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Hornsby Shire Council is excited to unveil a brand-new playground at Berry Park, Mount Colah, alongside playground upgrades to Mills Park Playground, Asquith and Moorfield Hills Reserve, Dural – all ready for families to enjoy these winter school holidays.

Berowra Library has officially reopened its doors following exciting refurbishments completed in June. The upgrades include a dedicated children’s area, designed to better serve young readers and their families, as well as new study tables that provide a comfortable space for learning.

Excitement was in the air at the official opening of the final stage of significant works transforming the Greenway Park Sports Precinct, Cherrybrook on Saturday 14 June.

With the winter season now underway, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming schedule of free guided bushwalks, aimed at providing an educational, safe and enjoyable outdoor experience, exclusively for Hornsby Shire residents.

The winner of the Remagine Art Prize 2025 has been announced, with Glenn Barley taking out the first prize of $5,000 for his sculpture, Digbabydig (2), made of reclaimed clay, ceramic, glass, lustre.

Hornsby Shire Council formally endorsed a submission to the NSW Government at its meeting on 11 June, supporting proposed reforms to strengthen rules around illegal tree and vegetation clearing in urban areas.

Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce that entries are set to open for its popular national art prize, the Hornsby Art Prize, on Monday 2 June.

Over 60 unique artworks focusing on waste, sustainability and the environment have been shortlisted in Hornsby Shire Council’s 2025 Remagine Art Prize. The finalist works of Digital Stills, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Photography and Printmaking will be on exhibition at the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby from 13 June to 29 June.

Hornsby Town Centre is set to come alive as a vibrant evening destination for families, having successfully secured a grant under the NSW Government’s Special Entertainment Precinct Kickstart Grant Program.

Hornsby’s much-loved local festival, Westside Vibe returns on Friday 9 May, with a lineup of entertainment and international cuisine that promise an evening overflowing with rhythm, colour and the sensory delights.