Hawkesbury Shines After Clean Up Australia Day 2025

The Hawkesbury region witnessed a remarkable display of community spirit during the 2025 Clean Up Australia Day. The Hawkesbury Council reported a successful event, with volunteers collecting an impressive 1.5 tonnes of litter from various sites throughout the local government area (LGA). This year’s participation reached a record high, with 44 registered sites, marking a […]

Hidden in the Hills: Growing Food for Wildlife Project

By Lachlan Turner The Growing Food for Wildlife Project began when local wildlife carers approached The Hills Shire Council and asked if they may have some land where they could plant specific native species to grow for the special food needs of rescued wildlife whilst in the care of local wildlife rescue groups. The Community […]

Arcadian Quilting News

IF ESCAPISM and WHIMSY was your delight on VALENTINE’S DAY then our Exotic Garden Quilt was the perfect choice. This quilt is the result of our Christmas Holiday Challenge. The blocks were ‘judged’ by our visiting guest, Beth Miller, a renowned Patchwork teacher, Judge and Quilter, Beth now resides in Canberra and we were delighted […]

James Wallace State Member for Hornsby

As the new State Member for Hornsby I was honoured to give my inaugural speech in Parliament. The speech explored the unique history of the Hornsby Shire. My family first moved to the Hornsby Shire around 1906, which was the year the Shire was founded and was home to just 5,000 people. Hornsby’s residents at […]

A Plan to Bring Back the Dream of Home Ownership

For many families in Berowra, home ownership feels further out of reach than ever before. Rising house prices, increasing rents, and limited housing supply have made it difficult for first-home buyers and young families to stay in the area. Parents worry as their children move away because they simply can’t afford to buy locally. I […]

Jane Seaglove: New off-leash Dog Park

Hello Residents, Tackling Stormwater For years, parts of Galston, particularly Glen Street, The Knoll, Gardiner Road and The Glade have struggled with stormwater, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. At a recent community gathering, these issues were discussed. Council presented a way forward, including the upgrading of drainage systems and the clearing of blocked stormwater […]

Pathways to Freeways Book Launch

Last month the latest publication from the Hornsby Shire Historical Society was launch, Pathways to Freeways – a detailed history of the mains roads in the Hornsby Shire. Former Mayor and Federal MP Philip Ruddock was on hand to deliver a zesty speech and perform the official duty of launching the book on behalf of […]

Balcombe Heights Sensory Garden to Honour Long-serving Hills Volunteer

A new sensory garden at Balcombe Heights Estate could soon bear the name of a long-time Hills Shire volunteer, Connie Keith, in recognition of her decades of service. The Hills Shire Council has proposed naming the garden ‘The Connie Anne Keith Sensory Garden’ and is inviting residents to share their feedback. Ms Keith has been […]

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 young people’s 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, […]

Discover The Beauty of Autumn With Hornsby Shire Council’s Free Guided Bushwalks

With autumn fast approaching, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming schedule of free guided bushwalks, aimed at providing an educational, safe and enjoyable outdoor experience, exclusively for Hornsby Shire residents. The bushwalking program certainly has something for everyone, with a wide range of events planned, some targeted at beginners looking to take an easy […]