Clr Mitchell Blue – The Hills Shire Council
Did you know the Hawkesbury-Nepean River Catchment is the longest coastal catchment in New South Wales? Spanning an impressive 470 kilometres from Goulburn to Broken Bay, this vital waterway drains a massive 21,400 square kilometres—equivalent to 2.14 million hectares. It also forms the western boundary for around 60 percent of The Hills Local Government Area. […]
Jane Seaglove, Hornsby Councilor
Jane Seaglove, Hornsby Councilor, Hello Residents, Thank you to everyone who joined us for the preview screening of The Last Anniversary series at Event Cinemas, Hornsby Westfield. It was wonderful to see so many of you there for the first episode, which beautifully showcases the stunning scenery of Brooklyn and the Hawkesbury area. I look […]
Hornsby Woman of the Year Myf Webster
By James Wallace | Member for Hornsby Hornsby Woman of the Year, Myf Webster has been recognised for her long and exceptional record of philanthropic community work. During her decadelong tenure as a centre leader at Fusion in Hornsby, Myf developed a food rescue program that salvaged surplus food from local supermarkets to provide community dinners twice […]
ANZAC Day 2025: A Legacy Alive and Well
By Mark Hodges | Member of Castle Hill ANZAC Day holds a sacred place in our nation’s heart. Marking 110 years since the Gallipoli landing, commemorations across The Hills highlighted our community’s enduring reverence for those who have served. The day began with the Dawn Service at Centenary of ANZAC Reserve, hosted by the Castle […]
Julian Leeser
As this is my final editorial before the Federal Election on Saturday, 3rd May, I want to sincerely thank every reader for your support and the trust you’ve placed in me to represent our community. Together, we’ve achieved real change—from delivering NorthConnex, to improving telecommunications and protecting the Hawkesbury River. It is a privilege advocate on your […]
James Wallace
We often discuss the importance of getting bushfire prepared, as we should. However, it’s no less important we’re prepared for other natural disasters, especially the fallout of major storms. From fallen trees to major flooding, our electorate can never be complacent. We are all grateful that the situation in Queensland wasn’t worse than expected. However, […]
Castle Hill Resident Recognised as Castle Hill Local Woman of the Year 2025
Carol Baker-Dersch has been named Castle Hill’s Local Woman of the Year for 2025 in recognition of her outstanding contributions, leadership, and lifelong commitment to the Hills community. With over 30 years of dedicated volunteer service, Carol’s impact can be felt across numerous organisations, improving lives, and strengthening community ties. For over 30 years, Carol has been […]
Celebrating our Next Generation of Sporting Champions
As a community, we take immense pride in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our young people. I had the honour of hosting an awards ceremony recognising the exceptional accomplishments of our Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions, who have excelled in their sports at state, national, and international competitions. Our local champions were also […]
Clr Mitchell Blue – The Hills Shire Council
After the successful ‘A Taste of Wisemans festival held last September, it is exciting news that this event will be returning in 2025! The event will be held on 28th September, with much community excitement building again. It is fantastic that we have found a way to include our rural residents in Council’s month long […]
Berowra Federal Election 2025 – List of Candidates
The Berowra Federal Election 2025 for the seat of Berowra is shaping up to be a closely watched contest, with a diverse range of candidates vying to represent the community. As one of Sydney’s key electorates, Berowra covers suburbs including Galston, Hornsby, and parts of the Hills District, making local issues like infrastructure, healthcare, and […]
