Soroptimist International of The Hills – A Reward For Effort….
It’s a satisfying experience when occasionally we are able to give ourselves a “pat on the back” and say “well done!” which is where members of Soroptimist International of The Hills found themselves at their recent New South Wales Region Meeting held at Balgowlah Bowling Club. It’s an opportunity to look back on the circumstances […]
The Hills Mens Shed
The Hills Mens Shed…Eric Mobbs Reserve, Ferguson Aveneu, Castle Hill 2154 THMS was established in 2009 to provide an environment for seniors to continue their worthwhile contribution to themselves and also to the local community. We now have approximately 100 members who can attend mainly Tues to Thurs 9am to 3pm. This provides an outlet […]
New Kitchen for Greenway
One of Warrah’s Supported Independent Living Houses has recently had a kitchen makeover, and what a difference it has made! The new kitchen for greenway was made possible by a grant from the NSW Community Building Partnership 2020. NSW Treasurer and Member for Epping, Dominic Perrottet MP visited ‘Greenway’ to meet residents and to see […]
University of Canberra Opens Campus at Castle Hill
BY BEV JORDAN The University of Canberra is opening a campus in Castle Hill. Details of the new Sydney Hills campus were announced by the University of Canberra on its website today (April 27). The partnership with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) will enable people to enrol on the University’s nursing degrees. The offerings, […]
Olivia Abey’s Advice
Olivia Abey is a thoughtful and caring 17-yearold who is balancing a growing home business with her HSC studies. The teenager whose anxiety stopped her going to her own Year 10 formal is now providing a “safe haven’ for teenagers, keen to get to their own formal but worried about their own body image and […]
Dural Squash and Fitness
Dural Squash celebrates 44 years of service to the community on the 2nd May 2021. It opened its doors in 1977! The first half of 2020 was perhaps the most difficult time. In February we had a fire that destroyed part of our roof and cancelled two thirds of our business. This was followed by […]
Growing Outdoor Curriculum at Warrah Specialist School
Warrah Specialist School, based at Dural, provides quality and individualised education for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Founded 50 years ago, the School offers practical, skills based educational and vocational programs in the Rudolf Steiner tradition of learning Our emphasis is on meaningful, purposeful work to facilitate independence and self-determined students. The school is […]
Rotary Marks Centenary
To mark 100 years of Rotary marks in Australia five local clubs presented a Rotary baton and Commemorative book to Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne at a special afternoon tea at Council last month Mike Blair from Castle Hill Rotary Club which organised the event said Rotary International sent two Canadian Rotarians over to Australia in […]
