Celebrate Lunar New Year At The Lantern Festival
Hills Shire residents are invited to an evening of Asian culture, food and activities at the Lantern Festival on Saturday, 24 February at Arthur Whitling Park, Castle Hill. Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Peter Gangemi said he was looking forward to seeing the festival come to life in The Hills. “Lantern Festival is traditionally […]
Kenthurst Public Student is NSW’s Youngest Published Author
Eleven year old Ashleen Khela of Kenthurst Public School is NSW’s youngest and Australia’s female youngest published author and book writer. Ashleen authored, illustrated and designed her fiction story book ‘17 Stories’ which was published in November 2023. The book has been published by Autumn Art Publisher Patiala in India, and released at her school by […]
Research into Australian Native Orchids
The Australian Plants Society – Parramatta/Hills Branch proudly presents guest speaker Jessica Wait at our February meeting, on the subject of Research into Australian Native Orchids. Jess is a Technical Research Officer at the Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan, working on the Orchid Research Project. Australia’s native orchids are over-represented on threatened species lists and […]
Registrations Are Open For Clean Up Australia Day 2024
Together we can tackle Australia’s waste challenges Register now at www.cleanup.org.au As we continue to tackle our national waste challenges and protect our environment, Clean Up Australia is calling on all Australians to join with their local communities and take more immediate action by registering now for Clean Up Australia Day 2024 to be held on Sunday March 3. […]
Apply NOW for $17,000 in Community Grants
Hornsby Shire Council is pleased to announce that submissions are again open for its Community Grants Program, with more than $17,000 on offer for events in the local community. Not-for-profit organisations located within the Hornsby Shire Local Government Area (LGA) are encouraged to apply for funding that will be made available to support local community […]
Council Proposes To Name Glenhaven Playing Field After Local Legend
The Hills Shire Council is proposing to name a playing field at Holland Road Reserve in Glenhaven after the late Glenhaven FC inaugural president Bruce Fraser. The proposal is now on exhibition for public comment on Council’s website until Sunday, 31 December 2023. Mayor of the Hills Shire Dr Peter Gangemi said that Mr Fraser […]
Train Journey of a Lifetime on the Indian Pacific
by A Local Reader. A “bucket list” …. we all have one, don’t we? I am grateful to have ticked off one of my bucket list items, an epic train journey on the Indian Pacific, streaking across Australia from Sydney to Perth. Boarding this long, silver train at the historic Central Railway Station in Sydney, […]
Resident Power: A Catalyst in Negotiating Change
As a Hornsby Shire Council Councillor representing residents in C Ward (Cherrybrook, Beecroft, Cheltenham and North Epping) I always appreciate being advised of any residential concerns and issues within my Ward so that I may seek advice or make a request to Council to take appropriate action to rectify or provide a solution. This sounds […]
Entries Now Open For Remagine Sustainability And Environmental Art Prize 2024
Hornsby Shire Council’s sustainability and environmental art prize Remagine is again open for entries with $11,000 in total prize money. Hosted by Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society since 2009, the Remagine Art Prize challenges artists to create works in response to the waste and overconsumption crises. This year’s theme, Crossroads of Consumption, invites […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 19th January 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 19th January 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 177.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 185.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 179.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]