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Jan 16, 2025 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
Exciting and daunting: it’s 2025! January’s are notorious for feeling that universal itch to start fresh, set new goals, and upgrade ourselves to better, more refined versions. So, to scratch our own itch, we here at The Post decided to kick off the new year by changing up our look. A facelift, if you will. Let me know how you feel about our new layout!I hope everyone had a restful and joyous holiday break.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
New principals are arriving at St Ives Public and St Ives High School. For St Ives Public, Kelly McGowan will become principal following her role as Deputy Principal at St Ives North Public School. For St Ives High School, Tracey Casey, former Principal at Sydney Secondary College, Leichhardt Campus, is the new principal. Combined, both women have more than 50 years of experience in the education sector and in leadership positions.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
The NSW Government and Ku-ring-gai Council have come to some agreement regarding the Transport Oriented Development (TOD). Earlier in 2024, Ku-ring-gai Council pushed back against the Minns Government’s new housing policy, which would see mass development erupt 400-metres around the Roseville, Lindfield, Gordon, and Killara train stations.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
Kintsugi Heroes have released their third book, titled “Connecting Seniors: Silver Linings – Inspiring Stories of Courage and Resilience”. Launched on December 4th at Thornleigh Community Baptist Church, the book is an anthology of seniors’ stories, where ordinary people around the community share their tales of overcoming adversity. “Connecting Seniors” is a project sponsored by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
Throughout 2024, the viability of Devonshire Childcare Centre was called into question. Operated and owned by Willoughby City Council, Devonshire remains the only long day care centre in the LGA run by the local government. Established over 20 years ago, the centre was created to meet the needs of families unable to find meaningful daycare options.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
North Sydney Council is struggling financially. To fortify their financial position, Council recently proposed a Special Rate Variation (SRV) and engaged the community for their feedback. Every year, the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) releases a rate peg for each council. This rate peg is a maximum percentage amount for increased council income – or, the maximum percentage increase of residents and businesses’ rates.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
In any trade, in any industry, in any part of the market, customers are known to shop around for the best price. When the coffee at your local is too expensive, you opt to make your brew at home. When you need a bathroom tiled, you contact tradesmen to see who can do it for the most reasonable price. Lining up quotes does not seem to happen, though, in the funeral industry.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
Kylea Tink backs Community Independent Nicolette Boele in her run for the seat of Bradfield. With the abolition of the seat of North Sydney, Kylea Tink’s future was up in the air and rife with speculation. In December, Ms Tink announced she will not be running for a seat in the House of Representatives at the upcoming 2025 federal election, and will instead be wholeheartedly supporting the community independent movement.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
Iconic and beautiful, the masterpiece of Tchaikovsky’s 1875 Swan Lake remains a cornerstone in the realm of classical ballet. With a recognisable score, picture-perfect costuming, and otherworldly grace from the adancers, even ballet novices enjoy the famous tale. The Imperial Ice Stars, the world’s leading premier ice dancing company, have managed to elevate the already engaging production.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
thepost.sydney | Claudia Butjerevic
Raise Foundation are bringing their youth mentoring program back for 2025. Founded in 2008, Raise Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation mentoring young people who show signs of disengagement. Since their inception, Raise has matched over 15,000 youth people to mentors in six states and in over 180 high schools. With accredited training and full supervision from a Program Counsellor, Raise educate their mentors for them to best to serve young people.
