News and events in Ku-ring-gai
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News
From the Mayor
This week the Council unanimously approved the public exhibition of a preferred scenario for new housing in the Gordon, Killara, Roseville and Lindfield railway station precincts.
The intent of this scenario is to better protect Ku-ring-gai’s important heritage areas and tree canopy, while also revitalising our main town centres.
The scenario incorporates your feedback received in late 2024 when we first proposed alternatives to the NSW Government’s transport-oriented development (TOD) policy.
The Council will make a final decision on submitting the scenario to the state government for approval once we have considered your views.
Please go to our website to have your say by 22 April.
I’m very pleased to announce that Ku-ring-gai now has a new waste app. It’s all part of our goal to digitise Council services wherever possible.
Your Waste is free to download from your app store and gives you the ability to get reminders about bin nights and push notifications of any unexpected interruptions to waste services.
The app has a waste calendar including special events such as free drop off chemical collections and tips on recycling.
Looking forward to hearing your feedback about the new app!
If you love Ku-ring-gai’s history and heritage then please check out all the events happening as part of the Heritage Festival during April and May.
Thanks to several community organisations, we are able to offer guided walks and talks, tours of iconic homes, an art workshop and a fashion show.
Just go to our website to find out more.
Preferred housing scenarioThe Council’s preferred scenario for new housing near Roseville, Lindfield, Killara and Gordon stations is on public exhibition for comment until 5pm Tuesday 22 April. |
New Ku-ring-gai waste appNo longer will you need to rely on the neighbours to know what bins to put out! With the Your Waste app, you can easily look up bin days, set bin reminders and find recycling info on your smartphone. |
Pool repairsThe 25m pool at the Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre will be closed for upgrades until late September. All programs operating in the 25m pool will move to other pools at the facility. |
What's on
Celebrate Youth WeekYouth Week is on 9 to 17 April and is an opportunity for young people across NSW to come together in their local communities. Events in Ku-ring-gai include:
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New Art Centre classesBookings for Term 2 are open and we have a selection of new classes including: |
Teen clothing swapClear out your wardrobe and get some fresh items at our free teen clothing swap at Gordon Library.
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City nature challengeHelp record local plants and animals using iNaturalist, a biodiversity recording app that logs any plants, animals and fungi we find.
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The Ku-ring-gai Heritage Festival is in its fifth year and explores the rich history of Ku-ring-gai celebrating our indigenous, natural, built and cultural heritage.
18 April to 19 May
North Turramurra Junior MastersFor junior golf players aged 18 years and under with an AGU handicap.
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Learner driver online workshopA free online workshop offering practical advice and info to those helping learner drivers become safer drivers.
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Beginners tennisJoin the Council’s low-cost fitness program called Active Ku-ring-gai. We are offering nine weeks of tennis lessons for beginners.
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Senior exercise classesImprove your muscle strength, enhance your flexibility and balance and reduce your risk of falls in two new weekly exercise classes – one for men only and one for a mixed group.
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Multicultural football programCouncil is partnering with Football NSW to run the Multicultural Settlement Program during Term 2. The program for 12 - 18 year olds includes eight weeks of free football training sessions held on Tuesdays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm at St Ives Village Green. |
Volunteer ExpoCome along to our Volunteer Expo and chat with organisations about volunteering opportunities in the upper North Shore. Free coffee made by our local young people!
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School holidays
Wildflower Garden adventures
Bookings are open for school holiday activities at the Wildflower Garden including Animal Encounters, Survival Skills and Junior Keepers.
Vacation care
Book in in now for Tuff Nutterz, BOUNCEinc, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, coding workshop, magician school and more this autumn school holidays.
Active kids holiday clinics
Our golf and tennis school holiday clinics are now open for bookings.
Get active, learn new skills and build lasting friendships with Active Ku-ring-gai Kids!
Library
Dungeons and Dragons, Lego building, Minecraft craft, science workshops and more in our libraries these holidays.
Art Centre
Want to get creative these school holidays? Ku-ring-gai Art Centre has you covered with half and full day workshops for school-aged kids.
Your say
Kintore Street, Wahroonga - proposed speed cushions and roundabout
We are seeking feedback on a proposal to install speed cushions and a roundabout on Kintore Street between Eastern Road and Grosvenor Street in Wahroonga.
Closes 11 April
Preferred housing scenario between Roseville and Gordon
Council is seeking feedback on a preferred scenario for new housing around Roseville, Lindfield, Killara and Gordon stations.
Closes 22 April
Ibbitson Park upgrade
We are upgrading Ibbitson Park in Lindfield and seeking community feedback on the concept plan.
Closes 2 May
Keep up to date on projects and programs out for comment and on exhibition.
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