Hello Wombat
The Hills-Hornsby Rural Koala Project (HHRKP) has been deploying wildlife cameras for over a year through the forests of Glenorie and Maroota. During this time many different animals have been caught on camera. It is very rewarding to see the range of animals that live in our area and this highlights the importance of our […]
Strike Force Twill To Investigate Child Sex Abuse Claims From The 1980s – Wisemans Ferry
THURSDAY, 20 APRIL 2023 01:52:57 PM Police have launched an investigation into reported child sex abuse offences in the state’s Hawkesbury region during the 1980s. Detectives attached to Hawkesbury Police Area Command established Strike Force Twill in October 2022, following a number of reports of alleged child sex abuse that occurred at a holiday park […]
Soft Plastics Recycling – It’s Not Dead and Buried
[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]I was devastated when the major Supermarkets put a pause on their plastic bag recycling scheme. As an avid recycler, I saved every scrap of clean soft plastic from my household and would take with me to deposit in the […]
Pets @ Work
[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 Nev The Newshound[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to your new monthly feature where we spotlight pets at work in the local community. Nev the Newshound aka “Scoop Dog” is a Rov(er)ing reporter who sniffs out the best animal ‘tails’ in the area. This month we […]
Hills Relay For Life Challenge
[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=”81872″ 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 Bev Jordan[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For mother of two Lisa Carruthers from Glenorie, the Hills Relay For Life is a very personal yet public journey. Lisa is chair of the community organising committee which will be running the Hills Relay For Life on May 20th […]
Arcadia Women’s Shed
The April Women’s Shed gathering in Arcadia hosted facilitator Brad Ferreira from Ignite Music in Dural with an African Drumming session. We learnt about the drum’s form and function and how to engage rhythmically with these engaging Djembe drums that were originally used to send messages over distance. The Women’s Shed is held on the […]
River Councils Reach Important Milestone In The Future Management Of The Hawkesbury Nepean River System
A multi-council project to prepare a Coastal Management Program (CMP) ensuring sustainable and strategic long-term management of the Hawkesbury Nepean River System has gained significant momentum thanks to a $432,000 grant from the NSW Government, allowing it to move into its next stages. Led by Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with Central Coast Council, Hawkesbury […]
Local Identities
[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]Rose Granata (nee Patane) was born in 1940 in Cairns, Queensland, the eldest of four children. In 1959 she married Fred Granata and moved to Sydney where she had her two children, Suzanne and Anthony. The family purchased 5 acres […]
Galston Library Temporary Closure
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE LIBRARY Please be advised that Galston Library will be closed for essential building maintenance from Monday 24 April, reopening on Monday 8 May & the returns chute will not be accessible from Saturday 22 April at 12pm. All loan due dates will be extended until the reopening. Hornsby, Pennant Hills, and Berowra […]
Have your say on The Hills Shire Plan 2023 – 2024
The Plan sets out Council’s key priorities, goals and objectives that it will achieve for The Hills community over the next 12 months. Some of these include: $18.8 million on Annangrove Road, Rouse Hill construction; $4.9 million on The Water Lane Reserve, Box Hill playing fields; $1.3 million on Cockayne Reserve, Castle Hill; $3.8 million […]