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Meet the Aboriginal artist behind the library’s Kangaroo Dreaming colouring challenge

Internationally acclaimed Australian Aboriginal artist Dr Leonard Smith is passionate about telling the story of his people and his ancient culture through his beautiful and vividly coloured artworks. It can take the acrylic painter – who’s art goes by the name ‘Thomas’ to pay tribute …

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Plant of the month – Trim Greenhood Orchid

Botanical Name: Pterostylis concinna Common Name: Trim Greenhood Orchid Family: Orchidaceae Meaning: Pterostylis: From the Greek words pteron and stylos meaning winged style, referring to the winged column of the flower. concinna: From Latin, meaning trim or neat, referring to the plants habit. Habitat: Sclerophyll forests and coastal …

“As a young person, there’s so much pressure to be ‘successful’ in your 20s.” – CEO of Future Minds Network Nathaniel Diong’s advice on how to delve into entrepreneurship

At sixteen-years-old, Nathaniel Diong started his company Future Minds Network based on a simple question: ‘What if?’

Meet Hills Shire Council Youth Ambassador Julie Charlton

Julie Charlton has travelled throughout NSW to raise awareness for people with disabilities and the challenges they face, and has also served as a chairperson of the Youth Advisory Council. As well as being a passionate advocate, Julie coaches athletics and is an elite athlete herself, recently achieving a Gold Medal in Secured Discus and a Bronze Medal in Secured Javelin at the Australian National Athletics Championships.

‘Community theatre really does bring that ability for people to develop a passion’ – Interview with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical star, Elisa Vitagliani

With hits like Natural Woman, Chains, Take Good Care of My Baby and The Loco-Motion, Carole King’s music has touched millions of lives over generations, including the Blackout Theatre’s leading lady, Elisa Vitagliani.

The Honey & Egg Man

Stretching all the way back to 1856, long before Roughley House began to serve The Hills Shire as a time-capsule of colonial life, or playing host to the popular ‘Jazz at the Pines’ music event; it was the Roughley family home.

Fountain gone to the dogs

Have you been wondering about the former life of the water fountain in George Suttor Park at Baulkham Hills? Exactly what was the purpose of this sandstone box with its pitched roof nestled in a rose garden – now fitted with a …

Puppy Playtime in The Hills

There’s never been a better time to go outside and enjoy the sun with your furry friends. Bring your playful pets to one of the seven off-leash dog parks within The Hills area and enjoy the outside experience as they play and …

Meet Mitchell Old – the rising star who started an entertainment company in a pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the arts and entertainment industry to a complete stop, that’s when rising talent Mitchell Old decided it was time to start his own entertainment company. The 19-year-old from Galston wanted to provide opportunities for artists and stage …

Secrets to writing a successful grant application

Wanting to write a successful grant application? But don’t know how? Keith Whelan from The Grants Guy is here to help. The grants, tenders and funding consultancy guru is hosting an e-workshop on January 18 at 6.30pm. Ahead of his Community Grant …