Food instead of Fines for Mayor’s 2024 Christmas Appeal
Hills Shire Library members with overdue library books now have a unique opportunity to have their fines waived as part of the Mayor’s 2024 Christmas Appeal and Library Fine Amnesty. From Saturday, November 16th, until Sunday, December 15th, library members can return overdue books and have their fines waived in exchange for a non-perishable food […]
Open Day at Creative Activities 2024
As the end of the year rushes towards us, now is the time to plan something for YOU in the new year. Creative Activities started in Castle Hill for more than 45 years ago and now has a “family” of folk who come to craft and converse together each Wednesday. It’s our last day of […]
Carols by Candlelight Returns to Fagan Park
Saturday 14th December | Fagan Park Galston We would like to invite our community, your families, and friends to the 2024 Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 14th December 2024 at Fagan Park Galston. This magical evening is a true celebration of the joy, warmth, and togetherness that makes the festive season so special. After the […]
Glenorie Community Carols
Glenorie Community Carols, Saturday 7th December, 5.30pm 15 Harkness Ave, Glenorie Community Christmas Carols will run at two great local venues over consecutive weekends this year. Glenorie Carols kicks off the season, Saturday 7th December from 5:30pm at 15 Harkness Ave, Glenorie. Galson Carols will be hosted at Fagan Park Saturday 14th December from 5pm. […]
Flood Watch for Colo and Macdonald Rivers
The Bureau of Meteorology has released a second flood watch for the Colo and Macdonald Rivers today, 29 November 2024, as surface troughs lie across the eastern part of the state. Moisture from the Northern Territory continues to feed the troughs across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria. Thunderstorms are likely this Friday afternoon in Sydney, with severe thunderstorms […]
Register Now for Clean Up Australia Day 2025
In 2025, Australia’s longest running and largest national day of environmental action, Clean Up Australia Day, will celebrate 35 years of bringing local communities together to Clean Up and help to improve and conserve our environment. To commemorate this milestone, Clean Up Australia is calling on all Aussies to register for the 2025 event which will […]
Household Chemical Cleanout at The Hills
Ready your chemicals, not for making scientific concoctions, but for proper disposal. The Hills Shire Council is having its FREE Household Chemical Cleanout from Saturday, 30 November, to Sunday, 1 December, at the Castle Hill Showground. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Drop off limited quantities of any of the following: Paint and […]
Christmas Cheer is Here
Brass bands, fresh Christmas trees, Christmas carols and festive markets are all happening over the next few weeks to celebrate Christmas Cheer. JANUARY 2ND 2024 The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden is one of the largest of its kind in NSW, with over 4,000 roses from 80 different species. The garden also features concrete […]
Northwest Hawks: Registration Open
The Hills Hawks Rugby League Club is excited to announce a new era, taking flight as the Northwest Hawks. With a rich history spanning nearly 42 years, the club is committed to fostering a love for rugby league and building a thriving community. The Northwest Hawks are dedicated to providing opportunities for children and young […]
Castle Hill Driver Arrested for Drink Driving
A 35-year-old driver was taken into custody on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, in the morning following a collision on Windsor Road, Castle Hill, suspected of drink driving. The incident occurred around 11:05 AM when a white Toyota Hilux failed to stop in time and collided with a stationary black Landrover. Responding officers administered a roadside […]