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Algal bloom notification - Thursday 12 Nov 2026

Potentially Toxic Algal Bloom Detected in the Hawkesbury River near Wisemans Ferry.

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Embedded batteries

Starting 12/11/26 the Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre will be accepting a wide range of embedded batteries items from Hornsby Shire residents.

Embedded battery devices (Hornsby Residents only)
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