Upgrade of Castlewood A Big Win For Brumbies
Castlewood Community Reserve is in the middle of a major upgrade. Lights have been installed, the field is being reconstructed with an irrigation and drainage upgrade and a picnic shelter with accessible seating is being installed. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne visited the park with members of the Baulkham Hills Brumbies Rugby League Club […]
Fun and friendship at Arcadia Pony Club camp!
Each year Arcadia Pony Club their pony club camp weekend where members, their families and their horses spend two nights at an equestrian facility that caters to pony cubs and camping just a few hours from Sydney. It is a key highlight for members who have the opportunity to ride all weekend along with spending time with their […]
Chris Rolnik- Citizen of the Year- Finalist -Hills Shire Council 2016 Australia Day Awards.
The Warrah Society is proud to announce that our long term resident and volunteer Chris Rolnik is a finalist in this year’s Hills Shire Council 2016 Australia Day awards. Chris was nominated as a Citizen of the Year, by the Warrah Society, for his outstanding and loyal volunteer status at the Warrah Society spanning 50 […]
The Mayor’s Christmas Library Amnesty Records Big Haul
The Hills community has once again responded generously to the Mayor’s Christmas Library Amnesty, with 106 boxes of non-perishable food donated throughout December. “I’m so happy that the Library Amnesty has once again attracted such a large haul of food which could be donated via our friends at St Vincent de Paul,” Mayor Byrne said. […]
Residents Must Have Their Say On Mergers Before It’s Too Late
The NSW Government has outlined a process by which Council mergers will be decided and residents only have until 28February to have their say. The Hills Shire Council has been a long-time supporter of Local Government reform and the need for greater efficiencies across the local government sector. The NSW Government’s proposal would see The […]
Castle Hill Art Society
Watercolour Demonstration The Castle Hill Art Society’s guest demonstrator at the next monthly meeting on Wednesday 3rd February, 2016 at 7.30 pm will be Rob Candy. Rob began painting watercolours in the 1980’s, has had solo exhibitions of his work from European tours and has been the feature artist in the Australian Artist magazine. Visitors are welcome to […]
Twilight Sessions at Bella Vista Farm has something for everyone
The Sydney Hills Twilight Sessions will offer a new and unique lifestyle experience for Sydney Hills locals on January 22 at Bella Vista Farm. The Twilight Sessions will kick off at 4pm and will feature live music, great food and artisan markets. Twilight Sessions will take on a village festival feel with fresh produce stalls, […]
Do you remember Fosters Water Hole?
A short while ago I was pleasantly surprised by a visit to Fosters Water Hole. From time to time the Landcare Group does more than work in the catchment, sometimes we just go for a look. On this occasion our group was welcomed by a local land owner who was kind enough to guide us through to Fosters […]
Step back in time with Australia Day celebrations in the Sydney Hills
There’s no greater way to spend Australia Day than at the historic Bella Vista Farm in the Sydney Hills. The Shire’s hidden gem will be transformed from tranquil park to festive fair, with an Old Sydney Town flavour. Step back in time and explore the local history of Australia. See Bella Vista Farm reimagined as […]
Sydney Hills Sky Show delights crowd of 34,250
The Sydney Hills Christmas Sky Show wrapped on December 30 after a month of stunning sky shows on Castle Hill Main Street. Over the month of December the Christmas Sky Show dazzled and delighted a total of 30,250 attendees exceeding last year’s attendance by 19,050. Throughout the course of the Christmas event a total of […]
