Bruce Fraser Field Back in Action After Vandalism
Bruce Fraser Field at Holland Road Reserve is back in action after a vandalism incident last week. Council crews went into high gear to repair the field, rolling out the wheel ruts and applying a top dressing to cover the damage. This means that local sports can resume on the field this weekend, weather permitting. […]
Platypus Research at St. Albans Field Day
By Tim Pallister Our group met at the Pickled Wombat on Bulga Rd, after crossing the truss steel bridge over the Macdonald River. We sat down for a community workshop on the need for a wildlife survey in the Macdonald River valley. Our first speaker, Dr. Michelle Ryan from Western Sydney University, spoke of her […]
“Posting & Boasting” Break-in Could Happen in Your Home
As Ward C Hornsby Shire Councillor, I attend the bi-annual Community Safety Precinct Committee Meetings, hosted by Ryde Police Area Command (RPAC), and accompanied by Mayor Philip Ruddock. These meetings provide updates on emerging crimes, community safety and crime statistics. In 2023, we were advised young offenders were breaking into homes in our area, stealing […]
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 […]
Art News: Art Demonstration “Secrets Of Impressionistic Painting With Water Mixable Oils”
Art News: Bob Gurney is a multi-award winning artist from Camden whose works are represented in private and corporate collections in Australia and overseas. He is proficient in oils, acrylics, drawing and pen and wash and is an avid “en plein air” painter. Water mixable oils are a great alternative to traditional oils but without […]
Galston High Excellence at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Galston High School Farm Team is achieving excellence at the Sydney Royal Easter Show The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’ (“RAS”) Poultry Competition was first held in 1858. Galston High School (“GHS”) has successfully competed in the RAS Poultry Competition over many years since the school was established some 50 years ago. In 2024 the Poultry […]
Pacific Hills Christian School: World Changers Club
Pacific Hills Christian School’s World Changers Club and the Kellyville Social Club team up for an Intergenerational Carnival. By Rhonda Burfield and James Hinchon The World Changers Club at Pacific Hills Christian School is a weekly lunchtime club for Year 3 and 4 students to discuss and implement ways we can share God’s love and help others in […]
The Benefits Of Wearing Your Hearing Aids All Day: Making Your Hearing Better With Ear Studio
At Ear Studio, our dedicated and highly skilled team is committed to helping our clients make the most out of their hearing devices. In this article, we will explore 3 key benefits of wearing your hearing aids all day, highlighting how it can significantly enhance your overall hearing and well-being. 1. Improving Communication Much of our […]
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 […]
NSW Koala Strategy Review
The NSW Koala Strategy is reviewing their Strategy, inviting the public to make submissions to give new information and inform of gaps in the approach of the NSW Koala Strategy. This gives everyone a chance to comment on what is and isn’t working, and to put in a voice for the Hills, Hornsby and Hawkesbury region, […]
