Media Release Archive

16 Dec 2011 More Homes in Castle Hill to Create A Vibrant Town Centre
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has commended Council’s leadership on their decision to plan for future multi-level living in Castle Hill.
15 Dec 2011 Planning proposal for Commercial Road means jobs, jobs, and more jobs
Council has approved a planning proposal which will enable bulky goods premises, landscape supply establishments and office warehouses to be built in the future on a site in Commercial Road, Rouse Hill.
15 Dec 2011 Sydney Hills HSC Students Shine in 2011
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has congratulated all local students on their results in the 2011 Higher School Certificate.
15 Dec 2011 Download Audio Books and E-Books This Christmas
If you’ve asked Santa for an e-reader or MP3 player this Christmas then you might like to check that it’s compatible with The Hills Shire Library’s e-book and audiobook system.
15 Dec 2011 Community To Decide Whether Future Mayor To Be Popularly Elected
The decision about how the Mayor of The Hills Shire will be elected in the future is being given to the community following a report to the ordinary meeting of The Hills Council on Tuesday 13 December, 2011.
12 Dec 2011 North West Rail announcement puts Sydney Hills on track
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has welcomed today’s announcement by the State Government that the planning approval for the North West Rail link has been lodged – describing their commitment to additional stations and more commuter car parking as an early Christmas present for The Sydney Hills.
9 Dec 2011 Ipart is Failing Councils and Communities
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has criticised the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) – describing their decisions concerning Local Government as ‘making it up as they go along’.
7 Dec 2011 Mayor Burnett Encourages Residents To Give Blood, Save Lives
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett knows that just one donation of blood can help save up to three lives which is why he joined Council staff this week to line up at The Blood Bus visiting the Council chambers and make a donation.
6 Dec 2011 International Volunteer Day Celebrates Our Volunteers Shire-Wide and Beyond
Around the world volunteers are being recognised this week after International Volunteers Day on Monday 5 December.
6 Dec 2011 Mayor Burnett Thanks Bushcare Volunteers
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett attended the Bushcare Christmas party at Ted Horwood Reserve on Sunday 4 December and thanked volunteers around the Shire who give of their time to help preserve and maintain the bushland in our region.
6 Dec 2011 Hills Shire Council Top of The Class for Recycling At Work
A great new program at The Hills Shire Council to promote recycling at work has recently been awarded a Local Government and Shire’s Association Waste Avoidance award of achievement.
2 Dec 2011 Council Supports Hills Domestic Violence Committee
The Hills Domestic Violence Committee ran a forum to promote maintaining healthy relationships at the Hills Shire Council on Tuesday 29 November 2011.
1 Dec 2011 Sydney Hills Economy Roars Like Asian Tiger Powerhouses
The Sydney Hills is a rapidly growing economy and a recently released report shows Gross Regional Product, jobs growth and unemployment levels are all impressive.
30 Nov 2011 Mayor Burnett Commends Western Sydney’s Athletes
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett joined some of the Western Sydney region’s most outstanding athletes at the 7th Annual Athlete Dinner and Awards Night held by the Western Sydney Academy of Sport at Castle Hill RSL on Saturday, 26th November 2011.
29 Nov 2011 Sensoria Exhibition Brings Art To The Sydney Hills
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett said it was fantastic to see the wide-variety of talent displayed at the Kevin Hill Art Exhibition.
28 Nov 2011 Women in Business Mentoring Program Graduates Applauded by Deputy Mayor Byrne
Deputy Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Michelle Byrne attended the graduation ceremony for the Women in Business Mentoring Program on Thursday 24 November and said it was “heart-warming” to hear some of the wonderful stories of success.
25 Nov 2011 Mayor Burnett Swears An Oath for White Ribbon Day
Mayor of The Hills, Clr Greg Burnett didn’t let rain dampen his show of support for National White Ribbon Day (Friday 25 November), as he joined police and volunteers in Castle Hill this morning to help spread the word
25 Nov 2011 Upgrade to SES Fleet Delivers For Community
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett congratulated Baulkham Hills SES on the recent upgrade of their rescue vehicle fleet during a tour of their Headquarters this week.
24 Nov 2011 Council To Promote Sporting Development in Western Sydney
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has commended the Western Sydney Local Venues Council as providing "an important voice" in the future development of key sporting infrastructure and called for The Hills Shire Council to be nominated for future involvement with the Council.
24 Nov 2011 'Great Outcome" for Residents at Bella Vista as Green is Declared an Alcohol-Free Zone
Deputy Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said that it is "a great outcome" for residents that Bella Vista Village Green has been declared an alcohol prohibited area at the Ordinary Meeting of The Hills Shire Council on Tuesday 22 November
21 Nov 2011 “The Amazing Read” – Race into Summer!
Children can race towards the school holidays with The Hills Shire Library’s Holiday Reading Adventure.
18 Nov 2011 The Powerhouse Discovery Centre Gears up For Sensoria
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett enjoyed a visit to The Powerhouse Discovery Centre in the lead up to Sensoria, the Sydney Hills festival of music, art and culture from 16 November - 19 December, 2011.
18 Nov 2011 North West Disability Services Celebrate A Year of Success
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett has congratulated North West Disability Services (NWDS) for the great work they do to help people in the Hills with disabilities lead a full life within the community.
16 Nov 2011 Welcome To The Sydney Hills Newest Australian Citizens
More than 90 Sydney Hills residents were welcomed as new Australian citizens at a citizenship ceremony this week (Monday, 14 November) bringing the total of new citizens in our Shire to 780 this year.
15 Nov 2011 Residents Clean Up at National Recycling Week
Residents made the most of National Recycling Week using the opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle.
11 Nov 2011 Hills Community Care Thanks Volunteers and Clients
Mayor of The Hills Shire Council, Clr Greg Burnett commended the “high level of service” provided by Hills Community Care at the annual thank you dinner this week at Dural Country Club.
11 Nov 2011 Save Power Kits – Energy Saving At its Brightest
Energy saving is at its brightest with ‘Save Power Kits’ available from The Hills Shire Library Service
11 Nov 2011 Sydney Swans and North Melbourne to Clash at Bruce Purser Reserve in 2012
Sports fans will have a unique opportunity to see the Sydney Swans fly against North Melbourne Kangaroos at Bruce Purser Reserve in a NAB Cup on Saturday 3 March 2012.
10 Nov 2011 Box Hill Planning is Lacking ‘Strategic Focus’
The Hills Shire Council has resolved that more work needs to be done at Box Hill in order to better guide the future development of the precinct.
9 Nov 2011 Mayor says North West Rail Right On Track
Mayor of the Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett has said that progress with North West Rail is “exactly where it should be”.
7 Nov 2011 Nicholas Sparks paid a visit to Castle Hill Community Centre
Internationally best-selling author Nicholas Sparks paid a visit to Castle Hill Community Centre on Saturday 5 November.
7 Nov 2011 Mayor of The Hills Shire says "WOW" to Volunteers during National SES week.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has acknowledged the efforts of local SES Volunteers during National SES Week by encouraging residents to wear orange on Wednesday 9 November.
4 Nov 2011 Deputy Mayor Thanks Community For Support During Mental Health Month
Deputy Mayor of The Shire Council, Dr Michelle Byrne said that The Sydney Hills is to be commended and thanked for making ‘Mental Health Month’ in October an “overwhelming success” to help raise the profile of mental health in our community and communicate important messages.
4 Nov 2011 New electric barbecues at Balcombe Heights Estate
The Balcombe Heights Estate 355 Advisory Committee arranged for the construction of the barbecues and sheltered picnic tables with assistance through the Regional and Local Community Grants Program, to enhance the recreational facilities of the reserve.
4 Nov 2011 Fridge Buyback Saves Residents $8 million on Power Bills
The award winning energy saving Fridge Buyback Program has helped 30,000 The Hills Shire and NSW residents collectively to save over $8 million on their power bills every year, and if that wasn’t incentive enough to get involved there’s an opportunity to receive a $35 rebate (conditions apply).
3 Nov 2011 Indulge Your Senses during Sensoria – Where Music, Arts and Culture Meet
Get ready for Sensoria, the Hills Shire’s festival where music, culture, theatre, the arts and fashion meet, and where your senses will be indulged by a dazzling array of colours, tastes, sights and sounds across The Sydney Hills.
31 Oct 2011 1,200 Paws Out in Force for Biggest Howl-a-Ween Event
Paws in The Park 2011 was a howling success with the biggest and best ‘Paws’ event yet to hit the Hills.
31 Oct 2011 Chemical CleanOut – A Solution For Household Waste Problems
Residents of the Sydney Hills saw their recycling problems dissolve over the weekend as hundreds turned up to drop off unwanted chemicals as part of The Hills Shire Council’s post-chemical CleanOut.
28 Oct 2011 Heritage Treasures Waiting To Be Discovered in the Sydney Hills
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett took a tour of historic Roughley House this week with volunteer Graeme Collins as part of his commitment to heritage in the Shire.
28 Oct 2011 New Online Planning Approvals System launched On Council’s Website
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, has announced that the housing approval process in The Hills Shire is set to be transformed by Council’s new online system for lodging building applications.
27 Oct 2011 Ipart Review a Big Step Forward for New Housing Areas in the Sydney Hills
The independent umpire has today announced that the typical Council costs involved in providing services to a new residential housing block in North-West Sydney is two to three times the artificial cap imposed by the former State Government on Councils in 2010.
27 Oct 2011 Mayor Burnett Congratulates SES Volunteers for Dedication
Mayor of the Hills Shire Greg Burnett commended the “committed members” of The Hills SES unit at a presentation evening last night (Wednesday 26 October) at The Hills SES Headquarters in Baulkham Hills.
27 Oct 2011 The Sydney Hills Comes Out Top to Explore, Play, Work, Live and Raise Families
More people than ever are choosing to explore, play, work, live and raise families in The Sydney Hills – our unique and desirable suburb where family-friendly green, open spaces meet all the trappings of city-life.
21 Oct 2011 Medals Presented at Rural Fire Service Awards
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett said that it was “a real honour” to recognise 51 members of the Rural Fire Service who received long-service awards at a ceremony at the Hills Shire Council on Wednesday 19 October.
21 Oct 2011 Howl-a-ween – Have a Tail-Waggingly Spooktastic time!
Grab your favourite four-legged friends and come and join in the spooktastic Howl-a-ween fun at Paws in The Park.
21 Oct 2011 Mayor Says Work To Start on Norwest Boulevarde is “Great News for Commuters”
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Greg Burnett, met with Norwest Association Chairman Alan Zammit on Friday to discuss the welcome commencement of work due to begin on Norwest Boulevarde on October 24.
14 Oct 2011 Norwest Boulevarde Upgrade about to Commence
Work will commence on October 24 to improve traffic flow on Norwest Boulevarde at the intersection of Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills.
14 Oct 2011 Bella Vista Farm Restoration to Go Ahead
Restoration works to the first floor of the main homestead building at the historic Bella Vista Farm Park to commence.
14 Oct 2011 It's not too late to register for Sydney Hills Dirt Fest 2011
2011 SYDNEY HILLS DIRT Fest When You RACE Off-Road…..You race Hardcore!
13 Oct 2011 Council considers options on election of Hills Shire Mayor
At the Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 11 October, Council resolved that the General Manager bring forward a report examining the options for the election of future Mayors for the Hills Shire Council.
13 Oct 2011 New Plan for New Footpaths in The Hills Shire
A new approach to planning for the construction of new footpaths has been adopted by The Hills Shire Council.
13 Oct 2011 Infrastructure Renewal - Waves Learn to Swim Pool gets an Upgrade
As part of Council’s infrastructure renewal program, work has been completed on the initial stage of upgrades to the Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre’s learn to swim pool.
7 Oct 2011 Strong Workforce and High Employment in The Sydney Hills
“One of the measures of quality of life for a region is the ability to find employment,” Mayor Burnett said. “These results clearly indicate that, and we are delighted with the report’s findings.”
30 Sep 2011 Strong Financial Position for The Hills Shire Council
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Greg Burnett, has commended Council on its continued strong financial position following a report by external auditor, Price Waterhouse Coopers, at the Ordinary Meeting on September 27.
30 Sep 2011 Guided Bush Walks
Boronia Tours on behalf of Council is conducting guided bushwalks designed to provide opportunities for residents to explore and learn more about the beautiful bushland reserves of the Garden Shire.
28 Sep 2011 The Hills Shire Council Mayoral Election - Tues 27 Sept, 2011
The results of The Hills Shire Council Mayoral election on Tuesday, 27 September 2011 have been announced.
27 Sep 2011 Mental Health Month in The Hills
Mental Health Month will be launched to local media, Councillors and interested members of the community at a morning tea to be held at Council’s Customer Service Centre on Friday 30 September.
23 Sep 2011 A Year in Review - Mayor Mike Thomas
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas has said it is “with pride and a sense of achievement” that he can reflect on his 12 months as Mayor – a year that has carried a strong theme of fiscal responsibility and responsible government.
19 Sep 2011 Friends of the Library Cheque Presentation
The Hills Shire Council proudly accepted a cheque for $10,000 from the Friends of the Library at council's Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 13th September.
19 Sep 2011 Books2Devour Competition Puts The Icing On The Cake
It was no half-baked attempt at last week’s Books2Devour competition on Thursday, 15 September with a wonderful array of book-based tasty treats on display.
16 Sep 2011 Australian Citizenship Day - A Decade of New Beginnings
The Hills Shire Council will welcome 110 new residents as Australian Citizens at a special citizenship ceremony to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Australian Citizenship Day.
12 Sep 2011 Wrights Road Reserve a Winner
The Wrights Road Reserve Community Centre and Amenities Block has taken out the top award in the Public Buildings Category at the Inaugural Built Environment Design Institute Ltd Sustainable Building Designer Awards.
9 Sep 2011 Mayor Thomas Says “Future Looks Bright” in The Sydney Hills
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas has said that “business is booming” in The Sydney Hills and it is a credit to our Shire that the region’s economy has grown by over one and a half billion dollars in real terms since 2000.
6 Sep 2011 Hills Shire Mayor Congratulates Premier O’Farrell’s State Budget as “A Real Win For Our Community”
Mayor of the Hills Shire Council, Clr Mike Thomas has congratulated Premier O’Farrell on today’s NSW Budget and said, “this is a huge investment in our desperately needed North West Rail – and an investment that will pay off for a brighter future for Sydney.”
5 Sep 2011 OzSpeak, Have Your Say!
If you like public speaking and voicing your opinions, then get involved with ‘OzSpeak’ The Hills Shire’s Australia Day Public Speaking Competition
5 Sep 2011 Get Excited About Sydney Hills Gross Regional Product - Valued at $6.5 Billion A Year
Since the excitement of the Sydney 2000 Olympics, another exciting event has taken place - the Sydney Hills economy is now a third bigger than it was when Cathy Freeman lit the Olympic flame.
5 Sep 2011 Council Working for Best Outcome for Trees at Balcombe Heights Estate
Mayor of the Hills Shire Council, Clr Mike Thomas has said that residents can be assured that Council is doing everything it can to ensure the best possible outcome is reached for the palm trees at Balcombe Heights Estate.
5 Sep 2011 Stage One Completion in Sight – Welcome To Your New Main St
Spring is upon us and the end of Winter also coincides with the fact that the road works on Castle Hill Main St are nearly completed, with all final works for Stage One to be finished by the end of September.
5 Sep 2011 Council Addresses Concerns of Sports Clubs for A Fairer Outcome
Mayor of The Hills Shire Council, Clr Mike Thomas said that council is taking “a fair and balanced approach” to help local Sports Clubs achieve equity of use.
1 Sep 2011 Local Chefs Get Creative for Sensoria Signature Dish Program
Local chefs can get a little bit zesty, a little bit juicy and a little bit creative for this year’s Sensoria Signature Dish Program – and this year the twist is citrus flavours!
29 Aug 2011 Sydney Hills LEP – A Big Deal for the Future of Sydney’s North West
The Hills Shire Council has adopted the Draft Local Environmental Plan 2010, taking an important step forward into the future management of development and growth of the urban and rural areas of the Sydney Hills.
29 Aug 2011 2011 Orange Blossom Festival – Sports Events
The Orange Blossom Festival has a rich tradition in the inclusion of sports events and this year is no exception! So check out which events interest you, there are many opportunities to be personally involved or just watch.
29 Aug 2011 2011 Orange Blossom Festival – Fun for the Whole Family
All members of the family will be interested, engaged and enthused by the variety of events that are occurring during the Orange Blossom Festival this year.
29 Aug 2011 2011 Orange Blossom Festival – Seniors Events
All members of the family will be interested, engaged and enthused by the variety of events that are occurring during the Orange Blossom Festival this year.
29 Aug 2011 2011 Orange Blossom Festival – Hills Shire Culture and The Arts on display
The Hills Shire is blossoming with talent, culture and the arts!
25 Aug 2011 2011 Orange Blossom Festival History and Launch
The Orange Blossom Festival is a long-standing annual tradition in the Hills that stems from the Shire’s heritage in the citrus industry.
22 Aug 2011 2011 Orange Blossom Hills Fun Run, Touch Football & Golf Events
Residents from The Hills Shire are being called to participate in this year’s sporting events at the 2011 Orange Blossom Festival.
19 Aug 2011 The 2011 Orange Blossom Annual Talent Quest
Each year the Orange Blossom Festival runs an annual Talent Quest which aims to unearth and showcase the Shire’s hidden talents and give residents an opportunity to shine.
15 Aug 2011 Books2Devour 2011 - Create A Book Good Enough To Eat
All you need is your apron and your imagination and turn your favourite book into an edible piece of art.
15 Aug 2011 Premier O’Farrell Welcomes Local Support For North West Rail
The Hills Shire Council has welcomed correspondence from the Premier of NSW, Barry O’Farrell, confirming his commitment to the North West Rail Link.
8 Aug 2011 Waste Not Want Not – the Sydney Hills is cleaning up its act
Residents of the Sydney Hills have been busily wasting away – when it comes to getting rid of unwanted household waste that is.
29 Jul 2011 MOVE IT NOW! The Hills ‘Ready and Waiting’ for Relocation of Government Businesses
The Sydney Hills is ready and waiting to welcome Government Departments to the region...
29 Jul 2011 Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Shining Brightly at The Hills Shire Council
Energy efficiency is more effective than ever at The Hills Shire Council with the introduction of a range of energy saving initiatives to save money and help the environment.
27 Jul 2011 New Technology To Get In Touch With The Hills Shire Council The E-asy Way – Wherever and Whenever You Need Us
The Hills Shire Council is embracing a new range of technologies to help our residents get in touch with their Council at any time of day or night - so that you can have your say, wherever and whenever you need to.
26 Jul 2011 Looking For Adrenaline and Adventure? Check out the 2011 Sydney Hills Dirt Fest
Get set for the off-road challenge of a life time, right here in the Sydney Hills, as the 2011 Sydney Hills Dirt Fest prepares to bring adrenaline and adventure to the Hawkesbury River on October 22 and 23, 2011.
26 Jul 2011 Newly Appointed Hills Youth Committee 2011
The 10 newly appointed members of the new Hills Youth Committee and will be working on key project throughout the year and assisting plan and run events such as Youth Week, Band Nights and the Annual Hills Youth Forum.
26 Jul 2011 20-Year Milestones - Norwest's First Redevelopment Begins As Virgin Gym Opens
Twenty years on from Norwest Business Park’s official opening, two important milestones have been reached.
26 Jul 2011 “Thanks But No Thanks”, Prime Minister Railroads Invitation To The Sydney Hills
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has railroaded an invitation to visit The Sydney Hills to experience first-hand the plight of transport-starved commuters, offering a polite ‘thanks but no thanks’.
26 Jul 2011 Get Rid Of Your Unwanted Electronic Waste at Council’s Free Event
Get rid of your unwanted electronic waste at The Hill Shire Council’s free event on Saturday 30 July 2011. Council’s last electronic waste event was a resounding success with over 914 vehicles dropping in and over 50 tonne of electronic waste received.
19 Jul 2011 Bringing Hope To Mental Health in The Community Here in The Sydney Hills
Councillors were united in their agreement that mental health awareness is a vital community issue that should be operated at a grass roots level.
18 Jul 2011 Hills, Hawkesbury and Hornsby Mayors Share Strategic Vision for The Future
Mayors of Hills, Hawkesbury and Hornsby met this week to discuss ways for our region to achieve positive outcomes under a strategic vision for the future.
13 Jul 2011 Infrastructure Australia Can't Ignore North West Rail Forever
“Stop pretending you don’t know about us,” is the message of Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Mike Thomas to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, following the release of Infrastructure Australia’s priority projects list, which continues to ignore the North West Rail Link.
13 Jul 2011 CBD-Style Business Opportunities Grow In The Sydney Hills
The number of businesses in The Sydney Hills continues to grow. According to the Australian Business Register, the number of active businesses with an ABN registered locally grew from 28,249 in 2006 to 30,960 in 2011 – a net increase of 2,711 new companies.
6 Jul 2011 Mayor Urges Federal Government to Get On Board The North West Rail
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas says he is fully supportive of the new North West Rail information centre, opened this morning by Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian at Castle Hill.
29 Jun 2011 Local Assets Upgraded as Council Addresses Infrastructure Backlog
Local roads, footpaths, community buildings, parks, waterways and cycleways are set to get a boost as The Hill Shire Council begins work on projects to refurbish and enhance community infrastructure.
22 Jun 2011 Free Health Talk - part of Men’s Health Week, 2011
The Hills Shire Council hosts a free talk on Prostate Cancer as part of Men’s Health Week.
21 Jun 2011 The Hills Shire Council Excellence in Youth Awards Applications Sought for 2011
The Hills Shire Council is calling on all young people aged 12 – 24 who are residents of The Sydney Hills who would be interested in applying for this year’s Excellence in Youth Awards.
21 Jun 2011 Chemical CleanOut Biggest Ever To Hit The Hills
Droves of residents turned up to council at the weekend to drop off their unwanted chemicals as part of The Hills Shire Council’s post-chemical CleanOut.
20 Jun 2011 Hype Relaunch – it’s back and it’s bigger, bolder and brasher than ever before
HYPE is back and it’s bigger, bolder, better and brasher than ever before - join in our free upcoming band night on Friday 8 July at our new venue, Castle Grand, doors open at 6.15pm.
20 Jun 2011 Discover top attractions this winter in the Hawkesbury, Hills and Hornsby
The Hills, Hornsby and Hawkesbury Councils are joining together to promote the region’s top attractions this Winter. Locals can enjoy great attractions close to home, while visitors are invited to discover the region’s best-kept secrets.
17 Jun 2011 The Hills Shire Pays Our Respects To Former Councillor Les Shore For Outstanding Community Service
The Hills Shire Council is saddened this week with the news that former Hills Shire Councillor Les Shore has passed away.
10 Jun 2011 Mayor Thomas Calls On Federal Government To “Come To the Party”
Following Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian’s recent visit to the Sydney Hills, Mayor of The Hills Shire Clr Mayor Mike Thomas is calling on the Federal Government to “urgently provide funding for the North West Rail”.
8 Jun 2011 Mayor Thomas Congratulates Transport Minister On Announcement For Hills to Host North West Rail Link Community Information Centre.
Mayor of the Hills Shire Council, Clr Mike Thomas has congratulated Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian on her announcement this morning that the North West Rail Link Community Information Centre would be established at Castle Hill.
8 Jun 2011 The Hills Shire saves with Fridge Buyback extension
Fridge Buyback has been extended for another year by the State Government because the program, which pays householders to get rid of their second fridge, is so successful at saving energy and helping households cut their bills.
27 May 2011 Mayor Thomas Says Some “great early wins” for O’Farrell Government
Mayor of The Hills Shire Clr Mike Thomas has congratulated Barry O’Farrell’s NSW Government for some “great early wins” during its first fifty days of government.
27 May 2011 New Look for North West Rail Link Gets Mayor’s Vote
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas has said that “it’s great news that the wheels are finally in motion for North West Rail” following today’s proposed route which includes two extra stations to be built at Kellyville and Rouse Hill.
26 May 2011 Mayor Thomas Welcomes Steering Committee for Castle Hill Project
At the Ordinary Meeting of 24 May, Councillors unanimously supported the creation of a steering committee to direct Council’s Castle Hill Town Centre development on the site of the Terminus Street car park.
25 May 2011 Mock Council Meeting a Huge Success with School Children
Year 6 students from St Paul the Apostle, Winston Hills had the opportunity to experience local governance first hand this week.
23 May 2011 Mayor Thomas Congratulates Planning Minister in a ‘win for our communities’
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Mike Thomas has congratulated Minister for Planning Brad Hazzard for abolishing the misnamed Affordable Housing SEPP and has said it is “a win for our communities”.
16 May 2011 Mayor Welcomes Announcements that North West Rail is Right on Track
The Hills Shire Council is welcoming announcements that the North West Rail is right on track, with community consultation due to start as early as next week.
13 May 2011 Festival of Positive Parenting – Help, Advice, Support and Fun
All parents need a little bit of help, advice or support now and again so why not come along to the Festival of Positive Parenting on Thursday 26 May at Vinegar Hill Memorial Library, Rouse Hill Town Centre.
13 May 2011 STRINGS ATTACHED TO FEDERAL FUNDING COULD COMPROMISE NORTH WEST RAIL LINK
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Mike Thomas, has described The Federal Government as ‘playing politics’ with Western Sydney residents.
13 May 2011 NEW FOOTPATH WORK TO COMMENCE IN CASTLE HILL TOWN CENTRE
The Castle Hill Main Street Project is entering the next phase that will address pedestrian safety and access in the town centre.
6 May 2011 NEW DISABILITY ACCESS EQUIPMENT AT WAVES POOL
The Hills Shire’s swimming centre now has new equipment following the completion of a project to improve access to swimming facilities for people with disabilities.
6 May 2011 HILLS MAYOR CALLS FOR REDUCED TOLLS ON M2 DURING ROAD WORKS
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas, said that the impact on Hills residents as a result of failure to reduce tolls during the Hills M2 upgrade road works is unacceptable.
29 Apr 2011 Draft LEP Hits Half-Way Mark on Public Exhibition
The Hills Shire Council’s Draft LEP has now been on display for three weeks and has successfully reached the half-way mark of the exhibition period.
29 Apr 2011 Rivdan Festival Attended by Mayor
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas said it was “an honour” to help celebrate the Festival of Rivdan this week
20 Apr 2011 WANT VIRGIN, VIEWS AND VALUE? WHERE ELSE - THE SYDNEY HILLS
What would be at the top of an executive shopping list for a new commercial premises? Expansive new office space to plan the perfect layout?
19 Apr 2011 Save Power Kits now available to borrow from The Hills Shire Libraries
The Hills Shire residents can learn how to save power and money at home by borrowing a Save Power Kit from The Hills Shire libraries.
7 Apr 2011 Mayor Thomas Calls On Federal Government to “Fund It Now”
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas is calling on the Federal Government to listen to the people of NSW and divert infrastructure funds to support the North West rail line. Mayor Thomas is calling on the Prime Minister to “Fund It Now”.
6 Apr 2011 Hills Shire Mayor Gives Vote Of Approval To 100-Day Plan
Mayor of the Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas has said that Premier O’Farrell’s 100 Day Action Plan is an “extremely reassuring and a positive move towards getting our State back in shape again”.
5 Apr 2011 Draft LEP Warmly Received During First Week of Public Exhibition
The Hills Shire Council’s Draft LEP has now been on display for a week, and Council’s Group Manager of Strategic Planning, Michael Edgar, said that it has been “warmly received” by the community.
4 Apr 2011 Sydney Country Music Festival A Storming Success
The Hills Shire Council was proud to launch the inaugural Sydney Country Music Festival this weekend as a host of world class acts assembled in the Hills for an amazing weekend of unadulterated country music with great weather.
1 Apr 2011 Mayor Thomas Says Win For Premier O’Farrell will be “A Win For North West Sydney”
Mayor of The Hills Shire Council, Clr Mike Thomas has congratulated the newly appointed Premier O’Farrell and the Liberal party for their recent success at the polls.
30 Mar 2011 Hill Shire Mayor Congratulates Premier O’Farrell as Minister For Western Sydney And Supports Calls For A Planning Review.
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas has supported the move for a complete Planning Review called for by the Liberal NSW Government under Premier O’Farrell and said it is “a huge coup” for Western Sydney that Premier O’Farrell is appointing himself Minister for Western Sydney.
29 Mar 2011 CASTLE HILL MAIN STREET RE-OPENS TO TRAFFIC
On Monday evening 28 March 2011, Old Northern Road in the centre of Castle Hill re-opened to traffic, signalling the completion of the first stage of the Castle Hill Main Street Project.
17 Mar 2011 CDSE Funding Applications 2011 – Now Open!
Applications for The Hills 2011 Community Development and Support Expenditure Scheme (CDSE) are now open and all local community service groups, including sporting groups, are encouraged to apply.
16 Mar 2011 Mayor Says, “Now is Not The Time For Changes to Parramatta to Epping Rail Plans”
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mayor Mike Thomas has spoken out about proposals by Parramatta City Council for an amended Parramatta to Epping Rail Link via a new station at Parramatta North that connects to Castle Hill and Rouse Hill saying that “now is not the time”.
10 Mar 2011 GM SAYS THE RTA NEEDS A ‘DOSE OF LAXATIVES’ TO REMOVE ROADBLOCKS
The General Manager of The Hills Shire Council, Dave Walker, has described his utter despair and frustration at the RTA for failing time after time to give the approvals needed to re-open the Castle Hill Main Street to traffic.
10 Mar 2011 Stampede On Down To The Sydney Country Music Festival
Things are heating up for The Sydney Country Music Festival with a whole host of acts who have been confirmed across three days of hot country music from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 April.
8 Mar 2011 Library Digital Downloads A Huge Success
Download books for your e-book reader or MP3 player courtesy of The Hills Shire Library’s e-book and audio book system.
7 Mar 2011 Barry O'Farrell and Clr Burnett Vantage Opening
At the opening of Presida’s Vantage commercial building in Norwest Business Park today, Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Western Sydney Barry O’Farrell, thanked The Hills Shire Council for zoning the employment land for projects that would create jobs for the future
4 Mar 2011 Roar of Approval for 50 Years Service of Lions Club
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas said it was an honour to recently attend a Civic Reception in celebration of 50 years service of the Baulkham Hills Lions Club.
4 Mar 2011 Continued Growth Powers Sydney Hills Through GFC
The Sydney Hills is growing faster than you can say ‘Global Financial Crisis’.
4 Mar 2011 Seniors Week - Free Health Expo
As part of Seniors Week (March 20-27) don’t miss Council’s FREE Health Expo for Seniors on Thursday, 24 March, in the Function Room at The Hills Shire Council’s Administration Centre 10am-2pm it offers information on health and fitness for better wellbeing.
4 Mar 2011 CONTINUED GROWTH POWERS SYDNEY HILLS THROUGH GFC
The Sydney Hills is growing faster than you can say ‘Global Financial Crisis’.
3 Mar 2011 The Sydney Country Music Festival - Where Sydney meets Country
The Sydney Hills is proud to announce the first-ever Sydney Country Music Festival – stampeding to the Sydney Hills from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 April.
2 Mar 2011 Mayor Thomas Says Poorly Planned Projects Defy Belief
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas says that it “beggars belief” that NSW has been missing out on funding from Infrastructure Australia for roads and rail because the plans submitted by the State Government lacked detail.
24 Feb 2011 Discover our Convict History at the Annual Heritage Park Fair Family Fun Day
Discover our history and be entertained by a twilight movie on Saturday, 5 March 2011, from 5pm to 9.30pm at the historic Heritage Park, Heritage Park Drive, Castle Hill.
23 Feb 2011 Launch Into The Frog Club
Mayor of the Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas was recently delighted to hop along to Rouse Hill Public School and tell the children all about The Year One Frog Club.
23 Feb 2011 Children celebrate end of the Library’s Holiday Reading Adventure
The Hills Shire Council’s Libraries encouraged children to read over the summer holidays with their annual Holiday Reading Adventure.
23 Feb 2011 Clean Up Australia Day 2011
The Hills Shire Council will be doing their bit for Clean Up Australia Day, which celebrates its 21th national anniversary on March 6 and is calling on local residents to get involved.
18 Feb 2011 Affordable Housing Policy is ‘fundamentally flawed’
Mayor Thomas said the Affordable Housing Policy allows for large unit blocks in residential areas not zoned for density.
16 Feb 2011 HILLS RESIDENTS ARE WINNING THE WASTE WAR
Council is congratulating residents on their excellent waste sorting efforts, after results from a domestic waste audit in September 2010 showed a massive 3 million kg reduction in waste by Shire households. The audit, conducted annually, looks at the composition of rubbish in Council’s waste collection service, and identifies opportunities for further recycling.
9 Feb 2011 “PREMIER HAS A LOT TO SAY SORRY FOR AND NOT MUCH TO LAUGH ABOUT”
The crowd laughed when Premier Kristina Keneally told the gathering at a recent WSROC forum that her party had delivered for the west. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Mike Thomas, says this is no laughing matter.
4 Feb 2011 Mayor Thomas Listening To Residents’ Terminus St Concerns
Mayor Mike Thomas has heard residents concerns about the proposal to develop the site in Castle Hill to 18 storeys and move Councils chambers to the site.
4 Feb 2011 FRIDGE BUYBACK TO TARGET HILLS SHIRE’S RURAL AREAS
More than 1,500 residents of The Hills Shire have already taken advantage of the very popular Fridge Buyback Program, and now a special rural run has been organised so even more people can participate. The Rural Fridge Buyback program will be held on Monday 14 March 2011, and is open to residents of Annangrove, Glenorie, Middle Dural and Kenthurst.
3 Feb 2011 THE SYDNEY HILLS – A COMPELLING OPPORTUNITY
Ever wondered why business is booming in the Sydney Hills? According to figures compiled by Compelling Economics, total sales by local companies grew from $9.8 billion to $17.1 billion in three years - almost doubling the region’s contribution to the State economy.
28 Jan 2011 True Blue Australia Day 2011 Decked Out In Green and Gold
The Hills Shire Council’s Australia Day celebrations 2011 was an over-whelming success with crowds in excess of 18,000, despite the sweltering weather.
28 Jan 2011 HILLS MAYOR SAYS PARRAMATTA TO EPPING RAIL PROMISES “NOTHING BUT SMOKE AND MIRRORS”
Mayor of The Hills Shire Clr Mike Thomas has questioned the commitment of the Federal Government to the Parramatta to Epping rail line.
28 Jan 2011 FLOOD LEVY COULD COST THE SYDNEY HILLS IN EXCESS OF $10 MILLION
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Clr Mike Thomas has raised concerns about the Prime Minister’s Flood levy as part of the $5.6 billion “rescue package”.
20 Jan 2011 Food You Love Without the “Waist” or “Waste”
Spoil the one you love whilst re-thinking your ‘waist” and your “waste” with a very special Valentine’s edition of The Hills Kitchen Rocks Seminar on Thursday 3 February.
18 Jan 2011 Local Australians to fly the flag
On Australia Day 2011, community groups in the Shire will capture the Australian spirit in special flag raising ceremonies at North Rocks, Kellyville, Kenthurst Park, Rouse Hill Town Centre, Glenorie, Wisemans Ferry and Annangrove Park
18 Jan 2011 For the safety of your pets, leave them at home this Australia Day
For the safety and wellbeing of pets, The Hills Shire Council is advising pet owners attending the 2011 Australia Day Celebrations at the Balcombe Heights Estate Seven Hills Rd Baulkham Hills at 2pm to leave their pets at home.
18 Jan 2011 Highlights from Council’s Australia Day Main Event
Join the biggest Australia Day party Hills residents have ever seen in the most jam packed entertainment line up yet. Highlights from Council Main events starting from 2pm at Balcombe Heights Estate Baulkham Hills include the following.
18 Jan 2011 Locals to become Australians
The Hills Shire will celebrate what it means to be Australian with around 200 people to become citizens at a special Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony on Monday 24 January 2011.
18 Jan 2011 Follow the Signs on Australia Day
Follow the signs to the Hills Shire Council’s Australia Day celebrations for best access to the Shire’s biggest party of the year.
17 Jan 2011 Flood safety – are you prepared for floods?
As we watch the heart-wrenching images brought to us from Queensland and the devastation from the flooding shows no signs of slowing down, it is a shocking reminder of just how quickly, and brutally, communities can be shattered by natural disaster.
7 Jan 2011 Death-Defying Cliff Diving Competition Gears Up For Sydney Hills
Get set for the thrill of a life time, right here in the Sydney Hills, as the 2011 Sydney Red Bull Cliff Diving competition prepares to bring adrenaline and death-defying dives to the Hawkesbury River.
6 Jan 2011 GAME, SET AND MATCH IN THE SYDNEY HILLS
If you’ve been inspired to pick up a racquet after the Hopman Cup then it’s game, set and match in the Sydney Hills with plenty of opportunities to play tennis in the Shire for 2011.
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