Celebrating the Local Sporting Champions in our Hills Community

If you’re a family with a child who is a gifted sportsperson, it can be a great joy. However, I know that it can also place a great financial strain on your family, especially when they are called upon to represent their club, state, or country at major competitions. One of the great grant programs […]

Natural Greenspace is Vital for our Health

By Clr Tania Salitra The World Health Organisation says there’s no single public health action that gives society as much benefit as natural greenspace does – for our physical and mental well-being, social interaction and preventing loneliness, for connection to nature and protecting the environment that we rely on to survive. It’s wonderful to see […]

Galston Aquatic Centre: Lockers to Ensure Responsible Trust, Security and Safety

By Cllr Dr Verity Greenwood, Hornsby Shire Council The refurbished Galston Aquatic Centre, opened in February, 2024, is a resounding success. Its popularity is certainly understandable as the Centre provides a range of family-friendly spaces and, for those people with a disability or in the process of rehabilitation, access to a multi-purpose changing area and […]