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Decoding the Remagine Art Prize: your essential guide to entry success
Entries are currently open to Hornsby Shire Council’s Remagine Art Prize. Now in its fourteenth year, Remagine has become a staple on the calendar of waste and environment-themed art prizes in Australia. This time around, we’re calling on artists to submit works in response to the theme Crossroads of Consumption, with a total of $11,000 in prize value up for grabs. -
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Help protect our waterways: Discover simple ways you can reduce stormwater pollution
Did you know that the stormwater network is separate from the sewer system? What you do outside with your car wash detergent, paint brushes, fertiliser, grass clippings, dog poo and other waste has a big impact on our local waterways. -
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Inside/Out: Maide and Chris Welch exhibition to open 5 March
Art enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an exciting local exhibition presented by Hornsby Shire Council, with the winner of the 2022 Wallarobba Outstanding Local Artist Award set to unveil an impressive collection of her works next month at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby. -
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Community invited to help shape Council’s vision for a socially sustainable Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council is calling on people of all ages who live in, work in or visit Hornsby Shire to help build a Plan for a socially sustainable Shire by sharing what they feel are the important issues facing the community today and in the future. -
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Hornsby Shire Council to respond to State Government's low and mid-rise housing reforms
Following a December 2023 announcement by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) to exhibit its Explanation of Intended Effect: Changes to create low and mid-rise housing, Hornsby Shire Council has resolved to make a submission on the proposal, outlining its concerns and recommendations. It will encourage the NSW Government to set clear housing targets and allow councils to develop and implement their own responses appropriate to the character of their local area and community expectations. -
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Hornsby Shire Council's Native Plant Giveaways Return this Autumn
Hornsby Shire Council is once again welcoming the return of its popular Native Plant Giveaway Program this March, inviting all residents of Hornsby Shire to participate and nurture their local environment by booking an appointment to collect four free native plants. -
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Official Reopening of Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre Celebrates Refurbishments and Enhanced Accessibility
Excitement was in the air at the official grand reopening of the newly upgraded Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre (GALC) last Saturday, 3 February. -
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Hornsby Shire to celebrate diversity with ‘Taste of the World’ cultural festival
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce a vibrant new free event celebrating the brilliant cultural diversity of its community with a dazzling display of performances and culinary experiences. -
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Hornsby Shire brings back Food Truck Fridays with international flavours and live music
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to welcome back its popular series of Food Truck Fridays this March and April. -
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Entries now open for Remagine Sustainability and Environmental Art Prize 2024
Hornsby Shire Council’s sustainability and environmental art prize Remagine is again open for entries with $11,000 in total prize money.