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“Ya Can’t Stop Development” - The Story Continues

“Ya Can’t Stop Development,” claimed Bill Heslop when running for local council in the well-known movie “Muriel’s Wedding”. I would say even he would question our Ku-ring-gai Council as events begin to demonstrate just how florid the...

Michael Tumulty
02 Apr 2024
Ku-ring-gai LGA

Local Opinions and the Development Updates at the NTRA

The North Turramurra Recreational Area (NTRA) development debate is similar to the recent housing development proposals put forward by the NSW government. Change might not suit everyone; local residents never jump at the idea of a new development...

Riley Warner
02 Apr 2024
Ku-ring-gai LGA

Ku-ring-gai Council Helping Businesses Go Digital

KU-RING-GAI Council and Realise Business are partnering to help local business owners. The partnership is promoting a new digital solutions program that equips small businesses with tolls, resources and guidance on how to improve their online...

THE POST
01 Dec 2023
Ku-ring-gai LGA

Ku-ring-gai Libraries’ New Overdue Policy

KU-RING-GAI Council are encouraging residents to visit their local libraries. Since July, Council have adopted an alternate method to dealing with overdue items in the library branches at St Ives, Turramurra, Gordon, and Lindfield. Instead of...

THE POST
01 Dec 2023
Ku-ring-gai LGA

Explore Ku-Ring-Gai Library’s New App

LIBRARY members can now reserve, renew and download items whenever they want thanks to the new app. The new app went live this month and is available free of charge from the Apple store or Google Play. The app offers the latest capability, with...

THE POST
01 Dec 2023
Ku-ring-gai LGA

Nominate Your Ku-ring-gai Citizen of the Year

EACH year, the Local Citizen of the Year Awards in Ku-ring-gai recognises the exceptional work of local unsung volunteers and individuals who have demonstrated excellent citizenship and contributed to the betterment of the community. The aim of...

THE POST
01 Dec 2023
Ku-ring-gai LGA

Grants for Community Groups Just got Easier

KU-RING-GAI Council is offering 100 local community organisations free access to a grant portal to improve their chances of getting funding. The free access takes the form of individual subscriptions to the web portal worth $125 each, which is...

THE POST
01 Dec 2023
Ku-ring-gai LGA

Ku-ring-gai Council Awarded near on $250,000

KU-RING-GAI Council has been awarded nearly $250,000 in funding for environmental projects, local heritage, community arts and events. More than $243,000 will be awarded in the 2023-2024 financial year for a range of environmental projects...

THE POST
02 Aug 2023
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Solar Lights up Shire’s Community Centres

HORNSBY Shire Council, in its firm commitment towards sustainability and renewable energy, is proud to announce the successful completion of a solar installation project at five of the area’s community centres. A total of 68.6kW of solar systems...

THE POST
02 Aug 2023
News Across Ku-ring-gai

Young and Need a Lift?

KU-RING-GAI’S young residents are invited to enter a photo competition focusing on the positives in life. The competition is open between 17 July and 4 September to all young people aged 12 – 24 years living in northern Sydney. Entrants to the...

Stephen Holland
02 Aug 2023
Ku-ring-gai LGA

Winter School Holiday Fun in Ku-ring-gai

oliday program has everything from art classes to free skateboard coaching. The Council’s school holiday activities run from Monday 26 June to Friday 14 July. On Friday 7 July St Ives skate park is offering free skateboarding and scooter coaching...

Stephen Holland
01 Jul 2023
News Across Ku-ring-gai

Ku-ring-gai Sports Forum

KU-RING-GAI Council are hosting their annual Sports Forum event on the 5th of July at the Ku-ring-gai Council Depot. The event, which has been attended by 50 sport representatives in previous years, allows local sporting groups and associations to...

THE POST
16 Jun 2023
News Across Ku-ring-gai

Ku-ring-gai Council Offers Workshops on Sustainable Living and Cutting Household Costs

KU-RING-GAI Council will offer workshops on sustainable living and cutting household costs during June and July. The workshops are part of the Council’s community education campaign to help residents reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and save...

THE POST
16 Jun 2023
News

Active Transport Funding delivers for Ku-ring-gai Community

WALKING and cycling is set to get safer and simpler for our local community after securing funding through the $117 million Get NSW Active program. The funding is for local projects that encourage vibrant centres and liveable neighbourhoods through...

THE POST
16 Jan 2023
News

$1 Million in funding for Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden

Council has been awarded over $1 million in funding for the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. The funds will be used to upgrade one of the Garden’s most popular walking tracks using an innovative form of recycled plastic. Ku-ring-gai Council was...

THE POST
16 Jan 2023
News

Road safety and local business in the spotlight in Ku-ring-gai

A NOTICE of motion calling on the NSW government to provide solutions to the safety concerns posed by truck movements on Pacific Highway was adopted at the Ku-ring-gai Council meeting held on 13 December 2022. It follows an earlier notice of motion...

THE POST
16 Jan 2023
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Spring flowers brighten Lindfield and West Pymble

Spring flowers brighten Lindfield and West PymbleMASS plantings of spring flowers are on show in Kochia Lane Lindfield and Philip Mall West Pymble. The celebration of spring flowers can be seen in planters and hanging baskets and were installed on...

THE POST
01 Oct 2022
Editorial

Council meetings causing concern

WHY are Ku-ring-gai Council Meetings so long? The last two Council meetings held by Ku-ring-gai Council have had an extraordinarily long duration. July was five hours and twenty minutes and August wasn’t much better with a duration of just short...

Tina Brown
01 Sep 2022
News

Ku-ring-gai Council approves $85,000 in sponsorships to support events and activities for the local community during the 2022-2023 financial year.

KU-RING-GAI Council has approved $85,000 in sponsorships for community-based services and events, following submissions from local organisations. The sponsorship program is one of three annual community grant programs the Council funds to assist...

THE POST
01 Sep 2022