Anzac Day 2024
Julian Leeser | Member for Berowra The original ANZACs forged the Anzac spirit of service and mateship in World War One on the shores of Gallipoli. Since that time, hundreds of thousands of Australians have served our country across dozens of conflicts and peacekeeping missions. On Anzac Day we reflect on the service of veterans, […]
Councillor Mitchell Blue
Council Latest News: Cattai Ridge Road from Boundary Road to Old Northern Road has recently seen over $600,000 spent on asphalt work completed in March. Cattai Ridge Road will also see $800,000 spent on rural length treatment, including guardrails. The Cattai Ridge Road and Halcrows Road intersection upgrade is progressing through the design phase. Council […]
New Animal Hospital Planned
The Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Dural, responds to calls from all around northern Sydney. Individuals, and organisations including WIRES, Sydney Wildlife Rescue, RSPCA, and others, call for help when wild animals are injured or in distress. Their priority is to treat and release the animals admitted. If the animals cannot be released, the sanctuary […]
Do You Want an Apartment Block Popping Up Next Door to Your Family Home?
COUNCILLOR MITCHELL BLUE | Deputy Mayor – Hills Shire Council That’s what the NSW Government is proposing to allow in our family-friendly suburbs as part of their Explanation of Intended Effect: Changes to create low and mid-rise housing. The proposed changes will apply to areas within 800 metres of Metro Stations and town centres such […]
Hornsby Elects a New Deputy Mayor
At the February General Meeting of Hornsby Shire Council, A Ward Councillor, Nathan Tilbury, was elected as Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the council term. Nathan has served as Deputy Mayor twice previously and is currently serving his third term as a Councillor. He also represents Hornsby Council as Vice President of the Northern Sydney Regional Organization […]
From The Desk of Matt Kean Member For Hornsby
By Matt Kean MP, The NSW State Government’s proposed changes to the planning rules that are currently before us is a serious threat to life in semi-rural villages such as Dural, Glenorie and Galston. All the work Hills and Hornsby councils have done, together with their communities to set the character of the rural amenity […]
Rural Roundup: Hornsby Councillor Warren Waddell
With predicted hot weather over the break, it was terrific to have the Galston Aquatic centre open for business. Although the official reopening is on Saturday 3rd February, we welcomed the opportunity to provide access over the holiday period. I look forward to the resumption of all activities now we are into the New Year. […]
Celebrating Australia Day Julian Leeser – Federal Member For Berowra
Australia is the best country in the world. Every year, Australia Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate Australia and being Australian. Australia Day is a day of beginnings – about how the Australia that we know and love today has come to be. It is a chance for all of us to reflect on […]
From the desk of Matt Kean
To date, we have had a relatively mild summer and not faced the extreme bushfire season that was anticipated. However, I would like to remind everyone not to become complacent as we are not out of the bushfire season yet and dangerous fires can occur at any time. We all should continue to take precautions […]
The Hills Shire Council Australia Day Awards
MARK HODGES – MEMBER FOR CASTLE HILL Recently, on the 16th January, the Hills Shire Council held its Australia Day Awards Ceremony. The annual ceremony is held to recognise and honour the contributions made to the community of The Hills by selfless volunteers. What a perfect way to celebrate Australia Day, by celebrating local Australians […]
