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Get ready for a day filled with laughter, cuteness and fun activities! Join Jerome Laxale MP for Bennelongs first Welcoming the Babies ceremony to celebrate the youngest residents in our community. Each baby (0-18months) will receive a certificate, gift bag and commemorative photo. There'll be activities, face-painting, stalls and a great opportunity to link up with…

  City of Ryde is once again hosting the beloved Cork & Fork by the Riverside which will showcase: boutique wine from the Mudgee and Hunter Valley regions locally made spirits craft beer food trucks gourmet food products bespoke items great music rides and activities for the kids Located in a picturesque location next to the Parramatta…

Being part of your local community will give you a sense of identity, it will help you to connect with others, and it can be a great way to find solutions to issues. After all, they say two heads are better than one. A strong community helps you feel safe and often provides opportunities that…

Be part of City of Ryde’s International Women’s Day. At this free event enjoy guest speakers, live performances and join us for a complimentary morning tea. On Saturday 12th March 2022 from 9am - 12pm at the North Ryde School of Arts Hall. The 2022 international campaign theme is #BreakTheBias with a local theme of…

  You may have heard of Dress for Success Sydney’s signature styling service; women looking to enter or re-enter the workforce are expertly styled in gently, pre-loved donated clothing. But more than that, Dress for Success is a global not for profit that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support,…

  On Tuesday 10th January Councillor Jordan Lane was elected as the new City of Ryde Mayor. At 27 years of age, he is the youngest Mayor in Ryde’s history. He was elected to the position by his fellow Councillors at Tuesday night’s council meeting, taking over from Rydes longest-serving Mayor Jerome Laxale. We asked him a few…

[space_20] Do you know someone who makes an exceptional contribution or improves the quality of life for people in Ryde? Do you know someone who has excelled in any category but not limited to—Sport, Business, the Environment or the Arts? Nominations are now being accepted for the City of Ryde Citizen of the Year and…

Soft Plastics recycling is a less commonly practised form of recycling but the truth is it's really easy. Recycling soft plastics actually has benefits not just for the environment but for you too! You'll suddenly find a whole lot more room in your red bin and you'll become much more aware of how much plastic…

Harbour Trust invites the community to Have Your Say Owing to its layered history, heritage landmarks and First Nations significance, Cockatoo Island / Wareamah is a popular destination for families. Currently, the Harbour Trust is consulting on a Draft Concept Vision for Cockatoo Island. They invite you to learn more about this early vision for…

Sydney's leading market business Cambridge Markets is expanding again, this time opening a new market at Wentworth Point starting Sunday 23rd May! You can follow the Facebook event here. The new market will be a complementary market to Cambridge Markets highly successful Ryde Wharf Market, which takes place just across a stretch of the Parramatta River…

  We caught up with State Member for Ryde Victor Dominello to chat about all things local, from schools to roads, Ryde hospital, and other local facilities.  Some of today’s discussion points were continued from previous meetings we had with Victor which you can read about here and here. They might help with context and background! So let's…

  Congratulations to local mum and unbelievable human Carmen Lee Platt who was just announced as City of Ryde Citizen of the Year 2021! Carmen is the CEO and co-founder of The Generous and The Grateful, an incredible social enterprise she started in 2017. Working with frontline agencies such as The Australian Red Cross and…