Library Laggards donate to Charity
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi has continued a generous holiday tradition with the announcement of his 2023 Library Fine Amnesty, waiving fines for late books from Hills Shire libraries in exchange for non-perishable food items, until 17 December 2023. Anglicare’s Mobile Community Pantry will distribute the donated food to individuals and families […]
4,900 New Dwellings for Hornsby
Hornsby Shire Council resolved on 8 November to adopt its Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan, sealing Council’s commitment to long-term future housing provision while protecting the character of the Bushland Shire. The Masterplan provides opportunities for over 4,900 new dwellings in slender residential towers, varying in height up to 36 storeys and clustered around the train station and mall. Also facilitating up to […]
Residents are invited to Have Their Say
The Hills Shire Council has unveiled a plan to guide the rollout of smart technologies within The Hills. The draft Smart Places Strategic Framework, currently on public exhibition, presents a long-term strategy to stimulate innovation, tackle urban challenges, attract investment and improve the overall liveability of the region by implementing technology into the urban environment. The […]
Dural And District Historical Society Inc
The Society Christmas lunch will close a wonderful year for the Society. Talking to other organisations, the common theme has been that their membership and attendance have not recovered from the Covid pandemic. The DDHS has surprised all visitors by showing the opposite! The membership has grown and the attendance has always been above fifty, on […]
Arcadian Quilting News
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The shops are already bursting at the seams with Christmas fare … the overseas mail is also into the swing with parcels, cards and those collectable Christmas Stamps. The Carols can be heard wherever we go! Our Arcadian Quilting members recently enjoyed several lovely surprises (a bit […]
State Government Encouraged to Work With Councils on New Planning Rules The NSW
Government should work with councils across the state to deliver more homes, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach that could make the housing crisis even worse. Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Peter Gangemi said The Hills Shire Council had one of the strongest track records of any council in Sydney on housing. “In the […]
Coonara – Cherrybrook Probus Club Melbourne Cup trip
Coonara – Cherrybrook Probus took a 4 night/5 day trip to Melbourne Cup, and the sights of Melbourne. We were really well looked after by OnCourse tours, who always put together a very well organised trip. The gardens of Melbourne are an absolute picture at the moment, the food in Lygon Street is fabulous, and […]
Together we Can Tackle Australia’s Waste Challenges
REGISTRATIONS OPEN DECEMBER 1 FOR CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY 2024 Clean Up Australia is calling on all Australians to join with their local communities and register now for Clean Up Australia Day 2024 to be held on Sunday March 3. In 2023, over 760,000 Australians pulled on their gloves and gathered for the iconic Clean Up Australia Day. […]
Rotary Club of Kenthurst
50th birthday celebrations The Rotary Club of Kenthurst was Chartered on 23 rd October 1973. A celebration of the past 50 years was held at Rydges Norwest recently. A crowd of 100 people, including local dignitaries, past presidents, members, and guests were in attendance. 12 members of our sister club Toyama Mirai in Japan made […]
Ben Swims to Success
St Edmund’s College student and vice-captain Ben Paterson has had amazing success in and around the pool this year. Ben recently represented the NSW All Schools Swim Team at the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships. He also had the honour of being appointed the NSW Multi-Class Team Captain – recognition for his outstanding performances, leadership qualities […]