Events

18 March 2020 – Hornsby Shire Council Events: Important information regarding COVID-19

The Australian Government has ordered the cancellation of non-essential public gatherings of more than 500 people outdoors and more than 100 people indoors. Following this advice, and in the interests of public health, the following Council events taking place between now and 30 April have been cancelled:

Westside Vibe
All regular library programs and events, including Meet the Author and Mums and Bubs
Youth Week Comedy Night
Native Plant Giveaways
Guided Bushwalk Program
Bushcare Volunteers program
Sustainability workshops and talks, including Compost and Worm Farming Workshops
School holiday programs

Chipping for Mulch on Sunday 22 March from 7.30am-12.30pm at the Old Dog Pound, Westleigh, will proceed as planned at this stage with social distancing measures in place.

More information

More information on COVID-19 can be obtained from the following authorities or by telephone to the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080.

NSW Health: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/alerts/Pages/coronavirus-faqs.aspx

In-language (Arabic, Bahasa/Indonesian, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese) resources available here.

Federal Department of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov

The very best way to protect yourself and others from infection is to maintain good hand and respiratory hygiene.

Hornsby Shire Council hosts a large number of events throughout the year. From music, food and art festivals to guided bush walks to school holiday programs. There is something for everyone, young and old!