Hornsby Shire Council Prepares For Shire of The Future As It Adopts Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan
Hornsby Shire Council’s draft 2024-2027 Delivery Program and 2024/25 Operational Plan (DPOP), which details the many steps Council will take to ensure Hornsby Shire becomes more resilient and maintain its natural environment, was adopted for public exhibition at its General Meeting on Wednesday 10 April. The community has made it clear that its priorities for […]
Dural Scout Receives Bear Award
An important part of Scouting is learning new skills and earning the associated badges. However, while this is important, the Scout Promise and Law, which we all undertake to live by, emphasises corner-stone qualities that are critical in becoming a valued member of society. These include being respectful, friendly, considerate, and caring for others. The […]
NOW OPEN – 2024/25 Annual Community Grants Program to Boost Community Initiatives
Hills Shire community groups can now apply for funding through Council’s 2024/25 Annual Community Grants Program. The program provides funding between $2,501 and $25,000 and is broadly focused on providing grants for community services in the following priority areas: Events, concerts, theatre, and arts programs designed to engage key community members that entertain the broader […]
Richard Wilkins Supports Inala
Inala CEO Alexandra Davis is excited to announce the signing of Richard Wilkins AM as their new Patron. “We are delighted to have Richard join Inala as Patron, to support and advocate for the work we do at Inala.” Mrs Davis said. Richard was inspired to take up the role of Patron for Inala by […]
Faith, Community and Gratitude
What a lovely time of the year, the days can be soft, still with the warmth of the sun, while the evenings are changing towards the winter months…. AND we have just had the loveliest NEW MOON, which appeared on 9-10th of April. It was an “Eid moon” marking the end of the holy month […]
Local Representatives Jointly Call for New Line Road Upgrade
Local MPs today have called on the Minns-Labor Government to honour the previous Coalition Government’s commitment to upgrading New Line Road. $70 million is required to convert New Line Road to dual carriageway between Purchase Road and Hastings Road. However, the Minns-Labor Government have yet to support this planned upgrade. Today, various representatives, at all three […]
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 […]
ANZAC Dawn Services
ANZAC DAWN SERVICES THURSDAY, April 25th CASTLE HILL The ANZAC Dawn service held at the Centenary of ANZAC Reserve, Wrights Road, Kellyville will be professionally live streamed this year on the Castle Hill and District RSL sub-branch Facebook page and via the website. The service will start at 6am, arrive early if you need to […]
Westside Vibe to Return Better than Ever this May
Hornsby’s most loved local festival, Westside Vibe is returning on Friday 3rd May, with a lineup of entertainment and international cuisine that promise an evening overflowing with rhythm, colour and the sensory delights. This year’s Westside Vibe will again transform the area around Hornsby’s Dural Lane with striking decorations, food trucks, a licensed bar, face painting and […]
