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More than 60 local businesses, creatives and cultural organisations will benefit from more than $2.5 million in cash, value in kind and rental subsidies in the City of Sydney’s latest grants program. The funding will help support projects that boost vital community services, elevate Sydney’s creativity, stimulate the local economy and strengthen neighbourhood connections. … Continued
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Willoughby City Council’s Resilient Willoughby Primary School Active Travel Program has been recognised at the NSW Planning Institute of Australia’s Planning Excellence Awards for leadership in stakeholder engagement. The award acknowledges the program’s commitment to community-led planning and its success in encouraging safe walking and cycling to school across the region. What began … Continued
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Have you got an old, unused phone sitting in a drawer? It could become a lifeline, thanks to North Sydney Council’s new partnership with DV Safe Phone, a national program that collects and refurbishes old mobile phones for people escaping domestic violence. Three DV Safe Phone collection boxes have been installed at Stanton Library, the … Continued
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Looking for a Christmas market that’s both creative and sustainable? The Christmas edition of the Coal Loader Artisans Market is on Sunday 7 December 2025, offering a festive day of handmade shopping, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities from 10am to 6pm. This year’s market will feature more than 130 stalls spread across the Coal Loader’s … Continued
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Bring in the New Year at one of Sydney’s top spots with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Tickets go on sale ​Monday 24 November​ at 10am and tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Blues Point Reserve will host food trucks and live music with the Steff Domazet Duo and Sydney-based … Continued
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Willoughby City Council has resolved to take a proactive role in addressing Sydney’s housing supply and affordability crisis by initiating discussions with the NSW and Federal Governments to unlock new housing opportunities in Chatswood. This must be supported by the infrastructure needed to make it an even better place to live and work. … Continued
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The United Services Union (USU) has condemned Wingecarribee Shire Council for its closed-door decision to outsource the long-standing Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) service – warning that the move will cause real and immediate harm to local children and their families who depend on stable, affordable, community-run care. At a confidential meeting on Wednesday, 19 … Continued
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Local business owners, commercial property stakeholders and commercial operators are invited to a Let’s Talk Rates Business Breakfast on Thursday 20 November, 7am at Hutley Hall, for a focused discussion on North Sydney Council’s proposed rate options. Council is facing significant financial pressures, including a growing infrastructure renewal backlog and rising service delivery costs. In response, … Continued
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North Sydney’s much-loved summer tradition is back! The Twilight Food Fair returns to Ted Mack Civic Park for another season of delicious food, live entertainment, and relaxed community fun under the stars. Beginning Friday 21 November, the Twilight Food Fair will run across eight Friday evenings through to March 2026. Each event takes place from … Continued
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Willoughby City Council has officially launched the 2025 Wildlife Storybook, a vibrant collection of stories, poems and artwork created by local Year 5 students. Hundreds of students from all 11 local primary schools took part, researching local wildlife, learning about native species and exploring the challenges they face. A selection of students from each school … Continued
