Do You Have an Overdue Library Book?
The Hills Shire Library Service is waiving library fines in exchange for an item of non-perishable food up until December 16th as part of the Mayor’s Library Fine Amnesty. Donations will be given to Anglicare for their Community Mobile Pantry, which helps to stretch the budget for those who need it the most this Christmas. […]
It’s National Skin Cancer Action Week
The Cancer Council Australia reports that more than one in two Australians were sunburnt last summer AND two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. We need to lift our game and make SunSmart habits part of our everyday routine whenever the UV index is 3 or above. Reducing your […]
100 Hills Residents Now Australian Citizens
[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]Congratulations to the hundreds of Hills Shire residents who last night became Australian citizens. It was a privilege to preside over the ceremony and meet each of our newest citizens, who came from […]
Canoelands Fire
Yesterday evening (22-11-2022), NSWRFS crews from Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai and The Hills districts responded to a fire burning in remote bushland near Canoelands. The high winds and remote location made access difficult for firefighters, who worked well into the night to bring the fire under control. The crews are on scene again this morning to continue mopping […]
RFS Crews respond to bush fire in remote area at Canoelands
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1411477992738{background-color: #cecece !important;}” full_width=””][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”200px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”” width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”” width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1411468859742{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”This is custom heading element with Google Fonts” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23222222″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text css_animation=””] Yesterday evening, #NSWRFS crews from Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai and The Hills districts responded to a fire burning in remote bushland near Canoelands. The high winds and remote location made access difficult for firefighters, […]
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Tree Planting Ceremony
[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]This tree planting ceremony at Pacific Hills School is significant for a number of reasons. Not only does it commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, it pays tribute to the heritage of the district. Citrus orchards were […]
Christmas Toy Raffle
Forget Christmas shopping; join us on the 9th of December for the annual toy raffle!!! Tickets will be sold from 5:30pm, and the raffle will begin at 7pm. Don’t miss out on your chance to win lots of toys!!! Source: https://www.facebook.com/TheGalstonClub
Fire Danger Rating for Sunday
The Fire Danger Rating for Sunday 20th of November 2022 is HIGH. We know there’s been a lot of rain recently, but it doesn’t take long for the bush and grasslands to dry out and we will start to see fires again. Now is the perfect time to discuss with your family what you’ll do […]
House Fire – Barry Rd, North Kellyville
The Hills Police along with Fire and Rescue NSW crews have responded to a house fire on Barry rd Kellyville. Road closures are in place. Please avoid the area. Source: https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsPAC