Hills District Independent

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

By Matt Austin Ice skating brings back plenty of memories for many Australians – from Steven Bradbury’s unforgettable gold-medal win at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics to the laughs of the cult comedy Blades of Glory. Now, locals can create some new memories of their own, with Macquarie Ice Rink officially reopening to the […]

By Matt Austin The Kenthurst Upper Hills Cricket Club is a friendly, community-focused club competing in the Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai & Hills District Cricket Association in Sydney. Founded in 1896, the club caters for cricketers of all ages – from five-year-olds taking their first swing of a bat to lifelong players still enjoying the game well […]

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 […]

By Lorna Gordon From the corporate boardroom to a crafters dream, Debbie splits her talents over two very different careers. We often meet people in everyday life whose roles seem straightforward—teachers, delivery drivers, or council workers. Yet, many of them have another story to tell, a side hustle or passion project that transforms them into […]

Illuminate The Hills will decorate the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden with festive cheer up until Thursday, 2 January 2025.The glittering garden will be lit with thousands of twinkling fairy lights, lined with magnificent Christmas installations and adorned with a dazzling nativity scene. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said Illuminate The […]

Excitement was in the air at the official grand reopening of the newly upgraded Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre (GALC) last Saturday, 3 February. Representing The Hon Stephen Kamper MP, Minister for Sport, Hornsby Shire Councillor Janelle McIntosh was joined by Hornsby Shire Mayor The Hon Philip Ruddock AO and Member for Hornsby Matt Kean […]

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 […]