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From the Mayor

This week is National Reconciliation Week, and an opportunity for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

It is also the first week of the annual Gai-mariagal Festival, a celebration of the oldest living culture on the planet.

The annual festival began this Monday, National Sorry Day, with Aboriginal Elder and artist Walangari Karntawarra guiding local students and the community to create a traditional western desert sand painting at Wahroonga Park.

Thank you to all the students and teachers from Abbotsleigh Junior and Wahroonga Preparatory schools and Tennyson Preschool who joined Council and the community to mark this special occasion.

Gai-mariagal runs until the end of NAIDOC Week on 13 July. There are a range of wonderful events and activities on offer and I invite you to get involved. Check out our website for more details.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback on the Ku-ring-gai Transport Oriented Development (TOD) Preferred Alternative.

Council’s Extraordinary Council Meeting to discuss this matter has been adjourned to Thursday 5 June. This allows Council sufficient time to consider the issues and feedback raised during the public forum on 21 May.

Have a great weekend.

Mayor Christine Kay

Start a career in local government

We’re recruiting 21 trainees and apprentices in engineering, planning, event management, marketing & communications, parks & gardens, environment & sustainability, early childhood education, turf management, electrotechnology and plumbing.

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Building Ku-ring-gai's night-time economy

Council will develop a new action plan to build and support Ku-ring-gai’s night-time economy. The plan will help local businesses provide greater after-hours experiences for residents.

Sponsorship applications open

Sponsorship applications are open for individuals and organisations wishing to deliver events during the 2025-2026 financial year.

Closes 31 May

Give dead batteries new life

Ban batteries in the bin as they can start fires in garbage trucks and waste facilities. Instead recycle them at supermarkets, Bunnings, and community recycling centres.

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Sydney Water grants

Sydney Water community grants provide up to $10,000 to deliver sustainable water outcomes for local communities.

Closes 16 June

What's on

Gai-mariagal Festival

The annual Gai-mariagal Festival raises awareness of First Nations People living in the Northern Sydney region.

This year’s theme is ‘Legacies for future generations' and the Festival runs from Sorry Day on 26 May to the end of NAIDOC Week in July.

See all Gai-mariagal events

Street Meet West Lindfield

Connect with neighbours and hear from the experts on identifying bushfire risks in your street and how to prepare for the bushfire season.

2 June

Lower your bills -translated workshops

Chinese and Korean residents are invited to a free workshop and lunch to find out how to save energy and prepare their homes for winter.

16, 19 and 24 June

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Soap making workshop

Learn how to make soap from scratch with natural oils and herbal extracts and using the cold soap making method.

14 June

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Junior golf holiday clinics

We have two-day golf clinics at Gordon golf course for 6-12 year olds in the winter school holidays.

7/8 and 14/15 July

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Art fun for school holidays

Bookings are now open for school holiday classes at the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre.

7 - 25 July

School holiday classes

Vacation care bookings open

Skate into our vacation care program with iFly, Sydney Cooking School, Super Buzzbot coding and a dinosaur STEM workshop just some of what’s on offer.

Peter Helliar book launch

Peter Helliar is visiting Gordon Library to reveal his hilarious new series of books about Galileo – a horse with talent for solving crimes.

4 June

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Cultural and wellbeing beauty workshop

Come on a Pure Dreamtime experience with Baagi Milaygin.

15 June

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Entries open for Ku-ring-gai Sculpture Trail

Artists are invited to submit their entry for the 2025 Ku-ring-gai Sculpture Trail, with $6,000 in cash prizes up for grabs.

Entries from artists from all ages and backgrounds are welcomed that use recycled and found objects to create imaginative and creative artworks celebrating our environment.

Entries close 27 July

Your say

Planning Proposal 51-53 Rohini St, Turramurra (Anglicare)

Council invites comment on a planning proposal for 51-53 Rohini Street Turramurra operating as the Anglicare Rohini Village.

Closes 10 June

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Stormwater system upgrade - Redleaf and Railway Ave

We are upgrading the stormwater drainage system along Railway Avenue between Redleaf Avenue and Station Lane Wahroonga and want your feedback on the plans.

Closes 19 June

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Woodlands Avenue Pymble - Proposed part-time No Right Turn

We are seeking feedback on a proposal to have a part time ‘No Right Turn 6am-10am, 3pm-7pm Mon-Fri’ at Woodlands Avenue and Mona Vale Road in Pymble.

Closes 20 June

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Queen Elizabeth Reserve playground upgrade

We are upgrading the playground at Queen Elizabeth Reserve, Lindfield and would like to hear your feedback on the proposed design.

Closes 27 June

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Jobs and DA consents

Positions vacant

Applications are now open for a variety of roles at Council. Apply via our website.

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Volunteer opportunities

Check out volunteer roles available in our area.

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DA consents

Development application consents are published on our website weekly, and collated at the end of each month.

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