Latest News
All latest news items are listed below.
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Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesHornsby 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. -
Announcements; Events; Media ReleasesHornsby 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. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesWestleigh 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. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesHornsby 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. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesResidents urged to safeguard themselves and get emergency prepared
This Emergency Ready Week, from 18-24 September, Hornsby Shire Council is encouraging residents to take charge of their emergency preparedness by embracing the Australian Red Cross’ Get Prepared app, an innovative tool enabling individuals to navigate times of crisis efficiently and allowing them to recover swiftly and effectively. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesCommunity Recycling Centre to temporarily pause collection of hard and soft plastics
From Friday, 8 September, Hornsby Shire Council will pause collection of hard and soft plastics at its Community Recycling Centre in Thornleigh for around four weeks. This will take place while its plastics processor, Plasmar, relocates premises for a planned major expansion in processing capacity. -
Events; Council News; Media ReleasesGet on board to mark Dementia Action Week 2023
Hornsby Shire Council invites people living with dementia, along with their families and dedicated carers to a complimentary lunch cruise on the Hawkesbury River. This much-anticipated event on 19 September, set aboard the iconic Riverboat Postman, will mark Dementia Action Week. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesHornsby Shire Council progresses plans for Hornsby Park
At its meeting last night, Hornsby Shire Council progressed plans in the delivery of its major project at Hornsby Park, making decisions around tenders received for Stage One. -
Announcements; Council News; Media ReleasesMayor 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. -
Announcements; Events; Council News; Media ReleasesFinal 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.