The Post

Musical Chairs for Deputy Mayors - at Hornsby Shire Council

During the February General Meeting for Hornsby Shire Council, Councillor Nathan Tilbury was elected Deputy Mayor yet again in an unsurprising turn of events. Cr Tilbury’s position as Deputy Mayor will remain until the end of this council’s...

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EXCLUSIVE: The Post Exposes Ku-ring-gai Councillors’ Luxury Escape

For a Council that cannot find funds to support community requested projects, Ku-ring-gai seem to have no qualms spending on a Councillor “getaway”. The Post has observed Ku-ring-gai Councillors and staff filtering into an exclusive, luxury...

04 Mar 2024

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Opera Australia’s West Side Story Hits Sydney Harbour

Opera Australia brings ‘West Side Story’ to Sydney Harbour. The show will be headed by two young Australian performers in the musical roles as Tony and Maria. ‘We are so excited to have these two fabulous Australian talents lead this...

“Ku-ring-gai Speaks Up”

Facebook community groups have been growing in number over the years, with many of them serving as platforms for people to interact, share views, and have their say. However, there has been a growing concern about some of these groups that filter...

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The Scary COST of Living

With the Australian Bureau of Statistics set to release their March Quarterly Consumer Price Index report in April, there is intrigue stirring whether inflation will continue to drop. In December 2022, the ABS recorded a high 7.8% inflation rate...

North Sydney LGA

Kirribilli Club Seeks Financial Help to Secure Its Future

The Kirribilli Club, a popular social club in Sydney that overlooks some of the city’s most fantastic views, has reached out to its members to rally for financial assistance. In a recent email, the Club’s Board and Management urged them to consider...

Another Extraordinary Meeting, or Just a Pretty Ordinary Council Meeting?

If it looks like a duck and quakes like a duck, then it’s probably a Ku-ring-gai Council housing strategy. At the recent Extraordinary Council Meeting, the meeting opened with Cr. Martin Smith claiming that 72% of Ku-ring-gai residents do not...

Michael Tumulty

Proposal for Fairlight Lookout to be Renamed After Former Manly Mayor

FAIRLIGHT Lookout might be getting a new name. A proposal has been submitted to Northern Beaches Council to have the park east of Fairlight Beach renamed in honour of former Mayor Jean Hay AM. Having served three Mayoral terms for Manly Council...

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Arts and Culture

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Opera Australia’s West Side Story Hits Sydney Harbour

Arts

Creative Open, Winter Arts Festival is Calling for Applications

APPLICATIONS are now open to showcase art, design, and music with the return of Creative Open this winter (25-28 July) to fire up the Northern Beaches with live gigs, exhibitions, talks, gatherings, comedy, markets, performances, and public art. Now...

28 Feb 2024

Upcoming Line-Up at Curl Curl Creative Space

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...

01 Feb 2024

Bleeding Hearts - Artists with Disability
Team-Up with ‘Eco-Warriors’

AN upcoming art exhibition at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum in Sydney showcases the collaborative project of a neurodivergent artist and people with disabilities who are concerned about climate change and the environment. The exhibition, titled...

01 Feb 2024

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Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College Course Guide

08 Apr 2024

Supporting Local Businesses on Sydney’s North Shore

The Chatswood Chamber of Commerce offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded individuals and businesses who are dedicated to mutual growth and success. I am biased as I will openly say it’s my favourite Chamber!...

Tina Brown

The Australian Disability Young Adults Social Support Group Breaks Barriers and Builds Bonds

The Australian Disability Young Adults Social Support Group breaks barriers and builds bonds. Australian Disability Young Adults Social Support Group (ADYASSG) is a non-profit organisation that provides fortnightly activities for people with...

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Editors Word Edition 54 - 1 April 2024

Welcome once again to all our readers. In this edition, I’m pleased to share with you a much-awaited story we broke on the 4th of March regarding a local Council’s exquisite outing amidst a cost-of-living crisis. I would like to thank Claudi...

Tina Brown

Commemorating our Service Men and Women

On 25 April, we remember and commemorate the sacrifices made by our former and current servicemen and women in defence of our freedoms. Anzac Day is a sacred occasion that unites all Australians and all communities. Most of us know someone who has...

Paul Fletcher

ANZAC Day - Lest we forget

The original ANZACs forged the Anzac spirit of service and mateship in World War One on the shores of Gallipoli. Since that time, hundreds of thousands of Australians have served our country across dozens of conflicts and peacekeeping missions. On...

Julian Leeser MP

Diversity and Inclusion in North Sydney

It has been an important month for diversity and inclusion in North Sydney, and I’ve very much enjoyed connecting with many in our community during Mardi Gras, International Women’s Day and Harmony Week celebrations. As a community independent...

Kylea Tink

News from the Northern Beaches

Food and Dining

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Get Ready for a Taste of the Beaches

Taste of the Beaches returns in May. Northern Beaches Council are bringing back the month-long food and wine festival after the festival’s success in both 2021 and 2022. After summer falls into autumn, who then creeps into winter, local beverage...

Food

Magpies Waitara’s New Hangout Destination for Locals

I wouldn’t be the first to think there is a lack of quality social venues to meet friends or family on a Saturday night, possibly a Sunday arvo, or even knock-off drinks and nibbles on a Friday. Local communities need fresh locations to enjoy...

Enjoy Your Next Social Outing at These Little Gems within the Kirribilli Club

Fancy grabbing a coffee? A prime cafe destination at the Kirribilli Club should be the following location for you and your friends to link up and enjoy the marvellous harbour views and stunning scenery while you sip away. The Kirribilli Club...

Business

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Supporting Local Businesses on Sydney’s North Shore

Tina Brown

Improve your business using the “Customer Satisfaction Cycle”

E very interaction with a customer, or a potential customer, is an opportunity to secure them as ongoing customers and to have them promote your business by being delighted with their experience. The initial interaction is crucial. No matter whether...

Philip Belcher

Are you too HARD to deal with?

Think back to your last interaction with a ‘service provider’, be it commercial or public service. It may have been in person, on-line, over the phone, or any combination of these. Did the interaction leave you wanting to continue to deal with...

Philip Belcher