Willoughby City Council voiced its opposition to the NSW Government’s decision to impose a substantial increase in the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) for the 2023/24 period. During its May meeting, the council adopted a Mayoral Minute denouncing the move, which...

Northern Beaches Council is reviewing its Compliance and Enforcement Policy, which outlines council’s approach to compliance and enforcement linked to urban development. Currently, council receives community enquiries regarding non-compliant or unauthorised works, allegations of illegal usage of premises, pollution concerns or...

Plans have been planted to increase and preserve the at-risk Northern Beaches’ tree canopy cover, which is currently one of the largest in the Greater Sydney area. Northern Beaches Council Mayor, Sue Heins, has warned it is facing ‘numerous threats’...

The NSW Government is looking for up to 12 new members to join the NSW Women’s Advisory Council (WAC). The WAC will play a vital role in promoting gender equality by advising the government on issues that impact women and...

The annual North Sydney Council Garden competition will give local environmental engineers and keen gardeners the chance to show off their horticultural prowess. The competition will be split into several categories, ranging from balconies and courtyards – which will celebrate the...

Council argues would be ‘insolvent’ without rise Willoughby Council is planning to apply for a special rate variation of 15 to 20 per cent as it pursues an ambitious growth agenda in the next decade – despite a forecast $2.7 million...

NSW Government introduced a Nature Repair Market Bill as part of its plan to improve Australia’s environmental laws. The Bill will be up for debate in Parliament over the coming weeks. Member for North Sydney Kylea Tink will be hosting an online...

Taronga Zoo Sydney is thrilled to announce the arrival of a healthy baby chimpanzee in their chimpanzee community. Lisa, an experienced 43-year-old chimpanzee, gave birth to the female baby on 23 May. The keepers observed Lisa introducing her newborn to...

Mayor says ‘moral obligation’ to see pool complete North Sydney Council is spending more half of its capital works budget to prop up the delayed North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment. Council has put out for public consultation a $79.4 million capital works...

Northern Beaches Council has announced the appointment of Mr Scott Phillips as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Northern Beaches mayor Sue Heins said Mr Phillips was appointed following an extensive and competitive national search. “We are delighted to welcome Mr Scott...