Nominate your Hills hero for the 2025 Australia Day Awards
By Dr Michelle Byrne – Mayor of the Hills Shire Council Do you know an individual or community group in the Hills that goes above and beyond the call of duty and dedicates their time to making a positive contribution in the lives of others without asking anything in return? Then why not nominate them […]
Celebrate Inspiring Women! Submit Your Nomination for the 2025 Castle Hill Woman of the Year
It’s that time of year again when we get to celebrate the incredible women who make our community extraordinary! The Local Woman of the Year Awards are back, and I am thrilled to announce that nominations for 2025 Castle Hill Woman of the Year are now officially open! This annual celebration is all about recognising […]
Julian Leeser – Federal Member for Berowra
Julian Leeser – Our electorate is changing. As you may be aware, the Australian Electoral Commission has finalised the new boundaries for Berowra which means I’ll now be representing Waitara, as well of all of Normanhurst, Asquith and Hornsby, and also Epping and North Epping – areas once represented by former Prime Minister John Howard. Sadly […]
Tania Salitra – Greens for Hornsby
Tania Salitra – As your Councillor, I’ve heard your frustration at being treated like a political football kicked between the two major parties – taken for granted by Liberals, punished by Labor. Residents are angry with the Liberal incompetence that led to the recent rate increases. Handing over Epping to Parramatta Council resulting in a […]
New Mayor Elected for Hornsby Shire Council
The NSW Electoral Commission has officially declared Warren Waddell as the newly elected Mayor of Hornsby Shire. This marks his first term as Mayor, following the 2024 Local Government Election, which was held on Saturday, 14 September 2024. “It is a great honour and a privilege to be chosen to serve my community and to […]
Raising Hope in The Hills: Confronting the Growing Homelessness Crisis
On Saturday, 17th August, I joined The Hills community at the Annual Hills Winter Sleepout—an event raising vital funds and awareness for homelessness in The Hills, and across NSW and Australia. It was an eye-opening experience for many. Homelessness is a growing issue in New South Wales and Australia. Across the country, over 122,000 people […]
The War on Graffiti
Julian Leeser , Member for Berowra Earlier this year some local residents and shop owners talked with me about the level graffiti in Normanhurst. Like many of you, I have seen the amount of graffiti grow in our suburbs this year. On shop fronts, fences, in parks and community spaces, it was there and just […]
Its Official: Beecroft Village Green Now Open!
Clr Dr Verity Greenwood, Hornsby Shire Council On Sunday, 4th August, our long-awaited Beecroft Village Green was officially opened with much support from our Beecroft community and the many visitors who took advantage of perfect August weather and a range of free activities, food and for the children (and young at heart) plenty of ice […]
Rural Roundup: Local Government Election
August is the last full month of my council term prior to the September 14th Local Government election. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have now spent two terms representing the Shire of Hornsby and in particular, the A ward residents. I am humbled by the faith this community has placed in me […]
Hornsby Council Candidates
The election on 14 September for the Hornsby Council candidates: Olivia Simons, Sallianne McClelland, Clr Monika Ball, Dr Verity Greenwood, and Benjamin Caswell. Olivia Simons Hornsby Shire Council Ward A Greens Candidate Living by the Hawkesbury River, I am in awe of the majestic beauty and cultural significance of Hornsby’s environment. As a former horse […]
