We Need to Back the Next Generation of Creatives
As Australia’s new Shadow Minister for the Arts, I’m committed to supporting local artists, fostering creativity, and recognising emerging and established talent alike. Berowra has a proud and longstanding tradition of grassroots creativity, from community theatre and music groups to school bands and local exhibitions. The Normanhurst Uniting Church Musical Society, Berowra Musical Society, Dural Musical Society, […]
Free Native Plant Giveaway from The Council
Jane Seaglove | Hornsby Councillor Hello Residents, I hope you are enjoying the colder weather of the winter months. While it’s a good time for gardening and planting Hornsby Shire Council is running a Native Plant Giveaway at the Warada Ngurang Community Nursery in Pennant Hills. Each household can book a slot and take home […]
Celebrating Local Talent: Congratulations to Steven Vardouniotis
Hills Grammar‘s Star Student Wins Art Prize By Mark Hodges Member of Castle Hill I’m delighted to share the success of Steven Vardouniotis, a talented Year 8 student at Hills Grammar School in Kenthurst, who was recently recognised in the Transurban Canal to Creek Prize 2024 competition. This prestigious competition invites students from Years 7–10 […]
Smoke Alarms Save Lives
NSW legislation requires all residents to have one working smoke alarm installed on each level of their home. This includes owner occupied, rental properties, relocatable homes, caravans and campervans or any other residential building where people sleep. I was recently contacted by a local resident who expressed a need for information to be published around […]
Dennis Perry – well-deserved Recognition in the King’s Birthday Honours List
Mr Dennis Perry has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the community of Papua New Guinea through Operation Life. A long-time resident of Cherrybrook, Dennis co-founded Operation Life and has been its President since 1998. Operation Life provides food, clothing, education and other forms of support to some […]
Newest Upgrades at Greenway Park Unveiled
The newest upgrades to the Greenway Park Precinct were recently unveiled in Cherrybrook. The Precinct is important sporting hub for the community and local sporting clubs, with families and club members young and old regularly gathering for local sport. This upgrade includes changerooms, a canteen, club storage areas, public male and female toilets, and improved […]
The Beautiful Urban Forest Environment In Hornsby Shire
Rural Roundup, Jane Seaglove, Hornsby Councilor Hello Residents, One of the many reasons we choose to live in the Hornsby Shire is the beauty and significance of our urban forest environment. Our tree canopy not only enhances the natural character of the area but also provides vital environmental and community benefits. Trees offer shade, reduce urban heat, […]
Hornsby Student Leadership Day 2025
From the desk of James Wallace Member for Horsnby I recently had the pleasure of bringing together student leaders from local high schools for the Hornsby Student Leadership Day at NSW Parliament House. The day was designed to help those young leaders develop their leadership skills and explore how they could demonstrate community service within and beyond their schools. […]
Berowra Recipients of the 2025 Kings Birthday Honours
Each year, the Kings Birthday Honours List recognises Australians who have distinguished themselves through exceptional service—be it to their community, the nation, or the world. This year I was proud to be notified that nine members of our community were recognised. In the General Division of the Order of Australia, Commodore Philip Stanford RAN was appointed a […]
Local Seniors Honoured for Outstanding Service
The 2025 NSW Seniors Local Achievement Awards have celebrated the invaluable contributions of some of Castle Hill’s most dedicated community members. I had the privilege of presenting the awards at a wonderful morning tea held on Friday, 9th May at Castle Hill RSL, where we gathered to recognise and thank these inspiring members of our […]