Supporting our Small Business Community this Small Business Month
The Hills Shire Council is helping new and existing business owners to achieve even greater success as part of the popular How To series. The new workshops will be launched in the lead-up to Small Business Month – a NSW Government initiative that aims to celebrate the vital work that small businesses play in supporting families, communities, and local and national economies. Mayor of […]
Algal Bloom Update
Monitoring within the Hawkesbury River for a harmful Algal Bloom species, Alexandrium pacificum, is on-going and it continues to be detected. Residents are being warned that contact may cause serious harm to people and pets. The algae was recently found in the waters of the lower reaches of the Hawkesbury River, downstream of the Pacific […]
Pick Your Own!!
Canoelands Orchard has now opened picking sessions starting with nectarines from 29/10/22 till 30/11/22. Bookings can be made via www.bookingscanoelands.com. They will open bookings for December closer to the date. Also appreciates your patience as the cooler weather this year has changed our timing. They will be doing their very best to estimate when different […]
WestInvest Funding
[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=”76490″ 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 Matt Kean[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Great to be at the home of NRL back-to-back premiers the Penrith Panthers announcing more than $28 million in WestInvest funding. We’re supporting tomorrow’s sporting stars with $7 million for the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct, which will transform a […]
Christmas Card Photography Competition
[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] I invite you to submit your photos to my annual Christmas card photography competition! Theme of the photographs: Things to be grateful for in our community this Christmas. The winning entry will be used as the front cover of […]
Annual Sydney Hills Local Business Awards
On Tuesday (18-Oct-2022) night the annual Sydney Hills Local Business Awards event saw numerous Hills Shire businesses recognised for their exceptional work. Four major awards were handed out on the night, including the new Disability Inclusion Award, which The Hills Shire Council partnered with Precedent Productions – the award organisers – to introduce, as well […]
Community Event Grants
Funding is now available to support local community events, with our annual Community Event Grants program now open. The Community Event Grants program aims to encourage community-based organisations to develop and run sustainable events which meet and enhance community activities in the Hornsby Shire Local Government Area with preference given to events that involve local […]
Government Announced 44 Projects in Western Sydney
[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=”76490″ 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 Matt Kean MP[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the past two weeks, the NSW Government has announced more than $210.6 million for 44 projects that will improve the lives of people in Western Sydney. And there is so much more to come under the WestInvest Local […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 21st October 2022
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 21st October 2022 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst Nsw 2156 177.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook Nsw 2126 175.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 175.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Spring Fire Alert
Now is the time to prepare your property for the impending fire season. A huge build up over the last 2 ½ years could lead to catastrophic fires in the Hills district. Aussie Pumps is printing record numbers of their Bushfire Survival Guide. The guide is available free of charge and provides vital information for […]