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June 25, 2021 0 Comments Activities

Cyclists – ride the Greenway Link

The Hills Shire is dotted with cycleways with more being added regularly. One of the area’s popular cycleways is known as the Greenway Link from Bella Vista to Rouse Hill. It covers a course through the green corridors of housing estates, parklands, …

“There are some darker scenes, which were quite confronting to research and to write”: Writer Nicola Moriarty discusses her latest book ahead of library author talk

The Hills Shire Library Service’s In Conversations series returns in 2021 with author extraordinaire Nicola Moriarty. This will be the first In Conversation event at Castle Hill Library in almost 12 months after the series was postponed due to the restrictions that …

Author Belinda Alexandra redefines the meaning of ‘crazy cat lady’ in her latest book

A ‘cat lady’ is usually defined as a middle aged woman who generally lives alone with an absurd number of cats. But renowned author of nine bestselling novels, Belinda Alexandra doesn’t believe today’s cultural stereotype of a cat lady. She believes a …

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April 27, 2021 0 Comments Activities

“I chose cycling because it’s a great way to exercise and it’s good for physical and mental health”: Mayor Byrne talks about why she loves cycling

Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne took up cycling in 2018 to improve her health and get fit after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. She also wanted to see the great bike paths in the Hills Shire firsthand and …

Set off on a bushland adventure this autumn

Explore The Hills with The Hills Shire Council’s Guided Walks Program! The program lists 10 bushwalks that vary in length and intensity level. They are located across the Shire, which gives walkers a totally different experience. The Hills Guided Walks Program includes: …

Five things you can do this rainy weekend

Do some arts and crafts The Hills Shire Library Service has a vast range of online databases, and one of those websites library members have access to is the Hobbies and Craft Reference Centre. It has everything from sculpting to painting, and …

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 …

Top picnic spots in The Hills

If you’re looking for a cost effective location that is also COVID-19 safe, and provides the perfect place to celebrate with loved ones – why not pack a picnic and visit one of a number of parks and reserves in the Hills …

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 …

Bush Tracks and Tales – November

Scaly Bark Creek Walk The Scaly Bark Creek walk provides a chance to see some flora species, like the Swamp Mahogany gum, that are not seen in other areas of the Hills Shire. These eucalypt trees provide habitat and food for the …