Community Events and Strategic Planning Drive Strong Local Engagement
This past month at Council has been a busy and productive one, with a range of initiatives and community events reflecting the diverse work taking place across the Shire. From strategic planning decisions to community celebrations and support programs, it has been encouraging to see strong local engagement throughout the month. A key milestone was […]
NSW Seniors Festival Awards
As part of the NSW Seniors Festival, our community came together on 30 April for a special morning tea at The Hills Club to celebrate three outstanding local nominees for the 2026 Local Seniors of the Year Awards. These remarkable individuals represent the very best of The Hills. Through decades of service, they have made […]
Hornsby Park’s Crusher Plant Precinct Opens to Public
The opening of the Crusher Plant Precinct at Hornsby Park on 28th March marked an exciting milestone, with the first stage of the long-awaited park opening to the community. The former quarry has been transformed into a welcoming space featuring scenic lookouts, picnic areas, lawns and walking paths. A little-known fact is that the quarry was compulsorily […]
Fagan Park off-leash Dog Park
By Councillor Nathan Tilbury Since the large off-leash dog park at Fagan Park, Galston was opened in January 2025, it has been a popular new facility for both owners and their dogs. Prior to becoming operational, there were concerns raised from some members of the community about the Fagan Park Dog Park. As a result, […]
Apprentice Shortage Puts Local Small Businesses at Risk
Across Berowra, small businesses are facing a perfect storm and nowhere is this clearer than in the growing struggle to attract and retain apprentices. In conversations with local operators, alongside Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Shadow Minister for Small Business and Shadow Minister for Skills and Training, it was clear that workforce challenges are now one of the biggest […]
Hornsby’s Quiet Heroes Step Into the Spotlight
I recently attended the Hornsby Community Heroes awards sponsored by Mars Wrigley, and was proud to be part of the judging panel. It was a chance to recognise the volunteers who quietly make a real difference across our community. These awards shine a light on people who rarely seek attention. They are putting out the cones before […]
Apprentice Shortage Puts Local Small Businesses at Risk
Across Berowra, small businesses are facing a perfect storm and nowhere is this clearer than in the growing struggle to attract and retain apprentices. In conversations with local operators, alongside Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Shadow Minister for Small Business and Shadow Minister for Skills and Training, it was clear that workforce challenges are now one of the biggest […]
Expressions of Interest Are Now Open for the 2026 Community Building Partnership (CBP) Program
Community organisations and councils across the Castle Hill electorate are encouraged to apply for funding to support local infrastructure projects. Could your project benefit from a grant of between $10,000 and $100,000? The Community Building Partnership program provides funding to help deliver projects that strengthen the wellbeing of our local community — from upgrading facilities […]
Our Community Loves Sport, But We’re Running Out of Fields
On any given weekend in Hornsby Shire, it’s clear how much sport matters. Sport is where our kids learn to be part of a team and lifelong skills like resilience and hard work. From cricket and rugby to soccer and netball, our sporting clubs bring community together and help us find connection. The importance of […]
A New Year in State Parliament
Parliament returned from its recess in February, and it is good to be back, working for the people of Castle Hill and ensuring that the voices of our community are heard loud and clear in Macquarie Street. In one of my first speech for the year, I spoke about the state of our electorate and […]