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The State Government has committed $315.2 million over the next four years to complete the recommendations of the NSW Bushfire Enquiry. $191 million has been allocated to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) to help keep NSW communities safe through vital hazard reduction works, maintenance of strategic fire trails and the procurement of new fleet. Castle […]

The new Affordable Preschool Program will not only ensure children receive high quality early education, but ease the cost of living pressures for families, says Castle Hill MP Ray Williams. This “crucial year before school” learning is now more attainable for more people thanks to new fee-relief measures confirmed by the State Government. The commitment […]

Hawkesbury City residents were congratulated by Macquarie MP Susan Templeman for receiving awards as part of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. Five residents received an AM or OAM for their outstanding service and work within the community. Brian Jones, North Richmond, for significant service to chess at the elite level. Marjorie Clarke, Wilberforce, for service […]

Hills Shire residents were congratulated by Mayor Peter Gangemi upon receiving awards as part of the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List. The following people were recognised for their outstanding work and service within the community. Member (AM) in the General Division: Clinical Professor Sameer Bhole of West Pennant Hills for significant service to dentistry, to […]

Maria Said and Uncle Wes were among only 200 Australians to receive the honour of Member of the Order of Australia in this year’s Queen’s Birthday list. Four local heroes who were awarded Queen’s Birthday Honours for their service to the Indigenous community, health services and our local history and heritage have been congratulated by […]

Two police officers who have, or are serving in our district, were among 10 NSW Police to have been awarded Australian Police Medals (APM) in recognition of their dedication and service as part of the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours. Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden and Chief Inspector Stephen Fowler received the awards at the weekend. NSW […]

A woman aged in her 20’s has been flown to hospital in a stable condition after she was injured falling from a race horse at speed during a training ride this morning (Monday). The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter was tasked to the horse training facility at Agnes Banks by NSW Ambulance shortly after 9am. NSW […]

The final elements of Barry Road Reserve, North Kellyville, have been completed with residents now able to use all its features. Construction of a stormwater management basin, landscaping and a kick-about play space adjoining the existing children’s playground were the final works to be undertaken. According to council, the playground opened in 2018 was designed […]

Blacktown, Hills and Hawkesbury residents have contributed to a handsome donation of $122,540 to the Starlight Children’s Foundation through a NSW Return and Earn program appeal. The Containers For Kids appeal ran for six months with users donating their 10 cent refund on 1.2 million drink containers to the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The statewide appeal […]

Local drivers could be eligible to save up to $750 a year on tolls under a new relief package to ease cost of living pressures just announced. About half a million NSW motorists will receive quarterly rebates under the NSW Government’s Toll Rebate Scheme. Castle Hill MP Ray Williams said the new measures were aimed […]

What are the priorities and experiences of women in the Castle Hill electorate? Is gender equality alive and well, is economic opportunity on par or needs a little improvement? Help shape the direction of policies and strategies by having your say on what you think for the next NSW Women’s Strategy now. Online public consultation […]

The keys to a new $530,000 firefighting truck have been officially handed over to Richmond Fire Station by FRNSW Deputy Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell and Hawkesbury MP Robyn Preston. The top-of-the-line apparatus will allow the 082 crew to be as “prepared as they can be” for fires and emergencies as well as the constant threat of […]