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 […]
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 […]
Careflight: mid-40s Man Injured Near Wisemans Ferry
CareFlight, On Tuesday morning, 14 May 2024, a man in his mid-40s suffered face and eye injuries at a property near Wisemans Ferry. The Mounties Care Care FlightHelicopter and the medical team attended the incident past 9:00 AM. According to the aeromedical charity, the helicopter landed in a nearby paddock while a neighbour helped transport the team […]
HSC Calls for 2025 Waste and Recycling Calendar Entries
The Hills Shire Council invites residents to submit photos of their favourite locations in The Hills for a chance to be featured in the 2025 Waste and Recycling Calendar. A group of judges will evaluate and choose 13 images to feature in the annual calendar. One will be selected for each month, and another will […]
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery kickstarts ‘Culture Dose for Kids
The Hawkesbury Regional Gallery will kickstart its new free arts engagement program, ‘Culture Dose for Kids,’ starting Sunday, 12 May 2024. The Culture Dose for Kids is an 8-week calming program geared towards supporting children aged 9-12 with mild anxiety and those who have been affected by natural disasters and their families. The program is […]
HSC Needs Feedback on 2024 – 2025 Draft Hills Shire Plan
The Hills Shire Council is encouraging locals to share their thoughts in a survey about the 2024 – 2025 Draft Hills Shire Plan. According to the Council, the Draft Hills Shire Plan consists of five documents, which the Council plans to use as a framework to progress the strategic objectives set out in the Hills […]
Hills Community Aid’s Canvas of Empowerment Workshop
With less than a month left before International Women’s Day, Hills Community Aid invites the community to its Canvas of Empowerment Workshop at the Turner Building 4 in Balcombe Heights Estate on Wednesday, 6 March 2024. From 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Marwa from Artvision Creative Services will guide attendees in painting their canvas to celebrate women’s […]
E-Waste PLUS Drop Off Event at Castle Hill Showground
Do you have any e-waste or plastic materials you need to dispose of? The Hills Shire Council will have its free E-Waste Plus Event at the Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 2 March 2024. From 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, the event is open to Hills Shire residents as long as they can show proof […]