More Free Trees? You Better Be-leaf It!
Residents in Castle Hill and across Greater Sydney will be able to claim a free tree for their backyards as part of the NSW Government’s popular Free Tree Giveaway kicking off today. Member for Castle Hill Ray Williams MP said the program will offer thousands of trees to claim during autumn and spring, to align […]
Agritourism Made Easier in the Hills
The State Government has proposed reforms to the planning system to support agritourism and small-scale agricultural development. The changes seek to make it easier for the owners of properties categorised as ‘farmland’ under the Local Government Act 1995 in rural areas, to use their land, and help them recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and […]
Autumn Harvest Festival at Rouse Hill Estate
On Sunday 15 May, you can meet some of Greater Sydney’s finest artisan producers and makers and be inspired by the food history of Rouse Hill Estate as you taste, browse and shop from a handpicked selection of products including jams and relishes, teas, cured meats, artisan bread, cheeses and more. Discover the story behind […]
The Hills Shire Plan
I am proud to announce that The Hills Shire Plan is on exhibition for the public comment The Hills Shire Plan is Council’s key annual document similar to the Federal or State Budget, outlining the key projects and organisational plans for the next financial year. This year’s Hills Shire Plan has a massive program of […]
Out and About With Michelle Byrne
With Michelle Byrne It is hard to forget the childhood literary classic “the Secret Garden” written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. I can remember reading the book many times as a child and being amazed at the magical garden that bought people together, created so much joy and satisfaction and improved the health and well-being of […]
