Council Wins Gold in Asia Pacific Awards
The Hills Shire Council has been recognised across the Asia Pacific for its commitment to transparency and for delivering an exceptional report. Council won a Gold Award for its 2021-2022 Annual Report at the 73rd Australasian Reporting Awards (ARAs) held in Sydney on Thursday, June 15. This prestigious award is open to companies, governments and […]
Iconic New Swing Bridge Opens in Pyes Creek Bushland
A new swing bridge in Pyes Creek Bushland, Cherrybrook, was today opened by the Hon Mr Stephen Bali MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and Public Spaces, and Hornsby Shire Mayor, the Hon Philip Ruddock AO, project-managed by Hornsby Shire Council and co-funded by the NSW Government. This new iconic local asset will reconnect access between […]
My Kids Market Helps Local Families with Cost of Living Pressures
Upcoming Event: Date: Sunday 23 July Location: Blacktown Leisure Centre, Sentry Dr, Stanhope Gardens Time: 9am to noon Shopper Entry: Adults $4, Kids free. Website: https://www.mykidsmarket.com.au/ My Kids Market is the original and largest market in NSW to buy, sell and recycle quality preloved and new baby and kids items. It’s a unique in-person event […]
Missing Link of Norwest Cycleway to be Built
Cycling through Norwest Business Park will become much easier and safer thanks to a brand-new 2.6km shared pathway along Norwest Boulevarde. The Hills Shire Council has secured $3.1 million under the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active program to construct the shared pathway for pedestrians and bike riders, linking existing paths on Windsor and Old Windsor […]
Soroptimist International of The Hills 12th Annual Public Speaking Competition
As part of Orange Blossom Festival celebrations, Members of Soroptimist International of The Hills will be holding their Annual Public Speaking Competition for local high school students on Saturday afternoon, 9 September at the Glenhaven Community Centre. With a strong focus on education for women and girls, topics for both Junior and Senior Sections have […]
Hornsby Shire Council welcomes IPART’s approval of a Special Rate Variation
Hornsby Shire Council today welcomed news that the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved in full its application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV), giving Council the opportunity to advance plans to secure a sound financial future for the Shire. Council applied for the SRV to ensure it can continue to support […]
Spiritual Events Witness Overwhelming Response
Castle Hill, June 9, 2023 – Chinmaya Mission Sydney organized a series of impactful events at their ashram in Castle Hill from 30 May to 7 June, graced by the esteemed presence of their global head, Swami Swaroopananda Ji. The events, which attracted over 800 spiritual seekers and devotees over the course of ten days, […]
Time to Blow the Whistle on Synthetic “Turf”?
The number of plastic sports fields in NSW has rapidly exploded over the past 5 years, driven by the demand for playing space and the common belief that fake grass trumps natural turf when it comes to maximising time on the pitch. A new report from the NSW Chief Scientist challenges this assumption and with […]
Winter Bushwalking Season Kicks Off
With the winter season now underway, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming schedule of free guided bushwalks, which are aimed at providing a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for residents. This bushwalking program certainly has something on offer for all, with a wide range of events planned, some targeted at beginners looking to take […]
Bringing the Classroom to the Great Outdoors
Students across Hills District are on their way to becoming the next generation of environmental champions with new funds from the 2023 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program. They join more than 1,100 schools and early learning centres across Australia who will be awarded grants to help build and develop hands-on environmental learning projects. Schools in […]