Sydney Hills Economy Doubles in Eight Years
The Sydney Hills economy has more than doubled in just eight years, according to figures from Compelling Economics. Council accesses reports that detail the contributions of industry sectors across measures of economic activity in the Hills – including output, employment, local sales, expenditure, regional imports and Gross Regional Product for more than 100 different industry […]
Young Council Worker Receives Prestigious Uni Gong
A young Council employee has just been recognised as one of the brightest students at one of Australia’s most prestigious universities. 22-year-old Kellyville resident Melanie Sefton recently won the Dean’s Scholar Award at Sydney University, having achieved the highest average mark of all students studying a Bachelor of Applied Science – Occupational Therapy. Employed by […]
Celebrate Seniors Week At HCC Open Day
Hills Community Care (HCC) celebrated Seniors Week with their annual Open Day at Balcombe Heights Estate, Baulkham Hills. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said that HCC was an invaluable service for aged, frail and disabled residents in the community. “The array of services on offer at Hills Community Care really is something to be […]
Small Businesses On Mark To Ready, Set, Grow
98 per cent of businesses in The Hills are classified as small and for many operators, there seems to be little time to think strategically and take advantage of the many opportunities on offer. The Hills Shire Council has teamed up with Rapport Leadership International to present a series of half-day workshops for small businesses […]
2016 Hills Relay Returns To The Showground
One of the biggest local events on the community calendar is back at Castle Hill Showground, with the 2016 Hills Relay for Life set raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the NSW Cancer Council. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne has been a Hills Relay for Life committee member for several years and said […]
Hills Youth ‘Live It Up’
Sydney Hills Youth are getting ready to celebrate National Youth Week 2016 with the first Live It Up festival at Balcombe Heights Estate on Sunday 10 April. This festival is an exciting new initiative of The Hills Shire Council supported by local community and youth services. Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Michelle Byrne said […]
New Outdoor Gyms Unveiled At Crestwood and Harold West Reserves
Hills fitness enthusiasts will now have more spaces to dip, crunch, row and press with the installation of new gym equipment at two Hills parks. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said the new equipment had been installed at Crestwood Reserve, Baulkham Hills and Harold West Reserve, Carlingford. “These outdoor gyms are going to become […]
Boundary Road Upgrade Completed
Council has made good on its promise to not wait for Hawkesbury City Council to stump up the cash before repatching and resheeting a large section of Boundary Road. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said that Council was only too happy to spend $1.4 million to the upgrade the road, which is split by […]
Residents Asked To Have Their Say On Fairway Drive Reserve
It wasn’t that long ago that Fairway Drive, Kellyville was a largely rural road wedged between Norwest Business Park and Windsor Road. But now the area around Fairway Drive is becoming populated by new residents moving into a mix of houses, townhouses and apartments. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said that open space needed […]
THE HON PHILIP RUDDOCK MP, MEMBER FOR BEROWRA
Federal Member for Berowra Philip Ruddock MP has announced that Pacific Hills Christian School will receive $300,000 in Capital Grants Funding. Mr Ruddock said “The Capital Grants Programme is there to provide and improve school capital infrastructure, as well as ensure attention to refurbishment. The government recognises the importance of providing and improving school facilities and Pacific Hills […]
