Community Recycling Centre Open Day
The Community Recycling Centre’s 5th birthday was last weekend! The day was a great success with 280 people attending to see behind the scenes of the facility, check out the famous murals up close and enjoy the tours and workshops. For more info about our Community Recycling Centre at Thornleigh, see: https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/crc Source: https://www.facebook.com/HornsbyCouncil
Kenthurst Park Playing Field Extension Update
Hills Mayor, Dr Peter Gangemi, has reported on the latest update on Kenthurst Park. The Kenthurst Park project includes increasing the size of the southern sports field area to accommodate two full-sized playing fields and enhancement of the existing cricket oval. The work requires significant earthworks and retaining wall construction and includes a new irrigation […]
Balcombe Heights Estate celebrates 100 Years of Community Service
On 11th November 1922 – during the fourth anniversary of Armistice Day – the site was opened as the William Thompson Masonic School. It provided for the care and schooling of the children of families experiencing hardship and those who were left parentless by World War I. During World War II, the children were moved […]
Two Charged Over Alleged Robbery of Windsor Hotel
NSW Police have reported that two people have been charged following the alleged robbery of a hotel in Sydney’s north-west earlier this year. About 9.30pm on Sunday 18 September 2022, police were called to a licensed premises on George Street at Windsor, following reports of an armed robbery. It is alleged a man gained entry […]
FrogID Week – 11 November to 20 November 2022
It’s Frog ID Week! The Bushland Shire is home to a great number of amphibious friends. You’ve probably heard one in your backyard at night or maybe even come across a pond of tadpoles while out on a weekend walk. But did you know that frog populations face ongoing threats from habitat loss, fungal disease […]
Community Recycling Centre Open Day
Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes at the CRC? Here’s your chance to see what happens once you drop off your unwanted items. The CRC Open Day is TOMORROW, this Sunday 13 November, 10am-2pm. The Waste team will be available to answer all of your waste-related questions and take you on a […]
Balcombe Heights Estate Turns 100!
[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]It was wonderful to unveil a plaque and banksia tree alongside Connie Keith to celebrate 100 years since the William Thompson Masonic School was opened. The Balcombe Heights Estate has provided incredible service […]
Australia Day Awards 2023
For Australia Day Awards 2023, Do you know someone who has done a wonderful job or completed a good deed? Maybe they’ve continued to shop for their elderly neighbour? Or, started an environmental initiative? Maybe you would even like to nominate yourself in a respective category? Nominations can be made now across five categories, including […]
Horse Rescued from Dam in Castlereagh
Today, rescue operators from the NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit worked with colleagues from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 102 Regentville, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 063 Blacktown, NSW RFS – Castlereagh Brigade and Londonderry Rural Fire Brigade and NSW Police to rescue 26 year old warmblood mare, Fable, from a dam in Castlereagh. Vet, Amélie from Agnes Banks Equine Clinic, donned a helmet, life […]
Remembrance Day – Lest We Forget
Today, Friday 11 November 2022, Mayor Philip Ruddock AO joined dignitaries, schools and community groups to lay a wreath at a Commemorative Service to pay tribute and remember with eternal gratitude those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our great nation. The service, hosted by the Returned Services League of Australia New […]