News and events in Ku-ring-gai
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From the Mayor
Tomorrow Saturday 8 March is International Women’s Day. Our Council is taking some very positive steps to ensure women’s equality and contributions to our community are recognised and upheld.
Last Thursday a packed audience heard from Juanita Phillips on how she juggled the demands of being a female journalist and raising a family. We also discussed the progress being made by Ku-ring-gai’s young people in advancing respectful relationships.
I’m very proud to announce the creation of a new award for Ku-ring-gai – the Women’s Leadership and Inspiration Award. Open to women aged from 18 years, the award will recognise local women demonstrating exceptional leadership, advocacy and dedication to advancing gender equality. Nominations will open later this year.
This week the Ku-ring-gai Chamber of Commerce and the Council signed an agreement that will see a new era of cooperation between our two organisations.
I am passionate about supporting and encouraging small business in Ku-ring-gai and I’m confident that this agreement will do just that. Read more here.
Nominations are open until Friday 28 March for the Multicultural Advisory Committee. The committee gives guidance to the Council on matters affecting people from diverse cultural backgrounds living in Ku-ring-gai. If you’d like to become a voluntary member you can find out how to nominate here
And don’t forget our very first Multicultural Festival will be at St Ives Showground on Sunday 23 March between 10am and 3pm. There’ll be workshops on African drumming, the French language, Egyptian belly dancing and dancing Bollywood style, plus tasty cuisine from Peru, Hawaii, Japan, Holland, Spain, Germany, Malaysia, India and Korea.
Chamber of Commerce MOUKu-ring-gai’s Council and Chamber of Commerce have signed an agreement to work together to stimulate local economic growth and assist small and medium local businesses. |
Recognising outstanding womenCouncil has announced a new Women’s Leadership and Inspiration Award to recognise local women demonstrating exceptional leadership, advocacy and dedication to advancing gender equality. |
New park in GordonCouncil has transformed an unused plot of public land into a new park in Dumaresq Street Gordon which opened this week. |
Multicultural committee EOIJoin Ku-ring-gai Council’s Multicultural Committee and become a voice for your community. Applications close 28 March. |
The Bobbo temporary road closuresThere will be temporary road closures and parking restrictions on 30 March for the Bobbin Head Cycle Classic. |
What's on
Celebrate Ku-ring-gai's cultural diversity with a day of dance, music, cooking, kids activities and more at St Ives Showground.
23 March
Vacation careTuff Nutterz, BOUNCEinc, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, coding workshop, magician school and more this autumn school holidays. |
Active kids holiday clinicsOur golf and tennis holiday clinics are now open for bookings. |
Youth FridaysTouch footy, tennis, pizza making, Switch fun - our youth team has heaps on to keep your teens busy. |
Seniors Festival in March
As part of our ever popular Seniors Festival, the Everything for Seniors Day is on 12 March at Turramurra Seniors Centre in Gilroy Road. Enjoy free lunch and morning tea and discover all the fun and interesting activities available to residents aged 55 and over, plus enjoy a livestream of the Premier’s Gala Concert.
Green and cleanReduce waste, save money and have a safe, clean home. Learn how to use natural ingredients instead of chemicals to clean your house.
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Eco School ExpoWe’re inviting Ku-ring-gai teachers from all schools to find out about our exciting school environmental programs. You can also enjoy an optional bushwalk in the Wildflower Garden.
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Eucalypt DayCelebrate Eucalypt Day, 23 March, at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. |
Mastering business videosFrom engaging social media content to converting sales, this workshop will show how to easily and quickly create professional video content. |
Grant writing and partnering workshopsLearn how to write grant applications and work collaboratively to deliver projects.
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Car seat checksAuthorised fitters will check child car seats; for Ku-ring-gai residents only. Bookings now open.
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Your say
Green Grid Strategy
Community feedback is being sought on a long-term blueprint to allow Ku-ring-gai residents to more easily travel between parks and retail centres on a network of green and shady routes.
Closes 12 March
Mimosa playground upgrade
We have developed a concept plan for a new playground at Mimosa Oval. We’re seeking further community feedback to ensure it meets local needs and expectations.
Closes 12 March
Keep up to date on projects and programs out for comment and on exhibition.
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