News

From the Mayor

It’s been a dramatic start to the year in Ku-ring-gai, with the local area lashed by storms and gale force winds in the last two weeks.

Council received 278 requests including those for clearing trees and debris left over from the storms. This was in addition to the many requests made to the NSW State Emergency Service and Ausgrid.

Our sincere thanks to the NSW SES, RFS, Council staff and Ausgrid for your extraordinary efforts to manage the hundreds of clean-up requests following the storms.

On Sunday 26 January we will be welcoming 240 people from 37 countries as they take their citizenship pledge at the Australia Day ceremony at Knox Grammar School. The winners of the 2025 Ku-ring-gai Local Citizen of the Year Awards will also be announced at this event.

In the afternoon between 1pm and 5pm the Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre will host a pool party featuring a BBQ, face painting, free entertainment and a poolside DJ. Entry is by gold coin donation and everyone is welcome.

I am looking forward to celebrating the Year of the Snake with our Lunar New Year festivities over the next few weeks. Celebrations will include the popular Lunar New Year food market at St Ives Village Green and some fun activities at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, Gordon Library and the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre.

Thank you to everyone who provided submissions during the public exhibition of the Council’s alternatives to the NSW Government’s transport-oriented development planning controls. Our planning team is now assessing all your feedback for a report to be presented to Council at next month’s meeting.

Between 22 January and 20 February we will also be exhibiting alternatives to the state government’s proposed changes for minimum lot sizes for dual occupancies. You can find out more at our engagement hub.

Mayor Christine Kay

Dual occupancy housing lot sizes

Council is seeking your feedback on the minimum lot size for dual occupancy development.

Storm clean up

Along with the NSW SES, RFS and Ausgrid Council staff worked round the clock to manage clean-up requests following the recent storms.

New Tree Trail

Do you know a tree can provids as much shade as 175 beach umbrellas or up to 65 days worth of oxygen?

Find out more at our new Killior'ra Tree Trail. Starting at St John's Avenue Gordon, the 30-minute trail showcases 18 species of local trees.

Time for a walk

Our bushwalking map on the website has a fresh new look! You can check out the trails in detail, including duration and grades.

There’s also a YouTube playlist of some of our walks if you would like to take a virtual stroll.

Youth Week Festival

Community groups are invited to register events for NSW Youth Week from 9 to 17 April. This year’s theme, I am___, We are the future and the future is now, celebrates and empowers the participation of young people in the community.

Closes 21 February.

Road surfacing, patching and works tender

The Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) is seeking tenders from qualified and experienced companies for road surfacing, patching and associated works from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027.

Committee members wanted

Council is seeking applications from community members to serve on two new committees providing advice on the natural environment and smart transport issues.

What's on

Lunar New Year in Ku-ring-gai

The Year of the Snake will be celebrated in Ku-ring-gai between 23 January and 11 February with a fantastic program of events and activities.

Lunar New Year events in Ku-ring-gai

Art Centre taster classes

Try a class before you commit to a full term, or get a taster of the arts at of our one-off classes this summer. All materials provided.

Summer 2025

Art Centre adult classes

Midweek movies

Get away from it all with our free midweek movie screenings at Gordon Library on Wednesday afternoons. Free popcorn with every film!

Wednesdays 2pm

New year, new you

Our Active Ku-ring-gai program offers a range of great low cost group classes including tennis, tai chi, yoga, BandFit and pilates.

It's a great way to meet people and have fun while reaching your fitness goals! Everybody is welcome, no matter your level of experience.

Make a splash

The Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre will host a pool party including a BBQ, face painting and poolside DJ on Australia Day 26 January.

Entry by gold coin donation.

26 January

Seniors exercise class

Improve your balance and strength with simple exercises you can do at home. Led by renowned physio Sally Castell.

29 January

Tech savvy seniors

Tech savvy introductory workshops are hands-on sessions for residents to learn more about the digital world. In Mandarin and English.

January & February

All library events

Kids' clothing and toy swap

Bring your kids' toys, books and clothes (0-12 years) and exchange for new to you items. FREE.

29 January

Your say

Eastern Road Turramurra streetscape and traffic management upgrades

Council is seeking community input on the proposed upgrades for the Eastern Road shopping centre in Turramurra. The upgrades will improve pedestrian and car parking areas to create a more vibrant and welcoming neighbourhood centre.