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May 24, 2021 0 Comments Activities, Book Club

“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 …

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.

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May 11, 2021 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Sweet Wattle

Botanical Name: Acacia suaveolens Common Name: Sweet Wattle Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Mimosoiseae Meaning: Acacia: From the Greek word akis, meaning a sharp point. suaveolens: From Latin, meaning sweet smelling. Habitat: Dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heath, mainly on the coast. Killed by …

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: …

April book of the month – Loud

Dive into the world of rock ‘n’ roll with the book of the month for April – Loud by Tana Douglas. Synopsis: What goes on tour stays on tour — unless you’re the the first woman roadie in the world. At just …

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.

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 …

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“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

Meet Hills Shire Council Youth Ambassador Julie Charlton

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

Plant of the month – Sweet Wattle

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

“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

Set off on a bushland adventure this autumn

April book of the month – Loud

The Honey & Egg Man

Five things you can do this rainy weekend

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