Kenthurst Park Playing Field Extension Update
Hills Mayor, Dr Peter Gangemi, has reported on the latest update on Kenthurst Park. The Kenthurst Park project includes increasing the size of the southern sports field area to accommodate two full-sized playing fields and enhancement of the existing cricket oval. The work requires significant earthworks and retaining wall construction and includes a new irrigation […]
The Probus Club Of The Hills Inc
At our last meeting we were fortunate to have retired police Superintendent Debbie Wallace address us on the effect on the community of drugs and crime gangs. What a wonderful presentation. This month we will learn of the history, evolution and development of flags from Joe Bollen. Bookings are now being taken for our next […]
Asking For Help isn’t a Cop Out
As we wind up and then down for Christmas, many business owners consider whether the Christmas break is actually a break up with their business. Have you asked for help before you make any decisions? Consider whether some help could change your outlook and your business trajectory. Being a NSW Government-funded Business Connect Advisor, I […]
Aussie Talent Quest
Excitement, innovation, mixed with loads of motivation is what the Hills District big success story Aussie Pumps, is all about. The company’s philosophy of producing better products at a fairer price than the big corporates or multi-nationals has paid off! “We keep growing, inventing, and developing products that are better than anything else produced in […]
Dural Rural Fire Brigade Beginning of The Bush Fire Danger Period
The Bush Fire Danger Period began on the 1st of October which means that now is a good time for everyone to create or review their Bush Fire Survival Plan. Despite the recent and forecast wet weather, conditions can change very quickly, and it is important to know exactly what you will do if a […]
North Rocks Flood Retarding Basin
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Bromeliad Society of Australia
The next meeting of the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be on Saturday, 19th November at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Bromeliad sales to the public from 10am with the meeting commencing at 12noon. Tony and Karen Matson from Cut Above Tools are our guests and Tony’s […]
Roxborough Park Rose Garden Celebrates Golden Jubilee
First established as a local park for residents by Council in 1972, Roxborough Park Rose Garden is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The garden is a cherished landmark within the Hills community. The land the garden resides on was originally bought in 1799 by Scottish immigrants Andrew and Elizabeth McDougall. They named it Roxburgh Place, presumably […]
Hills Gardeners Recognised for Great Spring Gardens
The Sydney Hills Garden Competition was run again in 2022 as part of the Orange Blossom Festival. Steeped in history and intricately linked to the Hills Shire, the first competition ran in 1959 as the brainchild of Councillor Eric Mobbs. It became the forerunner of the Orange Blossom Festival, so has a significant place in […]
Galston District Garden Club
Last weekend The Galston District Garden Club held the Open Garden Weekend, opening seven gardens for the public to ramble through as their leisure. The weather was very kind to us as we had three fine days, apart from a shower first thing on Friday morning. All the money raised will go to charity; the […]