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 […]
Permaculture Hawkesbury: Home Canning & Preserving Workshop
Home canning and preserving are great ways to reduce waste, prolong food, and preserve garden produce. Permaculture Hawkesbury Valley Inc will hold an introductory workshop on home canning and preserving at the Hawkesbury Earthcare Centre on Saturday, 23 March 2024. According to Permaculture Hawkesbury, the workshop will include a presentation and a hands-on canning session. […]
Platypus Landcare in the Hills
Learn more about the local platypus population at the Platypus Landcare in The Hills session at Dural on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The event’s theme is “riverbank restoration,” covering topics such as removing invasive species, environmental conservation, and maintaining the local ecosystem. The event will run from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The Cattai Hills […]
Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn 2024
The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn 2024 on Thursday, on the 29th of February, 2024. The AFAC seeks the cooperation of communities, businesses, and individuals across Australia to remain alert for bushfires this season. Due to the negative Southern Annual Mode’s average to above-average rainfall, it provided lower-than-normal […]
Seniors Week in the Hills Shire
Gear up for the upcoming events in the Hills Shire’s Seniors Week, a local arm of NSW’s annual celebration of the Seniors Festival 2024 every March. The Hills Shire Council will participate in the “biggest celebration in the southern hemisphere for seniors” through a series of free events during Seniors Week from 11 to 14 […]
Breaking Down the Barriers for Worldwide Competition
By Karlene Brummer It is incredible to believe that The Miss Universe Competition has been running for over 70 years. Officially recognised as starting in 1952, throughout this period, the rules for selection of entrants have remained fairly static, however the times they are a changin’! In the past several years boundary lines have shifted, […]
Clean Up Australia Day 2024
Reserve your Sunday for a weekend of helping clean the community during Clean Up Australia 2024, the country’s largest community-based environmental event, on Sunday, 3 March 2024. Registration for the individual events is still open, with several events still popping up for the big day. The Hawkesbury City Council encourages local residents to sign up […]
Tee-Off for Tall Timbers
If you love golf and helping others then why not Tee-off for a great local charity, RDA (NSW) Tall Timbers. The Riding for the Disabled charity at the Gables runs equine programs to support people with a disability to develop and enhance their abilities. The golf day will be held at Lynwood Country Club at Pitt […]
Baylie Inspires With Rugby Skills
14-year-old Windsor local Baylie O’Keefe is paving his way as one of the brightest and most dedicated young rugby stars in the Hawkesbury as he thrives at all levels of competition. Whether it’s a local, national or international venture, Baylie’s dedication to the sport is apparent to everyone around him. Recently, he was selected to […]
Dural Bowling Club News
Dural Lawn Bowls is looking forward to a successful 2024 and the years beyond following a busy 2023 and club presentation in December. Dural Lawn Bowls said the amalgamation with Parramatta Leagues Club on August 18th, 2023, has given them a secured financial stability. It will provide improved amenities and a brighter future as per the agreed […]
