Hawkesbury Council: ‘Street Speak’ Urban Art Project Ad Mural Competition
The Hawkesbury City Council has launched ‘Street Speak’, an exciting new art project to enhance public space and deter graffiti. The Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from local community groups and organisations that support young people in Hawkesbury. Applications close on 30 May 2024. Street Speak is an urban art project that aims to provide a […]
Volunteer Driver Opportunities
Make a Difference in Your Community: Become a Volunteer Driver with Hills Community Care Do you have a car and a big heart? Hills Community Care is looking for compassionate individuals to join our team of volunteer drivers! You can be the difference for vulnerable members of our community by helping them access essential services […]
Women’s Wellness Hub Castle Hill
By Michelle Byrne The Women’s Wellness Hub, an initiative of the Mind Connections Foundation offers a place for women to come together, to make new friends, share resources, learn new skills and ultimately find a place to belong. The aim of the Women’s Wellness hub is to promote positive health outcomes, both physically and mentally […]
New Online Waste Guide and Dashboard Launched
Hawkesbury City Council has created a new online Waste Guide and Dashboard to help residents find out whether it is yellow or green bin week! Council has launched the ‘Find Your Bin Collection Day’ Dashboard and Waste Guide on its website at https://data.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/pages/waste-dashboard. Hawkesbury residents can now search their address, find their bin collection day and […]
HSC Calls for 2025 Waste and Recycling Calendar Entries
The Hills Shire Council invites residents to submit photos of their favourite locations in The Hills for a chance to be featured in the 2025 Waste and Recycling Calendar. A group of judges will evaluate and choose 13 images to feature in the annual calendar. One will be selected for each month, and another will […]
Hornsby Shire Council Prepares For Shire of The Future As It Adopts Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan
Hornsby Shire Council’s draft 2024-2027 Delivery Program and 2024/25 Operational Plan (DPOP), which details the many steps Council will take to ensure Hornsby Shire becomes more resilient and maintain its natural environment, was adopted for public exhibition at its General Meeting on Wednesday 10 April. The community has made it clear that its priorities for […]
Rotary Club’s Fabulous Kenthurst Fair
Our main fund raiser, the Kenthurst Fair, part of Hills Shire Orange Blossom Festival, is happening again this year. We are seeking stall holders and entertainers for the event. If you are interested in taking part in the categories on our flyer, please contact us. In other club news, Summer RYPEN attendees Abigail Storrie and Kai […]
Bruce Fraser Field Back in Action After Vandalism
Bruce Fraser Field at Holland Road Reserve is back in action after a vandalism incident last week. Council crews went into high gear to repair the field, rolling out the wheel ruts and applying a top dressing to cover the damage. This means that local sports can resume on the field this weekend, weather permitting. […]
CAFs Aerial Pumper Demonstration by FRNSW
Glenorie RFB recently had the opportunity to attend a demonstration hosted by Huntingwood Station from Fire and Rescue NSW who took the time to showcase their new CAFs Aerial Pumper. The event, held in collaboration with various bridges across The Hills and Hornsby districts, provided a chance for our members to get acquainted with this […]
Arcadia RFS
It has been a busy few weeks at Arcadia RFS. The brigade was invited to attend the St Benedict’s Church Fete on Sunday 7th April. Both the Alpha and Bravo fire trucks and 9 team members attended and enjoyed chatting with members of the local community and out of area visitors. The fete attracted a […]
