Bromeliad Society of Australia moves to the Hills
Great news for Bromeliad enthusiast or keen gardeners wishing to create a low maintenance tropical garden, the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be relocating to the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground as from Saturday 13 February 2016 with plant sales from 12 – 1pm. Enter from the new Showground entrance into Doran Drive, Castle Hill. […]
Sydney Hills Lunar Festival is a feast of colour, taste and sound
The Sydney Hills Lunar Festival is back! This vibrant Lunar New Year celebration will return to North Rocks Park and Don Moore Community Centre this February with free family fun and fireworks. Now in its third year the Sydney Hills Lunar Festival showcases the community spirit and cultural diversity within the Hills community. “The Sydney […]
Sporting Field Allocations Process Set For Major Revamp
Council is looking to address the increasing demand on sporting fields by reforming the allocation process in 2016. As of March 2016, a new allocation process which prioritises community sporting clubs ahead of private and commercial operators will come into effect. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said a combination of factors had led to […]
Girls and boys set to blast into the summer of cricket!
Girls and boys can expect to get a blast out of cricket this summer with Cricket Australia’s exciting junior sports program for kids, MILO T20 Blast, commencing across NSW in 2016. On the back of a record-breaking KFC T20 Big Bash League, thousands of girls and boys around the country have the opportunity to play […]
Community Grants lend a helping hand to local groups
The Hills Shire Council’s Community Grants Program provides funding each year for innovative community projects and events that deliver sustainable and positive outcomes in accordance with Council’s sustainable communities plan. “Over the years there have been some outstanding projects and organisations that have received Council grants and gone on to provide outstanding services to our […]
Australia Day celebrations embody Hills Shire community spirit
Australia Day at the Farm is set to be an exciting day out for families and friends with stellar performances from Australian icons David Campbell and Christine Anu along with free kids activities, Australiana displays and a dazzling fireworks display. Underpinning all the excitement and fanfare is a sense of community spirit and pride. Mayor […]