Hornsby Mayoral Candidates
Hornsby Mayoral Candidates for the election on September 14th are Warren Waddell, Nathan Tilbury, Roger Woodward, Clr Tania Salitra and Janelle Mcintosh. Warren Waddell Liberal Candidate for Hornsby Shire Mayor and Hornsby Council Ward A As a fifth-generation resident of Hornsby and a proud second-term Shire Councillor, I have a deep-rooted connection to our community. […]
Hills Mayoral Candidates
Hills residents, mark your calendars for the upcoming Hills Shire Council Elections on Saturday, September 14th. Three candidates are running for Mayor. Keep an eye out for more information on the Hills Mayoral Candidates. Councillor Dr Mila Kasby Mayoral Candidate and candidate for North Ward (Greens) I’ve enjoyed working hard this term as your first […]
2024 Mark Hodges Christmas Card Competition Now Open
Mr Mark Hodges is delighted to invite all primary school students from Years 3-6 across the electorate of Castle Hill to participate in the Mark Hodges’ 2024 Christmas Card Competition. This competition offers students an opportunity to express the joy and spirit of Christmas through their artwork. The winning design, as well as three runners-up, […]
The French Connection
France has been in the news recently with the Olympics held in Paris so I thought – “what connection does our area have with France”? Did I know of one French connection of the Hills District? It is claimed that the first white settler in Castle Hill was a Frenchman, Pierre Lalouette de Vernicourt who […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 30 August 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 30 August 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 201.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 195.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 205.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Second Hand Market Returns to Hornsby
After the overwhelming success of the inaugural Second Hand Market Hornsby earlier this year, Hornsby Shire Council is excited to bring back this popular event, one of its best ways to boost the local reuse economy, on Sunday, 29 September 2024. The Second Hand Hornsby Market provides residents with an opportunity to declutter some of their pre-loved […]
Local Govt Elections 2024
Hills residents will have the opportunity to vote for a new Mayor at the Hills Shire Council Elections on Saturday, September 14th with three candidates nominating for the top spot. Current Greens Councillor and local vet Dr Mila Kasby has gained the number 1 position on the ticket after the ballot draw on Thursday 15th August. Second […]
‘Damaging Winds’ for Far Western Sydney and Parts of NSW
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning reporting possible ‘Damaging Winds’ for various parts of Eastern NSW on Tuesday, 27 August, at 9:25 AM. According to the BOM, multiple cold fronts are moving across the country, especially from Victoria and South Australia. “A strong cold front will move into Victoria this afternoon, with a […]
Three Hazard Reduction Burns Planned in Hawkesbury
On Monday, 26 August, the NSW Rural Fire Service – Hawkesbury District announced that three Hazard Reduction burns will commence this week in Hawkesbury. One will be executed at the Nepean Park West (Egret Block) at Yarramundi on Thursday, 29 August, with the HR burn covering an area of 3.22 hectares. It will begin on Thursday morning and is […]
The Hills Winter Sleepout 2024
In honour of National Homelessness Awareness Month, Bella Vista Farm hosted its 11th annual Hills Winter Sleepout, raising funds and awareness for homeless individuals and victims of domestic violence in the Hills. According to the 2021 census, approximately 122,000 individuals experience homelessness every day across Sydney. This appears in various forms such as couch surfing, living […]
