Funding Needed For Blackspots and Safer Roads
The State and Federal Governments are being called upon to fund 6 major road projects across the Hills in a bid to help reduce the number of accidents in the area. Hills Shire Council is pushing for $2 million to go towards safety upgrades on Annangrove Road, including installing flexible barriers, adding vehicle-activated advanced warning […]
Hornsby RSL Club Hotel Expansion All Set
[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hornsby RSL Club’s plan to build a 12-storey hotel and six-storey retirement village is back on the agenda, thanks to Hornsby Council progressing its development application at the 13 July Council meeting. The RSL Club’s planning proposal is the […]
Programmed For Success
[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=”81787″ 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 Craig Hingston[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pacific Hills Christian School is celebrating another outstanding achievement by students in a prestigious nationwide Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition. The University of NSW Programming Competition is the premier event in Australia for senior students to test their […]
Murals Highlight Importance of Recycling
[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Two of the country’s best known mural artists have lent their artistic touch to Hornsby, in a bid to highlight the importance of recycling e-waste and organics. The walls of Hornsby Shire Council’s Community Recycling Centre (CRC) at Thornleigh now […]
Tribute John Benyon OAM
Larger than life Kenthurst local John Benyon OAM passed away in 2020. His legacy lives on today in many forms – including having Kenthurst Rotary Park renamed the John Benyon Rotary Park. Kenthurst Rotary – which John was a member of for 38 years and awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Award – will be holding […]
Council Estimates Budget Surplus
[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hornsby Shire Council has adopted its 2022-2026 Delivery Program and 2022/23 Operational Plan incorporating the Budget, Rating Structure and Fees and Charges for 2022/23. The Program and Plan outline key initiatives and levels of service for the community. Council has […]
Farm Census Due End of August
[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The local community is being asked to record the Farm Census and headcount of livestock on their properties in order to map stock numbers and land use as part of the NSW Government’s Annual Land and Stock Return. The […]
Pony Club Fire Drill
Arcadia Pony Club and Aussie Pumps have been planning a presentation on fire safety for club members and spectators since late last year. The rains have slowed everything down but the company feels it’s now appropriate to start planning for a presentation in one of the Arcadia Pony Club meetings in August. “We’ve decided to […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 29th July 2022
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 29th July 2022 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Caltex Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook Nsw 2126 183.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 183.90 Caltex Woolworths Dural 532 Old […]
The Hills Annual Charity Gala Ball by Biviano’s
[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you enjoy elegant fine dining experience and supporting great causes, then put Thursday August 25th in your diary and purchase your ticket. Biviano’s at Dural is fundraising for three local causes with its annual gala ball: Foster Care Angels, […]