Remove the Boulders at Galston Gorge
Work is continuing at Galston Gorge to remove the boulders which came down onto the road due to a landslip. NSW Roads Crews are breaking down the rock and clearing materials from the site. It’s a big job. With heavy rain expected in the coming days, we need to assess the entire area to make […]
Speed Limit Changed at Cattai Ridge Rd
Residents may have seen electronic signs on Cattai Ridge Rd advising of changed speed limits Here is an extract from a Transport NSW letter. Transport for NSW will reduce the existing speed limit on Cattai Ridge Road between Maraylya and Glenorie, to improve safety for road users in the area. This work will involve replacing […]
No News Today…We’re Waiting on Zuck
Protect the future of news and get Zuck to pay up before we lose our small and medium publishers. Mark Zuckerberg has failed to pay for the independent journalism that he and his businesses have benefitted from for years. The News Media Bargaining Code, introduced by the Australian Government (courtesy of Josh Frydenberg) in March […]
Sydney Hills Youth Ambassador Program
The search is on for the next Hills Shire Youth Ambassadors. The council is looking for the next Hills Shire Youth Ambassadors to be a voice for and represent the young people of The Hills Shire The Youth Ambassador’s term will run from April 2022 to 2023 and selected Ambassadors will receive a $1, 500 […]
Sackville Ferry Planned Shutdowns
By Robyn Preston MP – Member for Hawkesbury On Mon 28th, Tues 29th, Wed 30th & Thurs 31 March 2022 (four, eight-hour periods) from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Transport for NSW maintenance crews will be replacing wear bars at the northern and southern ramps of the Sackville Ferry. Motorists needing to cross the river […]
Applications for S355 Committees Close on Wednesday
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council The Hills Shire Council is seeking applications for membership to our S355 Committees. Applications close this Wednesday the 23rd of March, and are open to residents who wish to have an active role in providing input to Council on a particular area of interest. […]
Neighbour Day 2022
Neighbours matter − and now more than ever it’s time to make connections and stay connected. The theme for this year’s Neighbour Day, on Sunday 27 March, is ‘Connecting Communities for 20 years’. Social connection and increasing sustainable respectful relationships are the keys to better outcomes for individuals and communities alike. Let’s all work to […]
Plastic Police Program
Good news for Hornsby Shire schools! Hornsby Shire Council is the first Council in Sydney to partner in the award−winning Plastic Police program. Plastic Police is a circular economy solution for soft plastic waste, with the goal of keeping soft plastics out of landfill and out of our oceans. Now our local schools can take […]
International Women’s Day Awards
Last Tuesday, March 8, we celebrated International Women’s Day by acknowledging some of the many amazing women who live and work in The Hills Shire Carol Harding was awarded the Senior Woman of the Year award Carol is passionate about women’s rights, in particular, women and children living a life free of violence. Ms Harding […]
Register Now for Seniors Festival
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council Council has organised some fun and educational activities for Seniors Festival that I know our community will truly enjoy. So, if you are 60 years and over, you can now register for free for the following activities: * Navigating Council Services Online Workshop at […]
