Community Grants lend a helping hand to local groups

The Hills Shire Council’s Community Grants Program provides funding each year for innovative community projects and events that deliver sustainable and positive outcomes in accordance with Council’s sustainable communities plan. “Over the years there have been some outstanding projects and organisations that have received Council grants and gone on to provide outstanding services to our […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]