Hornsby

It’s official. Asquith Boys High School and Asquith Girls High School have announced their approved name changes. Asquith Boys High will transition to Hornsby High School. Logos, colours, the motto, and uniform are being developed through community consultation and the help of a volunteer uniform committee. To maintain its original...

The Landowners Group of Dural Mall, Village Green and adjoining commercial properties at Round Corner Dural held a Planning Proposal meeting on the 31st of March. Community members and interested parties were seen at the meeting, discussing amendments to the commercial zones at Round Corner. Sam Russo, representative of the...

The need for more sporting facilities is weighing on local sporting clubs. Pennant Hills Oval and its three fields are home to several different sports. During the summer, cricket uses the two oval turf pitches, and athletics uses the athletics track. Winter sees soccer, AFL, Rugby, and Hockey. Coordination for...

TREE canopy may soon look a little different in Hornsby Shire. Mayor Warren Waddell has suggested that a review of planning controls to maintain tree and vegetation protections is needed. In a mayoral minute considered in the upcoming 12 March general meeting of Council, Waddell notes that with recent severe...

NOMINATIONS are open for the 2025 Local Westfield Heroes program. Each year, Westfield awards $20,000 to one Local Hero at each Westfield location for the organisation or group they represent. The Heroes are individuals who are dedicated to contributing positively to their communities and are making a difference. Alongside the...

SOME have described me as a multicultural enigma. Indeed I have dedicated my longstanding public life of more than 50 years to a deep commitment to and strong advocacy for the critical importance of multiculturalism as Australian nation building. I have described our multicultural society and our immigration story, while...

IN the NSW Government’s Hornsby Transport Orientated Development masterplan, over 6,200 new dwellings will be established in the area.

Asquith Girls High School have been winners of the Law Society of NSW’s Mock Trial Competition.  After twelve years, Asquith Girls are the first NSW Public school to take home the title, defeating St Paul’s Catholic College in the finals. 

Hornsby Shire Council has endorsed the Hornsby Affordable Housing Strategy at the December Meeting. The Affordable Housing Strategy will see actions in public and private sectors to deliver more affordable and social housing, emphasising accommodation for key workers. In tandem with the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme that sets specific rates...

All hope may not be lost for Westleigh Park. In early December, the Sydney North Planning Panel approved a Development Application (DA) for major works at Westleigh. After lodging the DA in September of 2023, Hornsby Shire Council welcomed the independent panel’s approval decision. Westleigh Park is a 36-hectare site...