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THE SENATE Senate ballot papers are white in colour and have a huge number of groups and candidates on them. Half the seats in the Senate are up for election May 21, in NSW this means six vacancies need to be filled. On the white Senate ballot paper, you need…
Federal Election May 21st 2022
By Bev Jordan Voting is compulsory in the Federal election May 21st, on Saturday. There are 47 Federal Electorates in NSW and The Hills to Hawkesbury Community News delivers its magazines to bulk drops at four of them, Macquarie, Mitchell, Berowra and Greenway. Candidates names were drawn by ballot by…
CHRG’s First Gallipoli Scholarship Recipient
Created by a group of World War I “Diggers” in 1996, The Gallipoli Scholarship is awarded to direct descendants of Australian and New Zealand Veterans to assist with the cost of their tertiary education. The scholarship is based on academic achievement and necessitous circumstances that could otherwise preclude a student…
A free Parent forum for parents of teenagers is being held in Castle Hill on Wednesday, May 25th. TITLED: Is it Typical Teen Stuff or a Tipping Point, the forum will cover a range of topics that challenge parents of high school students. It will help parents and carers wanting…
Hawkesbury’s Ever-popular Eisteddfod Back After 2-year Absence
By Tony Bosworth | Editor Hawkesbury Post Eisteddfod For 70 years it’s been the springboard for many a local performer and allows anyone with a creative streak to get along and strut their stuff, whether that be dance, singing, speaking choirs, and music, and much more besides. So say a…
Hills Relay for Life, Bringing Hope
By Bev Jordan Hills Police will be out in force at this year’s Hills Relay For Life, taking steps to raise money for cancer research and support programs at Castle Hill Showground. They are one of 60 teams currently registered for the annual Cancer Council fundraiser which starts at 9.30am…
Cats available for Adoption-Pet of the Week
Cats available for Adoption EVE is a sweet little girl looking for her forever home. According to the staff at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter, the one- year-old domestic short-haired female cat would be best suited in a calm environment which will allow her the time to gain her confidence.…
How to Vote and Pre-polling venues
THE SENATE polling Senate ballot papers are white in colour and have a huge number of groups and candidates on them. Half the seats in the Senate are up for election, in NSW this means six vacancies need to be filled. On the white Senate ballot paper, you need to…
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