Locals Spoilt For Choice. Specialty Goods A Bonus
By Diana Paton The opening of the new Harris Farm Market at Round Corner Dural on the 26th February unfortunately coincided with Hills Shire Council doing works on the road outside. This caused a massive traffic jam along Kenthurst Road. Fortunately Harris Farm had employed car park marshalls to try to ease the problem as […]
Its Time! and This is not a Political Statement
The Ray Whitemans Heritage Fence Fund is almost fully funded. We are now selling the last batch of pavers to complete the project. Please consider buying one to recognise your name in the history of the district. Anyone in the district can buy a paver. We have families from far and wide who used to […]
Celebrating our Next Generation of Sporting Champions
As a community, we take immense pride in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our young people. Recently, I had the honour of hosting an awards ceremony recognising the exceptional accomplishments of our Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions, who have excelled in their sports at state, national, and international competitions. Our local champions were […]
Celebrate Young People In The Hills During – Youth Week 2025
Young people in The Hills Shire can celebrate Youth Week 2025 with a FREE movie screening, art and technology workshops – all designed to empower, engage, and showcase their talents. Running from April 12–17, this year’s Youth Week theme highlights the strengths of young people aged 12 to 24, recognising their ability to lead, influence, […]
Sunday ANZAC Services April 13
Richmond RSL Sub-branch is inviting veterans, former service personnel and serving personnel not currently in the Richmond RSL Sub-branch to march on Sunday 13th April behind the Richmond RSL Sub-branch banner with branch members. The annual ANZAC Services Sunday march which will take place along West Market, Windsor and East Market Streets to the Richmond War Memorial, […]
Govt Funds Old Windsor/Windsor Road Improvements
The Hills region has secured a major breakthrough in its pursuit of improved infrastructure, with both the Federal Government and the Federal Opposition pledging substantial funding for critical road upgrades. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed a $220 million investment aimed at widening and upgrading Windsor Road at Rouse Hill, in collaboration with the NSW Government. […]
Galston Garden Club
Our next meeting will be on 9th April 2025 The Galston Garden Club welcome new members and visitors to our meetings. Come and enjoy the friendship of other enthusiastic gardeners, rambles and listen to interesting speakers. The speaker for March was Eric Date, the Agricultural teacher at Galston High School. A very interesting talk with […]
Music and Dance, Singing and Poetry at St Albans Folk Festival!
The friendly festival returns to the heritage village of St Albans, near Wisemans Ferry. ANZAC Day long weekend: 3pm Friday 25th April until Sunday 27th April. Come along to St Albans Folk Festival to see a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk musicians, singers, poets, and dancers; from established acts to emerging artists. In […]
Koala Management Strategy: First Step Complete
Hawkesbury Council has marked a significant milestone in its commitment to local wildlife by completing the first phase of its Koala Management Strategy. This initial stage centered on the development of Fine Scale Vegetation Mapping, a crucial tool for understanding the local environment. The newly completed mapping provides an unprecedented level of detail by cross-referencing […]
Find Pre-loved Treasures as the Second Hand Market Returns to Hornsby
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce the return of its popular Second Hand Market on Sunday 13th April 2025 at Coronation StrEat, aimed at encouraging the local reuse economy. The Second Hand Hornsby Market provide residents with an opportunity to declutter some of their pre-loved items in an environmentally conscious manner, offering others the […]