Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury Returns in October 2023
It’s time to make your taste buds ready as Savour the Flavour returns as even more delish. A flavourful event will sizzle once again in Hawkesbury. Savour the Flavour will set up various spaces for different food at the Richmond Oval on 14th October 2023. After its debut in October 2022, the local gastronomical gathering returns for its […]
Support Matildas’ fight for 3rd place against Sweden in the 2023 Women’s World Cup
The vibes remain immaculate after the 1 – 3 win to England last Wednesday, a deciding match for the 2023 WWC championship slot against Spain on 20th August. The fight continues as Australia’s Matildas resume their journey against Sweden’s Blågult at the Brisbane Stadium on 19th August 2023. Despite their 1 – 3 loss against England’s Lionesses, residents […]
Environmental Community project
Pennant Hills Market Place’s month-long Environmental Community project has come to an end. For the month of June, Pennant Hills Market Place ran an exciting new community initiative that promoted sustainable practices and raised awareness about environmental issues. The project, Enviro Heroes was a collaborative effort between the local shopping centre and local community groups […]
2023 Orange Blossom Festival!
Residents, visitors and foodies alike are invited to enjoy a taste of spring at The Hills Shire’s biggest community event – the Orange Blossom Festival. Orange Blossom Festival Main Events: OBF Night Markets, Saturday 2 September, Castle Hill Showground OBF Parade, Saturday 9 September, Rouse Hill Town Centre Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Peter […]
Arcadian Quilting News
This example (below) of a beautiful traditional patchwork pattern including hand appliqued vine and flowers gives one the assurance that ‘all must be well with the world’ when there is handcraft such as this still being created – and within our group! Seeking the traditional patterns from past years can open up stories from history; […]
Registration Open for Hills Hawks Softball Club
The Hills Hawks Softball Club is now open for registration for the 2023 season. The club offers teams for players of all ages and skill levels, from teeball for children under 11 years old to competitive senior teams. The Hills Hawks play their home games at Hayes Park in Galston, which has two fully fenced […]
Prepare Early For Bushfire Season
Unprecedented heatwave conditions in Europe and North America indicate that our next summer in Australia is going to be brutal. Observing the fire disasters overseas should compel Hills residents to be on high alert. Now is the time to prepare for the extreme fire danger we will no doubt be experiencing this upcoming summer. The […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade
INTRODUCING THE NEW GLENORIE 1 ALPHA We are excited to introduce our brand-new fire truck, the Category 1 Tanker which will replace our existing Glenorie 1 Alpha. This impressive vehicle is equipped with advanced features designed to enhance our firefighting capabilities such as the addition of a water monitor at the front of the truck. […]
Hidden in the Hills – Destructive Dumping
Bushland which borders residential and recreational areas is subject to an element of abuse. In other words, the environmental integrity of the bushland is being abused by people who regard that bushland as a suitable depository for all their unwanted property and rubbish. As you move around the numerous reserves in both The Hills and […]
Landholders Asked to be Vigilant With Rock Fern Causing Toxicity in Cattle
Local Land Services is urging livestock owners to be on the lookout for rock fern in their grazing paddocks, which can cause toxicity. Rock fern is a hardy plant that survives dry conditions and re-shoots readily after rain and is most toxic when new fronds are reshooting or growing which occurs during the autumn and […]