Hornsby Council Unveils 10-Year Financial Plan
Hornsby Shire Council has endorsed a draft 10-year financial plan that it says will help maintain services, infrastructure and community assets while ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Adopted at the 10 June meeting, the draft Long Term Financial Plan 2026/27–2035/36 outlines how Council will fund services and respond to the needs of a growing community over […]
Steam and Scenery at the Galston Valley Railway
Families, train enthusiasts and curious first-time visitors will have the chance to experience one of the district’s most unique attractions when the Galston Valley Railway hosts its monthly public open days on Sunday, June 14 and Sunday, July 12. Operated by the Hornsby Model Engineers Co-operative Limited, the volunteer-run railway features an extensive 5-inch gauge […]
Second-Hand Hornsby Market Returns in July
Residents will have the chance to shop, swap and sell pre-loved treasures when the Second-Hand Hornsby Market returns to the Coronation Street Precinct next month. The community market will be held on Sunday, July 12, from 9 am to 1 pm, bringing together a range of local stallholders offering second-hand household items in support of […]
Three Bushcare Activities in West Pennant Hills
Bushcare volunteers across West Pennant Hills will take part in a range of conservation activities this June as three local environmental groups welcome new members. The Hills Shire Council-supported groups will meet on Sunday, June 14, across several reserves in West Pennant Hills, with residents encouraged to take part in hands-on conservation work while learning […]
The Legacy of Joseph Aaron Booth
A free community talk in Galston next month will explore the life and legacy of local stonemason Joseph Aaron Booth, also known as Joe, whose work continues to stand across the district more than a century later. Hosted by the Dural & District Historical Society (DDHS), the presentation will be held at 2 pm on […]
2026 Hornsby Art Prize Submissions Opening Soon
Artists from across Australia will soon be able to submit their work for the 2026 Hornsby Art Prize, with entries opening on Monday, 15 June. Now a recognised fixture on the local arts calendar, the competition is presented by Hornsby Shire Council alongside Hornsby Art Society and offers a total prize pool of $23,000. The […]
Author Nathan Bell To Visit Hornsby
Newcastle-based author and visual artist Nathan Bell, who lives with schizophrenia, will be visiting Hornsby regularly over the coming months to share his books and artwork with the local community, supported by creative arts NDIS provider Rely-Ability. Born in Wollongong in 1986, Bell grew up in the Hunter Valley. He is an established creative with […]
Valentine’s Day at the Hawkesbury Library
While some mark Valentine’s Day with roses and chocolates, public libraries around the world celebrate Library Lovers’ Day on February 14, recognising the important role libraries play in their communities. In 2026, Hawkesbury Library Service will share the love with a week-long program of events at Hawkesbury Central Library. From Thursday 12 to Thursday 19 […]
Two Decades of Care at Kenthurst Preschool
Twenty years of care, leadership and community connection have shaped Kenthurst Preschool under long-serving Director Leanne Murray, who is now retiring. Ms Murray’s connection to the preschool began before she joined the team in 2005, when her own children attended the service. That experience sparked a passion for early childhood education that lasted two decades. She started […]
Murderous Mayhem in ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
Castle Hill Players is kicking off its 2026 season with a classic black comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, playing at the Pavilion Theatre, Castle Hill, from 30 January to 21 February. Written by Joseph Kesselring and directed by Steve Rowe, the fast-paced farce is perhaps best known for its 1944 film adaptation starring Cary Grant. On […]