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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 […]

Loose-fill asbestos insulation – Free testing for Hornsby homeowners

Homeowners in the Hornsby Shire now have access to free sample testing for loose-fill asbestos insulation. Hornsby State Liberal MP Matt Kean said ensuring the health and safety of Hornsby residents is a priority for the NSW Government. The Loose-Fill Asbestos Insulation Taskforce has recently identified one property in the Hornsby Shire as having loose-fill […]

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 […]

Sporting Field Allocations Process Set For Major Revamp

Council is looking to address the increasing demand on sporting fields by reforming the allocation process in 2016. As of March 2016, a new allocation process which prioritises community sporting clubs ahead of private and commercial operators will come into effect. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said a combination of factors had led to […]