Latest News
All latest news items are listed below.
For any media enquiries, please contact media@hornsby.nsw.gov.au
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Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesThe Bushland Shire says ‘thank you’ to Shane Fitzsimmons
Hornsby Shire Council has paid special tribute to the Head of Resilience NSW, Shane Fitzsimmons AO AFSM, unanimously endorsing a Mayoral Minute “acknowledging the invaluable contributions to the citizens of New South Wales and indeed the Nation” by the former Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS). -
Council News; Media ReleasesHornsby Shire targets 100% renewable energy in huge deal with electricity retailer ZEN
In one of the largest renewable energy deals for local government, Hornsby Shire Council will have 100 percent of its electricity needs supplied by three NSW solar farms. -
Council News; Media ReleasesHornsby Shire Council’s latest performance report gets top marks
At its General Meeting last night (Wednesday 23 February), Hornsby Shire Council tabled its latest Performance Report, outlining better-than-expected progress with its 2021−2022 Delivery Program, Operational Plan, and Budget outcomes. -
Council News; Media ReleasesEpping’s Nirimba Avenue Reserve gets an eco-friendly upgrade
Hornsby Shire Council has completed an upgrade to a popular North Epping park, Nirimba Avenue Reserve, helping to protect important local environmental features. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesHornsby Shire Council elects a new Deputy Mayor − and gets down to business
Hornsby Shire Council yesterday (9 February) held its first general meeting of the 2021 to 2024 Council Term, with five new Councillors taking their Oath or Affirmation of Office. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesArt Prize offers $11,000 in prize money to ‘Remagine’ our environment
Hornsby Shire Council is offering artists $11,000 in total prize money − and the chance to have their artworks exhibited at Hornsby’s Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre – as part of the 2022 Remagine Art Prize. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesHornsby Library opens a new chapter
The much-loved Hornsby Library will re-open to the public at 10am on Tuesday 8 February as a multi-million-dollar upgrade nears completion. The newly completed internal layout greatly improves its amenity and accessibility. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesDelicious treats are coming to Hornsby Shire – by the truckload!
Hornsby Shire’s popular ‘Food Truck Fridays’ events are back, supported by the NSW Government’s ‘Festival of Place – Summer Night Fund’ program. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesHornsby Shire’s Australia Day events wowed the crowd!
A capacity crowd of 950 people enjoyed Hornsby Shire Council’s combined 2022 Australia Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony in near-perfect weather and amid beautiful parkland surrounds, yesterday (Wednesday 26 January). -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesOur exciting Australia Day celebration in Hornsby Park. It’ll be a Beauty, Rich and Rare!
Hornsby Shire Council will be hosting exciting outdoor Australia Day celebrations filled with music, entertainment, and free swimming-pool fun − from 1-5pm, on Wednesday 26 January at beautiful Hornsby Park (203 Peats Ferry Road).