Hidden in the Hills: Grey Ironbark

One of the larger trees that can be particularly noticeable in our bushland belongs to the Eucalypt family. The Grey Ironbark (Eucalyptus paniculata) is a tall tree growing to around 35 metres tall. Its crown and spreading canopy can be covered with a mass of creamy white flowers, generally between May to January. Its dark […]

Great News for the Hills

[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=”85988″ 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 Clr Virginia Ellis[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A major investment has been made by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government to help repair roads damaged by unprecedented rain. $11.134 million has been allocated to The Hills Shire Council which will help deal with the backlog of […]

Well Here we are Charging on into the New Year

[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=”85984″ 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 Councillor Mitchell Blue[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Following advocacy by The Hills, Hawkesbury and Hornsby Councils, the NSW State Government has provided metropolitan councils with additional funding to assist in road repairs. The Hills has been successful in receiving just over $11 million for pothole road […]

Thank you to Volunteers

[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=”11081″ 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 Julian Leeser[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The best part of my job is getting to see our community in action. At the heart of our community are volunteers. The RFS and SES volunteers who are on the ground during floods and fires, the meals on wheels […]

Rural Round Up

[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=”78537″ 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 Warren Waddell[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Valuer General’s office has recently delivered updated property notices. Many residents have noted a significant increase in their property valuations which has in turn, generated an increase in rate calculation enquiries. Rate calculations are complex and have a number […]

Glenorie Horse and Pony Club

Glenorie Horse and Pony Club is excited to welcome a new year with lots of new and old faces and hopefully a little less rain than last year. The club, which has been established for over 50 years, is a family friendly, skill building club that welcomes new members of all riding abilities, up to […]

Walking for Gold

The Duke of Edinburgh Award program has long been a part of extra-curricular activity at Pacific Hills Christian School and another group of weary travellers has completed their Gold Award trek through the rugged peaks of New Zealand. Eighteen students navigated the mountainous and beautiful Routeburn and Kepler Tracks in the South Island over two […]

Dural Public School Choir

On Thursday 9th February the Dural PS choir had the opportunity to perform as part of Seniors Week 2023. The event was hosted by the Hills Shire Council and held at Roughley House. 16 students from Year 4 and 5 were conducted by Miss Rosolen singing ‘Look for the Silver Lining/Tomorrow, Angels and Jungle Rhythm. […]

Galston High Celebrates High Achievers

On Tuesday 7th February, Galston High School held its annual High Achievers assembly, inviting back the 2022 HSC Alumni and their families to acknowledge some truly remarkable achievements. High Achiever awards were presented to the following students: ALYSSA COLLINS • 2022 Dux for highest ATAR at Galston High School • In 2021 Alyssa completed accelerated […]

The Pros and Cons of Selling off-market

There are various methods by which property can be sold, with sale types ranging from auctions and private treaty to expressions of interest. One increasingly popular sale type is the off-market method, where qualified and highly motivated buyers are invited to inspect and make an offer on a property before it is formally listed for […]