Message from the Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Peter Gangemi
Urgent: Witness Needed
A severe accident occurred on 02/07/2023 at around 13:30 on Northern Road Maroota, NSW, 2756. A vehicle crossed lanes, resulting in serious injuries to the driver and passengers. If you witnessed this incident or possess any relevant information, please kindly reach out to our office immediately so we can put you in touch with the relevant party. Your cooperation […]
Castle Hill Art Society – Orange Blossom Festival Art Show
ORANGE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ART SHOW 2023 15TH – 17TH SEPTEMBER Castle Hill Art Society has been part of the Orange Blossom Festival since the 1960’s and will once again be holding the Annual Art Awards and Sale this year from Friday the 15th to Sunday the 17th of September 9am -4pm. We invite all artists […]
Galston Concerts are ‘Spreading the Word’
The Galston Concerts program planner Robert Harris enjoys ‘spreading the word’ to Hills and Hawkesbury residents. “We want to be sure that audience numbers continue to grow so we’re always happy to meet with local groups to share the news of future concerts.” “The next concert on 10 September presents WorldWinds, a program for flute, […]
Mild But Not Insignificant Hearing Loss
Did you know that mild hearing losses are the most prevalent type of hearing loss in the world? While some people report no problems when they have a mild or minimal hearing loss, for others, it can cause difficulties when listening in day-to-day situations. These people often experience greater perceived lifestyle limitations, reduced emotional well-being […]
Why is My Printer Using So Much Ink or Toner
Does it seem like you are constantly having to buy ink (or toner) for your printer? This can be very stressful as you feel you are being ripped off. 1. Small capacity cartridges in an old printer: Older style printers could only print a few hundred pages at most due to the cartridge capacity. Modern […]
New Sports Complex is Underway in North Kellyville
The Hills Shire Council is celebrating the first major construction milestone at a soon-to-be-built sports complex in North Kellyville. Machinery is now on-site at Stringer Road Reserve and carrying out bulk earthworks that will soon transform the vacant space into a thriving place where residents and visitors can play team sports, enjoy recreational activities, socialise […]
Probus Ponderings – Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook
A large group enjoyed lunch at the Wallacia Hotel followed by an outing to the Western Sydney International Airport site. A visit to the Cumberland State Forest, and a guided tour of Allianz Stadium concluded with excellent food, drink and company! More energetic activities of lawn bowls and golf are balances with craft, book club, […]
Ruddock Park Upgrades On 48th Birthday
A day after the 48th anniversary of when Ruddock Park, Westleigh was opened in honour of former Shire President, the Hon Max Ruddock, an impressive suite of upgrades was yesterday officially unveiled by his son, Hornsby Shire Mayor, the Hon Philip Ruddock AO. Funded by the NSW Government through the Public Spaces Legacy Program in […]
First Home Buyers – New Stamp Duty Rates & Rules
As from the 1st July 2023, the new NSW State Government has changed the First Home Buyers stamp duty rates and rules. The new rates, there is a full stamp exemption for First Home Buyers for sale prices up to $800,000 and a partial exemption for sale prices up to $1 Million. The partial exemption […]