High School Co-eds Pitch in to Help Save Rare Forest
High school students have pitched in to help save one of Australia’s rarest types of forest, clinging to existence in small patches of bushland in Hornsby Shire on the northern outskirts of Sydney. Before Christmas, the 100 or so volunteers from Northholm Grammar School in Arcadia spent two mornings planting 675 native groundcovers, grasses and […]
Cool off this Summer in the Hills
Beat the heat with the family at these memorable local joints. Pack a picnic and get ready to enjoy some time outdoors! Livvi’s Place All-Access Playground – Bernie Mullane Reserve, Kellyville Livvi’s Place is a lively spot to get active with the kids, and includes a water play area to splash into, as well as […]
COVID-19 (Omicron) Continues to Bring Challenges in 2022
While studies are reporting that the Omicron strain is less severe than its predecessors, it is disrupting businesses and organisations worldwide. In particular, many businesses, Council included, are dealing with supply chain interruptions and staff shortages. Mayor will be working with the General Manager of The Hills Shire Council to ensure they minimise disruptions and […]
Proud of the Bushland Shire
The council is proud to announce that Hornsby Shire Council is a finalist in Keep Australia Beautiful NSW’s annual Overall Sustainable Cities Award. The award is presented to the metropolitan council that has taken the most successful environmental sustainability and social inclusion actions. As Keep Australia Beautiful NSW says: ‘Hornsby Shire is famous for its […]
Libraries Update
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Hills Shire Library Service will be operating at reduced hours from Monday 10 January until further notice. Castle Hill and Rouse Hill Monday-Friday: 9:30am-6pm Saturday: 9:30am-5pm Sunday: 1pm-5pm Baulkham Hills Monday-Friday 10am-5:20pm Saturday: 10am-1pm Dural Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm and 2pm-5:20pm Saturday: 10am-1pm Dural library will be closed Saturday January […]
Try Rugby Day Registration
Try Rugby Day is only 2 weeks away, so please get your registrations in ASAP using this link: –> https://forms.gle/xvytDk5cmSQaKg5u7 <– Eastwood Rugby and the SJRU will be supporting us on the day so don’t miss this great opportunity to kick start the 2022 season. Source – https://www.facebook.com/duralrugbyclub
Pioneer Theatre Update
Performances of The Boy From Oz, from January 13 to 16, have been cancelled. Due to the rising numbers of COVID-19 infections in the state and with public safety being at the forefront of this performance, the tough decision was made by Blackout Theatre Company to cancel their shows. Blackout Theatre will be in contact […]
Hills Pumas Football Club – Registration Open!
Soccer registration is now open for the outdoor 2022 season. Please consider supporting your local Glenorie Club – Hills Pumas Football Club. Training ground and the home ground is at Les Shore Oval, Glenorie. Excellent training was provided for all Junior teams. Register through PlayFootball.com.au. Source – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1582498768667612 Training ground and the home ground is […]
Road Closure Alert
Please be aware McClymont Road, Maraylya is closed due to flooding (Report date- January 6, 2022). Maraylya is closed due to flooding (Report date- January 6, 2022). Maraylya is closed due to flooding (Report date- January 6, 2022). Source – https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil Maraylya is closed due to flooding (Report date- January 6, 2022). Maraylya is closed […]
Origin of Suburb & Street Names
Where does your suburb name come from? Did you know you can find the origins of each Hills suburb name on the Council website? The origin of some suburbs is as follows Box Hill – This area takes its name from either a stand of box trees that were once in the area or the fact […]