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From the Mayor
I am honoured to be elected Mayor of Ku-ring-gai. It’s a real privilege and I’m keen to get things done for our community. My priority is to understand what matters to you in terms of the projects and services we deliver. I look forward to leading the Council and working with my colleagues to make Ku-ring-gai an even better place to live.
Have you seen the Sculpture Trail at the Wildflower Garden? The artworks on display this year are certainly spectacular, with many deserving of the People’s Choice award. Make sure you check them out and cast your vote.
Twilight Concert in the Park is coming up next month and this year’s INXS tribute is going to rock Wahroonga Park. Grab a picnic rug and your best mates and enjoy this fun, free event. You can find out more on our website.
While you have the calendar out, make sure you mark the date for the Wahroonga Food and Wine Festival. The festival will celebrate its 12th anniversary on Sunday 25 October. There will be live music, food from around the world and more than 30 wineries. Council is proud to support these and many other events happening in the local area.
Have an amazing weekend everyone.
Council elects new Mayor and DeputyCouncillor Kim Wheatley has been elected as Mayor of Ku-ring-gai Council, with Councillor Matt Devlin elected as Deputy Mayor. |
Norman Griffiths Oval upgradeCouncil voted at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 21 September to proceed with a synthetic turf playing field, following independent cost estimates and options presented by NSW Public Works. |
Phone survey scam warningWe’ve been alerted to a potential scam where an unknown caller is saying they are from Council and asking for information. Council will never ask you to provide personal financial information over the phone. If you receive a suspicious call, don’t share your details. |
Share our spaceShare Our Space opens outdoor areas of NSW public schools for families to enjoy. The following schools in Ku-ring-gai will be open for the spring school holidays - Gordon West, Killara, Lindfield, Roseville and Warrawee. |
Road worksTransport for NSW will carry out road works at Mona Vale Road and Pacific Highway at Pymble and Woodbury Road and Mona Vale Road in St Ives. |
H5 bird fluThe NSW Government is responding to eight new events of H5 bird flu after samples taken from birds returned positive results including one in Roseville. |
What's on
Golden Vale HomesteadSeniors can join us for morning tea and a guided tour of the homestead, gardens and woolshed and learn about 150 years of elegant living. Followed by lunch in Bowral.
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Library activitiesWe have all ages covered: Richard Glover on How to Ruin a Child |
Go wild in the GardenNature Play is getting a school holiday twist! Special Nature Play - Lounging Lizards Special Nature Play - Pig the Pug Other events: |
Celebrating our local creativesWe’re excited to launch the first Made in Ku-ring-gai at the Art Centre on 15 November. If you are a local creative, artisan or singer apply for a free stall or to perform. And if you are a young artist 15-25, enter the Youth Art Prize and showcase your creativity. |
New sensation for TwilightGrab a picnic rug and your friends, because we are throwing a free tribute concert celebrating the music of INXS. Wahroonga Park will transform for the Don't Change - Ultimate INXS tribute. Bring a picnic or buy from the food stalls at the event.
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Iconic Tree RegisterNominate a special tree for Ku-ring-gai’s Iconic Tree Register and help spread the word about the value of our local trees.
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Eco FestivalJoin us for sustainable living tips with talks, workshops, kids' activities and plenty of ideas for living cleaner and greener.
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For all Humankind courseResidents are invited to discover more about Jewish faith and heritage through a four-part course, as part of Council’s commitment to strengthen social cohesion.
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Road Rules Awareness WeekIt's time to refresh your road rule knowledge and help make our roads safer for everyone.
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Wahroonga Food & Wine FestivalTreat your tastebuds with international cuisines, festival favourites, craft beers, NSW wines and handcrafted spirits.
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Car maintenance workshop for youthJoin us for a hands-on basic car maintenance workshop designed for young people aged 16–24.
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Car maintenance for seniorsJoin us for a free car maintenance workshop to help you tackle basic maintenance and feel confident on the road.
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Learner driver supervisor workshopWe're holding a free online workshop offering advice to parents and supervisors on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers.
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School holidays
Youth events and activities
Lots of great workshops and activities to keep older kids entertained.
Vacation Care
Treetops Adventure St Ives, Bounce Cromer, the Harry Potter Exhibition at Sydney Showground, The Flying Bubble Show at the Entertainment Quarter and more this spring school holidays!
Ku-ring-gai Art Centre
The Ku-ring-gai Art Centre has lots of creative workshops and events for kids, teens and toddlers.
Wildflower Garden
School holiday fun at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden with a range of nature based themes including survival skills, animal encounters, nature detectives and water play.
Ku-ring-gai Library
Create, explore and be entertained in our libraries with a variety of workshops - ocean creature origami, Cartoon Dave, awesome aliens and dazzling dinosaurs cartooning
Active Ku-ring-gai golf
Our holiday golf clinics will hone your child's chipping, putting and golf etiquette skills.
Your say
Stanhope Road, Killara - proposed part-time No Right Turn
Council is proposing to introduce ‘No Right Turn 6am-10am, 3pm-7pm Mon-Fri’ restrictions on Stanhope Road at Pacific Highway.
Closes 25 September
Proposed raised pedestrian crossing near 1 Avon Rd, Pymble
Following requests from the community, Council is considering building a raised pedestrian (wombat) crossing near 1 Avon Rd in Pymble.
Closes 9 October
Killeaton St and Warrimoo Ave, St Ives - proposed roundabout
Following requests from the community, Council is considering building a roundabout at the intersection of Killeaton Street, Warrimoo Avenue and Caringal Place in St Ives.
Closes 9 October
Hunter Avenue, St Ives - proposed speed cushions
Council is planning to install two asphalt speed cushions on Hunter Avenue, near the roundabout at Eastern Arterial Road in St Ives.
Closes 12 October
Amendment to Ku-ring-gai DCP Part 6.1 Terraces
Council invites comment from the community on the amendment to the Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan (KDCP) to include objectives and controls for Multi Dwelling Housing (Terraces) and related definitions.
Closes 15 October
Draft Lane Cove Southern Catchments Flood Study Ku-ring-gai
Council has prepared the Draft Lane Cove Southern Catchments Flood Study to better understand flooding in the Sugarbag Creek, Little Blue Gum Creek and Blue Gum Creek catchments.
Closes 16 October
Draft Lane Cove Northern Catchments Flood Study
Council has prepared the Draft Lane Cove Northern Catchments Flood Study to better understand flood behaviour across the Coups, Water Dragon, Peppermint, Avondale and Quarry Creek catchments.
Closes 16 October
Draft Companion Animals Management Plan 2026-2030
Give your feedback on the Draft Companion Animals Management Plan 2026-2030, which outlines how Council will balance the needs of pets, the community and the local environment over the next four years.
Closes 18 October
Amendments to Ku-ring-gai Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme
Council invites comment from the community on a draft amendment to the adopted Ku-ring-gai Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme (AHCS).
Closes 19 October
Draft Annual Financial Statements 2025/26
Council is seeking comment from the community on its Draft Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2026.
Closes 27 October
Keep up to date on projects and programs out for comment and on exhibition.
Council Meeting
Next Public Forum 13 October
Next Council Meeting 20 October
Council Chambers, 818 Pacific Highway Gordon
Minutes and agendas
Council meeting streamed live on our website
Jobs
Positions vacantApplications are now open for a variety of roles at Council. Apply via our website. |
Volunteer opportunitiesCheck out volunteer roles available around Ku-ring-gai. |
Development applications
DA consentsDevelopment application consents are published on our website weekly and collated at the end of each month. |
Traffic DAsView traffic proposals and provide feedback prior to Traffic Committee consideration. |
