Community Leaders Come Together for New Line Road Upgrade
I recently brought together community leaders and representatives from local schools, sporting clubs, cultural organisations, churches, and community associations to discuss the long-awaited widening of New Line Road. While the organisations represented different parts of our community, the message was remarkably consistent: congestion on New Line Road is worsening and the impacts are being felt by […]
Galston Community Bank Celebrates $4M Milestone
Four million dollars is a big number for a small branch. But at Galston Community Bank’s celebration on Friday 12th June, the bigger story wasn’t the total. It was what happens next. The branch, the first Community Bank to open in Sydney, marked the milestone with a modest gathering rather than a grand event: tea, […]
Cutting the Ribbon on New Classrooms Marks a Milestone for Warrah Students
Warrah is one of those special places in our community, providing a specialist school, housing and support services for children and adults with a range of disabilities. I was honoured to attend the official opening of two new purpose-built classrooms at Warrah Specialist School on 12th June. This well attended event marked the culmination of […]
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 […]
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 […]