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Ku-ring-gai Council Joins the Sunflower Program

THE Sunflower Program is an innovative project aimed at raising awareness and providing support for people with hidden disabilities and chronic health conditions. Some examples of hidden disabilities include autism, anxiety, dementia, epilepsy and...

THE POST
02 Aug 2023
Education

Local Educator Named as One of the Countries Most Influential

When we look back on the educators who impacted us as students, we often think of the men and women who, rather than knowing their craft, inspired us beyond the classrooms. The best educators in Australia are recognised annually in the Most...

Riley Warner
02 Aug 2023
Local News

The North Shore’s Vibrant Volunteer Spirit

One of Bradfield’s greatest attributes is its spirit of volunteering. Whether it’s fundraising for the Salvation Army during their Red Shield Appeal, raising a sweat during the Lindfield Fun Run in support of Lindfield Rotary and local youth...

Paul Fletcher
16 Jun 2023
Health and Lifestyle

Stroke Survivor Priya Sharma Wins 2023 Stroke Awards

WEST Pennant Hills Stroke Survivor Priya Sharma has won the Stroke Foundation’s Improving Life After Stroke Award for 2023. The Improving Life After Stroke Award recognises those who devote their time to caring and supporting Australian stroke...

Claudia Butjerevic
16 May 2023
Local News

Caroline Atkinson: Greens Candidate for Davidson

CAROLINE Atkinson has stated she aims to provide a clear first choice among the candidates for Davidson, for protection of the climate, wildlife, and a fairer society. Caroline Atkinson has lived in St Ives for the last 15 years, and she strongly...

THE POST
01 Mar 2023
Local News

Tim James’ vision for Willoughby

CURRENT Member for Willoughby, Tim James, is standing again as the Liberal Candidate in the upcoming state election. However, despite Tim already being the Willoughby representative, this will be his first official state election. Tim James has only...

Lucy Taylor
01 Mar 2023
Local News

Greens Candidate for Wahroonga announced as Tim Dashwood

LOCAL arts professional, Tim Dashwood, has been preselected as the Greens candidate for the Wahroonga electorate in the upcoming NSW State Election. Mr Dashwood said, “My first political membership was joining the Greens in 2020, drawn in by my...

THE POST
01 Mar 2023
Local News

Karyn Edelstein - Labor for Davidson

LOCAL small business woman, Karyn Edelstein, is a qulaified Lawyer and Director of a custom design and construction project management company. Dedicated to a government that is focussed on recruiting more teachers, resuscitating our health care...

THE POST
01 Mar 2023
Local News

Melissa Hoile - Labor for Hornsby

MELISSA has been a long-term resident of Hornsby Shire, living here in her youth and returning to the area to raise her family. For over 30 years, Melissa has worked as a music teacher in both public and private school sectors. She has seen first...

THE POST
01 Mar 2023
Local News

A ‘Fresh Start’ on the horizon; possible for Willoughby

WITH state elections looming, candidates are throwing themselves entirely amongst their communities, making final pushes for votes. Sarah Griffin, a long-time Willoughby resident, will make up one of these keen candidates, endeavouring to be...

Riley Warner
01 Mar 2023
Local News

What to know about Alister Henskens

ALISTER Henskens has been the Ku-ring-gai state member of parliament since the 2015 state election. He also has various Ministerial roles as the Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Sport, Minister for Science, Innovation and...

Lucy Taylor
28 Feb 2023
Willoughby LGA

Have your say about Northbridge’s new public square

WILLOUGHBY City Council is seeking feedback on whether a trial new public square at Northbridge – created to activate and improve the suburb’s shopping district – should stay in place. The 350 square metre public space was formed in November...

THE POST
16 Feb 2023
North Sydney LGA

Combined Motorway Control Centre for Harbour Tunnels

A consolidated Motorway Control Centre that will manage road incident responses for the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and future Western Harbour Tunnel is to be established in an existing Transport for NSW building on Ennis Road in Milsons Point. Member for...

THE POST
16 Feb 2023
Ku-ring-gai LGA

15 Storeys proposed for central Turramurra

A PROPOSAL has been put forward in the 14th of February Ku-ring-gai Council Meeting for Council to consider reclassifying the council owned part of 1,1A and 3A Kissing Point Road (known as the Turramurra Plaza site) from community to operational...

THE POST
16 Feb 2023
Ku-ring-gai LGA

Community input sought into active transport

KU-RING-GAI Council is seeking local people to become members of its new Active Transport Committee. Following a Council decision, the committee is being established to promote cycling, walking and other forms of active transport in the Ku-ring-gai...

THE POST
16 Feb 2023
Local News

Youth hubs reopen

ST IVES and Gordon youth hubs have been reopened and both youth hubs are open on weekdays during the school term. St Ives youth hub is located next to the St Ives skate park opposite the St Ives Shopping Centre. The hub underwent an upgrade last...

THE POST
16 Feb 2023
Local News

New Playgroup in St Ives

WITH help from Ku-ring-gai Council, a new playgroup for young children with additional needs opened on Monday 20 February, alongside a support service for parents and carers. The playgroup’s home is 1A Acron Road St Ives and id open on Mondays...

THE POST
16 Feb 2023
Local News

Improved early education for the brightest start

OUR local littlest learners are set to benefit from new and improved facilities and support programs at early childhood education and care services thanks to a funding boost from the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government. Member for Ku-ring-gai...

THE POST
16 Feb 2023
Local News

Caswell’s compassion for Hornsby

BENJAMIN Caswell is running as an Independent in the upcoming State government elections this March. You may have already met Benjamin in the community as he is a keen Berowra Bush Runner, he is a member of the Lions Club, Garden Club and...

Tina Brown
16 Feb 2023