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Sport and Recreation Reference Group
This Reference Group assists Council to provide sporting and recreational facilities.
Sustainable Transport Reference Group
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North Sydney News

$1000 prize for historical essay - ending soon!
Write an original history research essay about North Sydney's history for the chance to win $1000.

Ireland team confirmed for AFLW clash at North Sydney Oval
Witness a landmark moment in women’s sport as two elite AFLW teams converge on North Sydney Oval.

Help keep our community safe by keeping batteries out of the bin
A recent incident involving a Council waste truck is a reminder that everyday items like batteries can pose a fire risk if not disposed of correctly.

Balls Head Reserve temporary closure for helicopter operation
Balls Head Reserve in Waverton will be temporarily closed to the public on Friday 3 July from 7am to approximately 1pm to support works at nearby Goat Island.

New food waste rules for local businesses
From 1 July 2026, new NSW Government requirements come into effect for businesses that generate food waste.

Fresh new look unveiled for Willoughby Road
North Sydney Council has completed landscaping upgrades along Willoughby Road in Crows Nest, delivering a greener, more vibrant streetscape for the community to enjoy.

Submit a story of someone making a difference in North Sydney
North Sydney Council is inviting the community to help recognise the people who make a difference by sharing their stories.

North Sydney Council wins prestigious award for leadership
North Sydney Council has been recognised at the 2026 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, taking home the Innovative Leadership Award for its project 'Empowered People, Informed Decisions'.

North Sydney recognised for recycling hard-to-recycle household waste
North Sydney has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading councils for recycling hard-to-recycle household waste, based on national collection data from recycling platform ReSmart.