Message from the Mayor

Published on 30 January 2026

Read the update from our Mayor Christine Kay about what is happening in Ku-ring-gai.

Mayor's message 30 January

On Australia Day I had the pleasure of presenting the Ku-ring-gai Local Citizen of the Year Awards. Congratulations to this year’s Local Citizen of the Year Dean Simes, Young Citizen of the Year Angelina Barnsdall and Environmental Citizen of the Year Jill Green. I was also pleased to present the Mayor’s Award for outstanding contribution to the community to the wonderful Ku-ring-gai SES. You can read more about these amazing individuals on our website.

A new mural has popped up at Roseville Chase Oval, featuring local flora and fauna native to the local waterways. It’s the first of two artworks to be unveiled as part of this year’s Urban Murals program, which encourages the community to protect and care for our natural environment.

Finally, Lunar New Year is almost upon us, with a range of exciting events planned. The Year of the Horse will be celebrated between 17 February and 2 March, with a range of cultural activities at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, Gordon Library and the Ku-ring-gai Art Centre, plus the popular Lunar New Year food market at St Ives Village Green. Visit the event page for more info.

Have a great weekend!

Mayor Christine Kay

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16 January

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have had a happy and safe summer so far.

As we kick off the new year, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of a new program to support local artists and creatives. The Stages and Spaces program will open up Council venues for artists and creatives at no or low cost.

It’s all about making it easier to rehearse, create, exhibit and perform while supporting the incredible creative talent right here in Ku-ring-gai. You can find out more on our website.

On Monday 26 January we will welcome 200 people from 32 countries as they take their citizenship pledge at the Australia Day ceremony, and I will have the pleasure of announcing the Ku-ring-gai Local Citizen of the Year Awards. Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre will also host a pool party on the 26 January, with a BBQ, face painting, inflatables and a poolside DJ. Everyone is welcome and entry is by a gold coin donation, so stop by and make a splash.

Finally, a very happy birthday to St Ives Showground, celebrating 100 years! In 1926, the St Ives Agricultural and Horticultural Association was granted 53 ha of Crown Land in St Ives to establish the Northern Suburbs Showground, now known as St Ives Showground. It held its annual show for the first time at the new grounds on 15 January 1926. Council will mark the centenary with celebrations later this year. Stay tuned for further details.

Have a wonderful week.