The NSW Government has again affirmed its commitment to handing planning powers back to local councils, enabling Ku-ring-gai Council to make its own decisions on dual occupancy development.

Member for Davidson Jonathan O'Dea, is encouraging the community to get behind a campaign for the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Rail fares for local commuters buying monthly, quarterly and yearly tickets will be slashed by up to $156 from July 1, Member for Davidson, Jonathan O'Dea welcomed today.

In 2004 St Ives Football began their Special Needs Football sports program reaching beyond the traditional competitive games to offer children with disabilities the chance to get involved in sport.