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Upgrades at the Roxborough Park Rose Garden, in Baulkham Hills, are now complete – and visitors to the popular garden can now enjoy a more modern and accessible facility. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi celebrated the milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The project was carried out by Council staff and contractors over stages, […]

The search is on for the next Sydney Hills Youth Ambassadors! Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi is encouraging young people aged between the ages of 15-24 years, who also have a passion for improving youth issues and the local Hills Shire community, to apply for the Council-run program. “Coming from a former Sydney Hills Youth Ambassador – this program […]

The Sydney Hills Youth Army joined forces with the Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi and Hills Shire Councillors to ‘Keep Australia Beautiful’ as part of the annual clean-up initiative, Clean Up Australia Day. Held on the first Sunday of March, Clean Up Australia Day aims to inspire communities to clean-up their local environment, as […]

One of the region’s most-loved parks and tourist destinations has re-opened – and just in time for the Easter holiday period. Wisemans Ferry Park, which is located on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, has undergone extensive repairs after the facility sustained serious damage in the July 2022 flood. “The entire facility literally went underwater after the Hawkesbury River broke […]

Older people in Castle Hill will be better protected from scams, as part of the Liberal and Nationals Government’s comprehensive plan to support seniors.A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will provide an additional $2 million to double funding for the Tech Savvy Seniors Program, with a focus on boosting scam-awareness and enhancing training for Service […]

Blacktown City Council has named Quakers Hill storyteller and mentor Emie Roy as the 2023 Blacktown City Woman of the Year. Ms Roy was selected from 22 outstanding nominees and received the special honour at Council’s annual International Women’s Day Breakfast on Wednesday, 8 March. Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM said the nominees were all deserving […]

Are you interested in helping your community to build a vibrant, connected, and liveable Hawkesbury? If so, you may be keen to know about Council’s Community Sponsorship Program which can help you to do just that. Applications are now open! Council’s Community Sponsorship Program provides financial assistance to Hawkesbury based community organisations or individuals wanting […]

Thirteen sporting clubs and facilities across Macquarie will receive more than $3.3 million to get back on their feet following last year’s natural disasters. The Greater Sydney Kart Club in Wilberforce is set to receive $500,000 to upgrade their karting surface to make it safer for all participants to enjoy while Deerubbin Park will see […]

Nelson Nghe has taken out the People’s Choice Prize as part of the 2022/23 Blacktown City Art Prize. The Acrylic and PVC on canvas work, Bug Spray, was named the winner based on popular vote as part of the 2022/23 Blacktown City Art Prize exhibition at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre. 178 votes were […]

Castle Hill Showground Arena will soon be transformed into a modern venue that can hold a range of larger scale community and sporting events thanks to funding received under the NSW Government’s $5 billion WestInvest Fund. The Hills Shire Council was successful in securing approximately $11.475 million of WestInvest funding – which aims to deliver […]

The Hills has become that much easier to move around after Council opened a new pathway that is perfect for cycling and passive recreation.  The recently opened section near Thomas Boulton Circuit, in Kellyville, was the final piece to be completed in the Greenway Link, which extends from Bella Vista Farm through to Rouse Hill […]

Do you know an inspiring, dedicated and strong woman in Blacktown City? Now is your chance to nominate them for the 2023 Blacktown City Woman of the Year. The prestigious award is open to any woman who lives, works or volunteers in Blacktown City, aged 16 years and over. Nominations are open until midnight on […]