Quilters’ Christmas in July
July is a busy month for our group; celebrating ‘Christmas Lunch’ at the Galston Club. Later this month our AGM will take place, an important event on the calendar as our committee positions are filled, re-shuffled or changed and we ‘officially’ start another year. Interestingly, early July is the Dalai Lama’s birthday; now celebrated each […]
Emma Wiggle returns to Orange Blossom Festival
Award-winning artist Emma Memma will perform at the Orange Blossom Festival for the first time in 19 years, to headline the return of the OBF Night Markets on Saturday 7 September at Castle Hill Showground. It’s a triumphant return for the national treasure, who previously starred as Pippa the Orange in the 2005 edition of […]
Brooklyn’s Kangaroo Point Coardwalk Construction Begins
Construction has commenced on a public boardwalk and shared pathway at Brooklyn — the second phase of a significant active transport project in the area, funded by the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active and Metropolitan Greenspace programs. Stretching from Kangaroo Point to Seymours Creek, the elevated boardwalk and concrete pathway will wind approximately one kilometre […]
End of Term Fun for Dural Scouts
Dural Scouts finished the term with a night at the local indoor rock-climbing centre. Rock climbing is a great way for scouts to have fun while building their confidence and problem-solving skills. All scouts experienced various climbing routes and fitness levels and the friendly staff at The Edge were on standby to help them learn […]
Acclaimed Author Michael Robotham is Coming to The Hills
Fans of crime thrillers, get ready! A captivating talk and book signing with best-selling author Michael Robotham is headed your way. On July 30 join Michael at The Pioneer Theatre as he delves into his latest novel – Storm Child. A thrilling emotional ride with shocking plot twists that make for a compulsive read. The evening will […]
A Fast Growing Men’s Group Found All Over Australia
The Mens Table is a grassroots community organisation that invites men to connect and talk over a simple meal once a month to have genuine conversations, form meaningful connections, and build support communities amongst themselves. Each Table is made up of between 8-12 men who meet in the same place and day of the month, […]
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 […]
Galston CWA
As we move into Winter, the ladies from Galston CWA are very busy working to assist those needing help in our communities, here taste treating some new raspberry and strawberry fruit butters for inclusion in the jams and relishes they create. We do appreciate donations of fruits and vegetables, as well as yarns for knitting and crochet. […]
Natural Greenspace is Vital for our Health
By Clr Tania Salitra The World Health Organisation says there’s no single public health action that gives society as much benefit as natural greenspace does – for our physical and mental well-being, social interaction and preventing loneliness, for connection to nature and protecting the environment that we rely on to survive. It’s wonderful to see the photos […]
Council Grants To Help
Two organisations on the coalface of the domestic violence crisis have received a major financial boost from The Hills Shire Council, sharing in $70,000 in grant funding. Council will award $40,000 to The Sanctuary, The Hills Women’s Shelter and $30,000 to the Lisa Harnum Foundation through its grant program to support the vital work they do in […]
