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Before the close of 2024, Ku-ring-gai Council spent the majority of the year’s final General Meeting debating a $2,300 grant. Despite the relatively minuscule amount, the issue caused a stir between councillors, and the grant approval process was called into question. The crux of the argument came when Councillors Jeff...

A Thornleigh man has won $100,000 from a free lottery ticket. Drawn on Tuesday 7 January, the local resident received the 1st prize in the Lucky Lotteries’ Super Jackpot 10912. ‘I’m overwhelmed with excitement,’ said the Thornleigh man when he found he had won. ‘I’ll be able to take a...

The New-Bub Bushcare group is a new initiative that connects new parents. Hornsby Shire Council launched the program in November 2024 to foster an opportunity to connect with nature, build friendships, and nurture both the environment and mental health. ‘The program achieves several strategic priorities, including reducing social isolation, enhancing...

International Women’s Day is on the 8th of March. The Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter is hosting an event on the 27th of February in honour of IWD. This year marks 10 years since the shelter has been operating in the community, providing refuge for women experiencing hardship and domestic abuse....

Heart disease is Australia’s leading cause of death. Each year, Heart Research Australia (HRA), an organisation created by a group of Royal North Shore cardiologists in 1986, calls the nation to focus their attention on the heart and help bring funds to vital life-saving research. During REDFEB, individuals wear red,...

Debuting on March 2 at Wahroonga Park is a brand-new event: Sparkling WAHROONGA: Food + Wine Festival. This free-entry community festival is brought to the Upper North Shore by the same producer of the Wahroonga Food + Wine Festival. Celebrating NSW cellar door wines, small-batch distilleries, craft brews, international cuisine,...

Evidence of a breeding koala population has been found in rural areas across the Hills and Hornsby. Volunteer group The Hills-Hornsby Rural Koala Project (HHRKP) recently partnered with Landcare Australia through the Wildseek Project, Queensland University of Technology, and NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service. New data obtained by...

This holiday season, I visited an older couple whose home, while filled with cherished memories, was also overwhelmed by possessions. It made me think: are your treasured items enhancing your life, or are they creating a burden? We all know how sentimentality can tug at the heartstrings, but sometimes, holding...

Four nominees were awarded at a special ceremony on Australia Day to mark their significant contribution in the community. Ku-ring-gai Council annually host the Ku-ring-gai Local Citizen of the Year Awards to recognise groups and individuals. The 2025 ceremony was held on the 26th of January at Knox Grammar. The...