Glenorie Progress Association

LABOUR SHORTAGE IN GLENORIE. SECONDARY DWELLINGS, A PART OF THE ANSWER? When speaking with several local businesses, the story is consistent. While there is a country wide shortage of labour, the problem seems to be exacerbated in Glenorie. Our businesses generally struggle to get staff. The ABC reports that for Australia’s businesses, “labour shortage is […]

Hornsby Australia’s Top Mobile Phone Recycler

Hornsby residents have been named Australia’s and the State’s top mobile phone recyclers for the fourth year running. MobileMuster, the product stewardship program of the telecommunications industry, announced Hornsby Shire’s amazing feat in its 2022 Local Council Awards. Hornsby Shire residents deposited 670kg of unwanted mobiles and accessories for recycling over 12 months, a 34 […]

Strategic Plan Set for Hornsby

Hornsby Council recently endorsed its 10-year Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032, Your Vision, Your Future 2032. Developed in partnership with the community, key stakeholders and other levels of government, the Community Strategic Plan identifies the main priorities and aspirations for Hornsby Shire and sets the strategic direction for “where the people of Hornsby Shire want to […]

Rural Lands Study is Finalised

After some three years in the making, Hornsby Council has decided to finalise its Rural Lands Study, but the decision has drawn anger from some residents. At the Council meeting on 8 June, Councillors voted to finalise the Study and publish the Rural Lands Strategy, Rural Lands Study Background Report and Feedback Summary Report on […]

Cherrybrook to Get Its Own Ambulance Station

The NSW Government has announced a new ambulance station for Cherrybrook, as part of its $1.76 billion boost to frontline emergency care. In its 2022-23 Budget, the Government has pledged more than 2,000 new ambulance staff and 30 new ambulance stations across the state. Treasurer and Hornsby MP Matt Kean said the pandemic “has made […]