Latest News
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Announcements; Events; Council News; Media Releases
2023 Hornsby Art Prize winners announced from record-breaking number of entrants
The winners of the 2023 Hornsby Art Prize have been announced, with Ryan Daffurn from Brisbane, taking home the top prize for his painting, Proposition 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! — an oil on linen depiction of a young musician described by judge James Powditch as “an accomplished painting with a subdued yet resonating power”. -
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Get ready to celebrate 30 years of Hornsby Fountain
Hornsby Shire Council invites residents to a lively community event on Friday 24 November to celebrate 30 years of Hornsby Fountain. -
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New quarterly publication brings Council news and updates to all residents of Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council has begun delivery of the first edition of a new, free publication to all residents of the Local Government Area (LGA) — furthering its commitment to keeping the community updated on Council services and initiatives. -
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Hornsby Shire Council Proposal to Amp Up Preparations for Electric Vehicle Future
Anticipating forecasted uptake of electric vehicles in New South Wales, Hornsby Shire Council last night resolved to exhibit proposed amendments to its Hornsby Development Control Plan that would ensure electric vehicle readiness in new developments, avoiding the need for expensive retrofits in the future. -
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Berowra Car Boot Market returns
Following the success of the popular Car Boot Market in June, Berowra will once again become a destination for residents looking to declutter some of their pre-loved items, as well as those who are searching for a bargain, when Hornsby Shire Council hosts a second market on Sunday 29 October. -
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Hornsby Shire Council's native plant giveaway program blooms again
Hornsby Shire Council is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Native Plant Giveaway Program this October, 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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Hornsby Shire Council secures funding to prepare the community for bush fires
What would you and your family do if the bushland near your home caught fire? Would you leave early, or stay and defend? These are just some of the questions being addressed by Hornsby Shire Council’s new bush fire education program launching this spring. -
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Hornsby Art Prize returns with exceptional contemporary artworks
The judging panel have made their selections, with 85 artworks being shortlisted for Hornsby Shire Council’s 2023 Hornsby Art Prize. The finalist works of Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Art Stills and Sculpture will be on exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre from 20 October until 5 November 2023. -
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Westleigh Park Project reaches significant milestone as Council proceeds to lodge Development Application
Hornsby Shire Council’s commitment to a major new sport and recreation space on Sydney’s North Shore reached a significant milestone yesterday when Hornsby Shire Council resolved to provide owner’s consent and lodge a Development Application (DA) for its major park project at Westleigh. -
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Hornsby Shire remains nation’s top mobile phone recycler
Hornsby Shire residents have been crowned the top mobile phone recycler in Australia for a fifth consecutive year, claiming MobileMuster’s Top Collector Award for 2023.