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More than 20 years after the gates closed, Hornsby Quarry is now a park
22 hours ago

More than 20 years after the gates closed, Hornsby Quarry is now a park

An amphitheatre is on the drawing board, but tens of millions of dollars needed to finish the job.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
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How many councils does it take to save the Hawkesbury River?
Mar 23, 2026

How many councils does it take to save the Hawkesbury River?

Urban development will likely mean more runoff — heavy metals, litter, oil and nutrients.

Huw Bradshaw
Food & DrinkFood & Drink
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The best cheap eats in Hornsby
Mar 06, 2026

The best cheap eats in Hornsby

Whether you’re after a simple pub feed, Filipino delights or a solid banh mi, it’s one of Sydney’s most underrated spots to get a decent feed.

Huw Bradshaw
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A Sunday sausage sizzle offers relief — and community — in Hornsby
Mar 02, 2026

A Sunday sausage sizzle offers relief — and community — in Hornsby

“Regardless of how wealthy a suburb is, there will always be somebody doing it tough”.

Huw Bradshaw
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How will national gun reforms impact the North Shore?
Jan 20, 2026

How will national gun reforms impact the North Shore?

The president of the area's largest shooting range expressed concern that the reforms would seriously harm competitive shooting as a sport.

Huw Bradshaw
RydeRyde
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What do the North Shore’s Liberal councils think of Net Zero?
Nov 20, 2025

What do the North Shore’s Liberal councils think of Net Zero?

While federal and state parties battle themselves about the policy, Liberal Mayors across the North Shore remain committed to their net zero targets.

Huw Bradshaw
Local HistoryLocal History
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WATCH: The Hornsby train murder mystery of 1922
Nov 10, 2025

WATCH: The Hornsby train murder mystery of 1922

More than a century on from the murder of Francis Kemmis, the case remains unsolved.

Huw Bradshaw
EnvironmentEnvironment
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Keen on growing more native flora in your backyard?
Jul 21, 2025

Keen on growing more native flora in your backyard?

For Hornsby Shire residents interested in sprucing up their garden — while also protecting biodiversity — the annual native plant giveaway has opened for bookings.

Huw Bradshaw
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“Footpaths are not shiny and sexy”: Hornsby Shire Council proposes to double budget for footpath construction
Jun 16, 2025

“Footpaths are not shiny and sexy”: Hornsby Shire Council proposes to double budget for footpath construction

Despite their evident lack of sexiness, the construction of new footpaths will be prioritised in Hornsby, with council looking to tackle a vast backlog of locations lacking adequate infrastructure.

Huw Bradshaw
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