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Excitement was in the air at the official grand reopening of the newly upgraded Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre (GALC) last Saturday, 3 February.

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.

Hornsby Shire Council is excited to welcome back its popular series of Food Truck Fridays this March and April.

Hornsby Shire Council’s sustainability and environmental art prize Remagine is again open for entries with $11,000 in total prize money.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.