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Jun- 2025 -25 JuneAll
Statement on NSW Budget From Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Michelle Byrne
The NSW Government is today announcing $2.6 billion in funding for four new schools across Sydney as part of next week’s NSW Budget. And while we welcome the already-announced upgrade of Excelsior Public School – we are yet again bitterly disappointed. No new schools in The Hills Shire is simply not…
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25 JuneAll
Fernadell Park Sports Precinct Construction Begins!
The much-anticipated Fernadell Park Sports Precinct is now under construction with works officially commencing on Monday, 9 June 2025. This marks a major milestone for the project which will deliver a brand-new sporting precinct and community facility to serve the growing Pitt Town community for many years to come. Doing…
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24 JuneAll
Hills Police Investigate Large Castle Hill Brawl
At 7 am today, June 24, 2025, the Hills Police Area Command responded to a brawl with over 20 people on Sexton Avenue in Castle Hill. An investigation is underway. Most people had left by the time the police arrived. Officers were informed that the brawl involved two groups wearing…
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24 JuneAll
HKCC Celebrates 100 Years
For a century, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College has stood as a beacon of opportunity, inclusion and transformation in our community. HKCC has played a central role in adult and community education across our region, not only responding to educational needs, but actively shaping what community learning looks like both locally…
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24 JuneAll
Willanthropy: Leaving a Gift to Charity in your Will
You may already be familiar with the term Philanthropy. Now there is a new word in the world of charitable giving, ‘Willanthropy’, an act by someone who leaves a gift in their Will to charity. It is a common misconception that only the wealthy can make a meaningful impact through…
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23 JuneAll
Lights, Civics, Action! Entries Open for Parli-Flicks 2025
Castle Hill school students are invited to roll camera and shine a spotlight on democracy, with entries now open for the 2025 Parli-Flicks Short Film Award. This annual competition is hosted by Parliament of NSW, and it challenges students from Years 5 to 12 to create a one-minute film exploring…
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23 JuneAll
Castle Hill Bowling Club Chargers Take CHAMPIONSHIP WINS at the Pennant Playoffs After 11 Years
In a landmark achievement, the Castle Hill Bowling Club Chargers have delivered a stellar performance for both the Grade 3 and Pennant Cup titles at the Metro Northwest Open Gender Pennant Playoffs, held at NBC Sports. This marks the club’s first Open Gender Pennant flag win in 11 years, signalling…
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23 JuneAll
Winter Arthritis: Your Helpful Tools
Beat Winter Arthritis: Your Powerful Guide to Pain Relief Winter can present challenges for Australians living with arthritis, a significant cause of pain and reduced independence. Whether stemming from genetics, past injuries, or lifestyle factors, the impact of arthritis varies. While early medical advice is vital, at Karis Life, we…
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21 JuneAll
Kings Birthday Honours
With so many OAMs (Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division) granted to so many locals it is heart-warming to see what a caring region we are.We will be featuring the winners on our website at a later date www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au. Major Malcolm Botfield (Retd) North Rocks for…
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21 JuneAll
Stockland Halcyon Gables: Redefining ‘what’s Next?’ For Over 60s
With their children grown and the family home no longer filled with the daily rhythm of a busy household, Cherri and Brendan McConnell faced a common question: What’s next? Ready to embrace the next stage of life, they knew it was time to downsize, but finding the right solution wasn’t…
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