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The Hills and Hawkesbury Districts were major food baskets for Sydney in the past. Much produce has been grown in the areas such as citrus, grains etc as well as Dairy, Poultry and eggs providing food for the ever expanding Sydney population. Dynamic Lifter Also, the Hills Shire is commonly…
Funding to Help Local Sport Get Back in the Game
Local Sports clubs across Baulkham Hills have received funding for new equipment, programs, and facilities to get more people involved in sport following the awarding of grants under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. $50,000 was awarded for the following projects across the Baulkham Hills Electorate: Norwest Swimming Club,…
Sydney Animal Hospital – Dog Dental Care
Does your dog have bad breath, discoloured teeth or difficulty eating? Sydney Animal Hospital Dogs can’t brush their teeth, but just like people, they are at risk of developing dental problems because bacteria and plaque accumulate on their teeth contributing to gum disease or gingivitis, which can be painful and…
The Cumberland State Forest West Pennant Hills
The Cumberland State Forest is Australia’s only metropolitan State Forest and we are fortunate to have this wonderful green space to enjoy right on our doorstep. Forty hectares of native forest, the Cumberland State Forest is home to some of Australia’s most valuable fauna, flora and ecological communities. It is…
A man working in an industrial site, aged in his 20s, was transported to hospital in a stable condition after he was crushed by two steel reinforcement poles, each weighing 250 kilos, while unloading his truck at North Kellyville. The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance shortly…
Receding flood waters have revealed a picture of utter devastation along the Hawkesbury River as the true force of the flood becomes apparent. At least one house, and several cabins have collapsed into the river, acres of riverbank land have been swept away and millions of tonnes of sand have…
Woman Arrested for Sewing Supply
“Woman arrested for stealing sewing supply. Police are looking into whether there is a pattern” A 31 yo female from Ryde is alleged to have entered to the fabric store on Victoria ave Castle Hill at 1115 on 11/07/2022 and attempted to steal $1500 worth of assorted haberdashery and sewing…
A Recovery Centre opened today at 10am on Monday, 11 July 2022 at SOUTH WINDSOR FAMILY CENTRE at 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor. If you have been flood impacted, make sure you visit our Recovery Centre to meet people from Government and non-Government agencies who can assist you with: Financial…
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