New Quarterly Publication ‘Our Council’
Hornsby Shire Council has begun delivery of the first edition of a new, free publication to all residents of the Local Government Area (LGA). Titled ‘Our Council’, the publication is to be delivered quarterly to mailboxes throughout Hornsby Shire and includes updates on major projects, information on services, local history and sustainability along with contact information […]
Bushfire Readiness Events
On 26 November 2023, Julian Leeser MP will be hosting readiness bushfire event in Dural and Asquith. The Asquith event will be held at Asquith Boys High School from 2 pm-4 pm. It’s estimated that between 60-75% of the Berowra electorate has never experienced a significant bushfire event and may be completely unprepared. The event […]
Celebrate 30 Years Of Hornsby Fountain
Friday at the Hornsby Fountain on Friday 24th November is an opportunity for the community to come together in Hornsby Mall and enjoy live entertainment, family friendly activities, a pop-up bar and a variety of food trucks. There will also be a formal ceremony to celebrate the revitalisation of the fountain, after refurbishments have been […]
Small Business Month
The 19th October saw the Dural Business Chamber hold a Small Business Month event to promote small business sustainability and growth in our area. Approx. 25 local business owners attended the sessions at Glenorie RSL The event centred around three key elements: Business Resilience, Mental Health/Wellbeing, and low cost marketing techniques. Each of the three sessions complimented each […]
Free Lifeline Support Hub for Hornsby Shire Residents
Hornsby Shire Council has partnered with Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney to provide free mental health support for Hornsby and surrounds, held at Hornsby Library each Thursday for the remainder of 2023. Staffed by trained Lifeline volunteers, “Lifeline Connect”, offers a confidential conversation in a safe space where participants can feel heard, listened to and supported. Launched […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 17th November 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 17th November 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 199.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 209.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 211.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Hidden in the Hills: Kunzeas
If you are walking along one of the many tracks in our bushland reserves between October and December you may chance across a Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea or Tick Bush). This bush is fairly common, particularly in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is one of the first to regrow after its […]
Hills Mowers Prepares For Fire
There’s a frenzy of activity in the Dural area as families heed the RFS’s warnings to prepare their homes against the threat of bushfire. Joe Fahim at Hills Mowers and Irrigation in Dural is primed to assist. He has seen a lot of interest in fire pumps from local families alarmed that their homes, properties […]
Galston District Garden Club
I would like to thank the garden owners, volunteers and the public for making the recent Open Gardens weekend such a success. I have been in my garden and have noticed how dry everything is, especially the soil. During this dry weather, it can be difficult to make sure plants get the water they […]
New Quarterly Publication Brings Council News and Updates to All Residents of Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council has begun delivery of the first edition of a new, free publication of council news to all residents of the Local Government Area (LGA) — furthering its commitment to keeping the community updated on Council services and initiatives. Titled ‘Our Council’, the publication is to be delivered on a quarterly basis directly […]
