Australia Day Celebrations

Start your Australia Day celebrations at one of four flag raising ceremonies happening across The Hills Shire. Ceremonies will be happening at:⁠ Castle Hill Heritage Park – 8am⁠ Centenary of ANZAC Reserve – 8am⁠ John Benyon Rotary Park – 9.30am⁠ Annangrove Park – 11am For further details, visit https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Upcomi…/Australia-Day-2023 Source: https://www.facebook.com/TheHillsShireCouncil

Cooee Mittigar exhibition at Castle Hill Library

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”77844″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The very popular Cooee Mittigar exhibition at Castle Hill Library is running until January 22. The free exhibition, features artwork from the 2020 Prime Minister’s Literary Award winning book Cooee Mittigar, written and […]

Malicious Damage – Castle Hill

The Hills Police would like to speak to the male depicted in the photos below, who may be able to assist with malicious damage to a liquor store on Old Northern Road Castle Hill on the 22 December 22. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information […]

Baulkham Hills Complex of Fires

On December 4th 2002 a rare solar eclipse occurred, visible to much of the southern hemisphere. On that day another significant event occurred in The Hills and Hornsby Districts that would forever change the lives of those whom were present. Inspector Rolf Poole shares his story. Three large bush fires started on the same day […]

Merry Christmas from Dural Scouts

First Dural Venturer Scouts recently spent a long weekend camping and hiking at Patonga. Maximillion reported on their adventures: We hiked to the campsite and went to the beach a couple times. We all had different things to cook for dinner. Alex just had noodles and Darcy had all kinds of fabulous foods. Tegan had […]

Kenthurst Park Playing Field Extension Update

Hills Mayor, Dr Peter Gangemi, has reported on the latest update on Kenthurst Park. The Kenthurst Park project includes increasing the size of the southern sports field area to accommodate two full-sized playing fields and enhancement of the existing cricket oval. The work requires significant earthworks and retaining wall construction and includes a new irrigation […]

Balcombe Heights Estate celebrates 100 Years of Community Service

On 11th November 1922 – during the fourth anniversary of Armistice Day – the site was opened as the William Thompson Masonic School. It provided for the care and schooling of the children of families experiencing hardship and those who were left parentless by World War I. During World War II, the children were moved […]

Katelyn Vella Live Performance

Galston Idol Winner, Katelyn Vella, is returning for Friday night live entertainment! Join us on the 29th of July from 8:30pm! Don’t miss out; book now. Call: 9653 2017 Join us on the 29th of July from 8:30pm! Source: https://www.facebook.com/TheGalstonClub

Update from the Wisemans Ferry Operation

Despite the weather clearing up, flooding is still very much here in our area, the rivers slowly drops and the impact of floods is becoming more visible. Today the volunteers supported by other emergency services continued delivering food, fodder and petrol to the isolated communities as well as evacuating those in need. Wisemans Ferry Operation […]

Making Waves

By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council Huge progress is being made as we look to the finish line for the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre project. Giant shiny signage has been placed on the outside of the building with the letters reflecting the surroundings and changing with the light. Palm […]