KU Galston Preschool
We are off to a great start here at KU Galston Preschool, the children are all making new friends and settling into their new routines which is fantastic. This week we celebrated Chinese New Year, the year of the monkey. The children made their very own dragons head and musical drums that we were then […]
Year of the Monkey welcomes biggest Lunar celebration yet
Lunar celebrations for the Year of the Monkey at North Rocks Park promise to be bigger than ever before, with an array of colourful cultural activities and displays on offer for Hills locals and visitors. One of the most popular events on the Hills Shire calendar, the Sydney Hills Lunar Festival celebrates Asian culture in […]
Council Reaffirms Commitment To Whole Merger Of Hills and Hawkesbury
Council has reiterated its commitment to an amalgamation with Hawkesbury City Council, but in doing so The Hills has a strong preference to retain the suburbs of Baulkham Hills, Northmead, North Rocks and Carlingford with these residents to be part of the new merged Council with Hawkesbury. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne labelled the […]
The Sydney Hills Youth Choir is looking for new members
The Sydney Hills Youth Choir is looking for new members to join its ranks in 2016. The choir offers singers aged 8-18 the chance to perform at local and Sydney events. Last year the choir’s performances included the opening of the Sydney Hills Christmas Sky Show and Australia Day at the Farm 2016. The Sydney […]
Bella Vista Farm welcomes 13,000 to Australia Day celebrations
More than 13, 000 people flocked to Bella Vista Farm as part of the Hills Shire Council’s Australia Day celebrations on Tuesday 26 January. Attendees soaked up the sun while enjoying the great activities, amusement rides, free entertainment, delicious eats and picturesque grounds of the historic farm. The farm took on an Old Sydney Town […]
Worthy award winners celebrated at Australia Day at the Farm
The Australia Day Awards are run by local governments across the states of Australia. The Awards recognise community service at a local level and are administered through a nomination program, which is assessed by a local selection committee and/or councillors. The 2016 Australia Day Awards ceremony was held at Bella Vista Farm as part of […]
The Hills Shire Council celebrates its newest citizens this Australia Day
The Hills Shire Council has joined towns and regions across the nation in welcoming Australia’s newest citizens as part of its Australia Day 2016 celebrations. 26 new citizens from 10 countries pledged their loyalty to Australia and its people on Tuesday 26 January at Bella Vista Farm. Mayor of the Hills Shire Dr Michelle Byrne […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia moves to the Hills
Great news for Bromeliad enthusiast or keen gardeners wishing to create a low maintenance tropical garden, the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be relocating to the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground as from Saturday 13 February 2016 with plant sales from 12 – 1pm. Enter from the new Showground entrance into Doran Drive, Castle Hill. […]
Sydney Hills Lunar Festival is a feast of colour, taste and sound
The Sydney Hills Lunar Festival is back! This vibrant Lunar New Year celebration will return to North Rocks Park and Don Moore Community Centre this February with free family fun and fireworks. Now in its third year the Sydney Hills Lunar Festival showcases the community spirit and cultural diversity within the Hills community. “The Sydney […]
Australia Day celebrations embody Hills Shire community spirit
Australia Day at the Farm is set to be an exciting day out for families and friends with stellar performances from Australian icons David Campbell and Christine Anu along with free kids activities, Australiana displays and a dazzling fireworks display. Underpinning all the excitement and fanfare is a sense of community spirit and pride. Mayor […]
