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Sydney’s dark buildings

KATHY COWLEY Why are we destroying our suburbs and environments when up to half of new apartments are being left vacant? As we’re all well...

A vision for the future

NOEL OXLEY, PRESIDENT For many years the Pennant Hills District Civic Trust has urged successive Councils to prepare a strategic vision for the development of...
Susan Low from Mt Colah PO and Pharmacy: “We welcome local residents to support local businesses to keep that vibrant community hub that connects us all.”

Shop Local Movement

SUSAN LOW, FOMC SECRETARY Think about the last place you shopped. What were the reasons why you shopped there? Was it because they stocked the items...

Communications in Hornsby Shire

JOHN FARQUHAR, ACTING CHAIRMAN From the new Hornsby councillors this year we hear that public comment is wanted. State and Federal representatives have also expressed...

New zoning increases bushfire risk for residents

KATHY COWLEY, FOKE PRESIDENT Many of us watched the recent wildfire events across California unfold late last year, as well as the wildfires in the...

Developing a town centre plan

NOEL OXLEY, PRESIDENT Members of the Pennant Hills District Civic Trust recently met with the mayor of Hornsby Shire, Philip Ruddock, Councillor Emma Heyde and...

Cleaning up Beecroft

ROSS WALKER, PRESIDENT started busy and has continued to be busy for the Trust with plenty of items to share with the local community...

Let’s have the vision before the Plan

Noel Oxley When the Council invited landowners, business owners, and community progress associations in Pennant Hills and Thornleigh to participate in the Picture Pennant Hills online survey,...

Cleaning up Beecroft with your help

Ross Walker, President Clean Up Australia Day is always held on the first Sunday of March, the 4th, and this year is no exception. The...

State Government taking increased control over local planning decisions

KATHY COWLEY When Planning Minister Roberts announced the introduction of mandatory Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAPs) for all Councils in Sydney last year, it...