Residents across the district are being urged to speak up as Hawkesbury City Council seeks approval for a significant rate increase above the State’s annual rate peg. The proposal has been lodged with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), which is now calling for community feedback as part of its formal assessment process. Community […]
Get your taste buds ready! Hawkesbury City Council is launching a brand new event in the heart of Richmond at Richmond Park on Saturday, 15 October 2022 called Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury. The new food and beverage event will celebrate the Hawkesbury’s past and present as the original ‘food bowl’ of Sydney. Visitors and locals […]
Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM is encouraging residents to give generously and help women and girls in need through the Share the Dignity August Dignity Drive. Blacktown City Council, through Blacktown City Libraries, was proud to partner with The Ponds Rotary Club and Share the Dignity to install a Dignity Vending Machine at Max […]
Hornsby Shire Mayor Phillip Ruddock, AO, has commended the emergency services and volunteers for their work in the July floods: “This month’s extraordinary weather event has once again been a challenging time for many of us, resulting in flooding and damage across the Shire,” he announced. “The community at Wisemans Ferry was in disbelief as […]
By Lorna Gordon Advika and Rihanna Ambassadors have worked on projects to connect with the young people of the community. The young people of the Hills will be happy to know that their thoughts and feelings about what is happening in our area is being represented to our local council by two very capable young […]
By Greg Martin When she’s not attending girl guides meetings and functions, Diane Williams always finds time to potter in the spectacular gardens surrounding the Williams home in Bilpin. The gardens attract a large variety of birds who always find a bite to eat compliments of their hosts! Nearly five decades down the track, Diane […]
By Christine Rau When the producers of ABC Radio’s triple j Hottest 100 reviewed their 2024 countdown, they were alarmed to see only 29 Australian songs had made the list representing just 18 Australian artists. In contrast, 24 of the top 100 songs came from only four US acts. It was the weakest Australian showing […]
By Lorna Gordon Ri (right) with Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne (left) at the launch of the Youth Passport Quest A new initiative is helping young people across The Hills Shire get out, get involved and discover everything their community has to offer. The Hills Youth Passport Quest, developed by young people for young people, is […]
Mayor Patrick Conolly was taken to Westmead Hospital early this morning (Monday) after being stabbed in the arm during a home invasion in Bligh Park. Police are now searching for several men who forced their way into the home. The men fled in the family’s car – a white Skoda. Reports say the mayor was […]
Greenway MP Michelle Rowland has welcomed the news an Albanese Labor Government will invest in a package of targeted infrastructure projects in the north-west to accelerate planning and road construction. Labor’s initial package of works will deliver $300 million worth of investment, including: Bringing forward funding to accelerate construction works on Dunheved Road. $50 million […]
An Albanese Labor Government will deliver significant new investment in roads and infrastructure to benefit residents in the Hawkesbury, Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman has said. A total of $37 million will be delivered for Richmond Road planning, and an additional $75 million will finalise planning and commence initial construction of Bandon Road, Vineyard/Riverstone. […]
An Albanese Labor Government will help Hawkesbury people find refuge in times of crisis by committing $2.5 million to help redevelop the North Richmond Community Centre so it can operate as a first response emergency evacuation point, said Macquarie MP Susan Templeman. The need for improved facilities is evident following devastating bushfires and repeated floods […]
By Lorna Gordon Alive ‘n Kicking Hills team welcome Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne to one of their games. If you ever used jumpers for goal posts to enjoy a kick about with mates, played for your school or local team and look back on those moments and wish you could still play football, then there’re […]
The Hills Shire Council has partnered with Alive and Kicking Hills to help residents aged 60 and over stay active, social and healthy through a fun and affordable community soccer program. Alive and Kicking Hills is a local over-60s soccer group that meets every Tuesday from 8.30am at Ted Horwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills. The […]
By Greg Martin Richmond Veterans member Michael Harrison gets in some practice ahead of his tilt at the $25,000 Mega Cash hole-in-one prize at the annual Richmond Club Charity Golf Day. Watching closely are (l–r): fellow member Peter Bazewell, golf club bar manager Ashley Newis, Vets president Ken Powell and club pro Nick Banham. Photo: […]
By Matt Austin Bligh Park Wolves FC players playing Futsal. Credit Hawkesbury PCYC Hawkesbury PCYC has become a valued hub for sport, fitness and community activity since opening on 20 July 2020 at the Hawkesbury Indoor Sports Stadium, formerly operated by Hawkesbury Sports Council. The stadium itself first opened in the early 2000s to meet […]
Free, walk-in mental health and emotional support will continue to be available in the heart of Blacktown, with Safe Space Blacktown relocating to a new, more central site at 4 Grafton Street. Operated by Stride, the free after-hours support service has moved from its former location at 24 Panorama Parade to better meet the needs […]
Construction is now officially underway on the new Rouse Hill Hospital, a major and long-awaited milestone for health care here in Northwest Sydney. For local families, the new hospital will be a game-changer. Northwest Sydney is one of the fastest-growing regions not just in New South Wales, but in the country. For far too long, […]
headspace will be offering free Mental Health Support Outreach for young people 12-25 years old at Hawkesbury Community Hubs over the following dates: Wednesday, 21 September at Wilberforce Hub from 9:30am to 2:30pm Wilberforce School of Arts at 531 Wilberforce Road, Wilberforce Thursday, 6 October at Colo Heights Hub from 9:30am to 2:30pm Colo Heights […]
Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor officially opened the Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service at Blacktown Hospital, with the modern therapeutic space ensuring people can recover in a calm, healing environment. Mrs Taylor said the state-of-the-art 30-bed unit has been designed to support recovery-orientated contemporary models of care, with locals with lived experience and […]
