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New Environmental Feature Unveiled at Fagan Park

HORNSBY Shire Council and the NSW Government have opened “Children’s Forest” to foster stewardship with the natural environment. Children’s Forest is the second of its kind in Australia, featuring educational pods, timber animal...

Stephen Holland
01 May 2024
Hornsby LGA

Cricket Goes Diverse: Hornsby Shire Council Wins Big at NSW Awards

THE Hornsby Shire Council has announced that two local cricket initiatives designed to promote diversity in cricket have been recognised at the Cricket NSW Community Cricket Awards. The Mark Taylor Oval indoor cricket centre in Waitara was named...

THE POST
01 May 2024
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Musical Chairs for Deputy Mayors - at Hornsby Shire Council

During the February General Meeting for Hornsby Shire Council, Councillor Nathan Tilbury was elected Deputy Mayor yet again in an unsurprising turn of events. Cr Tilbury’s position as Deputy Mayor will remain until the end of this council’s...

Claudia Butjerevic
02 Apr 2024
Hornsby LGA

Redefining the Hornsby Town Centre Skyline

The Hornsby Shire Council recently announced their Hornsby Town Centre Master-plan, which will provide opportunities for more than 4,900 new dwellings situated around the mall and train station. Their plan includes new apartment complexes with...

Callum J.
01 Dec 2023
Hornsby LGA

Hornsby Shire Council Announces Plans to Rezone Galston

Hornsby Shire Council has announced their intention to create a planning proposal to rezone land at 1 and 3 Johnson Road, Galston, to an E4 General Industrial Zone, despite there being no community consultation prior to passing the motion on 14th...

Mia Hubber
02 Aug 2023
Hornsby LGA

Beecroft’s New Electric Car Charging Station

HORNSBY Shire Council has unveiled their new electric vehicle charging station in Beecroft. Close to 900 electric vehicle owners live in the Hornsby Shire, this is a 41% increase over the last six months. Hornsby Shire have acknowledged that the new...

Claudia Butjerevic
01 Jul 2023
Hornsby LGA

Major New Parkland in Westleigh

To view the adopted Master Plan and Plan of Management visit hornsby. nsw. gov. au/westleighpark

THE POST
01 Jul 2023
Hornsby LGA

New Hello Hornsby Event to Canoelands Orchard

Local seniors of the Hornsby Shire are invited to Canoelands Orchard for a “Hello Hornsby” event. Seniors are offered a free outing to Canoelands Orchard, with Devonshire Tea on arrival, an informative half-hour bee talk, and opportunity to take...

THE POST
01 Jul 2023
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Hornsby Shire Special Rate Variation Gets Green Light

For further information about the SRV visit yoursay. hornsby. nsw. gov. au/srv

THE POST
01 Jul 2023
Hornsby LGA

A New Swing Bridge in Pyes Creek Bushland, Cherrybrook Officially Opens

PROJECT-MANAGED by Hornsby Shire Council and co-funded by the NSW Government, the unveiled works include the design and construction of a low-profile single span swing bridge for pedestrians. Cherrybrook has welcomed connected walking track upgrades...

THE POST
01 Jul 2023
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Winter Bushwalking Season Kicks Off

WITH the winter season now underway, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming schedule of free guided bushwalks, which are aimed at providing a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for residents. This bushwalking program certainly has...

THE POST
16 Jun 2023
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Locals Councils Win at Government Awards

NORTHERN Beaches Council and Willoughby City Council have won at the NSW Local Government Excellence Awards. Northern Beaches Council has won the Innovative Leadership Award for the Resilience Strategy “Withstand, Adapt, Thrive” at the recent...

Claudia Butjerevic
16 Jun 2023
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Hornsby Shire Community Event Grants Program Open

SUBMISSIONS are now open for the Community Event Grants Program, with close to $30,000 available for events in the local community. Not-for-profit organisations located within the Hornsby Local Government Area (LGA) are encouraged to apply. The...

THE POST
16 Jun 2023
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Hornsby Shire welcomes news of funding for flood damaged roads

FOLLOWING its joint campaign with The Hills Shire Council and Hawkesbury City Council for funds to repair potholes, Hornsby Shire Council has welcomed the State government pledge of $500 million to repair flood damaged roads across the State...

THE POST
16 Jan 2023
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Active Transport Funding delivers for Ku-ring-gai Community

WALKING and cycling is set to get safer and simpler for our local community after securing funding through the $117 million Get NSW Active program. The funding is for local projects that encourage vibrant centres and liveable neighbourhoods through...

THE POST
16 Jan 2023
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Brooklyn set for Cycling and Walking Path Network

WALKING and cycling are set to get safer and simpler in Brooklyn after Hornsby Shire Council successfully secured funding for a shared path network through the NSW Government’s $117 million Get NSW Active program. Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip...

Hornsby Shire Council
16 Dec 2022
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Lack of Safety Consideration remains as Thornleigh Station Upgrades

THE East-Thornleigh Safety Group (ETSG) is advocating for improved pedestrian safety and accessibility to Thornleigh Station. For almost two years, the group has been raising awareness of the safety and accessibility hazards that surrounds...

Lucy Taylor
01 Sep 2022
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Hornsby’s radical measures against feline foes

HORNSBY council has taken brazen actions against feral cats in an effort to save and maintain natural wildlife flora and fauna throughout the bushland shire. In March 2022, without any council or RSPCA consultation, the NSW government made...

Riley Warner
01 Sep 2022
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Hornsby Council strengthens it’s commitment to working with local Aboriginal community

14 VOLUNTARY community members have been appointed to the Hornsby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee (HATSICC) at the August Council meeting. The new intake will include 11 Aboriginal people, almost doubling last year...

THE POST
01 Sep 2022