Facing Natural Disasters Head-On in The Hills
Residents of The Hills know all too well that our region is no stranger to natural disasters. The repeated flooding of the Hawkesbury River in recent years has been a reminder of how quickly conditions can change—and how vital timely, reliable information becomes during an emergency. In the aftermath of those floods, many locals shared […]
Waddell Cottage: A Century-old Site of Archaeological Study
Waddell Cottage had been holding onto its secrets for well over a century. Restoration workers found them first — fragments of historic glass and other materials lying beneath the original floorboards, undisturbed since the late 1800s. Enough to stop the building work and call in archaeologists. Fiona and Emily took over from there. What began […]
Hornsby’s Art Scene Flourishes in 2026
Hornsby’s arts community is continuing to flourish in 2026, with both the Hornsby Art Prize and Remagine Art Prize drawing artists and audiences from across Australia. Entries for the 2026 Hornsby Art Prize open on Monday, 15th June. Presented by Hornsby Shire Council alongside Hornsby Art Society, the competition offers a $23,000 prize pool across […]