Cover Stories

Two men have been charged following a police investigation into a distraction scam targeting elderly drivers in shopping centre carparks, with confirmed incidents occurring in Berowra Heights, Beecroft, and Pennant Hills. Detectives from the North West Region established Strike Force Pitstop to investigate reports of elderly women being targeted in...

Avid readers of The Post may have noticed over the course of 2025 that there has been a significant decrease in mention of Hornsby Shire Council in the publication.  The Post was founded in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as a response to the lack of journalistic, meaningful,...

NSW has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legislate a specific non-parole period for intimate partner homicide.  In mid- November, Parliament passed reforms that set a mandatory benchmark of 25 years behind bars for those convicted of murdering a current or former partner. This new sentencing shift places intimate partner murder beside...

As reported by The Post on our Social Media last night the Mayor of Hornsby Shire Council delivered a Mayoral Minute to the Council Meeting that the General Manager, Mr Steven Head, had resigned suddenly last week. The Post has received information that the Mayor has allegedly kept councillors in...

As the Hornsby community gathers this Remembrance Day to honour those who served, we spotlight local soldiers Raymond Arthur King and Clarence Stanley King. Raymond (born 1886) and Clarence (born 1896) were the sons of Joseph King and Jane Elizabeth McDonagh. The King family settled in Clarke Road, Hornsby. When the...

The arts in Australia often fly under the radar, consumed as we seem to be with sport and politics. There’s a perception that the arts only exist in stuffy galleries and are enjoyed by a small coterie of snobs. It’s easy to forget that the arts also involve music, theatre,...

When you hear the words ‘You have cancer’, your world as you’ve known it changes in a myriad of ways. Imagine how reassuring it would be to know you have the benefit of not only one skilled specialist, but also the input from a team of 15-20 health professionals—all experts in...

With 25 years of teaching experience, Ms Peta Holmes has seen many HSC. Since joining Loreto Normanhurst in 2023, she has helped local students navigate their senior year. As the Class of 2026 begins their HSC, Ms Holmes shares her insights for what students can expect, how to manage the year...

Summer brings longer days, glowing tans, and increased risk of bushfires. In New South Wales, the conditions for bushfires are perfect, with lengthy dry periods, humidity, and the presence of long grass, shrubbery, and vegetation. Peak periods for bushfire are October through to March. Bushfire preparedness is crucial to survival and...

The NSW government will shut down its Business Connect advisory program on September 30, ending a service that has provided tailored support to tens of thousands of small businesses. Costing $10 million annually, the program has delivered a return on investment of up to $3 for every $1 spent, according...