Arden Anglican School building marked with prestigious Blue Plaque to honour medical pioneer
When you whizz past Arden Anglican School’s Junior Campus on Beecroft Road, you may have noticed the handsome historic building that fronts the street. Cook House, as it’s now known, was originally the home of Dr Mark Cowley Lidwill, an Australian medical pioneer crediting with inventing the world’s first cardiac pacemaker. His contribution has now […]
Hello Hornsby Celebrates a Fantastic Year of Social Inclusion for Seniors and Looks Forward to Another Successful Year
Hornsby Shire Council today marked Social Inclusion Week with a free event celebrating the success of its isolation-busting Hello Hornsby initiative, which has connected with over 1,500 people at 16 events across the Shire and is set to continue in 2023. Launched in March, Hello Hornsby promoted social inclusion for seniors. The program of free […]
Local School Leaders Visit Matt Kean at Nsw Parliament House
Students from Primary schools across Hornsby were invited to a behind-the-scenes look at NSW State Parliament by Member for Hornsby Matt Kean. The students, all leaders at their respective schools, were treated to a tour of the Legislative Assembly where they witnessed lively debate before heading back to hear from special sporting guests including: Paralympic […]
Nominations Open for Second Round of Blue Plaques
Castle Hill residents are being encouraged to nominate the local people or events that helped to shape the rich heritage of the State in the second round of the $5 million NSW Blue Plaques program. Member for Castle Hill Ray Williams MP said the program is a fantastic opportunity for communities to learn about and […]
Pharmacy Reform to Expand Community Health Care in Castle Hill
Member for Castle Hill Ray Williams MP has announced that the NSW Government will ease the pressure on patients who find it difficult to get an appointment with a GP, by making it easier to access more medications through a local pharmacy. Mr Williams said the reform will expand the number of vaccinations pharmacists can […]
Library Service Promotes Literacy with Summer Reading Bonanza
This summer, Hornsby Shire Council challenges residents of all ages to rekindle their love of reading as it presents two free reading programs to strengthen literacy across the Shire. Summer Reading Club for children 12 and under The annual Summer Reading Club for children 12 and under encourages children to enjoy recreational reading during the […]
Public Speaking Workshop Becomes the Talk of the Town Among Young People
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi has congratulated The Sydney Hills Youth Ambassadors, Hills Youth Army and the Hills Toastmasters for their efforts to introduce a new workshop aimed at helping young people gain the skills and the confidence to speak in public. The Public Speaking and Confidence Workshop, which will be held […]
Probus Ponderings
Members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook began the month with a visit to Brislington, just a short bus trip away to Parramatta, but far from today’s modern world. Brislington is the oldest existing dwelling house in inner Parramatta and since 1983 has been a medical and nursing museum. The guides enlightened us as […]
Christmas – a Special Time of Giving and Receiving with Rotary
This Christmas, the Rotary Club of The Hills – Kellyville are giving families a chance to both give and receive. By coming to one of two easy locations, Hills families can ‘receive’ a wonderful fresh, real Christmas tree. The ‘giving’ part is that 100% of the profit from your Christmas tree purchase will go to […]
Showground and Carrington Roads Upgrade Complete
The transformation of a key intersection in Sydney’s north-west has been achieved with the upgraded intersection of Showground Road and Carrington Road in Castle Hill now complete. Member for Castle Hill Ray Williams MP said the upgrade was part of a $240 million investment by the Australian and NSW Governments to fast-track 11 congestion busting […]