Hills, Hawkesbury Scouts to Make the Most Of Jamboree 2025
More than 140 Scouts and Venturers from The Hills and Hawkesbury are in Queensland for the 26th Australian Jamboree, providing them an unforgettable 10 days at the Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park. The Jamboree, from January 6-15, attracts Scouts from across Australia and even overseas. There are 146 members from 15 Groups across the Hills and […]
A 1950s Christmas
Remembering back to my childhood in Britain during the 1940s & 50s after the Second World War, life was hard for many. Jobs were scarce, wages low and many goods were in short supply whilst rationing of foodstuffs were still happening. My parents, at Christmas time, would try to add a bit of a festive […]
Was Life Easier in The 70s?
By Mark Coupar I read an article just recently, asking: Was life easier back in the 70s? It made me think of things that were once important in my daily life, but now long gone. Looking back, I thought to myself, how did I ever survive in the 70s, with no Internet, no Netflix no […]
Design to Commence on Woodbury Reserve Skate Park
A skate park is on the way to Woodbury Reserve, and the Hawkesbury City Council wants the community to ‘Have Your Say’ on the design. CONVIC, a skate park and youth space specialist contractor, has been engaged by the Council to undertake the design and construction of the skate park. A community workshop will be […]
Getting Comfortable with Ageing in Australia
By Mark Coupar I was recently reading an article in the paper about how as community we need to seriously look at how our society will be reshaped as our population ages. Australians are getting older faster, as the baby boomers start reaching retirement age. Figures indicate that by 2026 over 22% of our population […]
Rouse Hill Hospital Latest
Community Information sessions regarding plans for the new $700-million Rouse Hill Hospital development are being held between now and Thursday, 12th September at various locations. The sessions are an opportunity to ask the project team questions and provide feedback. Rouse Hill Hospital is expected to include: an emergency department and primary access clinic in-patient beds and a […]
Uniforms 4 Kids
A clever program that refashions discarded police uniforms into new colorful clothing for children in need is calling out for people to join its Uniforms 4 Kids sewing group in Baulkham Hills. The pilot program at Learning in the Hills is working with The Hills Police Area Command to repurpose old uniforms. The program so […]
Say G’Day to Bluey and Bingo at the Orange Blossom Festival Parade
Hills Shire residents and visitors are invited to soak up the carnival atmosphere at this year’s Orange Blossom Festival (OBF) Parade on Saturday, 21 September, at Rouse Hill Town Centre. The event will begin at 11 a.m. with hundreds of musicians, dancers, acrobats, and performers from groups, including the Hills District Pipe Band, The Hills SES Unit, […]
Government’s Proposal Heavy on Housing, Light on Infrastructure
Share your thoughts as The Hills Shire Council calls on residents to have their say on the NSW Government’s plans for 42,000 homes between Kellyville and Bella Vista Metro stations. The NSW Government’s Transport Oriented Development (TOD) proposal contains no plans for additional lanes on arterial roads like Old Windsor Road and only forecasts one […]
Bus Route Changes
Bus routes in the area are set to change to coincide with the opening of the Sydney Metro from Chatswood to Sydenham which is likely to take place on Sunday, 4th August. A Transport for NSW spokesperson confirmed that while some services will be terminated to avoid duplication other services will be expanded to “better […]
