News

From the Mayor

Today we received the news that our alternative plan for new housing in Gordon, Killara Lindfield and Roseville has been officially approved by the NSW Government. The plan will replace the government’s former transport-oriented development (TOD) policy introduced in May 2024.

Our plan brings certainty to those property owners in the Gordon, Killara Lindfield and Roseville areas who were previously affected by the TOD policy. While it won’t please everyone, it will protect important built heritage and the tree canopy while at the same time meeting the government’s targets for new housing in Ku-ring-gai.

The Council will be meeting next Tuesday to further consider its position on this matter; you can read the Council report here.

Thank you to everyone who attended Remembrance Day services in Ku-ring-gai this week. It was wonderful to meet with veterans and their families and lay wreaths at the Roseville Memorial on Tuesday. On behalf of Council, I want to thank and acknowledge the brave servicemen and women – both past and present – who have sacrificed so much to defend and protect Australia.

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, why not check out the newly upgraded Banks Track and Boardwalk at the Wildflower Garden. This week we officially opened the new boardwalk, sandstone pathway and interpretive signage showcasing the area’s rich Aboriginal heritage and native flora and fauna. The upgrades make the Wildflower Garden accessible to everyone while protecting and preserving our unique and precious bushland.

Next week is National Skin Cancer Action Week, which runs from 16 - 22 November. Organised by the Cancer Council, the week highlights the ongoing importance making sun protection a daily habit to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. As the song goes: slip, slop, slap, seek and slide – slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade and slide on some sunglasses.

Mayor Christine Kay

Council's new housing plan approved

Council’s plan for new housing has been approved by the NSW Government.

The Council’s alternative to the government’s transport-oriented development (TOD) policy was gazetted on Friday 14 November.

Track and Boardwalk upgrade

The newly upgraded Banks Track and Boardwalk at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden is now open.

Thanks to a $1 million grant from the NSW Government, the Banks Track is now fully accessible and has added protection for surrounding bushland.

Successful Dress for Success

Council partnered with charity Dress for Success to support vulnerable women wanting to return to the workforce. Ku-ring-gai residents donated a huge number of great outfits for women to feel confident and ready for work. Thank you to everyone who donated!

Students and graduates boost our workforce

Council recently welcomed nine undergraduates, apprentices and trainees to its ranks, while more positions are currently being recruited.

We're recruiting Family Day Care educators

Set up a childcare business in your home. Family Day Care offers personalised, flexible, quality care in a home environment for children between 0 to 5 years. You’ll be supported by the Council’s childcare professionals.

Chemical CleanOut

Your free Household Chemical CleanOut is this weekend 15 and 16 November at St Ives Showground.

Bring your old paint, oils, batteries, garden chemicals and more.

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Nominate a local hero

The Local Citizen of the Year awards celebrate outstanding contributions by local residents. Help us discover deserving citizens for 2026. Nominations close 7 December.

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Every K counts

When the unexpected happens on the road - the speed you're travelling matters. "Just a bit over" can be the difference between being able to stop in time or not at all.

Towards Zero

What's on

Gordon Bowling Club Masterplan community day

We want feedback on concepts for this new public space. Come to our community day with guided design walks, interactive maps and to chat with Council staff.

22 November

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Scam awareness in Farsi

Join us and Services Australia, ID Support NSW and local police to help identify different scams and what you can do. Presented in English with a Farsi interpreter.

24 November

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Walk the talk

Join us for a 20 minute walk, commemorative ceremony, information stalls and an art exhibition. Hosted by the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Multicultural Network as part of the UN's 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence

26 November

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Oh Christmas tree

Join us for a special visit from Santa, Christmas performances and lighting of the tree.

27 November

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Play Stay Learn and Borrow

Children of all abilities are invited to join the Cubby House Toy Library Play, Stay, Learn and Borrow session at Gordon Library.

19 November

Come and try pickleball

Join us for a fun and active pickleball open day, hosted in partnership with SUNS Pickleball.

23 November

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Golf for all ages

Want to get into the swing of golf?

We have school holiday clinics and mixed and ladies adult classes now open for bookings.

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Growing natives

If your garden backs onto bushland or important native vegetation, you could be eligible for a free visit from our in-house experts!

Book a garden visit

Kids clothes/books/toy swap

Score new items for the kids and teens in your life by swapping gently used items at St Ives Showground.

29 November

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Your say

Notice of intention to extend a lease - 21 Handley Avenue, Turramurra

Council intends to extend an existing lease by 5 years to Pymble Turramurra Pre-School Inc for the use and occupation of the building / improvements erected on 21 Handley Avenue.

Closes 17 November

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KDCP amendment – Part 13 Tree and Vegetation Preservation

Council invites comment from the community on an amendment to Part 13 of the Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan (KDCP).

Closes 24 November

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Revised Financial Plan and Asset Management Strategy

Council is seeking community feedback on the revised long-term financial plan and asset management strategy.

Closes 25 November

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Notice of intention to renew licences - 207 Mona Vale Road, St Ives

Council intends to renew existing licence arrangements within the St Ives Community Groups Centre located at 207 Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075 (Lot 1 DP 816806) for 5 years to:

Action for People with Disability
Northside Central Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous
Jewish Care

Closes 27 November

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Proposed raised pedestrian (wombat) crossing on Avon Road, Pymble

seeking community feedback on a proposal to build a raised pedestrian (wombat) crossing on Avon Road near Gate 3 of Pymble Ladies College (PLC).

Closes 28 November

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On-street electric vehicle charging stations Lindfield and Roseville

Council is seeking feedback on proposed on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Lindfield and Roseville.

Closes 30 November

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On-street electric vehicle charging stations Gordon and Killara

Council is seeking feedback on proposed on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Gordon and Killara.

Closes 30 November

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Code of meeting practice

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice provides a set of meeting rules for accessible, orderly, effective and efficient meetings.

Closes 2 December

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Notice of intention to grant a licence - South Turramurra

Council intends to grant a licence to TOMRA Collection Pty Ltd for up to 2 years for the operation of a Return and Earn Recycling Machine.

Closes 3 December

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Gordon Bowling Club Masterplan - phase 2 consultation

Following Phase 1 consultation, we've heard from local residents, sporting clubs and community groups—and now we're ready to expand on your input to finalise the masterplan in 2026.