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Performances, Food Trucks, Free Kids’ Activities and Pool Entry to Mark Australia Day 2024 in Hornsby Park
Hornsby Shire Council is once again inviting residents to join in the fun at Hornsby Park this Australia Day (26 January) for performances, First Nations songs and dance, food trucks, free kids’ activities and free entry to the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre. -
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Council welcomes New South Wales Government’s support for vision for future of housing supply in Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council has cautiously welcomed plans unveiled by the New South Wales Government to address the supply of housing in the state by rezoning land around eight rail stations, including Hornsby — providing an opportunity to enhance progression of Council’s recently adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan. -
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Hornsby Shire Community Event Grants Program opens again
Hornsby Shire Council is pleased to announce that submissions are again open for its Community Event Grants Program, with more than $17,000 on offer for events in the local community. -
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Hornsby Shire Council addresses outcomes for community at last meeting of 2023
At its last General Meeting for 2023, Hornsby Shire Council has wrapped up the year with several great outcomes for the community, including the adoption of progressive amendments to development control plans, outlining a commitment to investigate Council’s support of veterans in the LGA and celebrating record achievements for community-led local support services. -
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Report into supply and demand of sports facilities in Northern Sydney Region reveals concerning shortfall
A new report commissioned by the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) reviewing the supply and demand for sports facilities in the northern Sydney region has revealed a significant and growing shortfall in supply across LGAs in the region. -
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Ghosts of buildings past herald a new community space for the future
A truly unique place, making the installation a focal point of a public art precinct, the ghost building not only represents a significant part of Hornsby’s cultural past, it has also been designed and built around an established tree. While this has certainly been a technical challenge, the community will be rewarded by additional shade and a continued connection with nature. -
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Hornsby Shire Libraries' big summer read: exciting launch of summer reading programs
This summer, Hornsby Shire Council is encouraging residents of all ages to continue reading through the holidays as it presents two free reading programs with enticing incentives for reading more books. -
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Annual Report Unveils a Year of Remarkable Progress and Community Service
Hornsby Shire Council is proud to this week publish its 2022-2023 Annual Report which outlines that despite an increasingly challenging financial climate, Council has delivered the highest possible levels of service for its community. -
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4,900 new dwellings for Hornsby as Council adopts Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan
Taking a significant step toward meeting state government mandated dwelling targets, Hornsby Shire Council last night resolved to adopt its Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan — sealing Council’s commitment to long-term future housing provision while protecting the character of the Bushland Shire. -
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Free Lifeline support hub for Hornsby Shire residents
Hornsby Shire Council has partnered with Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney to provide free mental health support for Hornsby and surrounds, held at Hornsby Library each Thursday for the remainder of 2023.