Educational Resources for Students & Teachers
Council Clues are great for school assignments and general knowledge of your Council.
Council Clues 1 - What is Local Government?
Explains the three levels of Government in Australia and their responsibilities.
Council Clues 1 - What is Local Government(PDF, 1MB)
Council Clues 2 - About Local Councils
Explains the role of a council and its responsibilities to the community.
Council Clues 2 - About Local Councils(PDF, 725KB)
Council Clues 3 - About the Hills Shire
Explains the size and population of the Shire.
Council Clues 3 - About The Hills Shire(PDF, 2MB)
Council Clues 4 - History of the Shire
Explains how the The Hills Shire Council area was settled.
Council Clues 4 - History of The Hills Shire(PDF, 566KB)
Fact Sheet - The Castle Hill Rebellion - Battle of Vinegar Hill 1804(PDF, 2MB)
Council Clues 5 - From Humble Beginnings
Lists the past and present Mayors of the Shire.
Council Clues 5 - From Humble Beginnings(PDF, 550KB)
Council Clues 6 - Your Council
Lists the roles and responsibilities of Councillors, including those of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Council Clues 6 - Your Council(PDF, 1MB)
Council Clues 7 - Structures and Services
Includes Council's organisational structure and explains the role of Council employees.
Council Clues 7 - Structures and Services(PDF, 525KB)
Council Clues 8 - Building Our Community
Explains Council's role in building a community.
Council Clues 8 - Building Our Community(PDF, 1012KB)
Council Clues 9 - Council and the Community
Explains Council's role in serving the community.
Council Clues 9 - Council and the Community(PDF, 1MB)
Council Clues 10 - Council's Finances
Explains Council's finances - how it receives and spends money.
Council Clues 10 - Council's Finances(PDF, 784KB)