Kenthurst Combined Probus Club
Kenthurst Probus Club meeting on Monday 19th February to hear an address by Linton Bradford on the topic: “Keeping the Lights On”. Linton outlined the need of Australians for electric power, which is increasing exponentially with rising population numbers and expansion in uses for electricity. He explained how present needs are met by coal-fired generators, […]
Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants up to $1,000
Woolworths, in partnership with Landcare Australia, is offering over a million dollars in grants to schools and early learning centres for more Aussie kids to get involved in outdoor learning projects. Schools across Hills District are encouraged to apply for the latest round of grants. The Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants support projects with a focus […]
Tee-Off for Tall Timbers
If you love golf and helping others then why not Tee-off for a great local charity, RDA (NSW) Tall Timbers. The Riding for the Disabled charity at the Gables runs equine programs to support people with a disability to develop and enhance their abilities. The golf day will be held at Lynwood Country Club at Pitt […]
World Day of Prayer
The annual World Day of Prayer in the Hills will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at Baulkham Hills on Friday, 1st March. The day is celebrated in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day […]
Baylie Inspires With Rugby Skills
14-year-old Windsor local Baylie O’Keefe is paving his way as one of the brightest and most dedicated young rugby stars in the Hawkesbury as he thrives at all levels of competition. Whether it’s a local, national or international venture, Baylie’s dedication to the sport is apparent to everyone around him. Recently, he was selected to […]
Hills Community Aid’s Canvas of Empowerment Workshop
With less than a month left before International Women’s Day, Hills Community Aid invites the community to its Canvas of Empowerment Workshop at the Turner Building 4 in Balcombe Heights Estate on Wednesday, 6 March 2024. From 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Marwa from Artvision Creative Services will guide attendees in painting their canvas to celebrate women’s […]
E-Waste PLUS Drop Off Event at Castle Hill Showground
Do you have any e-waste or plastic materials you need to dispose of? The Hills Shire Council will have its free E-Waste Plus Event at the Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 2 March 2024. From 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, the event is open to Hills Shire residents as long as they can show proof […]
McGilvray Place Reserve’s Playground Renewal
The McGilvray Place Reserve is one of seven playgrounds in the Hills set to have their playgrounds renewed. The McGilvray Place Reserve will see a playground renewal, Mayor of the Hills Shire Dr Peter Gangemi mentioned on Tuesday, 6 February 2024. The reserve, located on Adelphi Street in Rouse Hill, will undergo playground installation work within February this […]
A Poem for Summer
Mary Leonora Smith, better known to her friends as “Noreen”, turned 100 in September last year and is still enjoying writing poetry. She grew up on a farm on Seven Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills as Mary Leonora Brown and was given the nickname Noreen when attending Baulkhams Hills Primary School and it stayed with her. The farm […]
Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival in the Hills Shire
With only a few weeks left, Hills Shire Council has been preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Yuan Xiao Jie) with its own Lantern Festival in Castle Hill on Saturday, 24 February 2024. Hills residents can expect a night of Asian food, activities, and culture at Arthur Whitling Park in partnership with The Hills Chinese Association. […]
