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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.