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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...

IMPORTANT: Please note Venue and time change. Tickets for the Morning Tea are $30.   Friday 8th March is a special date not to be missed.  The theme for International Women’s Day for 2024 is 'Accelerate your Future". Whether you are single, married in a relationship or taking a break…...

It’s that time of year again – the time of year when love is in the air, and the pressure is on to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day for your significant other. Take it from me, having a plan on valentine’s day is a life saver.  Whether you’re in a...

There is only one urgent agenda for Ku-ring-gai.  Inundate NSW Planning’s portal with submissions. Get them in by the deadline, Friday 23 February. Visit Ku-ring-gai Council’s website www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Council/News-and-media/Latest-news/Proposed-changes-to-NSW-housing-policy-and-its-impacts-on-Ku-ring-gai for ideas. Perhaps something like: “I oppose the rezonings because I love my home and I don’t want developers rapaciously knocking down...

If you’re tired of hearing about the child’s play occurring at Ku-ring-gai Council, fear not – for so are we.  Before the close of 2023, Council held their monthly Ordinary Meeting on the 12th of December. Amid an agenda involving the removal of the park bench on Mariana Close in...

Ku-ring-gai, the Northern Beaches and Willoughby City Council have awarded their local heroes.  The Australia Day Awards stand to recognise and appreciate the work of individuals and groups that contribute to the betterment of the local community. For the Northern Beaches, Citizen of the Year was awarded to Jimmy Arteaga...