Discover Your Summer Staycation in the Bushland Shire

Hornsby Shire Council is encouraging locals and visitors alike to embrace the joys of summer by exploring the district’s wide range of recreational offerings. With an abundance of scenic walking trails, picturesque picnic spots, and opportunities for water sports, there’s no better time to discover hidden gems right in your own backyard. The Council has […]

The Hills Shire Cricket Pitches Damaged by Vandals

Cricket clubs across The Hills are paying the price for a spate of vandalism that has left three cricket pitches damaged, fixtures relocated, and ratepayers facing a repair bill running into the thousands in the middle of the season. The incidents, which police are now investigating, occurred over recent weeks at Les Shore Reserve in […]

2025 Parks and Leisure Australia Award Goes to Fagan Park

The Fagan Park Children’s Forest has taken out a national honour, earning the 2025 Parks and Leisure Australia Award of Excellence for Playspace under $500,000 and cementing its reputation as one of the state’s most innovative outdoor play spaces. Set within the leafy surrounds of Galston, the Children’s Forest was recognised for its nature-based design, […]

Resignation of Hornsby Shire Council General Manager

Hornsby Shire Council has officially announced the resignation of General Manager Steven Head, who stepped down from his position following a meeting on November 12. Head, who has served in the role since 2018, cited personal reasons for his departure. During his six-year tenure, Head made a notable impact on the Shire, drawing on his […]