Soroptimist International of The Hills 12th Annual Public Speaking Competition
As part of Orange Blossom Festival celebrations, Members of Soroptimist International of The Hills will be holding their Annual Public Speaking Competition for local high school students on Saturday afternoon, 9 September at the Glenhaven Community Centre. With a strong focus on education for women and girls, topics for both Junior and Senior Sections have […]
Hornsby Shire Council welcomes IPART’s approval of a Special Rate Variation
Hornsby Shire Council today welcomed news that the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved in full its application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV), giving Council the opportunity to advance plans to secure a sound financial future for the Shire. Council applied for the SRV to ensure it can continue to support […]
Spiritual Events Witness Overwhelming Response
Castle Hill, June 9, 2023 – Chinmaya Mission Sydney organized a series of impactful events at their ashram in Castle Hill from 30 May to 7 June, graced by the esteemed presence of their global head, Swami Swaroopananda Ji. The events, which attracted over 800 spiritual seekers and devotees over the course of ten days, […]
Time to Blow the Whistle on Synthetic “Turf”?
The number of plastic sports fields in NSW has rapidly exploded over the past 5 years, driven by the demand for playing space and the common belief that fake grass trumps natural turf when it comes to maximising time on the pitch. A new report from the NSW Chief Scientist challenges this assumption and with […]
Winter Bushwalking Season Kicks Off
With the winter season now underway, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming schedule of free guided bushwalks, which are aimed at providing a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for residents. This bushwalking program certainly has something on offer for all, with a wide range of events planned, some targeted at beginners looking to take […]
