Hornsby to showcase cultures from around the world at Taste of Harmony Published on 17 July 2026 The flavours, sounds and traditions of communities from around the world will come together this September when Hornsby Shire Council presents Taste of Harmony, a free cultural festival celebrating the diversity that makes the Shire such a vibrant place to live, work and visit. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Council News
Free native plants return this August Published on 16 July 2026 Hornsby Shire Council is bringing back its popular Native Plant Giveaways this August for residents in the Shire’s northern suburbs, following a successful March event in the south. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Council News
Work begins to revitalise Galston Village Published on 30 June 2026 Hornsby Shire Council has marked an exciting milestone in the transformation of Galston Village, with a sod turning ceremony held today to officially kick off construction of the Galston Village Public Domain project. Tagged as: , Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Council News
Discover Council’s free guided bushwalks Published on 22 June 2026 As crisp mornings are upon us, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming program of free winter guided bushwalks, aimed at providing an educational, safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News
Hornsby Shire Council to mark NAIDOC Week Published on 11 June 2026 Hornsby Shire Council will mark NAIDOC Week 2026 with a special Meet the Author event featuring historian Stephen Gapps, alongside a program of engaging community activities during the July school holidays. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News
Hornsby Shire Council prepares for a financially sustainable future Published on 11 June 2026 Hornsby Shire Council will place its draft Long Term Financial Plan on public exhibition, outlining how it will continue to deliver on community priorities while maintaining a financially sustainable future. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News
Remagine Art Prize 2026 winner announced Published on 27 May 2026 The winner of the Remagine Art Prize 2026 has been announced, with Glenhaven-based artist Maree Louise MacDermid awarded the first prize of $5,000 for her ceramic artwork, “NVR ENF” (Never Enough). Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Winter Reads launches, with prizes for adults and teens aged 16+ Published on 15 May 2026 This winter, Hornsby Shire Council is inviting adults and teens to cosy up with a good book through its new Winter Reads program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News
Hornsby Shire Council calls for maintaining community consultation Published on 14 May 2026 Hornsby Shire Council has resolved to advocate for maintaining community input for development applications in response to a proposal by the State Government that would limit opportunities for public notification on certain development applications. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Council News
Call for entries: 2026 Hornsby Art Prize open soon to artists Published on 13 May 2026 Entries will open on Monday 15 June for the 2026 Hornsby Art Prize, with $23,000 in prize money on offer. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases