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Should I lay or should I grow: Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade reaches fork in the road

Should I lay or should I grow: Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade reaches fork in the road

Next Thursday Ku-ring-gai councillors will get amongst the astroturf versus lawn debate.

Huw Bradshaw
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Why the Pickleball boom on the North Shore requires court action

Why the Pickleball boom on the North Shore requires court action

People who had never played sports before were able to “pick it up within an hour”.

Huw Bradshaw
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Ku-ring-gai “electrify everything” rebates to help residents make the jump from gas to electric

Ku-ring-gai “electrify everything” rebates to help residents make the jump from gas to electric

While overall, electric appliances are cheaper than gas, the upfront cost can still prove a challenge to those who may benefit. With these new rebates of up to $3000, Ku-ring-gai council is hoping to help residents looking to make the jump.

Huw Bradshaw
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Have your say: Ku-ring-gai council seeking community feedback on potential rate hikes

Have your say: Ku-ring-gai council seeking community feedback on potential rate hikes

Residents of the local government area have four options to give feedback on, ranging from a standard 3 percent increase, to a 33 percent increase.

Huw Bradshaw
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Company behind Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade responds to contract termination

Company behind Norman Griffiths Oval upgrade responds to contract termination

Turf One told the Lorikeet that “as works progressed, the scope was significantly impacted by evolving design changes and the absence of full community consensus...”.

Huw Bradshaw
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“An utter, abject defeat”: Norman Griffiths Oval left in construction limbo after contract termination

“An utter, abject defeat”: Norman Griffiths Oval left in construction limbo after contract termination

While a game of finger pointing between Ku-ring-gai council and contractors has commenced, the future of the site remains uncertain.

Huw Bradshaw
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“It’s inspiring us to be something greater than just consumers”: Inside the Gordon church wrestling with the North Shore's big issues

“It’s inspiring us to be something greater than just consumers”: Inside the Gordon church wrestling with the North Shore's big issues

Karen Mitchell-Lambert, minister at Gordon-Pymble’s Uniting Church, talks about embracing LGBTIQ members, connecting to something greater than ourselves, and the challenges in holding a diverse group of people together.

Melissa Mantle
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Stop thinking “it won’t happen to me”: Firefighter veteran’s warning for North Shore residents

Stop thinking “it won’t happen to me”: Firefighter veteran’s warning for North Shore residents

Worsening weather conditions and a lack of hazard reduction burning have heightened the fire threat in the region, former Fire and Rescue Commissioner says

Melissa Mantle
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Can anything more be done to stop the North Shore’s tree vandalism crisis?

Can anything more be done to stop the North Shore’s tree vandalism crisis?

Without actually catching someone in the act, stopping people from poisoning or cutting down trees is hard to enforce.

Abigail Mayer
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The best places to value buy homes on the North Shore

The best places to value buy homes on the North Shore

Big homes, leafy apartments, and a private tennis court, if you can afford it. Sydney's north shore has no shortage of home-buying options. But where's the value?

Christine Lai
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Should North Shore homeowners be selling?

Should North Shore homeowners be selling?

Will home prices keep rising? Is it a buyer’s market? Or is now the right time to sell?

Christine Lai
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The North Shore collective working to ignite the music scene

The North Shore collective working to ignite the music scene

In 2023, Bugalugs Collective launched the Hornsby High Music Festival to showcase local musicians. Two years later, it's still about getting seen.

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