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16 May 2012 Enjoy helping others? Sign Up during National Volunteer Week
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has called for volunteers to sign up during National Volunteer Week and ‘make a difference’ in the areas they are most needed.
14 May 2012 Smart Boards for Special Kids
Local businessman, Australian Brewery’s Ross Colosimo, has donated funds for two smart boards in response to Tallowood Special School’s efforts to raise money for seven smart boards.
11 May 2012 Hagglers Head to The Hills for the Garage Sale Trail
The Sydney Hills embraced the Garage Sale Trail with a vengeance last weekend with residents and hagglers across The Hills Shire contributing to the region ranking 8th most successful across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
11 May 2012 Glenhaven Road To Get An Upgrade
The condition of Glenhaven Road is about to improve, with more than $233,000 being allocated to fix potholes, address cracking and repair minor defects along 4.9km of the road’s surface.
10 May 2012 Pitt Town and Annangrove Roads Receive Safety Upgrades
The Hills Shire Council is working in partnership with the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to provide safety improvements for residents in the rural parts of the Shire by installing guard fencing, along with various other safety features, at locations on Pitt Town and Annangrove Roads.
7 May 2012 Politics before People in North West Rail Funding Decision
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has described the Federal Government’s decision not to allocate funding to the North West Rail as “putting politics before people”.
4 May 2012 How’s business? Take the Sydney Hills Business Climate Survey
The Hills Shire Council is building a better understanding of the business climate for local companies by launching the Sydney Hills Business Climate survey.
4 May 2012 Council Receives Grant for Restoration of Cattai Creek Headwaters
Woody weeds and invasive non-native vines at the headwaters of the Cattai Creek Catchment will be targeted thanks to a grant received from the Australia Government’s Biodiversity Fund - designed to revegetate, rehabilitate and restore the Australian landscape.
4 May 2012 Time for Discussion is Over - Let's get Sydney Moving Says Sydney Hills Mayor
Clear leadership and sound financial commitment is what is needed to get NSW moving again, according to Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, in response to The Minister for Planning & Infrastructure’s newly released discussion paper, “Sydney over the next 20 years”.
2 May 2012 Report Confirms Sydney's Infrastructure Crisis
Stop looking for new housing land and start looking for ways to fund the infrastructure for land we already have,” Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has said in response to a report identifying new land for housing outside of Sydney’s north-west and south-west growth centres.
27 Apr 2012 Bushcare Volunteers - Every One Counts Says Mayor
With National Volunteer Week fast approaching, Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has praised the work of Council’s 2000 plus volunteers, and highlighted the efforts of local bushcare groups in protecting the Shire’s natural assets.
27 Apr 2012 Schools Kick a Goal for Community Sport
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has described Council’s decision to enter into negotiations with The Department of Education and Training to trial access for sports clubs to local school playing fields as a ‘new direction’ in addressing the Shire’s growing need for sporting facilities.
27 Apr 2012 Community called on to Comment on the Hills Shire Plan
The Hills Shire Council is calling for the community to view and comment on the draft 2012-2013 Hills Shire Plan – a five-part document that provides the framework by which the organisation plans to operate.
23 Apr 2012 Mayor Congratulates Winning Wind Ensemble
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has congratulated the Castle Hill RSL North West Wind Ensemble on their recent win at the National Band Championships in Melbourne.
20 Apr 2012 The Hills Shire Council Awarded for Innovative Work Approach
The Hills Shire Council has won an award in The 2012 National Awards for Local Government in the category of “Asset and Financial Management”. Sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport, the award recognises Council’s innovative Electronic Work Order system and portal.
20 Apr 2012 Residents have a right to safe streets says Mayor Burnett
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, is reassuring residents that Council will do everything it can to support efforts by the Police and State Government to crack down on criminal activity.
19 Apr 2012 Friends Donate $5,000 to Bring New Books to Our Community
The Friends of the Hills Library have donated $5,000 to The Hills Shire Library Service to purchase Premier’s Reading Challenge books for children in our community.
18 Apr 2012 Mayor Burnett Makes Vow To Action Following Shooting
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has said that he will fight for the safety of our community here in The Sydney Hills following another shooting on Monday night (April 16) in Baulkham Hills.
18 Apr 2012 Sydney Hills Welcomes New Residents To Our Growing Shire
Mayor of The Hill Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has welcomed the net increase of 2,603 new residents to our Shire in the last year according to new statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
18 Apr 2012 Mayor Burnett Commends the RFS for Great Work in Our Community
Mayor of the Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has said that we are very privileged to have a wonderful working relationship with the Rural Fire Service here in the Sydney Hills.
18 Apr 2012 Mayor Says Safety Fence Will Save Lives
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has applauded the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) announcement that a 265-metre long pedestrian fence will be installed along Windsor Road at Baulkham Hills – calling it ‘a potential lifesaver’.
13 Apr 2012 Free Comic Book Day Coming to Castle Hill Library - Pow!
Get ready for Worldwide Free Comic Book Day coming to Castle Hill soon as part of the National Year of Reading.
13 Apr 2012 Mayor Burnett Thanks RMS for Clearing Up Community Confusion
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has welcomed the announcement that the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) will mark the lanes at Showground Rd and Old Northern Rd intersection in Castle Hill with arrows to help clear up community misunderstanding about where to turn.
12 Apr 2012 Mayor Burnett Says Group Study Exchange Spreads the Word from Sydney Hills to England
As Youth Week celebrations take place around the Sydney Hills, Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett recently welcomed a delegation of four media professionals from England as part of a media exchange through Rotary International.
12 Apr 2012 Explore Our Heritage - Bella Vista Farm Day
Come along come and enjoy a day down at the farm with a celebration of our heritage at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday, April 22.
12 Apr 2012 Put Your Sale on The Trail As The Hills Gears Up For A Garage Sale Bonanza
Residents of the Sydney Hills are gearing up for a bonanza of a Garage Sale Trail in our Shire on Saturday May, 5 2012 with nearly 8,000 items registered for sale ranging from vinyl records, to antiques, a trampoline and even a motorbike!
5 Apr 2012 Hills Shire Library Service Achieves Goal of 30 reviews in 30 days
The Hills Shire Libraries Service has exceeded its goal of 30 book reviews in 30 days – with 32 reviewers sharing their thoughts on a great read.
5 Apr 2012 New Sports Equipment at Bernie Mullane Inspires Fitness
Beat the onslaught of the winter blues by working out on a range of new state-of-the-art gym equipment at Bernie Mullane Sports Complex.
4 Apr 2012 ‘The Fighting Irish’ To Contribute To Business School in Norwest
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has said it is a coup for the Sydney Hills that the Notre Dame University of Australia will be contributing to the Business School in Norwest Business Park, Norwest Graduate School, Notre Dame
4 Apr 2012 Mayor Burnett Encourages Community To ‘Have Your Say’ On New North West Rail Plans
The Hill Shire Council has welcomed the delivery of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for The North West Rail which was placed on public exhibition by the State Government today.
4 Apr 2012 Get The Hype on Youth Week – Imagine. Inspire. Create.
The Sydney Hills is gearing up for Youth Week 2012 where young people across our Shire will be participating in a range of activities during the week 13 – 22 April.
3 Apr 2012 River Road - Drive Cautiously - road narrowing in place and temporary stabilisation works completed
Residents are advised that a section of road embankment has collapsed at River Road, Wisemans Ferry as a result of wet weather and elevated water levels of the river.
2 Apr 2012 Man Land Arrives With Kenthurst Men's Shed
Kenthurst men now have a new place to call their own – the Kenthurst Men’s Shed. The shed, tucked away in Dural Street Reserve, Lukas Ave Kenthurst, aims to create a place where men can create, learn and explore new talents, while connecting with other local men and working on various projects.
2 Apr 2012 Bring on Minister Hazzard's Local Infrastructure Solution Says Hills Mayor
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has thrown his support behind the Minister for Planning, Brad Hazzard’s, proposal to consider a state or Sydney-wide levy on ratepayers to raise money for parks, libraries, drainage corridors and other facilities in new communities.
2 Apr 2012 Battery World and The Hills Shire Council Keep Residents Safe
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has partnered with Battery World and Hills Community Care to protect some of Shire’s most vulnerable people as the temperatures start to drop.
2 Apr 2012 Council's 'Can Do' Road Pavement Maintenance Team Gets The Job Done
The Hills Shire Council is getting the job done with Operations teams clocking up 9,000sqm of road patching since 1 July 2011. Council’s Road Pavement Maintenance Team has been kept especially busy, after receiving more than 1,175 requests to repair potholes during recent wet weather, while identifying more as they patrolled the Shire.
30 Mar 2012 ‘Our Shire, Our Story’ – Photography competition
The Sydney Hills is a region full of stunning scenery and tranquil bushland. The Hills Shire Council’s ‘Our Shire, Our Story’ natural environment photo competition is a chance for participants to capture and share images of our beautiful Shire.
28 Mar 2012 “Protect The Hawkesbury River to protect Quality of Life in The Sydney Hills,” Hills Mayor Greg Burnett Says
The Hills Shire Council is fighting for future funding for The Hawkesbury River County Council following a recent reprioritisation of funds that has resulted in the County Council losing around $68,000 this year, to be spent on weed reduction and management.
23 Mar 2012 FREE PLANTS – Community Nursery Plant Giveaway Day
Free native plants are being given away to green-fingered residents of The Sydney Hills.
22 Mar 2012 Seniors Celebrate Hills Community Care Expo
Seniors from across the Sydney Hills enjoyed participating in an Expo held by Hills Community Care this week.
15 Mar 2012 The Hills Shire Council presents the Garage Sale Trail 2012
The Garage Sale Trail – Australia’s largest and most successful real world community-based marketplace is back on Saturday May 5, 2012 and this year ‘Everything’s For Sale’.
13 Mar 2012 30 Book Reviews in 30 days!
The Hills Shire Libraries Service has a goal that you can help them to achieve – 30 book reviews in 30 days.
12 Mar 2012 Hills Residents Working Together For A Greener Community
Residents of The Sydney Hills have showed their commitment to green initiatives with successful results at Clean Up Australia Day and Chemical Clean Out events last weekend.
12 Mar 2012 Mayor Says Proposed Rail Corridor is “Welcomed but a Little Short-Sighted”
Following today’s announcement from Premier Barry O’Farrell and Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian to reserve transport corridors for a future rail link through Sydney’s Western areas of Schofields or Riverstone, Mayor of the Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett has said that the proposed options are “welcomed but a little short-sighted”.
9 Mar 2012 Mayor Calls for Action to Get Growth Centres Moving
Mayor of the Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has spoken out about the need for action by The Department of Planning in order to get our growth centres of North and South West Sydney moving.
9 Mar 2012 Seniors Gear Up for A Week of Activity
Seniors across the Sydney Hills are gearing up for Seniors Week 18 – 25 March, 2012.
9 Mar 2012 Roads Update
Blue Gum Road, McClymonts Road and Cattai Ridge Road are currently closed.
8 Mar 2012 ClubGRANTS Community Funding Program is Open for 2012
Applications for the Hills Shire Local ClubGRANTS are now open for 2012.
8 Mar 2012 The Bears Are Back in Town
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has said that it is great news that ice hockey league team The Sydney Bears are back in town.
8 Mar 2012 Road Closures Due to Ongoing Wet Weather
With the ongoing wet weather there has been a number of recent road closures in the area. Pitt Town Rd and Cattai Ridge Rd are now closed at the bridges over Cattai Creek. McClymonts Rd, Blue Gum Rd and Fairway Drive are also closed.
7 Mar 2012 Sydney Hills Business Ambassadors Spread The Word Globally
Leading local business people will spread the word about The Sydney Hills to the rest of the nation and the world under a new initiative with The Hills Shire Council.
6 Mar 2012 A Family's Journey Through Autism
Join Anthony Macris as he discusses his book 'When Horse Became Saw'. An extraordinary account of Anthony’s son’s regression and his family's search for answers. An invaluable guide through the obstacles and decisions faced by anyone in their situation.
2 Mar 2012 Half-Million Dollar Boost to Fix Rain Ravaged Roads
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has announced that Council will allocate an additional $500,000 to the reactive roads maintenance budget to repair the Shire’s rain ravaged roads.
2 Mar 2012 Build Your Local Business with the Power of 8
The Hills Shire Council is partnering with leading business experts to offer an exceptional business building workshop - ‘The Power of 8’.
1 Mar 2012 ‘Footpath Volunteers’ Pave The way for A Better Community
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has congratulated our local ‘footpath volunteers’ who give of their own time to help pave the way for a better community.
1 Mar 2012 Mayor Burnett Congratulates Dr Jim Taggart on Appointment To Western Sydney Local Venues Council
Mayor of the Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has congratulated leading local business man Dr Jim Taggart OAM on his appointment to the Western Sydney Local Venues Council (WSLVC).
1 Mar 2012 Drainage Works Completed at Fred Caterson Sporting Field
Mayor of the Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett said that sports users of the baseball field at Fred Caterson Reserve will be pleased to know that major drainage works have been underway this week which will prevent the baseball field from becoming damp and boggy in the future.
29 Feb 2012 Tears in the Jungle - Author Talk
Join Penny and Rodney Clarke at Vinegar Hill Memorial Library to hear their amazing journey into the jungles of Borneo with their two sons to 'save' the orangutans.
27 Feb 2012 The Sydney Hills a Powerhouse of Growth and Development
A new report from the Department of Planning has shown that The Sydney Hills had very impressive figures in terms of the number and value of developments recently approved.
24 Feb 2012 Step back in Time at Castle Hill Heritage Park
Discover the rich history of The Hills Shire and take a journey back in time on Saturday 3 March. This free, fun-filled event will take place at Castle Hill Heritage Park between 5pm and 9.30pm.
22 Feb 2012 Mayor Burnett Calls on Planning Minister, “Fix Our Infrastructure Crisis”
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett is calling on Planning Minister, Brad Hazzard for urgent action to address the current infrastructure crisis in Sydney’s North West.
22 Feb 2012 Mower on Track For Professional Sporting Finish at Alfred Whaling Reserve
The Hills District Little Athletics Club has thanked The Hills Shire Council for the use of a cylindrical mower that will now be used to cut the sports oval at Alfred Henry Whaling Reserve to a professional sporting level.
21 Feb 2012 Leap into Reading – Frog Club 2012
Mayor of The Hills Shire Council has said that ‘kids that read succeed’ and will be launching the 2012 Frog Club at the Vinegar Hill Memorial Library this week.
17 Feb 2012 Sydney Hills Eagles sign ex-Carlton player
AFL in the Sydney Hills has received a boost with the Sydney Hills Eagles signing ex-Carlton player, Ryan Houlihan.
17 Feb 2012 Holiday Reading Adventure End of Club Show Celebrates A Love of Books
The Hills Shire Library Holiday Reading Adventure End of Club Show took place last night (Thursday 16 February) at Castle Grand with over 100 children turning up to celebrate their love of reading.
17 Feb 2012 Breakdown of annual rates for a typical Castle Hill home which has increased in value to $500,000
Please find below a correction to the rates amounts printed in Council rates story in Hills News Tuesday, 14 February edition.
16 Feb 2012 Hills Shire Mayor Greg Burnett Slams Mischievous Rumours
Mayor of the Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has said that he is “extremely concerned” about mischievous rumours that the Castle Hill Showground site will be developed into high-density housing to help fund the construction of the North West Rail Link.
10 Feb 2012 Swans Vs Roos; Eagles Vs Magpies at Bruce Purser Reserve - Tickets on Sale Now
Locals are set to witness a thriller AFL clash when the Sydney Swans fly against North Melbourne Kangaroos at Bruce Purser Reserve in a NAB Cup on Saturday 3 March 2012.
10 Feb 2012 Preparation for The North West Rail Link - Planning for growth and change in the Sydney Hills
Prepare for the growth of The Sydney Hills which will see dramatic changes to infrastructure, population size and employment opportunities over the next two decades.
10 Feb 2012 Hills Youth Committee - Vision for Youth in 2012
The Hills Youth Committee’s first meeting for 2012 recently took place at The Hills Shire Council with the ten committee members discussing their goals for the year ahead.
8 Feb 2012 Bernie Mullane – Father of the Shire
Former Councillor, Bernie Mullane, A.M., M.B.E., passed away on Saturday 4th February 2012.
2 Feb 2012 National Year of Reading 2012 – Coming to a Library Near You!
The National Year of Reading 2012 is all about helping and encouraging our children to learn to read and to find inspiration in reading.
30 Jan 2012 Rural Fridge Buyback
Now that Christmas is over you don’t need to hang onto that big old fridge in the garage that is costing you money and space and wasting unnecessary energy.
23 Jan 2012 Australia Day Awards Winners 2012 Fly The Flag For Sydney Hills
The Hills Shire Council is proud to announce that Australia Day Award winners have been named in four different categories – Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Senior Citizen of the Year and Community Project/Event Award.
19 Jan 2012 Have Your Say in The Future of The Sydney Hills – Should There Be a Graduate School of Management in Norwest?
The Hills Shire Council is calling on residents to have their say about establishing a Graduate School of Management here in The Sydney Hills.
19 Jan 2012 Mayoral Comment – Proud To Be Parking Meter-free here in The Sydney Hills
“When I read about the extortionate amounts that drivers are getting slugged for parking charges around Sydney it makes me relieved for our residents that we are parking meter-free here in The Sydney Hills,” Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett said.
13 Jan 2012 Special Citizenship Ceremony Captures Essence of Australia Day
Residents of the Shire from 24 nations including Canada, America, Poland, Hungary, Iran, Sweden, South Africa, China, Korea, Sri Lanka and the Federation of Russia plus many more will affirm their loyalty to Australia this Australia Day.
13 Jan 2012 Flying The Flag For Australia Day 2012
Australia Day 2012 will see residents all around The Sydney Hills capturing the Australian spirit in special flag raising ceremonies at North Rocks, Kellyville, Kenthurst Park, Castle Hill Heritage Park, Glenorie and Wisemans Ferry and Annangrove Park.
13 Jan 2012 Get Ready for Australia Day 2012
Parking and Signage: Follow the signs to the Hills Shire Council’s Australia Day celebrations for easy access to The Sydney Hill’s biggest party of the year. At 4pm the Balcombe Heights Estate (cnr Seven Hills & Jasper Roads, Baulkham Hills) will come alive in celebration of our national day.
13 Jan 2012 Australia Day Main Event 2012 – Celebrate in True Blue Aussie Style
The biggest party of the year will be taking place in The Sydney Hills for Australia Day 2012.
12 Jan 2012 INTERNATIONAL CLIFF DIVING COMPETITION TO LAUNCH IN AUSTRALIA - Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2012 Qualifier, Hawkesbury River, Feb 4
The jaw-dropping spectacle that is the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns to Australia in 2012, with the Riverside Oaks Golf Resort in Cattai, NSW hosting the qualifying round on Saturday 4th February. With new competitors attempting breath-taking dives from 27 metres, the event – which is open and free to the public – is set to wow punters against the stunning backdrop of the Hawkesbury River.
12 Jan 2012 Hazzard – We Have A Problem!
Solutions are needed now to address the problem of providing infrastructure for Sydney’s new communities, according to Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett.
4 Jan 2012 Swimming Pool Safety this Summer - Keep Your Children Safe
The Hills Shire Council would like to remind residents of the importance of swimming pool safety.
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