Hornsby Shire Council is pleased to announce the return of the Hornsby Second Hand Markets on Sunday 12th April, inviting the community to come together to celebrate reuse, sustainability and the joy of finding a great local bargain. Taking place at Coronation Street, the April market is the first of four planned for the year, with additional markets scheduled for 12th July, 13th September and 8th November.
The markets were recently recognised at the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards 2025, receiving a Highly Commended award in the Waste Avoidance category, highlighting the success of Council’s Second Hand Hornsby initiative and its positive impact on reducing waste in the community.
Another welcome development is the reopening of Galston Gorge, restoring an important transport link for residents and visitors travelling through the area. In Galston, construction work is almost completed on the street-front entrance at the entrance of Living Choice retirement village. At the same time, planning for the broader Galston Village improvements is progressing. There will be a slight delay to the start of construction linked to the village plan following discussions with Transport for NSW. The intention is to avoid multiple projects occurring at once, which could create unnecessary congestion through the village and further disrupt local businesses and residents.
As part of the longer-term vision for the area, Council’s Parks team has also indicated support for a tree-lined boulevard along Galston Road leading into Galston Village. This concept would help enhance the streetscape and create a welcoming village entrance and add to the character and amenity of the local area for residents and visitors.
Community input is also being sought for a proposed footpath along Galston Road, extending from Carters Road to Old Northern Road in Dural. This proposed pathway would create a safer and more accessible walking route for families and residents, forming a connection between Dural and Galston and encouraging a more active lifestyle for locals. Please make contact on [email protected]
