Development Applications

582 OLD NORTHERN ROAD – SYDNEY TIMBER SUPPLIES SITE DA 256/2023/HC Cost of Development $23,793,381.00 Subdivision of area of approximately 1.89 ha, into 28 lots, including 27 residential lots and one community title lot; The proposed number of residential lots is well below the maximum 57 lots permitted in the site specific DCP. The proposed […]

Vale Shirley Clark (Nee Best)

5 FEBRUARY 1928 – 12 DECEMBER 2022 Shirley Agnes Best was the eldest child of Fred and Ness Best of Carters Rd and then Cranstons Lane from 1932. One of the fifth generation born to the Best family of Dural orchardists. Shirley recalled how, as a young girl, she helped to pick cash crops of […]

Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings: The Good Times Keep On Coming

Over the past month the members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook have enjoyed many varied activities. The Premier’s Gala Concert provided excellent entertainment and was followed by lunch in the city. Outstanding weather and more tasty offerings greeted those on the social drive to the Boathouse Hotel at Patonga. A more perfect setting […]

$3.5 Million Indoor Cricket Centre Opens

Australian cricket legend Mark Taylor AO opened his namesake multi-million-dollar indoor cricket centre recently. The $3.5 million centre at Waitara is the first of its kind locally, and will be used by men’s and women’s cricket teams for all weather training and specialist coaching. It will also be used by all abilities programs, including for […]

Justin Creates Great Beauty in His Wood Art

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”81787″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Craig Hingston[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tucked away nestling on 25 lush acres behind a huge walled garden is a workshop where beauty is crafted – ‘wood art’. Justin White spends most of his days, when not working at the violin shop Vivaldi’s in Epping for […]

Native Plant Giveaways

The first Native Plant Giveaway event of the year! The three more events scheduled: Wednesday 22 March from 9am to 3pm Wednesday 29 March from 9am to 3pm Saturday 1 April from 9am to 3pm Each residential property in Hornsby Shire is entitled to four free native plants per year. To come along and pick […]

70 Years Pedestrian has died at Castle Hill

About 9.30am today (Monday 20 March 2023), emergency services were called to a car park on Showground Road, Castle Hill, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated an unconscious 70-year-old woman at the scene; however, she could not be revived. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle […]

CPR Awareness Training

CPR is a critical skill to attain when learning first aid and can help you to save a life in an emergency situation. Our team at the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre and offering a free, hands-on, two hour session where you can learn the basics and theory of CPR. Please note: THIS IS NOT […]

Aged Care Careers Expo

A reminder to come along to our Aged Care Careers Expo to learn about exciting opportunities and meaningful work in aged care. Brought to you by Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Mosman, Northern Beaches, Ryde and Willoughby Councils, the Aged Care Careers Expo can help you to discover how to gain employment in aged care and the best […]

Opportunities to Build Your Career at Council

HR & Wellbeing Business Partner Permanent full time Salary: Starting from $105k p.a + super Performance and organisational bonuses Learning & development opportunities Active Social Club Variable leave Proactive Wellbeing Initiatives Aquatic & fitness membership discounts For more information and to apply visit: https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Careers Source: The Hills Shire Council