News and events in Ku-ring-gai
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From the Mayor
After a great deal of community consultation and careful consideration, Council has endorsed an alternative housing solution for Ku-ring-gai.
At an extraordinary Council meeting last week, my fellow Councillors and I approved the preferred scenario for new development in the Gordon to Roseville rail corridor.
The alternative solution has several advantages compared to the NSW Government’s transport-oriented development planning controls.
It provides greater protection for heritage areas and the natural environment, improves transitions between different building heights and also incentivises revitalisation of local centres.
The preferred scenario has been submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and we hope to have a decision from the Minister soon.
It was great to see five Ku-ring-gai citizens recognised for outstanding achievements and services to the community as they were awarded 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
Congratulations to Mrs Roslyn Elaine Philips OAM of St Ives, for service to the community through charitable roles; Mr David Hugh Armstrong AM of Gordon, for significant service to the not-for-profit sector, the arts and the financial sector; Mrs Margaret Phillippa Middleton OAM of Lindfield, for service to the community as a volunteer; Mr John McKenzie Middleton OAM of Lindfield, for service to the community, particularly through music; and Mr Ronald Bruce York OAM of Lindfield, for service to the community of Sydney and to charitable organisations.
The Ku-ring-gai Arts and Culture Festival gets underway this week and runs until the end of July.
Warm up your winter with a wide variety of events, exhibitions, performances, film screenings and workshops. There’s something for everyone, so check out the program.
Alternative housing solutionCouncil has adopted a preferred scenario for new development in the Gordon to Roseville rail corridor that could replace the NSW Government’s transport-oriented development planning controls if approved by the NSW Department of Planning. |
New maps and property searchThe comprehensive online mapping system gives detailed information on individual properties in the local area and makes it easier to search for information. |
Lyrebird soundsListen to this master of mimicry who recently popped into the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden and see how many bird calls you recognise. |
Ku-ring-gai Chase Fun Run road closuresSome roads in Wahroonga will be temporarily closed for the Ku-ring-gai Chase Fun Run from 8am to 11am.
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Hospitality ExpoHospitality and food-based businesses based in Ku-ring-gai are invited to attend a free expo to help them become financially and environmentally sustainable.
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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.
Cultural and wellbeing beauty workshopCome on a Pure Dreamtime wellness experience with Baagi Milaygin.
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Lower your bills - translated workshopsChinese and Korean residents are invited to a free workshop and lunch to find out how to save energy and prepare their homes for winter.
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Puppy meditation and playJoin us for a special meditation with puppies session for young people aged 12–18 at St Ives Youth Hub.
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Art Gallery outingIf you’re aged 55 plus, join us for a private tour of the 2025 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes at the Art Gallery of NSW.
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Sculpture Trail entries openArtists from all ages and backgrounds are invited to create imaginative artworks celebrating our environment using found and recycled materials.
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Arts and Cultural Festival
Celebrate our diverse and thriving arts and cultural community from mid June to the end of July.
Events include local exhibitions, theatre performances, arts and creative workshops and film screenings.
School holidays
Art fun for school holidaysBookings are now open for school holiday classes at the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre. There's an open day on 5 July as well as wheel throwing, cartooning, journalling, watercolour, sculpture, map illustrating, beading and writing workshops to name a few.
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Wildflower Garden adventuresSwap screen time for green time at the Wildflower Garden these school holidays. 🐢 Animal encounters |
Vacation care bookings openSkate 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. |
Junior golf holiday clinicsWe have two-day golf clinics at Gordon golf course for 6-12 year olds in the winter school holidays.
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Your say
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
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
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
Eastern Road Turramurra traffic calming and raised pedestrian crossing
We're seeking community feedback on traffic calming upgrades for Eastern Road shopping centre.
Closes 4 July
Keep up to date on projects and programs out for comment and on exhibition.
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