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25.01.2022 Please alert any vulnerable residents who might fall for this scam.

25.01.2022 Most areas still have low numbers of virus infections. Lets keep it that way. Link shows you how to look at the number of cases in your postcode. https://data.nsw.gov.au//21304414-1ff1-4243-a5d2-f52778048

25.01.2022 Update on COVID-19 From the desk of Matt Kean MP In just a matter of weeks life as we know it has changed. For many, this has been an extremely tough time and I wanted to take this opportunity to check in - are you OK?... I am here to help and my office is still open for phone calls and emails. If you have any questions or need help give me a call on 9476 3411 or email [email protected] There has never been a time for the Hornsby community to work together more than right now. We need to stop the spread of COVID-19 and its pretty easy, stay home. The NSW Government has announced a number of initiatives to help the community through this time including additional funding for domestic violence, grants for small business, free TAFE courses to upskill and tax relief for business. The Service NSW Helpline 13 77 88 is also open 24 hours a day 7 days a week to answer your questions. For health related COVID-19 advice, please call the national Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080. #staysafe #stayhome

23.01.2022 This year will a different one for the Cancer Council NSWs Biggest Morning Tea. Please continue to support them if you can

23.01.2022 ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATON Due to the current pandemic crisis, RSL Hornsby Sub-Branch, along with all other sub-branches, has had to cancel the annual ANZAC commemoration service that is normally held at the Hornsby Cenotaph. Normally, approximately 3,000 members of our local community, including veterans, cadets, representatives of local schools, other community groups and political leaders gather for the commemorative Dawn Service. The Sub-Branch deeply regrets that this year...s Dawn Service must be cancelled. On ANZAC Day, the Sub-Branch will mark the occasion with the private laying of a wreath by the Hornsby Sub-Branch President, Mr George Main. Sub-Branch Vice President, Mr Ray Davis, will be laying a wreath on behalf of the TPI Association, of which he is the local President. Members of the public and representatives of other community bodies might wish to privately lay their wreaths throughout the day whilst observing the current safe distance protocols. The RSL NSW website provides guidance on a number of ways in which you can commemorate ANZAC Day 2020 within the constraints of Government Health Directives such as: Tune into live services and virtual commemorative services. The ABC will be broadcasting a 5.30am service from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. There will also be a 10am service from the Anzac Memorial in Sydney that will be broadcast on ABC and streamed live. Light up the dawn. At 6am on ANZAC Day, go to the end of your driveway or stand on your balcony, with a light in remembrance of the fallen, and listen to a brief commemorative service. Together even while apart well remember those who served and sacrificed. Many of the RSL Hornsby Sub-Branch members and their local communities intend to LIGHT UP THE DAWN in this way. We encourage as many as possible from our local area to participate in this open and visual way. Perhaps by commemorating ANZAC Day in such visual ways during this present crisis, we will also be honouring the thousands of health workers, defence force members, leaders in all levels of Government and our emergency services people who are on active service fighting this dreadful pandemic.

21.01.2022 Message from Julian Leeser MP Coronavirus update - March 23 Compulsory Shut-downs The Prime Minister announced there will be strict new social distancing and travel measures put in place to reduce the spread of coronavirus:...Continue reading

21.01.2022 Date set for NSW Council elections

21.01.2022 Reposted For Hornsby Residents Hello Hornsby Shire Residents!!! I have received an email from the wonderful Donna Fitton at Hornsby Shire Council regarding an incredible FREE Planting Initiative to help keep our communitys spirits boosted. I will paste below the flower row, along with the copies of lists the trees and plants available in photos ... Happy Gardening From Donna: Unfortunately we have had to suspend our Community Planting Days and Tree Giveaways due to COVID-19. That leaves our Community Nursery fully stocked with trees & plants ready to go in the ground. We would like to do home delivery plant runs to our rural areas over the next few weeks while undertaking other essential duties in those locations. A spot of gardening/revegetation during isolation is a good way to keep active and now is the best time to plant. Why not talk to your neighbours (at a distance of course) and create a habitat corridor, plantings that connect and span a few properties. The birds will love it! We have a fabulous selection of small & tall trees as well, something to plant for the future. Attached is a species list of available plants. To ensure the safety of staff and residents, staff will pack and deliver orders with gloves on. Plants will be left at front gate or as arranged. Please send me an email with your: Name Address Contact phone number Requested plants & numbers or use the attached stocklist. We do have a limit of 10 plants for a combination of shrubs/vines/groundcovers & grasses. Trees are Unlimited! if you are wanting to revegetate an area, please email to discuss numbers, species & availability. It is first in first served, so when we run out of a particular species, we run out. Once we have enough for a run to your area I will send an email or call to let you know a delivery day The weather is absolutely perfect for planting, soft soil, mild weather, Please pass the word around to your neighbours, friends and other Hornsby Shire residents Regards, Donna Fitton Tree Care Project Officer | Natural Resources | Hornsby Shire Council email: [email protected] Council acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands of Hornsby Shire, the Darug and Guringai people.

20.01.2022 Health advice on coronavirus Our Government is taking all possible steps to protect the health of Australians and the economy. Our actions have first been to initiate travel restrictions on the basis of expert medical advice. This has helped to first contain and now slow the spread of the virus in Australia. Australias Coronavirus Emergency Response Plan was initiated on the 27 February 2020 two weeks ahead of the World Health Organisation declaring a pandemic. We will conti...nue to stay ahead of this and get through as a country. Each of us can help minimise the spread of the virus by doing four key things 1. Practising good hand hygiene by washing our hands properly 2. If you feel unwell, phone a doctor or emergency department, dont just turn up 3. If you have the virus, self-isolate 4. Keep up-to-date with latest advice on self-isolation or other health advice relating to coronavirus, call 1800 020 080 or visit: https://www.health.gov.au//novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-hea Our government has also announced in a $2.4 billion health package which includes 100 pop-up testing clinics and free doctor consults by video and phone for isolated patients. The Federal Governments economic stimulus package We are also taking every possible step to protect the health of the economy, to keep people in jobs, keep businesses open and ensure we bounce back as an economy stronger on the other side. The package includes: Up to $25,000 will be provided to small and medium-sized businesses that employ staff and have a turnover of less than $50 million, with a minimum payment of $2,000. This payment will be tax free. Increasing the Instant Asset Write-Off threshold from $30,000 to $150,000. Businesses who have access to this will be expanded to include those with an annual turnover up to $500 million (previously $50 million) The provision of a 50% wage subsidy to employers for apprentice and trainee wages for up to 9 months from 1 January 2020. One-off payments of $750 will be made from 31 March to pensioners, social security, veteran and other income support recipients and eligible concession card holders. Backing business investment by providing a time limited 15 month investment incentive (through to 30 June 2021) to support business investment and economic growth over the short term, by accelerating depreciation deductions. Businesses with a turnover of less than $500 million will be able to deduct an additional 50 per cent of the asset cost in the year of purchase. For more details on the Governments economic response to the coronavirus visit: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus

18.01.2022 Today is Jersey Day. Have a conversation with your family on organ and tissue donation. #donatelife Jersey Day

18.01.2022 As from 1st May

17.01.2022 Watch our for daytime break and enters. Keep vigilant

17.01.2022 The NSW government is about to consider a ban on many forms of single-use plastics, but only if enough people say they want it. Heres the link to their short survey. please share this widely! https://yoursay.dpie.nsw.gov.au/plastics-plan/short-survey

17.01.2022 We want to hear your stories. The Monthly Chronicle is inviting families, business owners and other locals to answer questions about how theyve taken care of their own health during the lockdown period and pandemic. Anyone interested can email [email protected] A journalist will arrange a time for a photo shoot to go with the interview. Hopefully we can post the interviews on a weekly basis.... Share this post! See more

16.01.2022 Wow - well done Hornsby Shire Council. We now have a library book delivery service again.

16.01.2022 Yay! We can take holidays from 1st June to help support our local tourism industry

16.01.2022 Large towers approved.

15.01.2022 Its fair to say that life in lockdown has been a challenging experience for everyone from individuals to businesses and governments. But despite the negatives, there have been some positives. Five Beecroft/Cheltenham locals share their stories during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown Emma Heyde Hornsby Councillor been working from home, cooking more, planting veggies, meeting on Zoom and missing her family so much just like everyone else! Shes seen the crisis bring the best out in people, from putting teddy bears in their windows for a bear hunt to buying groceries for elderly neighbours.

14.01.2022 A REMINDER: Double demerits start today and continue until 11.59pm, Monday, October 5. Police will be targeting speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences. Drive safely and have a great long weekend.

14.01.2022 Some great history here. Thanks Man Made the City but God Made the Bush

13.01.2022 Hornsby and Galston Pools reopen on 6th July

12.01.2022 September 20th marked 1st Turramurra Scout Group's Centenary... one hundred years of providing fun, adventure, skills, and friendships for thousands of young people from Turramurra and surrounding suburbs. Unfortunately, the pandemic means our planned celebrations will have to be delayed until next year. Regardless, 1st Turramurra continues to offer amazing experiences and opportunities for children and young people aged 8-25 to join... as well as for adults interested to be ...part of our volunteer leadership team. Here's to our next one hundred years! #1stTurramurraScouts www.1stTurramurraScouts.org.au

12.01.2022 "Pennant Hills Garden Club Due to the current advice about the potential impact of the COVID19 virus and concern for the health and safety of club members, Pennant Hills Garden Club has decided to suspend monthly meetings for March, April and May. A decision on when meetings will resume will be advised in due course. Any queries, please contact Sue Watkins 0468-476-723." We appreciate your regular support of our club and wish you and the staff of the Chronicle health and safety in these new challenging times.

12.01.2022 This is very sad to hear but understandable

10.01.2022 Changes to our business below due to current situation

10.01.2022 COVID-19 IMPACT ACTIVATES FIRST NATIONAL EMERGENCY APPEAL IN LIFELINES 57-YEAR HISTORY COVID-19 PANDEMIC SEES AUSTRALIANS REACH OUT TO LIFELINE IN RECORD NUMBERS 13 11 14 NOW RECEIVNG A CALL FOR HELP EVERY 30 SECONDS This week, Lifeline, Australias leading suicide prevention service will launch a national emergency appeal in response to the increased pressure it is facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Pop up COVID clinic now available at Berowra until 24th June

09.01.2022 For local bike riders.

08.01.2022 Lost - customised hearing aid lost at Hornsby Hornsby. If you find anything, please call 02 9629 9540.

07.01.2022 Another disqualified driver off the road. Well done to Kuring Gai Police Area Command

07.01.2022 It is also taking further steps to ease the burden for local businesses and has brought some much-needed vibrancy to the community with a public art project. These are challenging times that affect everybody and Council is working hard to find ways to make it easier for our community members, Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock said. At the same time we are doing everything possible to adjust our operations so we can get on with the services we have been entrusted to deliver.

06.01.2022 Hornsby Shire Council has added its support to a campaign by the Chinese Australian Forum, calling for national unity during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a direct response to incidents of racial abuse and violence that have been aimed at Australians of Asian background. Council is not aware of any incidents of discrimination within the shire, but nonetheless recognises the importance of this campaign.

05.01.2022 Well be back soon! To our valued clients, contractors and local business supporters, Event Cinemas Hornsby will be temporarily closed as of 23rd March 2020 until further advisement. This is in accordance with the Australian Governments announcement that venues of non-essential gatherings must cease in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation. ... I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support over the years and I look forward to continuing those relationships when we re-open. If you have any queries please contact me directly via email by Friday 27th March. Until next time, take care and stay safe.

04.01.2022 Due to the current health warnings our JP services and meetings are cancelled for the time being so no JP service available at Cherrybrook Shopping Village.

03.01.2022 Just in case anyone visited the church on 5-6 August.

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01.01.2022 From 1st June You cant use Berowra Waters Ferry. Closed until mid-July. Covid19 changes:... From Monday 1 June 2020, the following will be allowed: -travel to regional NSW for a holiday -visits to museums, galleries and libraries -pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants can have up to 50 customers -beauty and nail salon operators can begin treatments under strict COVID-safe guidelines -worship, weddings and funerals: up to 20 people can attend weddings, 50 at funerals and 50 at places of worship. Rules that continue to apply to the current COVID-19 restrictions and to the changes that take effect from 1 June include the 4 square metre rule physical distancing hygiene and safety requirements for businesses self-isolation and quarantine. More details: https://www.nsw.gov.au//what-you-can-and-cant-do-under-rul

01.01.2022 A Message from Julian Leeser MP Coronavirus is changing the way we live, the way we work, the way we commute (or dont), the way we consume, the way we educate our children, the way we gather in community and the way we relate to each other. It is not just a health issue, though its potential to test our health system is unprecedented.... The privations of the present make us grateful for the things we have our family, the beauty of our neighbourhood and the acts of kindness of our neighbours and those people doing essential work in our local shops and government services making our lives easier. But we cannot ignore the darker side of what coronavirus is doing to our society. The change in life is putting a great strain on the mental health of many Australians as they understandably but wrongly question their sense of self-worth. Can I say to anyone who is struggling: You matter. Your life matters. The Government is investing in growing the capacity of Beyond Blues coronavirus hotline 1800 512 348, Lifeline 13 11 14 and Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800. Additional funding has also been provided to help people experiencing domestic violence especially through 1800 RESPECT. I want to thank the front-line health and community service who are helping us through these difficult times. The unprecedented economic challenge we are facing is putting a huge strain on our community. I will never forget seeing the Hornsby Centrelink queue stretching more than a block and a half filled with many Australians who would never have imagined themselves standing in a Centrelink line. The Federal Government has made the decision to spend $320 Billion on JobSeeker and JobKeeper and related measures to help people who have lost their jobs and help people who still have their jobs to keep their jobs. For information on the Federal Governments response visit australia.gov.au a central website to help Australians navigate the support Australian Government is providing during coronavirus. To receive updates with the latest announcements from the Government and helpful information email me [email protected] and follow me on Facebook JulianLeeserMP

01.01.2022 Consider voting for Ian. He has done some great work locally

01.01.2022 Dooral Roundup monthly magazine has added Westleigh Village to their shopping centre bulk drop list. Our glossy magazines continues to help Small and medium local businesses connect and engage with their communities #magazine #monthlymagazine #localbusiness