Bromeliad Society of Australia next Meeting
The next Bromeliad Society of Australia meeting will be on Saturday 19th March which is the third Saturday (not the usual second). Plant sales are from 10am with the meeting commencing at 12noon. The meeting will held in the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, off Showground Road into Doran Drive, Castle Hill. We will be discussing how to prepare […]
Waze -A Very Useful App
Talk of trees down etc, it’s useful to use the Waze app to mark for others where there are issues including fallen trees & local flooding. https://www.waze.com/ app to mark for others where there are issues including fallen trees & local flooding. app to mark for others where there are issues including fallen trees & […]
Withers Road Reserve Design
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council Have Your Say on the Proposed Design of Withers Road Reserve in North Kellyville Council would like to hear your thoughts on the draft design of Withers Road Reserve in North Kellyville. The park is proposed to incorporate a unique natural themed play space […]
Koalas Calling in Your Area
THANK YOU to all the wonderful community members who received and responded to the letter box drop. They’ve received reports of koalas calls heard from a number of these residents! Very exciting, and it is helping to piece together more information about koala in your area. Hoping for a productive year ahead!! Source – https://www.facebook.com/Hills-Hornsby-Rural-Koala-Project-104845761089149/
Hills Hawks FC – Registrations Open
Hills Hawks are appealing to all women of any age who might like to get out and have a fun social run around. Skill level or experience doesn’t matter- we have all different level players and players of varying ages ranging from 19-65 so everyone is welcome Comp is April-Aug on Saturday afternoons down at […]
The Story of the Pipe Organ
On Saturday 12 February 2022 Dural and District Historical Society and visitors gathered in Galston Uniting Church for its regular meeting with guest presenters from Galston Uniting, Ken Leeson (organist) and Trevor Knight (historian). Ken outlined the background history of the Forster and Andrews firm of pipe organ builders, emphasising the beneficial impact the exhibitions […]
Clean Up Australia Day
The countdown is on for Clean Up Australia Day 2022. Lock Sunday, March 6, in the calendar and grab some friends or family to help clean up our local reserves and bushland. To register or donate, please visit cleanup.org.au Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil
Save Calabash Bay facebook page annual photography competition for The Ramsar International World Wetlands Day.
Calabash Bay wetlands is a unique and complex ecosystem that is accessible to many people in the local and wider community providing them with a wilderness experience that is exceptional. You cannot put a price on the tranquility of Calabash Bay. Save Calabash Bay Facebook group has about 500 members and was established in […]
Art Prize offers $11,000 in prize money to ‘Remagine’ our environment
Hornsby Shire Council is offering artists $11,000 in total prize money − and the chance to have their artworks exhibited at Hornsby’s Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre – as part of the 2022 Remagine Art Prize. Hosted by Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society, the Remagine Art Prize focuses on sustainability […]
George Thornton Reserve Draft Master Plan
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council Have Your Say on the George Thornton Reserve Draft Master Plan Council are seeking community feedback on the draft landscape master plan for George Thornton Reserve in West Pennant Hills. The plan proposes to address an identified shortfall of sport fields in the West […]