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Pool Safe

Is your pool safe for summer? In the last twenty years, over five hundred children have drowned in backyard pools in Australia, mostly because of defective pool safety barriers. In New South Wales there are pool safety regulations with which all residential swimming pools must comply. This includes: Pool gates must be self-closing and self-latching […]

Child Dies After Being Hit by Car

A child has died after being hit by a 4WD at a property in Dural last night. Emergency services were called to Wyoming Road at Dural about 6pm (Saturday 24 December 2022) and found a two-year-old boy critically injured. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the child; however, he died at the scene. A 38-year-old man has […]

Christmas Recycling

In The Hills we do not operate a specialised pick-up service for old Christmas trees. We rely on residents disposing of their unwanted trees through the domestic waste service. Small real Christmas trees can be broken up into pieces and placed in your green lidded bin along with your garden organics. Larger real and artificial […]

Crestwood Dog Park Upgrades in Baulkham 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=”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]Pawsome upgrades have been made to Crestwood Dog Park in Baulkham Hills The facility has been refurbished with new concrete paving, drinking fountains and freshly laid turf with irrigation. The fences were also […]

Hills Shire Walks Perfect for the Weekend

Hills Shire Walks Perfect For The Weekend ⁠Heritage Park- Castle Hill⁠ What You Will See: This is the site of the former Convict Farm established in 1801 and the scene of the Rebellion of 1804. Interpretive signs tell the various stories of it’s layered history. Distance: 2.6km⁠ ⁠Time: 1.5 hours⁠ ⁠Facilities: Toilets, picnic tables, playground, […]

Player Registration Open Now

Looking at joining the football team? Hills Hawks is ready for you to join the team! Bring on footy season 2023 PLAYER REGISTRATION! ​Registration pricing is $220 for all players. As part of your registration, you will receive: Club Jersey Club Shorts Club Socks Club training shirt Club insurances and registration fees Registrations open for […]

Fuel Prices Week Ending 23rd December 2022

Fuel Prices Week Ending 9th December

Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 23rd December 2022 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price  Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 169.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 169.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 205.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]

Mayor’s Christmas Library Fine Amnesty – a heart-warming success

The 2022 Mayor’s Library Fine Amnesty was a resounding success with an extraordinary 1483 items donated to the annual Christmas appeal. As a result of the initiative, 217 long overdue items were also returned to the shelves of Hills Shire libraries. The donations have been given to Anglicare for their Mobile Community Pantry, which provides […]

Wisemans Ferry Boat Ramp Open

Just in time for the warmest months of the year, The council is so pleased to announce that the new three-lane boat ramp at Wisemans Ferry is now open! Project-managed by Hornsby Shire Council and co-funded by The Hills Shire Council and the NSW Government, in addition to the boat ramp, the new facility also […]

Biggest Kite Festival is Back -Free Entry Event 15th Jan

 Free Entry Event Sunday 15th  January 2023 The Biggest Kite Festival is back …. come Fly kites with us…. colour the sky with us.  1st Outdoor Festival of 2023  6th year at Castle Hill Showgrounds Free Entry for All Ample of free parking Longer hours Variety of delicious food Family event School Holiday Fun activities […]