Challenge For Artists
Hornsby Shire Council’s Remagine Art Prize challenges artists to create works in response to the waste and overconsumption crises. Artists are invited to enter Digital Art Stills, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking and Photography. $11,000 in total prize money is offered. Entries close on Thursday 21st March 2024 at 5pm and the winners […]
News from History Cottage – Monthly Meeting 2024
After a most successful year in 2023, with record numbers attending the monthly meeting, forty four members enjoyed the Society’s Christmas party. Often the conversation turned to the interesting subjects presented during the year, particularly the local family histories and special local places. Encouraged by this interest the Committee has arranged a series of talks […]
Rotary Club of Kenthurst
Kenthurst Rotary Club Spreads Holiday Cheer with Bunnings BBQs, Thanksgiving Feasts, and Carols in the Park! Bunnings BBQs Wet but worth it! That was the sentiment at our latest Bunnings BBQ held at Dural on 25th November. Club members braved the elements to raise funding to put towards our many community events. It was our […]
Up The Sepik River in A Canoe
Kenthurst Rotary Club member Karo recently returned home from overseeing the latest building works being carried out on the Sepik River Dental Clinic in Korogu Village PNG. All supplies are transported to the location by canoe which is no mean feat. Building of this clinic is the club’s international project which will provide dental services […]
John Benyon Rotary Park Unveils New Plaque to Honour Vietnam Veterans from Kenthurst and Annangrove
Kenthurst Rotary recently hosted an unveiling of a new plaque in John Benyon Rotary Park to honour the service of those from Kenthurst and Annangrove who fought in the Vietnam war. The plaque is situated alongside other plaques honouring those who fought in the World Wars, Korea, Malaya, and Vietnam, as well as those involved […]
We’re Back at Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre With Two Fantastic Offers for You
Offer 1: Four Free Swims with Hills Aussi Masters Swimming Club We are returning to our swim sessions on Tuesday nights at 7pm at Galston Aquatic Centre with an accredited coach for 3 of every 4 weeks. The four free swims offer includes free pool entry on four consecutive Tuesday nights, thanks to Hornsby Shire […]
Kenthurst Probus Club
Kenthurst Probus returned after the Christmas break with its first monthly club meeting for 2024 on Monday 15th January. Members heard a talk by Chris Darcy a representative of Rescue Dogs, whose members assist in locating and if possible recovering persons who for one reason or another have gone missing: one recent activity was in […]
Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – Out With The Old, In With The New
2023 finished with a bang for the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook. Our Christmas party had more than one hundred attendees many of whom hoped they would have made the ‘2023 Naughty List’ complete with badges worn with pride. A fine Christmas lunch was followed by much fun with a visit from Santa and plenty […]
Council Welcomes NSW Government’s Support for Vision for Future of Housing Supply in Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council has cautiously welcomed plans unveiled by the New South Wales Government to address the supply of housing in the state by rezoning land around eight rail stations, including Hornsby — providing an opportunity to enhance progression of Council’s recently adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan. Adopted at its General Meeting in November of […]
Wishing You All A Great 2024
BY MARK COUPAR Already New Year’s Day seems a distant memory… I always feel the New Year really kicks off in February, with parties cleared away, many businesses back to full swing and kids going back at school. Don’t forget it’s a leap year, with the 29th February back after four years. Can’t wait to […]
