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Sun 21 Sep 2025
- HOW TO PLOT A HIT IN TWO DAYS by Melanie Tait
  A Country Practice addict and self-professed fanatic Melanie Tait, imagines what it was like for the writers to pen the episode that became a defining cultural moment in Australia’s TV history.
Sun 21 Sep 2025
- TRUE WEST by Sam Shepard
  Set against the searing backdrop of the Californian desert, TRUE WEST by Sam Shepard is a wickedly funny and scorching tale of sibling rivalry.
Sun 21 Sep 2025
10am - 5pm
- Earth & Salt - An exhibition of new works by local artist Holly Kendall
  Sydney-based artist Holly Kendall presents her debut solo exhibition at Working Dog Gallery

North Sydney News

A group of 8 people posing for the photo including North Sydney Mayor and Deputy Mayor, and 6 Community Award winners with their certificates

Local legends shine bright at 2025 Community Awards

Council unveiled the winners of the North Sydney Community Awards 2025 this morning in a heartwarming celebration at Sub Base Platypus.

Illustration of a smartphone showing the Red Cross Get Prepared app

Be prepared for an emergency

Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. EmergencyRedi Week (15 to 21 September) is a reminder to have a plan in place.

North Sydney Festival

Bring our streets to life: Get involved in North Sydney’s summer events

Local businesses, artists and groups are invited to help transform our streets into vibrant hubs of music, food and creativity this summer.

A group of young children huddled around a woman reading from a picture book, outside on a green lawn

Free school holiday fun: outdoor adventures, Diwali celebrations and more

With bushwalks, kayaking, eco play, storytelling and a special Fun-Festival of Light, there’s something for every child to discover.

Council chambers

Council Meeting Summary, 8 September 2025

Council met on Monday 8 September 2025 to consider a range of community, infrastructure, and planning matters. Here’s what was decided:

A tree with pink flowers, covered in Spanish Moss - a grey-green plant growing in long chains

Is Spanish Moss threatening local bushland?

Spanish Moss might look like a decorative plant, but it’s actually an emerging weed that poses a risk to our local environment.

Temporary closure of Maccallum Pool

Due to a problem with the gate, Maccallum Pool is temporarily closed. We are working to fix this as soon as possible.

A green lawn in a park on a sunny day

Community feedback invited on draft Commercial and Group Use of Public Open Space Policy

Community consultation is open until midnight, Monday 6 October.

Weed spraying at sportsfields

Council will be managing treatment of weeds in selected grassed areas from 7 to 27 September.