NSW is set to become home to Australia's first dual fuel capable hydrogen/gas power plant following an $83 million funding agreement for the Tallawarra B project in the Illawarra.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the project is vital infrastructure needed to provide dispatchable electricity capacity to replace the Liddell Power Station and create the industries and jobs of the future.
Hidden away just down the road from Hornsby Hospital is one of the suburbs best kept secrets … Edgeworth David Community Garden A group of hardworking volunteers have turned what was an unused and unloved piece of grass into a flourishing eco-garden with everything from bananas to kale. Member for Hornsby Matt Kean dropped in to meet with the committee and see first-hand some of the work that has been done since the garden opened in 2016.
Matt Kean MP says … “The Salvation Army at Hornsby do amazing work in our community which is why I was thrilled to drop in to let them know they will be receiving $45,000 to upgrade their kitchen.
“I met Captain Sean and his wife Lydia (pictured above) who have recently taken over the Hornsby branch having spent the last 7 years in Hurstville. They are both excited to be in Hornsby and have already started to look at ways they can help serve our local community.
106 years on from the landing at Anzac Cove, we remember that morning when Australian soldiers waited in small boats on a darkened sea, awaiting the call to battle.
One of our own - a Hornsby man, Private Len Smith, recorded in his diary the events he witnessed on the 25th of April 1915 as a member of the 1st Australian Field Ambulance.
He wrote: “After landing, the men made a gallant charge up the hill in the face of the Turkish machine guns and bayonets.
“It is said that they reached the top of the hill inside 7 minutes.
Then he wrote:
Berowra local and PHD Student, Luke Silver, is part of a team of scientists at the University of Sydney working on ‘genetic sequencing’ to protect Koalas. The program, a world-first, could help protect the Australian species from disease and other threats.
Member for Hornsby and Minister for Environment Matt Kean said this ground-breaking genomic research will be critical in guiding future conservation efforts.
PFAS firefighting foam has been banned for use in NSW except in catastrophic circumstances or where there are special circumstances.
Environment Minister Matt Kean said that firefighting foam containing per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will be banned for all training and demonstration purposes in NSW from next month.
The new look Hawkesbury River Station (Brooklyn) was officially opened on February 15th with improved safety and accessibility for public transport customers.
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean was joined by Mayor of Hornsby Council Philip Ruddock for the official opening. The lift has been operational since 18th December, but work continued early into the new year to complete further the upgrades.
“It was a Christmas present for the people of Brooklyn to have the lifts operational before the end of the year.” Mr Kean said.
Emily Crockford is taking the art world by storm with her bright and vibrant work capturing the attention of many around the country. Following a hugely successful 2020, Emily has been named Hornsby’s Woman of the Year for 2021.
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean said, “Emily, is a clear choice for the Award. Her success over the last 12 months has been phenomenal. Her story will inspire others to keep working hard to achieve their dreams.”
The Hawkesbury River Station Lift was officially opened bright and early on Monday February 15th. Now the community no longer have to climb the almost 100 stairs to reach the station. So no matter what your age or ability you can access the station.
Mr GREG PIPER (Lake Macquarie) (15:09): My question is directed to the Minister for Energy and Environment.
Ms Yasmin Catley: Question on notice.
Mr GREG PIPER: No, it is without notice.
The SPEAKER: That is enough from the member for Swansea.
Mr GREG PIPER: With understandable increasing community concern about the massive and growing stockpiles of coal ash from thermal power stations—yes, in Swansea as well—what is the Government doing to ensure that material will not just be left for future generations to deal with?
After being elected as Member for Hornsby in March 2011, I have embarked on many initiatives that the community and I see as pivotal issues for Hornsby. I see and understand the needs of the community and am proud to play my part.
