Upper North Shore Commuters Face Massive Price Hikes For Train Travel Under The Baird Government
Commuters travelling from the Upper North Shore will be hardest hit by planned changes to train fares by the Baird Government. IPART is recommending that the current eight-trip model be ditched and Opal commuters pay for their ten most expensive journeys per week. Implementing these fares would see people travelling…
Consider Our Logical Merger Proposal Premier Baird
NSW Premier Mike Baird should be congratulated for showing he is willing to consider alternative council boundary proposals according to Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, who has urged him to consider the option put forward by The Hills. Mr Baird welcomed an alternative proposal put forward by Warringah Council…
Take Up The Hills Shire Library Service 2016 Reading Challenge
Hills residents, students, literary enthusiasts and library lovers are invited to take up The Hills Shire Library 2016 Reading Challenge. Library members can pick up a Challenge sheet from any branch or by visiting www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/library and downloading the form. Each month, a suggested reading list is brought out featuring books…
RFS Brigade at Glenhaven Set for Major Upgrade
A major upgrade of the Glenhaven Rural Fire Station has been given the green light, with Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne describing it as a win for the community. More than $200,000 has been committed to the project from the NSW Rural Fire Service, Council and generous donations from…
Baskin-Robbins Australia begins Building on the Foundation at their First Annual National Conference
Franchise Partners were recognised for their outstanding performances and contributions to the Baskin- Robins Brand at their first Annual National Conference held last week on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. David Jordan, General Manager of Baskin-Robbins Australia, enthusiastically opened the Conference, noting that this event was yet another major milestone…
Hornsby Police News
The following relate to local issues in the Kuring gai Local Area Command. Incident: Car vs bike Time/Date: About 5.50am Saturday 20th Place: Ryde Road, West Pymble Details: A 41 year old male was riding a push bike on Ryde road in lane 1. When near Kendall Street a car…
Big support for small business
The Sydney Hills Small Business Exchange is back by popular demand providing help, support and advice to small businesses in the Hills on 10 March 2016. Returning for a second year, the Exchange will bring new ideas for connecting small businesses with key agencies and suppliers with the purpose of…
Mayor Calls For Solutions On Congested Norwest Boulevarde
The economic growth of Norwest Business Park is being hindered by crippling congestion and Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne has urged NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay to urgently fast-track any investigation or potential solution for the state road. Various pinch points on Norwest Boulevarde are becoming increasingly congested during…
Cyber security warning for Galston District small businesses
Local businesses in the Galston District are being urged to take some simple steps to safeguard their data from the growing threat of hackers. While high profile cyberattacks on organisations such as Sony, the CIA and NASA have recently made news, studies from McAfee[1]and Verizon[2] show that small businesses face…
Arcadia Pony Club gallop into the New Year with mounted games training session!
Arcadia Pony Club had a strong turnout of over 30 riders for the second rally day of 2016 on Sunday the 7th February. It was a great start to the New Year and many riders were no doubt keen to watch and learn from some of the experts from NSW…
Happy Lunar New Year
Thousands flocked to North Rocks Park, Carlingford to celebrate the Lunar New Year on Saturday 13 February. The festival welcomed in the Year of the Monkey and celebrated cultural diversity in the Sydney Hills. Mayor of the Hills Shire Dr Michelle Byrne said the festival is one of the events…
UnitingCare Galston Early Learning Centre
It’s a New Year at Galston Early Learning Centre, the educators have come back from their holidays ready to start with enthusiasm and inspiration. The children have shown a great interest in the progress of our vegetable garden over the past month and we have been focusing to embed our…
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