Bushfire Survival

Firefighting authorities around the country are on high alert. They know the biggest fire danger is in the Urban Interface! In the Hills district we can all be grateful for the services of the volunteer Brigades. They do a brilliant job and give up their time to train, but they can’t be everywhere at once! […]

Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade

STATIC WATER SUPPLY (SWS) Have you heard of the Static Water Supply Program? It is a free service that allows the community to help firefighters by identifying existing water supplies on their properties. In the event that firefighters cannot connect to hydrants, locating an alternative static water supply is vital during a fire emergency. Examples […]

Galston District Garden Club

The Galston District Garden Club has commenced meetings for 2023. If you missed the meeting in February the next meeting will be held on the 8th March. Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Galston Community Centre, 37 Arcadia Road, Galston. Time, 7.30pm We always enjoy welcoming new people […]

Still Creek Landcare: Peoplecare Not Landcare

I know this is off topic but I think it needs to be written. At Landcare, we know we need people to care for the Land so here’s my offering to keep you safe. The final straw that triggered me to write occurred after I startled a person as I passed in my car. They […]

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 […]