigh Park is soon to be the site of a multipurpose, premiere sporting complex. Hornsby Shire Council have announced their commitment to combatting the concerning lack of sporting facilities in the...

Last month was that particular time of the year when we had the fleeting chance to be reflective. We reached the final hurdles of the year, tied up the remaining few knots and kissed goodbye to a year packed full of drama and memories that made 2023. Being reflective allows...

KU-RING-GAI’S Sculpture Trail winners have been awarded. This year, over 30 pieces were created for the Sculpture Trail and installed at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. The Trail gives artists the ability to use recycled materials to make their artworks, in an effort to promote sustainability and raise community awareness about...

Ku-ring-gai Council General Manager John McKee had his contract terminated during an Ordinary Meeting of Council on the 15th of August. The immediate termination was decided during a closed-door session. Council recognised GM McKee should be thanked for his many years of service, and delegated authority to the Mayor to...

WILLOUGHBY City Council has launched a comprehensive investigation into a large-scale tree vandalism event along Willowie Road. Under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, where a person is found guilty of an offence involving the destruction of or damage to a tree or vegetation, the court dealing with the...

PROJECT-MANAGED by Hornsby Shire Council and co-funded by the NSW Government, the unveiled works include the design and construction of a low-profile single span swing bridge for pedestrians. Cherrybrook has welcomed  connected walking track upgrades with sandstone steps, landscaping and environmental restoration works, complimented with wayfinding and directional signage. This...

Funnel web spider in silhouette and colored illustration THE Post has noticed an increase in funnel-web spider sightings across the community. These spiders like to burrow in moist, cool, sheltered habitats - under rocks, in and under rotting logs, crevices, rot and borer holes in rough-barked trees. In gardens, they...