News and events in Ku-ring-gai
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From the Mayor
This year’s Sculpture Trail is now open at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. The Sculpture Trail showcases 46 diverse sculptures created by professional and emerging artists and constructed from recycled materials. Congratulations to all of the artists selected in this year’s event! Check it out and vote for your favourite sculpture.
Last week I had the pleasure of doing a delivery run with The Village Chef volunteers. Formerly Meals on Wheels, The Village Chef provides delicious and nutritious meals and is an important point of social connection and community. Thank you to all their amazing volunteers for your wonderful contribution.
We’re hosting a special outing for people with dementia and their families on 17 September to mark Dementia Action Week. The ‘Brushstrokes and Bushwalks’ event at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden includes a Devonshire tea, an easy walk around the Sculpture Trail, a light lunch and an optional art activity. A year after Ku-ring-gai was recognised as a Dementia Friendly Community, Council is continuing to support people with dementia and remove barriers to access and inclusion.
Just a reminder that the Thomas Carlyle family fun day is on Saturday 13 September. A fun day out where you can learn more about the Council’s long day care centre at East Lindfield.
Have a wonderful weekend!
And the winners are...A giant banksia made from an air tank, a flock of birds constructed from building materials and irrigation tubing, plus an assortment of discarded flip flops transformed into colourful fish have taken the top prizes in this year’s Sculpture Trail. |
Celebrating springOur staff were busy bees during the early morning installing beautiful flower displays at St Ives and East Lindfield as part of our annual Spring Flowers Celebration. |
Community grants announcedOur 2025 community grants and sponsorship program will distribute nearly $192,000 in funding to organisations and groups in the Ku-ring-gai area. |
Dementia friendly communityOne year after achieving ‘dementia friendly community’ status, Ku-ring-gai continues to support people with dementia. |
Calling urban mural artistsWe are commissioning two new mural artworks at Roseville Chase and Bicentennial Park in West Pymble. |
Volunteers wantedSt Ives Rotary Club is organising the St Ives Multicultural Food & Wine Festival and they need your help on 21 September. |
Pymble Fun Run road closuresTemporary road closures will be in place for the Pymble Fun Run on Sunday 21 September. |
What's on
Family fun day Thomas Carlyle Children's CentreEnrolments are now open for 2026 at Thomas Carlyle Children’s Centre, Lindfield. Find out more about the Centre at our family fun day with refreshments, art and craft, tours with the educators, Bop Till You Drop disco and face painting.
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A beary good day outJoin us at the Wildflower Garden for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic!. Meet the rangers and join fun activities including wildlife encounters, nature play, a family campfire and Junior Rangers. Tickets are limited and required for all activities.
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Wander our Sculpture TrailThe 2025 Sculpture Trail is now open and features 46 artworks constructed from recycled materials. Check it out and vote for your favourite sculpture.
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Eco FestivalPromoting innovative green living, the month-long festival is packed with workshops, talks, children's activities and lots of information on living more sustainably.
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Bushfire expoJoin us on Get Ready Weekend to understand your bushfire risk and prepare your home for the fire season ahead.
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Junior golf clinicsGet into the swing of it with our spring school holiday golf clinics. Now open for bookings. |
Understanding hoarding for volunteersThis workshop aims to help volunteers better understand hoarding as a mental health condition.
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Cycle in for a free tune-upRide into our free bike tune-up and collection day on Saturday 27 September at St Ives Showground.
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St Ives Food and Wine FairSupported by Council, the Fair features international food, wine, lifestyle stalls, pony rides, animal farm, giant jumping castles, RFS and SES trucks and musical performances.
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Tiptoe through the tulipsWe're celebrating spring and heading to the Southern Highlands for a day out including the Bowral Tulip Festival. Suitable for residents aged 60 plus.
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Keep your family safe around dogsGet free expert tips on keeping your family safe around dogs. Humans only. Bookings essential.
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Child car seat safety checkMake sure your precious cargo is transported safely at our child car seat safety check day. Book from 1 October.
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Learner driver supervisor workshopsJoin our online workshop for parents and supervisors with tips on rules, log books, safe driver courses and more.
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Spring Twilight Concert in the Park
Save the date for our ever popular Twilight Concert in Wahroonga Park.
This year's concert features Endless Summer performing classics from 60s, 70s and 80s and Running in the Shadows, Australia’s longest running tribute band to the legendary Fleetwood Mac.
18 October
Your say
Gordon Bowling Club Masterplan
You’re invited to help design a new public open space and recreation area that will serve our community for generations to come.
10 September
Draft Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme & Amended Policy
Council is seeking comment from the community on two documents relating to the provision of affordable housing within Ku-ring-gai.
22 September
Keep up to date on projects and programs out for comment and on exhibition.
Jobs and DA consents
