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
Bushcare meets baby care: Hornsby Shire Council launches unique Bushcare group for new parents
New parents in Hornsby Shire have a fresh opportunity to connect with nature, build friendships, and get some well-deserved “me-time” with Hornsby Shire Council’s innovative new initiative: the New-Bub Bushcare group. -
Announcements; Media Releases
Entries now open for Remagine environmental art prize 2025
Hornsby Shire Council’s environmental art prize Remagine is again open for entries with $11,000 in total prize money. -
Events; Council News; Media Releases
Food Truck Fridays return with international flavours and live music
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to welcome back its popular series of Food Truck Fridays this February and March. -
Events; Council News; Media Releases
A bumper day of free family fun across Hornsby Shire to mark Australia Day 2025
This year, Hornsby Shire Council is inviting residents to a jammed-packed day of family fun as it presents a range of FREE family-friendly activities across the Shire on Australia Day (26 January). From multicultural music and inflatable pool fun to native animals and a family movie, there’s something for everyone. -
Council News; Media Releases
Council advances Affordable Housing Strategy for Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council last night sealed its long-term commitment to addressing housing stress in the community by endorsing the Hornsby Affordable Housing Strategy, a crucial document aimed at meeting the growing need for affordable housing within the Shire. -
Council News; Media Releases
New waterplay and ninja warrior course unveiled at Brickpit Park – just in time for school holidays
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to launch a newly upgraded playground at the popular Brickpit Park in Thornleigh, featuring Council’s first junior ninja warrior course, a junior waterplay area, and more. Just in time for the school holidays, this revamped facility will be a fresh, fun playground for the community. -
Council News; Media Releases
Westleigh Park project reaches significant milestone as Development Application approved
Hornsby Shire Council’s commitment to a major new sport and recreation space in Sydney’s northern region reached a significant milestone yesterday when the independent Sydney North Planning Panel approved a Development Application (DA) for its major park project at Westleigh. -
Council News; Media Releases
Old Mans Valley ‘Field of Play’ to become Hornsby’s new backyard
Old Mans Valley, part of Hornsby Shire Council’s ambitious Hornsby Park project, will come alive as a vibrant Field of Play thanks to a Thriving Suburbs grant from the Australian Government. -
Council News; Media Releases
Hornsby Shire Council calls for stronger NSW Government cooperation in delivering the essential infrastructure required for over 6,000 proposed new dwellings
Following the NSW Government’s announcement of its masterplan for the Hornsby Transport Orientated Development (TOD) Program, Hornsby Shire Council welcomes the plan’s alignment with the vision embodied in Council’s own Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan. This validates the extensive work Council has undertaken – but Council continues to call on the NSW Government for more support in delivering essential infrastructure. -
Council News; Media Releases
Hornsby Shire Libraries' Summer Challenge: Exciting prizes up for grabs
This summer, Hornsby Shire Council is encouraging everyone in the community to take up more reading throughout the holidays. It is offering two free reading programs with enticing incentives to inspire readers to explore more books. People can register at any one of the Shire’s library services – Hornsby, Berowra, Pennant Hills or Galston – for a chance to win exciting prizes.