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Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne with the winners of the Australia Day Awards Local residents and community groups whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact across The Hills Shire were recognised at Council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards Ceremony, held on Wednesday 21 January at the Pioneer Theatre. The annual event celebrated the outstanding contributions […]

One of Western Sydney’s most important wildlife refuges is facing destruction, with the NSW Government backing a proposal that would see the Riverstone Wetlands bulldozed and replaced with industrial development. Despite covering just ten hectares, the Riverstone Wetlands play a critical role in supporting biodiversity across Sydney and beyond. During peak seasons, the site supports […]

By Lorna Gordon The end of an era for much loved Mt Druitt Swimming Centre, which is being upgraded to include a new indoor facility. The centre celebrated 50 years of service to the community last year. Going to the pool is a summer ritual for most Aussies. Cooling off on hot days, hanging out […]

Light Up Windsor Christmas Trail was a huge success, with thousands enjoying the festive lights, murals, chalk art, entertainment, food and of course – Santa’s reindeer! George Street came to life with Christmas cheer after wet weather the day before forced Light Up Windsor Street Fair to be postponed. The Christmas Trail event went ahead […]

Western Sydney is set to spike into action with the opening of the new state-of-the-art Blacktown City Beach Volleyball Courts at Glenwood Reserve, Glenwood. The facility is now officially open to the community, providing an exciting new sporting opportunity for all ages. The $1 million project, funded through the NSW Government’s Office of Sport’s Greater […]

Glossodia families and sporting teams will soon receive a major boost thanks to the transformation of Woodbury Reserve at Glossodia. Work on the first phase of the redevelopment is now underway, with a brand-new BMX pump track now under construction. It is being funded by the NSW Government through a $455,000 Open Spaces Program: Places […]

If you’re keen to learn more about history, then Hawkesbury Library Service has some great events planned during February that are sure to capture your interest. Best of all, the events are all free! FOCUS ON ANCESTRY Join Jason Reeve from Ancestry at the Hawkesbury Family History Group meeting on Wednesday, 14 February at 10am. […]

Hills Shire roads across 170 locations have been repaired thanks to Transport for NSW’s Regional and Local Roads Repair Program (RLRRP). The previous State Government allocated $500 million to the RLRRP to support local councils in repairing roads that were damaged by flooding and persistent heavy rain in 2022. The program was initiated after Mayor […]

The NSW Labor Government will deliver a $3,183,484 grant to St Agnes Catholic High School, Rooty Hill for the refurbishment and construction of school facilities. The funding is part of the Government’s Building Grants Assistance Scheme (BGAS), which is designed to help local schools build, extend or upgrade facilities to provide more student places in […]

Blacktown City Council is offering scholarships to the value of $1,500 to 15 local tertiary students. In announcing the scholarships, Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said; “Council is proud to champion the diversity, talent, and achievements of our tertiary students as they pursue their chosen fields. “We know that support from family, friends and […]

The rose-lined pathways of Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland with the return of Illuminate the Hills. The Baulkham Hills garden, which is located next to Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre, will be adorned with twinkling lights and decorated with festive installations, including a nativity scene and a walk-through […]

By Lorna Gordon Schofields Public School is turning 100 years old this month, and there will be celebrations galore taking place. The school originally operated in the local church hall in 1918 and it continued there for several years before getting its own building, which is still standing and used as the school library, in […]