News and events in Ku-ring-gai
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From the Mayor
Last night I was delighted to see a team of young Council staff with leadership potential win the NSW Local Government Professionals Management Challenge for the second year in a row. This is a tremendous achievement and shows the depth of talent in our employees.
The Council has launched a new Net Zero website for residents get information on how to cut their bills and get help to live more sustainably. Our goal is for Ku-ring-gai to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2040. To do that we need your support and I’m very pleased that over 100 local residents have volunteered to become ‘Net Zero Champions’ and spread the word in our community.
Some of these volunteers will be at Killara station from 8.30am on Thursday 15 June and Gordon station from 8.30am on Friday 16 June to talk to you about how to cut your energy bills in a sustainable way. Drop by for a chat and a delicious net zero doughnut on us!
We’re looking for community members to join our Active Transport Committee. We’d especially like to hear from young residents, women and other residents from diverse backgrounds to be part of the committee, which will advise the Council on alternatives to driving. Applications close on 7 June; find out more and apply.
Ten year anniversary celebrations of the Council built facility which became the permanent home for NSW SES Ku-Ring-Gai Unit and NSW RFS Ku-ring-gai Brigade.
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Recreation recapWe have completed several recreation projects in May, with others to follow. |
Volunteer hubWe are building an online volunteer hub to better connect organisations and volunteers in the Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby and wider North Shore. |
Reaching net zeroA new website, rebates and workshops are coming to Ku-ring-gai residents to help them reach the goal of zero emissions by the year 2040. |
Work with us!We're currently recruiting for School Holiday Program Assistants for the upcoming Vacation Care holiday program.
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Managing bushfire riskA new plan to manage bushfire risk in Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby is on public exhibition.
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What's on
Free skateboarding sessionsStep on a board and roll in for free Concrete Riders coaching sessions. Plus an all wheels skate jam comp with prizes at St Ives skate park!
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Holiday funOur vacation care centres have iFly, Giant & Lawn Games, Ultimate Family Entertainment, Tru Ninja and more this winter school holidays.
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Celebrating Ku-ring-gai's indigenous culture
The Gai-mariagal Festival is on between 26 May and 9 July with music and art, children’s stories and guided walks.
Dot painting workshopJude Jarrett is a proud Koori woman from the Gumbaynggirr Nation and will share her knowledge and the strong connection to culture created when she paints.
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Taste of IndigiearthJoin founder of Indigiearth Sharon Winsor a Ngemba Weilwan woman from Western NSW as she guides through tastings of her book. Bush Foods & Botanicals.
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Plant ID workshopLearn about Ku-ring-gai plants, weeds and natives and then enjoy a guided walk to practice you new found skills!
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Eryldene open garden tourDiscover the beautiful grounds of one of Ku-ring-gai’s most famous stately homes.
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AI and cybersafetyComputer Pals host an info session on cybersafety, the emergence of AI and how to avoid online scams
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Jobs, volunteering and DA consents
Positions vacantApplications are now open for a variety of roles at Council and you can apply via our website. |
Volunteer nowSpecial Olympics Sydney Upper North Shore needs volunteers for the Ku-ring-gai Chase Fun Run on 18 June. |
DA consentsDevelopment application consents are published on our website weekly, and collated at the end of each month. |
