The logo design story

Hornsby Shire Council’s logo was developed in 1995 and modified in 2012 and represents aspects such as our bushland, waterways and takes elements from our original crest used in earlier times.

The large terracotta colour roof represents a boomerang that is taken from the crest and links us to our Aboriginal heritage. It can also be seen as a house roof, representing the urban environment of our Shire.

The ochre circle is a sun setting behind the green bushland hills of Hornsby. The blue river is the Hawkesbury, which sustains a wealth of life and gives pleasure to many people within the Shire.

The logo is to be used on all stationery, vehicle identification, signage, advertising, stickers, publications, border signs, external correspondence, external and internal promotion/publicity items and on all Council buildings.

The logo should be used prominently on all materials to ensure it is easily identifiable as being associated with Hornsby Shire Council.