Upper North Shore Commuters Face Massive Price Hikes For Train Travel Under The Baird Government
Commuters travelling from the Upper North Shore will be hardest hit by planned changes to train fares by the Baird Government. IPART is recommending that the current eight-trip model be ditched and Opal commuters pay for their ten most expensive journeys per week. Implementing these fares would see people travelling to and from work five-days-a-week […]
Consider Our Logical Merger Proposal Premier Baird
NSW Premier Mike Baird should be congratulated for showing he is willing to consider alternative council boundary proposals according to Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, who has urged him to consider the option put forward by The Hills. Mr Baird welcomed an alternative proposal put forward by Warringah Council which differs from the one […]
Take Up The Hills Shire Library Service 2016 Reading Challenge
Hills residents, students, literary enthusiasts and library lovers are invited to take up The Hills Shire Library 2016 Reading Challenge. Library members can pick up a Challenge sheet from any branch or by visiting www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/library and downloading the form. Each month, a suggested reading list is brought out featuring books from a range of categories. […]
RFS Brigade at Glenhaven Set for Major Upgrade
A major upgrade of the Glenhaven Rural Fire Station has been given the green light, with Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne describing it as a win for the community. More than $200,000 has been committed to the project from the NSW Rural Fire Service, Council and generous donations from members of the community at […]
Big support for small business
The Sydney Hills Small Business Exchange is back by popular demand providing help, support and advice to small businesses in the Hills on 10 March 2016. Returning for a second year, the Exchange will bring new ideas for connecting small businesses with key agencies and suppliers with the purpose of nurturing and supporting home grown […]
Mayor Calls For Solutions On Congested Norwest Boulevarde
The economic growth of Norwest Business Park is being hindered by crippling congestion and Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne has urged NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay to urgently fast-track any investigation or potential solution for the state road. Various pinch points on Norwest Boulevarde are becoming increasingly congested during morning and afternoon peak periods […]
Happy Lunar New Year
Thousands flocked to North Rocks Park, Carlingford to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Saturday 13 February. The festival welcomed in the Year of the Monkey and celebrated cultural diversity in the Sydney Hills. Mayor of the Hills Shire Dr Michelle Byrne said the festival is one of the events she most looks forward to […]
HCC Celebrates 25 Wonderful Years
Hills Community Care celebrated 25 years of operation this week with a civic reception at the Council Chambers. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne praised the service which began in 1991. HCC is co-ordinated by The Hills Shire Council and run by staff and many volunteers and funded by Federal Government grants. The service provides […]
Stellar Summer Series
The Sydney Hills has delivered its most successful Summer Series yet, holding a record number of events and welcoming a record number of attendees over the summer months. New to Summer Series in 2015/16 was the Sydney Hills Water Wonderland-the world’s largest inflatable water park and the Sydney Hills Outdoor Cinema which returned to the […]
Meryll Avenue Playground Upgraded
Another new playground has been built for Baulkham Hills residents at Meryll Avenue Reserve. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said the $55,000 project included a new play unit, climbing platforms, slides, and synthetic grass. A pathway connects the playground to existing footpaths within the enclosed park. Mayor Byrne said the park gave local parents […]
