Swing Into Spring

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”86546″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Karlene Brummer[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With the proliferation of orchards and fruit trees in our area, Spring is certainly a beautiful time to be out and about, enjoying this magical but fleeting season. Trees with fluffy, delicate florets of pink and white are starting […]

Mayor Ruddock Urges State Government to Support Sustainable Waste management

At last night’s meeting, Hornsby Shire Mayor, Philip Ruddock AO called on the NSW Government to provide crucial funding and support for councils to ensure adequate waste management for their communities. He also vowed to work with fellow Sydney councils to improve environmental outcomes of waste processing. Reading a Mayoral Minute, Mayor Ruddock spoke of […]

Council Calls Out for Citizen Scientist Volunteers

Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce the launch of ‘Communities, Creeks and Critters’, an innovative citizen science project aimed at exploring the biodiversity of local creek ecosystems. Funded by a NSW Social Cohesion Grant, this initiative will utilise cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technology to engage community members in a unique exploration of their local […]

Youth Leadership Training

The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook are looking to sponsor a participant for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), a transformational leadership program designed for young adults between 18 – 30 years of age at 1st January 2024 and have left school for at least one year. The Objective of RYLA is to empower each participant […]

Horse Riding in Dural

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”81787″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text] by Loren Tamba [/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Sydney Hills Horse Riding Centre is an esteemed establishment, known for its friendly staff and experienced coaches. Most important are the wonderful horses and ponies that call the riding centre home. The centre ias run by […]

Warrah’s Organic Farm Shop

Warrah’s Organic Farm Shop combines the finest organic produce with a commitment to sustainability and supporting individuals with disabilities. “Every purchase you make here directly fosters the growth and development of individuals with disabilities. We create valuable work experience opportunities, and all profits are channelled towards supporting people with disabilities. Being a part of this […]

Castle Hill Art Society Inc.

Demonstration 4th October, 2023 7.30pm Art Society Marian Blakeney-McMahon “Printmaking with a Gelli Press’ Where printmaking meets technology and creativity – learn some new techniques. Gel Press printing is a new type of printmaking technology that enables artists the freedom to experiment or combine different facets of their creative expression within the process to produce […]

Traffic lights to improve safety at busy Box Hill intersection

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”77844″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I wanted to give residents an update on the upcoming traffic lights at Terry Road, Fontana Drive and Old Pitt Town Road in Box Hill. This intersection will feature traffic lights, and […]

Injured horse rider found by firefighters, flown to hospital – Lower Portland

On Thursday, The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to attend to a woman in her 60s after she was found injured on a fire trail in Lower Portland by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) volunteers while conducting official business. The woman was initially assisted by the Rural Fire Service firefighters, who […]

Aviation Careers for Women

The Hills Shire Council has partnered with Empowering Western Sydney Women to invite women to a dynamic, engaging, and FREE Job Skills Workshop on Thursday, September 7 from 10am to 1pm. The event is ideal for women who want to learn more about the diverse range of careers available to them in the aviation sector […]