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Twilight Food Fair is back at Ted Mack Civic Park for 2026 with even more food, fun and flare for the whole family. The Fair will run across four Fridays in January, February and March and is free to attend. Each event takes place between 4.30pm and 8.30pm and features an exciting range of international … Continued
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Entries are now open for the 2026 Young Writers’ Award, with Stanton Library and North Sydney Council inviting young people aged 11 to 18 across Sydney to submit their original writing for the chance to win exciting prizes and gain valuable creative opportunities. Young people are invited to submit one original poem or short story … Continued
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Willoughby City Council has made an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) over 28 Beaconsfield Road, Chatswood, to temporarily protect the property while further heritage investigations are carried out. Interim Heritage Orders are made under the NSW Heritage Act 1977 and provide temporary protection for places that may be of local heritage significance and are at risk … Continued
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Chatswood is preparing to welcome the Year of the Horse as Willoughby City Council presents another vibrant and community-driven Lunar New Year festival this summer. From 12 to 28 February 2026, the city centre will be filled with cultural traditions, colourful performances and festive experiences that celebrate shared stories and the community spirit behind one … Continued
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The City of Sydney is seeking feedback on key changes to its successful outdoor dining program. Following endorsement by Council in December, the proposals will cut unnecessary red tape, make it easier for businesses to set up an outdoor dining area, and give them a greater say in how they use the space. … Continued
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Hundreds of urgently needed low-cost homes in the Hunter region are at risk after prolonged delays and infrastructure demands imposed by Muswellbrook Shire Council pushed a major residential project to the brink of commercial unviability. OIA Group says its $50 million Denman Park Estate — designed to deliver affordable housing for families, workers and vulnerable … Continued
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Willoughby City Council is helping the local community share the festive spirit through two meaningful initiatives that support those in need at Christmas: the Rotary Tree of Joy and the Kindness Cupboard. The Rotary Tree of Joy has returned to Chatswood Library and the Dougherty Community Centre, offering residents a chance to brighten someone’s … Continued
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Willoughby City Council is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate Art Competition, unveiled following an official awards ceremony held at the Dougherty Community Centre as part of Social Inclusion Week and the International Day of People with Disability. Now in its seventh year, the competition continues to shine a … Continued
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North Sydney Council is proud to announce the winners of its Christmas Drawing Competition, a creative initiative that invited local primary school students to share their artistic vision of Christmas in the community. Open to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who live in or attend school within the North Sydney Local Government Area, the competition attracted many … Continued
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The Essential Services Commission’s annual Council Rate Cap Compliance Report shows two of the state’s 79 local councils exceeded the three per cent rate cap set by the Minister for Local Government. This is the first time tie cap has been exceeded since 2020-21. The report also notes that Ballarat City Council and Bayside City … Continued
