A total fire ban is in place for 12 October and walking tracks, fire trails and mountain biking trails are closed in the Wildflower Garden, St Ives Showground and bushland areas.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, then help and support is available.
For hotlines and services, including 24-hour support, see our pages below.
If you are in danger call 000 for Police or Ambulance. If you witness domestic violence and you have concerns for the welfare or safety of a family member, friend, colleague or neighbour, please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A wide range of family domestic and violence hotlines, resources and services are available for Ku-ring-gai community members.
Council's Prevention of Violence Against Women Action Plan outlines our intentions to address domestic and family violence in the local area over the next 12 months.
Residents can donate unused mobile phones at Council libraries, which will be collected by DV Phone Safe, repurposed and distributed to people experiencing domestic and family violence across Australia.
Get involved, learn more and spread the word so we can work towards an area which does not tolerate gender-based violence.