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 Releases
Mayor Ruddock urges state government to support sustainable waste management
At last night’s meeting, Hornsby Shire Mayor, Philip Ruddock AO called on the NSW Government to provide crucial funding and support for councils to ensure adequate waste management for their communities. He also vowed to work with fellow Sydney councils to improve environmental outcomes of waste processing. -
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Final call for entries – Hornsby Art Prize
The countdown is on for the Hornsby Art Prize, with the submission deadline rapidly approaching. Artists from across the nation are encouraged to submit their unique artworks before entries close on 5 September. -
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Council calls out for citizen scientist volunteers
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce the launch of ‘Communities, Creeks and Critters’, an innovative citizen science project aimed at exploring the biodiversity of local creek ecosystems. -
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Battle of Hornsby oil painting gifted to Council’s art collection
Hornsby Shire Council is delighted to announce the generous donation to Council’s art collection, a remarkable oil painting, which depicts the Battle of Hornsby. -
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Berowra book locker 24/7 service now open
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative aimed at improving community access to local library items, with a click and collect book locker system now open at Berowra Library. -
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Solar lights up Shire’s community centres
Hornsby Shire Council, in its firm commitment towards sustainability and renewable energy, is proud to announce the successful completion of a solar installation project at five of the area’s community centres. -
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Council progresses Rural Lands Planning Proposal to protect and enhance its rural areas
At last night’s general meeting, Hornsby Shire Council endorsed progression of a Rural Lands Planning Proposal, an outcome of the Rural Lands Study (RLS), for submission to the Department of Planning and Environment approve it for public exhibition. -
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Ruddock Park upgrades officially opened as park celebrates its 48th birthday
A day after the 48th anniversary of when Ruddock Park, Westleigh was opened in honour of former Shire President, the Hon Max Ruddock, an impressive suite of upgrades was yesterday officially unveiled by his son, Hornsby Shire Mayor, the Hon Philip Ruddock AO. -
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Council adopts 2023-2026 Delivery Program including the Operational Plan 2023/24
Following community consultation, Hornsby Shire Council last night adopted its 2023-2026 Delivery Program and 2023/24 Operational Plan (DPOP) incorporating the Budget, Rating Structure and Fees and Charges for 2023/24. These documents outline the key initiatives and levels of service to be provided to the community in a prudent and financially viable manner. -
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Hornsby Shire Council concludes citizen science search for platypus, following first confirmed sighting
Hornsby Shire Council is pleased to announce the completion of its pilot environmental DNA (eDNA) testing program, aimed at assessing the presence of platypus in local waterways, following a confirmed sighting in Colah Creek in August 2022.