The NSW Parliament today recognised the prompt action of the new Government to improve local democracy on planning issues for residents of the Ku-ring-gai Council area.

A Ministerial Consultative Committee (MCC) for the Jewish community has been established to advise the Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello MP on behalf of the NSW Government on the needs, interests and concerns of Jewish Australians in NSW.

Member for Davidson, Jonathan O'Dea has urged families to become involved in Grandparents Day activities to recognise and celebrate the contribution grandparents make to family life and the broader community.

St Ives Public School is set to be "flushed" with success after it was approved for a joint funding project to upgrade toilet facilities.