News

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...