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Lack of protection of Byles Creek Valley has been the thorn in the side of the Beecroft community for over 60 years. Residing in the Epping electorate, Byles Creek Valley is home to critically endangered fauna and flora. Though some of the valley is protected, since 2016, the parcel of...

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events on Sydney’s social calendar—the 2025 Sapphire Gala Ball, taking place on Saturday, 30 August at the ICC Sydney Grand Ballroom. This much-loved annual event isn’t just a glamorous evening out—it’s a vital fundraiser for Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney...

I live on Johnson Road in Galston—a quiet, semi-rural residential street lined with single storey homes, gum trees, and associated wildlife. Hornsby Shire Council is proposing to rezone the land directly opposite our houses—from RU4 Rural to E4 General Industrial—to make way for 28 industrial units. Understandably, I, like many...

This September, The Post celebrates our fifth anniversary. It is difficult to believe our newsmagazine has been publishing hyperlocal articles for this spectacular community for five years. From health and sport, politics and business, community and arts, we have been curating content that is relevant to our fair North Shore...

Macquarie University are trimming the fat as more than 75 jobs are axed and courses scrapped. The Faculty of Arts are facing 42 job losses while the Faculty of Science and Engineering will see 33 job losses. Students studying a Bachelor of Arts will now no longer be able to...

New research by Norton, a consumer cyber safety brand, has found that one in three Australians have been targeted by a scam this year. Most commonly, 30% of Australians have received fake invoices and 29% have been targeted in a phishing attack. On average, over $1,500 is lost by each...

Vivid Sydney is in full swing. From the 23rd of May to the 14th of June, our Harbour city will come alive for its 15th year with light shows, interactive experiences, thought providing talks, diverse food, and exclusive musical performances. The footprint for the festival encompasses five zones: Circular Quay...

Asquith Boys and Asquith Girls high schools are slated to become two separate co-educational schools from 2026. The NSW Department of Education is upgrading both sites to support the transition. Over the April school holidays, works were carried out to assess soil and rock composition. These works were funded by...

Common rat poison is killing threatened local owls. Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (or SGARs) cause internal bleeding when ingested and are becoming an increasing risk to Australian wildlife. These specific rodenticides are regulated in the US, Canada, and across the EU. However, in Australia, SGARs are readily available for public purchase...

Residents are pushing back against rezoning Council land on 3 Johnson Road Galston. Owned by Hornsby Shire Council and currently zoned as RU4 Primary Production Small Lots ‘operational land’, the plot 1 Johnson Road is a council storage facility and where the Galston Rural Fire Brigade is located. 3 Johnson...