Growing Up 100 Years Ago
Back in 1992 I received a letter from Mary “Poppy” Heiler (aka “Poppy” Warren) of Castle Hill. Some 32 years have now elapsed since this letter was published in the “Hills TV Magazine” in the issue of July 31st 1992 and we have many new readers since that time. What “Poppy” wrote regarding her memories […]
Hawkesbury Council Seeks Residents’ Say on its Cultural Plan
The Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) seeks the community’s feedback on the Council’s Cultural Plan, which will remain open until Tuesday midnight, 7 May 2024. The Council is in the works for a Cultural Plan to guide and promote ongoing improvements to the region’s arts, heritage, and cultural activities. The survey was opened on Monday, 8 […]
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery kickstarts ‘Culture Dose for Kids’
The Hawkesbury Regional Gallery will kickstart its new free arts engagement program, ‘Culture Dose for Kids,’ starting Sunday, 12 May 2024. The Culture Dose for Kids is an 8-week calming program geared towards supporting children aged 9-12 with mild anxiety and those who have been affected by natural disasters and their families. The program is […]
HSC Needs Feedback on 2024 – 2025 Draft Hills Shire Plan
The Hills Shire Council is encouraging locals to share their thoughts in a survey about the 2024 – 2025 Draft Hills Shire Plan. According to the Council, the Draft Hills Shire Plan consists of five documents, which the Council plans to use as a framework to progress the strategic objectives set out in the Hills […]
Bridging History
On the 19th March 1932 an Irish immigrant, a resident of the Hills district, caused a stir in the annals of Australian history. The occasion was the official opening of our first road crossing of Sydney Harbour – The Sydney Harbour Bridge. The bridge was to be officially opened by the Premier Jack Lang, when […]
Information for Rescuing Native Animals
Looking through recent Social Media posts from the local area I have noticed a lot of posts questioning where people can find help for the removal and/or rescue of a variety of creatures found on their property. If you find an injured native animal or bird, your first point of call should either be WIRES, […]
Hawkesbury Show 2024 Early Bird Ticket on Sale
With only several weeks away before the gates open, tickets for the most-awaited Hawkesbury Show 2024 are now on sale, and early bird specials are still available. Running from Friday, 19 April to Sunday, 21 April 2024, the Hawkesbury Show will offer many free activities, amenities, spectacles, celebrations, and entertainment. It runs on its motto, […]
Permaculture Hawkesbury School Holiday Program
Make the kiddies’ school holiday days productive at Permaculture Hawkesbury Valley Inc’s Kids Gardening School at the Australiana Pioneer Village starting mid-April 2024. Kids can learn about basic gardening, medicinal herbs, animal care, and worms and critters in a 2-week program. Every session will have nature walks, nature art, and weekly feeding and watering of […]
Evolve Are Large Club Of The Year
Gymnastics NSW has recognised Rouse Hill’s Evolve Gymnastics as the Large Club of the Year. Evolve Gymnastics, founded six years ago, embraces inclusive programs with private lessons for athletes with disabilities. In 2023, the club had its first Special Olympics competitor while they had multiple state representatives in mainstream events. Employment opportunities help the local community, […]
Hills has New Top Cop
Superintendent Naomi Moore is the new Hills Police Area Commander. It is only the second time in over 100 years that Castle Hill police station has had a female officer in charge. Supt Moore graduated from the Police Academy 27 years ago at the age of 19. For her it was the perfect career choice. “I had […]
