A Renaming at Brooklyn
On the 27th of August, on the former site of his ancestors’ farm, once a tip, once a dairy, once just a local cricket ground owned by Hornsby Council, a renaming took place before a largish crowd and became, The Tom Richmond OAM Oval. The first balls were bowled on the new oval, some hit some […]
“Wow. I Love This Fabric!”
If your interest is sewing and colours and fabrics, Quilting can become a very satisfying, challenging and joyful hobby… always with an end result. Something to share, to give, to even present as a raffle prize for charity projects. Quilting can be created by hand and this is truly a labour of love and always beautiful. However […]
The Probus Club Of The Hills Inc
Our Probus Club guest speaker for August was Peter Kahn who Guided us through the history of trams in Sydney. His film brought back many memories from yesteryear. The walkers completed a guided tour of the Female Orphan School and associated historic buildings which concluded with lunch at the Boiler House. Senior Citizens Club: Everyone Is Welcome […]
Wombat Crossing Improves Safety for Baulkham Hills Community
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council A new wombat crossing has made walking across Gooden Drive in Baulkham Hills safer and easier. The crossing is located close to Model Farms High School and Gooden Drive Reserve, assisting students and sports field users alike. Students and staff have nicknamed the crossing ‘Moore’s Crossing’ […]
Cherrybrook Probus Club Ponderings – Into The Outdoors
With the arrival of the warm weather outdoor activities have come to the fore at the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook. Tennis, bowls, golf, walks and garden visits have all featured in our calendar. Members enjoyed a wonderful visit in magic weather to Fagan Park, a true local gem. The lovely playground area even managed to bring […]
Seniors Playwriting Competition Opens for Entries “Scenes From the Sage Age” To Showcase Older Writers
A new playwriting competition – exclusively for Australians aged 60 and older – has announced it is open for entries. Scenes from the Sage Age is a not-for-profit project of Scene Theatre Sydney. The brainchild of prolific septuagenarian Sydney writer Carol Dance, the competition seeks new short plays for showcasing the creativity of people in their senior […]
Council Renames Rose Garden in Honour of Queen Elizabeth II
Roxborough Park Rose Garden, located within Alfred Henry Whaling Memorial Reserve, in Baulkham Hills, will now be called Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden in dedication to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 after reigning for 70 years. The decision to rename the rose garden follows a Mayoral Minute in […]
George Thornton Reserve Upgrade
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”77844″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The upgrade of George Thornton Reserve in West Pennant Hills is nearing completion As more families choose to live in The Hills, the demand for new and upgraded sports facilities increases. The […]
Minns Rides Roughshod Over Hills Community
A cap on the number of dwellings at the Hills Showground Precinct has been scrapped by the Minns government before a promised site for a new school has been identified. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi said the decision showed absolute disdain for the people of The Hills Shire, which is already buckling […]
Home Safety This Summer
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”81787″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Mark Coupar[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Home Safety This Summer: Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe It’s that time of the year when we turn our mind to the hotter days and a long summer enjoying our wonderful outdoors. One of the advantages of […]
