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 […]
Recognising Berowra’s Australia Day Honours List Recipients
Each year, the Australia Day Honours List recognises those who have served their community, their profession, or their country with distinction. This year, the Berowra electorate is home to several outstanding local recipients. Jan Childs was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community of Berowra. Her service reflects long-standing […]
Celebrate Seniors Festival with Us!
From 5th to 12th March, residents aged over 60 are invited to take part in a variety of activities that support wellbeing, spark connection, and promote active living. Our seniors bring energy, wisdom, and heart to The Hills – they are the backbone of our volunteering community, with 77% of Council volunteers aged over 60. […]
Galston Village Public Domain Plan Gets the Go-Ahead
by Councillor Jane Seaglove, Hello Residents, The Galston Village Public Domain Plan (PDP) contract has been awarded and following community engagement and public exhibition of the draft plan, a range of traffic-calming measures and public domain enhancements have been approved. Aiming to retain Galston Village’s distinctive semi-rural character while supporting future growth and increased visitation, […]
A Thank You to Our Local Firefighters
by James Wallace MP NSW and Victoria have recently experienced some of the hottest days on record, and Hornsby has not been immune to the impacts of bushfires, including fires burning in the Mount Colah area. Earlier in the year, a fire near Ku-ring-gai Chase Road caused concern after threatening nearby high-voltage powerlines. Thanks to the […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Congratulations to several Hornsby students on their outstanding HSC results, with four local students placing first in New South Wales in their subjects. The top-performing students are: • Alice Hynes, Hornsby Girls High School – History Extension • Simon Greager, Barker College – Agriculture • Hamish Hudson, Barker College – Software Engineering • Heidi Jilwan, Tangara […]