Community First: Lessons from the Johnson Road Rezoning Proposal
by Independent Councillor, Nathan Tilbury At the March Council meeting, a last-minute Mayoral Minute was put up to cease consideration of the proposed rezoning of 1–3 Johnson Road, Galston. I am pleased to say, it passed unanimously through Council. This brings a long and exhausting chapter to a close. First and foremost, I want to […]
Honouring Our Local Anzacs this 25th April
On 25th April, our community will gather to mark the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. Anzac Day is a day that asks us to pause. In 1915, young Australians and New Zealanders landed on the Gallipoli peninsula. Many had never left home before. More than 8,000 Australians would not return. Australia was a young […]
Local History Society to Discuss Aussie Hero Quilts
Local history came to life on Saturday, 14 March 2026, as members of a Hills district historical society gathered to reflect on the everyday experiences that shaped a generation. The meeting focused on the story of the White family of Annangrove, whose journey began in 1943, when they settled in the region’s then-thriving mixed-farming landscape. […]
Find Great Bargains at Hornsby Second Hand Markets!
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, […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 03 April 2026
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 03 April 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 241.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 229.90 Shell Reddy Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 229.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant […]
Johnson Road ‘Park’ saved from Industrialisation
by Katrina Emmett The unanimous decision by Hornsby Shire Council on 11th March to halt the planning proposal to rezone 1–3 Johnson Road from rural to general industrial use is a tremendous positive outcome for the Galston community. For over two years, local residents, families and community groups have worked tirelessly to raise concerns about […]
Free School Holiday Activities in The Hills Shire This April
A free school holiday activities offering sport, technology and arts workshops will be delivered across The Hills Shire this April, targeting children and young people from primary to late secondary school age. The initiative includes a series of structured sessions aimed at promoting physical activity, creative development and digital skills, while remaining accessible to families […]
Hornsby Park’s First Stage Now Open to Public
The first stage of Hornsby Park has officially opened, marking a significant step in the transformation of a former quarry into a large-scale public bushland destination in Sydney’s north. The newly unveiled Crusher Plant Precinct is the initial section accessible to the public, offering an early look at a broader project that will continue to […]
Hills duo Cameron & Nicholas Receive King’s Scout Awards
Two Hills Venturer Scouts, Owen Cameron, 18, of 2nd/3rd Pennant Hills Scout Group, and Bethany Nicholas, 18, of 2nd Baulkham Hills Scout Group, recently received their coveted King’s Scout Awards from Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW and Chief Scout of NSW. Owen displayed enthusiasm, motivation and commitment throughout his Scouting journey. The KSA was Owen’s […]
Remagine Art Prize 2026 Showcases 60+ Waste Artworks
More than 60 artworks exploring waste, sustainability and environmental impact have been shortlisted for the 2026 Remagine Art Prize, a long-running initiative led by Hornsby Shire Council. The selected works will go on public display at the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre from 15 to 31 May. Now in its 17th year, the prize continues […]