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testing site in the Western Sydney Local Health District since it opened in the afternoon of Tuesday, August 11. “More than 5,000 people have now been tested for COVID-19 at our Castle Hill Showground drive-through clinic, including a few positive cases,” said Mr Loy. The drive through site is open weekdays between 9am and 4pm but was temporarily closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week (August 25 and 26) while essential work was carried out on overhead power lines at the Castle Hill Showground. Mr Loy said: “It is encouraging to see so many people coming forward to get tested at this and each of our sites across our District. LATEST COVID NEWS Last week more than 21,600 people were tested in Western Sydney Local Health District. Three local schools were closed on “Thank you to all our staff working on the front line and behind the scenes to facilitate this Wednesday over possible cases of COVID 19. very high level of testing. It is vital we maintain Students were tested at Riverstone High School, Another teenager had tested positive, while this high level in order to detect any remaining Wyndham College and Schofields Public two other children were negative but are being cases circulating in the community." School. They learned from home as the schools retested for the "utmost caution". "We are extending hours across our clinics underwent a thorough clean. The drive-through COVID Testing clinic and opening more clinics to support more HSC trial exams at Wyndham College were at Castle Hill Showground tested on average people to get tested.” rescheduled. around 500 people a day in the first two weeks A Year 12 student's test result came back it opened, Monday to Friday. Find your nearest testing site here: inconclusive on Tuesday night and the student Western Sydney Local Health District chief www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/ was re-tested. executive Graeme Loy said it was the busiest Pages/clinics.aspx
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Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 28 August 2020 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 3 EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRT BIKE CRASH A 20-year-old man riding a dirt bike Ambulance paramedics had provided crashed into a tree on his Sackville, initial treatment for the man. property on Sunday, August 23. He CareFlight’s specialist doctor and sustained suspected chest injuries. NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic CareFlight’s Rapid Response performed a clinical assessment on the Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance patient and conducted an ultrasound before shortly before 3.45pm and landed 10 administering pain relief.CareFlight’s clinical minutes later in a nearby paddock. NSW team continued providing care as the Police escorted CareFlight’s clinical team patient was airlifted in a serious but stable to the scene of the incident where NSW condition to Westmead Hospital. DRUGS ARREST (ICE) PEDESTRIAN DEATH A man appeared in court on Thursday Station. At about 6.20pm, a search warrant A Baulkham Hills man, aged 48, faced Downing Centre August 20 after police seized more than was executed at a home on Church Street, Local Court on Wednesday, August 26, following a crash in $360,000 worth of methylamphetamine Castlereagh, where police seized more Sydney’s CBD last month. (Ice) in a vehicle stop in The Ponds methylamphetamine as well as drug Emergency services were called to Macquarie Street, the day before. paraphernalia, mobile phones, cameras, near St James Road, just before 5pm on Monday, July 13, About 1.40pm on Wednesday, August documents, two push knives and set of 2020 following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a 19, officers attached to Quakers Hill Police knuckle-dusters. Ford Ranger utility. Police allege the utility reversed and hit Area Command stopped a black Ho lden The estimated potential street value the pedestrian. Commodore on the Stanhope Parkway in of the methylamphetamine seized is The 79-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW The Ponds. After searching the vehicle, $405,000. Ambulance paramedics before being taken to St Vincent’s police located a bag – allegedly under The Rouse Hill man has been charged Hospital where he died the following day. the driver’s seat – containing multiple with supply prohibited drug (commercial The 48-year-old driver, who was a rrested and charged packages of methylamphetamine. quantity), and drive while licence shortly after the alleged incident, has now had his charges The driver,ai1598068465125_i-LAN a 39-year-old man, Water was Solutionssuspended. magazine ad_outline copy.pdf 1 22/8/20 upgraded 1:54 pm to dangerous driving (occasioning death) - drive arrested and taken to Riverstone Police manner dangerous, and negligent driving (occasioning death).
4 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 28 August 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au The new $760,000 pumper now in action at Baulkham Hills Fire Station is a huge boost to fire protection and emergency response in the area. C Platoon welcomed the new Compressed Air Foam pumper to the station on Tuesday (August 25) with Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter and Baulkham Hills State Liberal MP and Minister for Police crashed car, providing emergency medical The new pump supplies up to 4,000 and Emergency Services David Elliott. care to your loved one or humanitarian litres of water per minute. Its Compressed The Compressed Air Foam system allows firefighters relief to your community during a natural Air Foam (CAFS) system assists firefighters to suppress fires more quickly and from a further distance disaster - having these vehicles in our fleet in responding to chemical, petrol and bush which limits smoke and carcinogen exposures for both means we will be better prepared to meet fire related incidents. It features a GPS firefighters and the community. The pump supplies up to the ever- growing challenges facing our navigation unit and an electronic message 4,000 litres of water per minute. communities.” board on the back to warn motorists of The appliance can also “pump and roll” enabling it to Minister for Police and Emergency emergency operations. The engine meets extinguish fires on the move, providing further protection Services David Elliott said this new vehicle stringent emission standards. to firefighters as well as increasing firefighting capability. would serve to improve emergency Commissioner Baxter said: “Latest figures show response in The Hills district, providing FRONT COVER that Baulkham Hills firefighters respond to over 1100 even greater protection for local residents. Fireman Scott Davidson is pictured emergency incidents each year and take part in more “The NSW Government recognises the wearing the new and improved than 160 community safety activities to educate the wonderful work FRNSW do in responding personal protective gear being rolled local community about fire safety, so it is fitting that they to a range of emergencies across NSW out by Fire and Rescue NSW. receive this new pumper,” he said. this pumper will go a long way to “This They are heavy-duty but light “An upgrade such as this ensures that our firefighters truck is just one part of a large roll out of weight and allow for enhanced have the best equipment and the latest technology to help vehicles across the state that will give our manoeuvrability and coverage. keep them, and the people they protect, safe.” firefighters the edge when responding to They also feature a customized moisture barrier, which helps prevent Commissioner Baxter said: “O ur firefighters are the various emergencies that we manage steam burns. prepared for anything - whether it’s rescuing you from a and contribute to.” Mr Elliot said. FIRE REVEALS DRUG LAB CAREFLIGHT HELPS HORSE RIDER Police have charged a man after a clandestine laboratory A 67-year-old man riding a horse on his property in Freemans Reach fell and the animal was discovered following a fire at Beaumont Hills on rolled on him on Friday, August 21. The rider sustained suspected fractures to his chest. Wednesday, August 12. CareFlight’s Rapid Response Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance shortly Emergency services were called to a home on Ben Place, before 3.30pm from the Westmead hangar and landed 20 minutes later in the grounds of Beaumont Hills, At about 5pm, August 12 after reports of the man’s paddock. a fire. When crews from Fire & Rescue NSW extinguished NSW Ambulance paramedics provided initial treatment for the man. CareFlight’s the blaze, they found a sophisticated clandestine drug lab specialist doctor and NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic performed a clinical in the garage of the property. Officers from The Hills Police assessment on the patient, which included an ultrasound, before they prepared him for Area Command arrested a 31-year-old man at the scene flight transfer to hospital. before taking him under guard to Blacktown Hospital for CareFlight’s clinical team continued providing care as the patient was airlifted in a observation and treatment for minor injuries. stable condition to Westmead Hospital. Police established a crime scene before executing a search warrant at the property where they allegedly found 12.5kg of Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL), as well as chemicals HILLS TUTOR FACES COURT and instruments for the manufacturing of the drug. The A tutor has been charged after allegedly sexually touching a student during a tutoring man was released from hospital and charged at Castle Hill session in Castle Hill. Police Station with manufacture prohibited drug – large Officers from The Hills Police Area Command commenced an investigation following commercial quantity, and supply prohibited drug – large reports a 16-year-old girl was sexually touched by a man who was known to her during the commercial quantity. Investigations are continuing. tutoring lesson in Castle Hill on Thursday, August 20. Anyone with information about this incident is Following inquiries, a 50-year-old man was arrested at a business on Cecil Avenue, urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw. Castle Hill, about 3pm on Friday, August 21. The man, who is a private tutor, was taken crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict to Castle Hill Police Station and charged with sexually touch another person without confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via consent. He was granted strict conditional bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court on NSW Police social media pages. 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Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 28 August 2020 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 5 COMMUNITY NEWS VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR NSW Centre of Volunteering have recognised the great work of several local residents.
Their annual Award winners for 2020 are: •• NSW Volunteer of the Year for the Sydney North West: Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands founder and volunteer Linda Strickland. •• Young Volunteer of the Year: - Harrison Bayssari, 18 from Castle Hill volunteer CEO at the Parramatta District Rugby League Referees Association. •• Senior Volunteer of the Year - Elaine Todd from Baulkham Hills. Volunteer at the Royal Rehab hospital •• Volunteer Team of the Year - The Canine THAT WINNING Court Companion Program Volunteers from Guide Dog NSW/ACT
POWERBALL SMILE Congratulations to all the winners who will be featured in our next issue. If you see a neighbour with a dazzling new set of teeth he could be the happy Castle Hill man who pocketed more than $10.3 million in the August 13 Powerball draw. LOWER PORTLAND FERRY The 50-year-old held the only division one The winner, who wants to remain Hawkesbury City Council and winning entry in Powerball draw 1265 and won anonymous, said he was watching AFL when The Hills Shire Council have recently negotiated a new contract for the operation of the entire division one prize of $10,307,848.53. the draw was announced. the Lower Portland Ferry. He told an official from the Lott who told “I checked my ticket during the half time him of his win: “I haven’t smiled in 20 years of the Sydney Swans and GSW Giants game ... As of Tuesday, September 1, the new operating because my teeth are so bad. I saw I had a few missed calls, but I thought it hours will be 6am to 10pm daily, including two “The first thing I want to get are some was my friend trying to rub it in about the match half hour closures from 10am to 10:30am and implants. “ The new multi-millionaire revealed so didn’t answer. 6:30pm to 7pm in accordance with industrial he had plenty of other plans for his windfall. “I looked at my ticket and thought I had won and award employment conditions. “I was working in the aged care sector until $14.60. But then I realised that was the cost of The councils appreciate the importance of recently, but lost my job because of COVID. Now the ticket. this ferry service to the community. I can relax. It’s a good time of life to win,” he “I saw how much I had won and I almost Hawkesbury City Council recently declared. fainted. I can’t believe this is happening. completed an out of water survey in “I want to buy my first house as I’m just You’ve made my life!” accordance with Australian Maritime renting at the moment. An animal charity I He purchased his winning marked 12-game Safety Authority regulations. Substantial support will do well out of this, as will some entry online at thelott.com – Australia’s official improvements were carried out on the vessel close friends. lotteries. to enhance safety and serviceability. “I’d also love to follow up my family history The numbers drawn in Powerball draw 1265 The Hills Shire Council reconstructed in Europe when we can travel again. And I’ve on Thursday August 13 were 5, 24, 15, 16, 14, the ramp on the eastern side of the river to always wanted to go the US Masters Golf 32 and 6 and the Powerball number was 19. improve docking capability during variable tide Tournament – it’s a tournament that just has a and weather conditions. mystique about it.”
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The Hills Shire Councillors JERSEY DAY SHOUT OUT Organisers of Jersey Day are determined not to let COVID-19 restrictions stop them promoting organ donation on Friday September 4. The Gremmo family are hoping schools, A Mayoral Minute by Hills Shire Mayor businesses and families will continue to Michelle Byrne on Tuesday encouraged embrace the day, by popping on their favourite everyone to get involved. sporting jersey and starting a conversation with “In Australia and internationally, the need family and friends about organ donation. for transplantation exceeds the availability of The Hills family held their first annual organs. Jersey Day in 2015 to raise awareness of The “In 2019, 1,683 lives were saved by organ Organ and Tissue Authority and the Donate donors and their families.” Life network in memory of 13-year-old Nathan The Children's Hospital Westmead ICU team Gremmo who lost his life following a road For more information please head to the accident in Glenhaven on April 30 in 2015. The website: www.jerseyday.com.au Year 8 Oakhill College student passed away in •• Around 1,700 Australians are currently hospital the next day. waitlisted for a transplant. Months before his death, Nathan had •• Another 12,000 are on dialysis, many of whom watched a documentary about organ donation would benefit from a kidney transplant. and spoke to his family about it. •• In 2019, 1,683 lives were transformed by organ Because of this, his parents Michael and donations. Kylie, sisters Annaliese and Ashley supported •• In 2019, more than 12,000 Australians his wish to be an organ donor and as a result benefited from eye and tissue donation. five young adults and a baby were given the •• On average, people on the transplant list must gift of life. Michael Gremmo said the aim of the wait between 6 months – 4 years. The Hills to Hawkesbury Team Community News Team campaign is to raise awareness. •• 7 in 10 Australians are willing to become an “Simply wear your favourite sporting jersey organ donor but only 1 in 3 Australians are to school, work, home or wherever you may be registered. on Friday, September 4, to show your support •• State based driver’s license donor registries for this cause and start the conversation about no longer exist. To become an organ donor, organ donation. you need to join the Australian Organ Donor “Make your decision count by joining the Register at www.donatelife.gov.au Australian Organ Donation Register at www. •• In Australia, family members will always donatelife.gov.au. be asked to confirm the decision of organ According to Donatelife there were over donation. That is why discussing your decision 221,641 new registrations on the Australian with family and friends is so important. Organ Donor Registry in 2019. •• Show support by virtually by sharing a Hills Shire Council staff and councillors will message, photo or video on social media with Nathan Gremmo's sisters again be supporting Jersey Day. the hashtags #jerseyday #donatelife
Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 28 August 2020 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 9 BUSINESS NEWS SHBC CEO LUNCH Building a resilient and self-sufficient economy Attending the annual Sydney Hills Business TOM GELLIBRAND as the Head of Projects ROSS GROVE is the Property Council’s Western Chamber CEO lunch is more important than ever NSW is responsible for the delivery of Sydney Regional Director. He represents an for local businesses of all sizes. High Profile High Risk State Government industry accounting for more than 15% of all NSW Premier Gladys Berejklin said: “2020 infrastructure Projects. During a career local jobs in The Hills district. He advocates has been a challenging year for Australia, spanning 25 years, Tom has held senior for the reform of the state’s broken planning with bushfires, the ongoing drought and now executive positions in the areas of strategic system to reduce unnecessary delays, lower COVID-19. We are only just beginning to face its urban, transport and infrastructure planning. costs and ensure a steady pipeline of activity economic consequences and rather than just He has also led infrastructure delivery at both to assist in the recovery of Western Sydney’s repairing the economy, we need to think about the state and local government level. This work regional economy. how to rebuild it to be even more resilient and has involved the coordination of the private and Prior to joining the Property Council, self-sufficient.” public sectors in the planning and development Ross accumulated an extensive portfolio of The Sydney Hills Business Chamber of land, the provision of urban services, and the experience advocating for Western Sydney’s is following the Premier’s lead and bringing successful delivery of major utility, transport future, most recently serving as a Senior Policy together key industry leaders such as; Property and social infrastructure. Advisor with the City of Parramatta Council Council Australia, Infrastructure NSW, National and as a Councillor with Cumberland Council. Australia Bank and the Hills Shire Council for TAPAS STRICKLAND is Director, Economics at In previous roles, Ross provided a range of an insightful panel discussion. NAB and provides commentary and insights government relations advice and support to The Zoom event on Wednesday, September on the economy and financial markets. He companies in the property, pharmaceutical and 23 will feature keynote speaker Tom Gellibrand spent some years in NAB’s London office med tech industries in Western Sydney. from Infrastructure NSW, Ross Grove from the and continues to work with NAB’s diverse Property Council and Tapas Strickland from NAB. range of clients, from SMEs to institutions, Date: September 23. Start 12.30pm. They will be joined by Hills Shire Mayor Dr both in Australia and abroad. Prior to NAB, Cost $10 members and $15 guests. Michelle Byrne for a panel discussion facilitated Tapas spent six years at the Reserve Bank of To book visit www.sydneyhillsbusiness.com.au by Nick Kallipolitis from Coleman Greig. Australia and also worked as an economic The virtual lunch will be an opportunity to adviser in the Department of Prime Minister and hear first hand on where we are as a region, Cabinet, advising the Gillard, Rudd and Abbott and what opportunities there are for local governments. businesses now and in the future.
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Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 28 August 2020 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 11 ADVERTORIAL FOUR REASONS WHY EARS CAN BE BLOCKED By DANIEL FECHNER It can be a truly annoying feeling. You wake up #2 REASON: in the morning and feel off balance somehow Middle Ear Issues and cannot hear as well anymore. It can feel exactly It takes a little while to figure out that one or like a wax blockage, even both ears suddenly feel blocked. but the reason may be #4 REASON: Foreign Objects a fluid build-up behind the ear drum in the middle There are four main reasons why this can It may sound funny, but we see it reasonably ear or because the middle ear is not ventilated be the case. Some of which are rather minor often. Something that shouldn’t be in the ear the way it should. This may happen when you’ve gets stuck there. This can be part of a cotton- issues and others may be more serious. The got a cold, flu, allergies or post-nasal drip. If the trouble is – at first all of them feel exactly the bud, ear-tips of earphones, ointments, creams ear canal is clear, but the ear feels blocked we or even jewellery. same. So, it could be any of those reasons. It’s can measure the pressure in the middle ear and Whatever the reason is – a blocked ear can good to find out why this is the case and what assess what is happening. Dependent on the test be really annoying. The balance may be upset, to do about it. results we can write a report to the GP or ENT you can’t localise sounds anymore and things who may treat this medically. just don’t feel right.
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https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox?projector=1 1/1 COMMUNITY NEWS TRAFFIC LIGHTS SWITCHED ON A brand new set of traffic lights at the intersection of Arthur Street and Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills has been welcomed by residents and motorists alike. Hills Shire Council committed over $3 million Arthur Street onto Seven Hills Road. This is to make the “black spot” intersection a safer an extremely busy section of road and I’m area for all road users after it was widely relieved that there is now a set of traffic lights recognised as a safety concern. to help motorists and pedestrians traverse the $200,000 came from the Australian intersection. Government’s Federal Black Spot funding. “Anyone who travels through the There were eight injury accidents at the Baulkham Hills Town Centre on a regular basis intersection reported over a five year period. will understand the importance of this project,” As well as the installation of the traffic she said. light signals at the busy intersection, works included the relocation of Telstra, Optus, The Facebook response on the Hills to Endeavour Energy and Sydney Water utilities; Hawkesbury Community Facebook page was swift: construction of new drainage; kerb and guttering; road pavement widening; concrete dennis: It took over 12 months from start footpaths and landscaping. to finish but more than happy now ... Baulkham Hills Town Centre will grow by it will save lives. an extra 1500-2000 dwellings with current wendy: At last... developments. dave: The Traffic lights are lovely! However Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne said the standard of the finished road she was pleased that the upgrade to the leaves much to be desired." intersection had been completed. “The new traffic lights and associated If you want a say on any story or issue write to works will improve conditions for road users [email protected] or visit and make it safer and easier to turn out of our Facebook.
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14 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 28 August 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY GIFT FROM DEICORP Developer and Construction Company Deicorp is giving a $50,000 gift to Hills Community Aid this week as it launches its new sponsorship and charity program _ Deicorp Community. Managing Director Fouad Deiri spoke to volunteers and staff of the neighbourhood centre at Baulkham Hills on Tuesday, August 25, saying he was delighted to launch the foundation in a district he grew up in and lives in. “Deicorp is committed to is to create safe, healthy, connected and The signing of the $50,000 sponsorship and strengthening the communities we work inclusive communities through a wide partnership agreement between the newly-formed Deicorp in, building hope and opportunity for the range of sustainable social, financial, Community and HCA is expected to be the first of many people who live and work there.” health/well-being and educational community-based sponsorship programs. “We want to make a difference by being programs.” Hills Community Aid will use the donation on the genuinely engaged with the communities “We’re delighted that Deicorp has Community Transport program, particularly for the elderly we work in, through sponsorship, donations recognised the vital work we do and and frail, tutoring support for vulnerable children, funding and support. Deicorp Community will help offered to help us deliver more of this work for community events and festivals, as well as skills us deliver on our values of integrity, decency in our community.” She said the support training programs with the Hills Daily Grind coffee van. and respect.” would enable HCA to expand the programs Mr Deiri said the decision to partner with Hills Mici Beer, Executive Officer of Hills to reach more people. Community Aid recognised the outstanding reputation and Community Aid welcomed the sponsorship Deicorp has several projects in the great work the centre is known for. agreement with Deicorp and commended Hills Shire Council area: Castle Quarter at “It is very important that Deicorp Community partner the company’s willingness to support Castle Hill, Showground - 449 apartments with organisations that are well- connected with the grass-roots community-building. and retail. Proximity, Rouse Hill – 375 communities they serve and highly regarded for their “Neighbourhood Centres like ours apartments and 2,500m2 of retail and decency and compassion.” Mr Deiri said. “Hills Community are the real front-line of services to commercial. North West Village, Tallawong Aid easily meets our expectations and there is a clear vulnerable and disadvantaged residents – 1,100 apartments with commercial, retail alignment of our priorities and their capacity to deliver. in our community,” Ms Beer said. “Our aim and 3,400sqm Park. AUSSIE NEEDS YOU! Australian Pump Industries is a dynamic local company looking for smart, motivated people. Operating from Victoria Park, Norwest, we supply not only Australian industry, mining and ag but also have products that are shipped around the world
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS The proposal is defined as ‘Nominated Integrated Development’ under the provisions of Section 4.46 of the Environmental In accordance with Section 3.1 of Part A – Introduction of Planning and Assessment Act 1979 as the proposal requires The Hills Development Control Plan 2012, notice is given that approval from the Department of Primary Industries under the Council has received the following advertised development provisions of the Water Management Act 2000. application for which Council is the consent authority. The application, statement of environmental effects and plans are The Development Application will be reported to the NSW available for viewing via Council’s Online DA Tracking System Government’s Sydney Central City Planning Panel as the https://epathway.thehills.nsw.gov.au/ePathway/ determining authority. Production/Web/GeneralEnquiry/EnquiryLists. aspx?ModuleCode=LAP Public Exhibition Period: 26 August 2020 to 26 September 2020. Proposed Development: Mixed-use Development Submission Deadline: 26 September 2020. Property Details: Lot 33 DP 834050, No. 326 Annangrove Road, Rouse Hill Enquiries: Town Planning Customer Service Officer, on 9843 0469. Development Application No.: 129/2021/HC Applicant: Annangrove Pty Ltd PUBLIC NOTICES Description: The Development Application seeks consent DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO THE HILLS SECTION 7.12 for tree removal and the construction of a mixed-use CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN (FP260) development containing three food and drink premises, childcare, office premises, indoor recreation facility, service At its meeting of 11 August 2020, Council resolved to exhibit station with convenience store and vehicle repair station with draft amendments to The Hills Section 7.12 Contributions associated car parking, landscaping and signage. Plan. The amendments are on public exhibition from Tuesday, Torrens title subdivision is also proposed to create two lots 18 August 2020 to Friday, 18 September 2020. with associated earthworks, drainage, and easements. The Hills Section 7.12 Contributions Plan enables Council to The proposal is defined as Integrated Development under the levy monetary contributions from development across the Provisions of Section 4.46 of the Environmental Planning and Shire to fund local infrastructure. The Plan applies Shire wide Assessment Act 1979, as approval is required from the and is used to capture contributions wherever a Section 7.11 Natural Resources Regulator under the Water Management Contributions Plan is not applicable to a development. Act 2000 and Rural Fire Service under the provisions of the The proposed amendments seek to update the Plan to Rural Fires Act 1997. remove works completed or no longer required, update Public Exhibition Period: 14 August 2020 to proposed costs and scope of works, and insert newly 14 September 2020. identified works. In total, the amended Works Schedule Submission Deadline: 14 September 2020. will include 46 items with a total value of $87,873,346. The proposed changes will result in: Enquiries: Town Planning Customer Service Officer, on • Adjustment of costs for existing items to be retained within 9843 0469. the Plan; In accordance with Section 3.1 of Part A – Introduction of • Removal of 26 items which have been completed (valued The Hills Development Control Plan 2012, notice is given that at $23.2 million); Council has received the following advertised development application for which Council is the consent authority. The • Removal of six items which are no longer required (valued application, statement of environmental effects and plans are at $4.3 million); and available for viewing via Council’s Online DA Tracking System • Inclusion of 29 new items (valued at $57.2 million). https://epathway.thehills.nsw.gov.au/ePathway/ Production/Web/GeneralEnquiry/EnquiryLists. A number of minor administrative changes are also proposed aspx?ModuleCode=LAP to update population and employment projections to 2036 and update references to legislation and applicable Proposed Development: Section 4.55(2) Modification to an Council Policies. Approved Residential Flat Building Development Public Exhibition Period: 18 August 2020 to 18 September Property Details: Lot 4 DP 271187, No. 104 Fairway Drive, 2020. Norwest Development Application No.: 46/2018/JP/A Location of Exhibition: The draft Plan and supporting material are available for inspection on the Major Plans Applicant: Sekisui House Australia Pty Ltd on Exhibition page of Council’s website at Description: Section 4.55 (2) Modification to an Approved www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Building/Major-Plans-on- Residential Flat Building Development comprising 330 units. Exhibition/Current-Plans-on-Exhibition The modification includes amendments to apartment layouts, Submission Deadline: 18 September 2020. building footprint, massing, and façade treatment and includes reduction of basement parking to 475 vehicles. Enquiries: Laura Moran, Town Planner, on 9843 0581.
9843 0555 | www.thehills.nsw.gov.au PRIVACY NOTIFICATION The supply of personal information is voluntary. If personal information is not provided, Council may be limited in dealing with the submission. The possible recipients of submissions that contain personal information are elected Councillors and Council Officers. Council is an EEO Employer and offers a smoke-free work environment. Auslan interpreters can be provided on request for all public meetings. Council’s TTY phone number is 8850 5622 for people with hearing impairment. 16 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 28 August 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au The Hills Shire Council | Development Applications & Public Notices
LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE Council, at its meeting on 28 July 2020, resolved to invite HILLS-KELLYVILLE INC FOR A COMMUNITY GARDEN Expressions of Interest as part of a future re-development Council has received a proposal for the establishment of of Fred Caterson Reserve. In accordance with the Draft a community garden at Conie Avenue Reserve, Baulkham Landscape Master Plan, Council is inviting Expressions of Hills by the Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville Inc. Rotary has Interest from potential parties to identify the most suitable identified the benefit of a community garden in that location partner for Council to achieve their aim for the site being an for both residents and for the neighbouring North West elite Rugby Union facility. Disability Service. The attached Draft Landscape Master Plan informs the It is Rotary’s intention to act as the auspicing body for the requirements and expectations to be delivered at Fred establishment of the garden, transitioning to a not-for-profit Caterson Reserve for rugby union. It includes the provision incorporated body in the longer term. of three full size playing fields, together with associated amenities including multi-use changerooms, under-cover Council has resolved to enter into a licence agreement for spectator seating, floodlighting and car parking. five years with the Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville Inc for the establishment of a membership-based community garden It is Council’s intention to enter into a lease or licence within Conie Avenue Reserve, Baulkham Hills in the location agreement with the nominated partner for a period of up to indicated in the site plan. 21 years as per the Generic Plan of Management for Reports are available for viewing on Council’s website Sportsgrounds, as determined through this Expression of www.thehills.nsw.gov.au at Major Plans on Exhibition. Interest process. Submissions can be made online and close on Monday, The Draft Landscape Master Plan for Fred Caterson Reserve 21 September 2020. is available for inspection at the following locations: Enquiries: Daniel Sales, on 9843 0191. • Council’s website: www.thehills.nsw.gov.au under Major Plans on Exhibition. TENDER • Customer Service Centre of Council’s Administration MECHANICAL STREET SWEEPING Complex: 3 Columbia Court, Norwest (Monday–Friday 8.30am–4.30pm). Reference No: T21-0037 • Castle Hill Library: Corner of Castle Street and Pennant The Hills Shire Council is seeking submissions from qualified Street, Castle Hill (Monday–Friday 9.30am–8pm, Saturday organisations for the provision of Mechanical Street 9.30am–5pm and Sunday 1pm–5pm). Sweeping services. Public Exhibition Period: 12 August 2020 to 11 September To register as a supplier and to download the electronic 2020. version of the quotation document free of charge, go to https://www.tenderlink.com/thehills select ‘Registration’ Submission Deadline: 4pm 11 September 2020. and follow the prompts. A hard copy of the quotation is also Enquiries: Open Space and Recreation Team, on 9843 0235. available during office hours 8.30am–4.30pm Monday to Friday at Council’s Customer Service Centre, 3 Columbia Registrations and Submissions: To register and submit an Court, Norwest NSW 2153 for a non-refundable fee. Expression of Interest, go to https://www.tenderlink.com/ thehills select ‘Registration’ and follow the prompts. The Tender documents will be available for download from 18 August 2020. MAKING A SUBMISSION TO COUNCIL Applications will close at 2pm on 15 September 2020. Any person may make a submission to Council. Late submissions will not be accepted. Submissions which contain objections must be specific in their content. If you make a submission objecting to, For enquiries, please contact The Supply Department on or supporting, a planning application you must disclose 9843 0555. donations or gifts made to Councillors or Council staff. All submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Michael Edgar. For your ease, Council’s preferred method of PONY CLUB AREA OF FRED CATERSON RESERVE receiving submissions is via AS A PREMIER SPORTS FACILITY Council’s website – search for ‘Major Plans on Exhibition’. Additional information on how to make a submission can also The Hills Shire Council is seeking to provide top-level be found in this section of the website. sporting facilities for each major sporting code within the Shire to offer health and well-being benefits for our MEETING DATE community, as well as pathways for local residents to access Ordinary Meeting elite sport. Fred Caterson Reserve already caters for several sports and has now also been identified as the site for a Tuesday, 8 September 2020 – 7pm, Council Chambers premier rugby union facility capable of hosting top state level Due to the latest Public Health Order, limited seating is competition up to Shute Shield. available at Council meetings.
9843 0555 | www.thehills.nsw.gov.au PRIVACY NOTIFICATION The supply of personal information is voluntary. If personal information is not provided, Council may be limited in dealing with the submission. The possible recipients of submissions that contain personal information are elected Councillors and Council Officers. Council is an EEO Employer and offers a smoke-free work environment. Auslan interpreters can be provided on request for all public meetings. Council’s TTY phone number is 8850 5622 for people with hearing impairment. Follow us on facebook.com/hillstohawkesbury 28 August 2020 | Hills to Hawkesbury Community News 17 RSVP TO SECURE YOUR EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW FOR THE NEXT STAGE RELEASE
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18 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 28 August 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au COMMUNITY NEWS SHOPPING CENTRE WELCOMES DOGS Dog owners now have a brand new space be able to tie their dogs to “park” their dog when they nip into the up somewhere more shops at Stockland Mall Baulkham Hills. comfortable. We think it will The dog area opened for canine be especially popular come visitors last month with room for a the hot summer months, maximum of four dogs at a time. when dogs can be left The maximum stay is 30 minutes. inside our air-conditioned The centre manager at Stockland Mall centre while their owners Baulkham Hills, Andrew Koch, said the call make quick visits.” for a dog area was made by customers Ronza Tom and the feedback had been excellent. (pictured) used the “This dog parking initiative is a great facility with her dog Freyja and example of listening to our customers. gave it the thumbs up. Customers had expressed that there were “The dog parking is often times dogs being tied up outside of in such a convenient location, so I can There is no supervision of pets and the centre takes the centre entrances, so we came up with quickly pop in and out and know she’ll be no responsibility for the protection or safety of dogs left at a way to allow owners to bring their furry okay. the station. companions to the centre with them,” he "As it is slighty enclosed, Freyja felt Dogs must be securely fastened to the hooks told the Hills to Hawkesbury Community very comfortable and safe even though provided. It’s recommended that owners use lockable News there were so many people walking past. collars/leads to keep animals extra safe and secured while “The area is complete with artificial "The area is also very clean and provides at the station. grass, a fountain and water bowls, dog all the necessary amenities, such as a Owners must clean up after their dogs immediately waste bags, benches, and even a dog drinking fountain and poop bags,” she said. using the bags provided. house for those Instagram moments.” Cleaners attend the area every 20-30 Dogs will be removed from site if they are causing “Customer feedback has been very minutes, and will clean as required but issues or disturbances, including growling, excessive positive, with many people grateful to owners are urged to do the right thing. barking, biting or other similar behaviour. PLANT NURSERY HAWKESBURY COMMUNITY NURSERY is now open to the public on Wednesdays from 9am to 1pm or by appointment and on the 1st Saturday of the month from 9am to midday.
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20 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 28 August 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au CommunityThis is your page to send us in Forwhat your clubA or group Cause has been doing. We want to know who you are collecting for and what you have been celebrating. Poems, recipes and craft ideas are all welcome. Please email [email protected] FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE This year’s annual Bring A Mate Father Daughter Dance has morphed into a virtual disco event this year but the good news is that it that there are lots of tickets. Last year’s event at The Fiddler was a sell out. This year’s event is on Saturday, September 5 between 6.30pm and 8pm and tickets are just $5.50 for a family and will be streamed to your own home. MEANINGFUL Organiser Kerrie Sheaves said the aim of the annual event is to encourage and MASKS empower fathers of all ages in region to Members of the Castle develop meaningful and valuable relationships Ticketing is priced per family at $5. Hill branch of the Country with their daughters. To register visit www.eventbrite. Women’s Association have “This is the 6th Annual Father Daughter Dance com.au/e/bring-a-mate-father- made more than 2000 facemasks and is intended as a special event held for fathers daughter-dance-event-2020-virtual- which they are selling to the public. and daughters, as both a rite of passage and a way disco-tickets- The CWA group meets at the CWA Cottage at 2 to encourage dads and daughters to spend a special 115665389293 Annangrove Road, Kenthurst (opposite the Rural Fire evening together celebrating their relationship. A DJ will be streaming live via Service headquarters). “Given it's a little different format this year - we're Zoom. The event link will be sent The cottage will be open for sales this Saturday encouraging women and girls to attend with their father after registering. (August 29) 10am to 2.30pm and on Tuesday and (or father figure or grandfather if dad can't be there). Fridays between 10am and 4pm for people wishing to But there's no age restrictions this year, and if the rest When: Saturday, September 5, buy, pick up or place orders. of the family doesn't feel like escaping the house for the from 6.30pm - 8.00pm. Veronica Knight, the group’s publicity officer said night, they can join in too” Theme: Fluro Disco it had taken four weeks to build up stocks of the triple layer masks which came in sizes for children, young adults, men and women. The $5 cost will help the FORUM ON DIABETES club’s community activities. More than 100 people registered to the Western Sydney is a diabetes hotspot “Over the past 4 weeks our CWA Castle Hill ladies first webinar held by the India Club in with disease rates higher than the New have been making Face Masks to sell to the local collaboration with Western Sydney Diabetes South Wales (NSW) average. community. It has been wonderful to meet the locals on Monday, August 17 to highlight the More than 60% of the western Sydney and make a difference,” she said. harmful impact of diabetes on people’s population is overweight and at risk of The club has donated masks to The Sanctuary_ health and some easy steps to take to developing type 2 diabetes. It is estimated the Hills Women’s Refuge and to a refugee support prevent this disease. Every five minutes a that 15% of residents (129,000 people) group. As part of CWA of NSW Awareness Week person is diagnosed with diabetes. have diabetes. In addition, 35% of the local Awareness, Castle Hill CWA Branch President, India Club President Shuba Kumar said population (301,000 people) are at 'high risk' Maureen DeBrincat will deliver a bundle of Face the guest speakers Dr Rajini Jayaballa and of type 2 diabetes with pre-diabetes or high masks to Castle Hill Library. Prof Vicki Flood kept attendees fully engaged blood glucose. with some eye-opening information. Special To see the range of Facemasks on offer visit The Hills guests at the forum were Hill Shire Mayor To find out more visit the website District CWA Handicraft Facebook page. To find out Dr Michelle Byrne and the wife of the Consul westernsydneydiabetes.com.au more about the Castle Hill CWA call 0421 595 524 General of India Mrs Nimeesha Gupta. DINNER FOR GOOD Helen Roth has come up with a novel way of raising climate. It is a chance for them to get out.” money for charity with private COVID Culinary So far meals have raised over $1000 which Connect meals in her own home for six guests. she is donating to Castle Lions Club projects. The Castle Hill resident says that the meals, “I am a member of the Lions but this is on an international theme, are aimed at enabling not a Lions’ event,” she said. people to get out and meet new people in a safe She said the events have also upskilled her environment with strict social distancing measures culinary prowess as she has tackled, Indian, in force. “I wanted to connect people who live by Spanish, Italian and Greek menus plus two spanish dinner: Helen Roth, Kay and Brian Williams of Baulkham Hills, Lesley Pettigrew of Castle Hill, themselves and don’t go anywhere in this COVID Christmas in July feasts. Peter Roth of Carlton
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SNOOP (HCC 231) is a one-year-old male Rottweiler Cross Boxer. AT A GLANCE According to staff at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Snoop is a sensible young boy NAME: Snoop who is a pleasure to be around. Staff say Snoop walks beautifully on lead, he sits, shakes CODE: HCC 231 hands, drops and takes his treats gently. BREED: Rottweiler Snoop is looking for a home where he will be included as part of the family where he will Cross Boxer get lots of attention and daily exercise. As the featured pet Snoop’s adoption price has AGE: 1-year-old been reduced to $99. The price includes first vaccination, microchipping, de-sexing and SEX: Male life time registration. PRICE: $99 Hawkesbury Council’s Rehoming Organisation Number is: R251000145.
AT A GLANCE SAMMY (CCC 3) is a two-year-old male domestic short haired cat. NAME: Sammy Staff at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter say Sammy is a gorgeous CODE: CCC 3 boy who is looking for a new home where he will be showered with lots of BREED: affection and be included as part of the family. Domestic cat Sammy’s adoption price has been reduced to $30 as this week’s featured cat. AGE: 2 years old The adoption price includes the first vaccination, desexing, microchipping and SEX: Male life time registration. PRICE: $30 Hawkesbury Council’s Rehoming Organisation Number is: R251000145.
ramps or steps make it easier to climb on and off those favorite sleeping spots. SENIOR PETS Having padded, soft matts on sleeping areas helps protect those stiff bony joints. Raising the food and water Did you know dogs are considered seniors when they reach bowls, you will make it easier for your cat or dog with their 7th birthday and for cats it is their 10th birthday? arthritis in the neck or forelimbs. Add an extra litter box to reduce the distance between trays. This helps prevent Just like humans, animals need greater dandruff, or be dull looking? Cats who unwanted accidents and encourages regular use. Make care in their senior years as older age are too sore to adequately grooms often sure the rims of the tray are not too high. Because our presents new health problems for our pets develop dry lack lustre coats. The signs pets can’t talk to us and communicate how they feel, and it is important to be aware of the signs of old age can be more difficult to detect senior pets should have a routine blood test every year. of aging as early detection is vital. in cats than dogs due to their sedentary This helps to determine the health of many Some symptoms of aging may be lifestyle. important internal organs such as the obvious, like an intolerance to exercise or A less obvious but just as important kidneys and liver and can often be the first limited mobility, while others are much sign of aging is how much your pet is indicator that something is wrong. more subtle. It is important to monitor drinking and urinating. your pet's eating patterns and body weight, How much your pet is or isn’t drinking sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au as obesity can cause many health issues, can be indicative of many problems, including osteoarthritis and diabetes in from endocrine issues to kidney disease. old age. Kidney disease is very common in older Similarly, if your pet is too thin it could cats. Water intake is often difficult to be having dental issues, metabolic disease check, especially in multi pet households, or certain types of cancers. but water intake should be monitored Sleeping patterns and cognitive closely if possible. The normal behaviour are also things to look out water intake for cats and dogs for; a cat or dog that isn’t aware of its is approximately 50ml per kg surroundings or has difficulty recognizing bodyweight per 24hrs, any level people may be experiencing early cognitive above this warrants a check-up. dysfunction or dementia. Some environmental Also, looking at the condition of your changes you can make at pet’s coat, if it appears to have more home for are, the use of
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FREE PRESCHOOL NAMING SYDNEY’S THIRD CITY The Western Sydney community will be given the chance to have their say on part of the naming of IN NSW CONTINUED Sydney’s third city. It is located north of Bringelly and needs a new name to reflect its new future. To FOR TERM 4 find out more and submit your suggestion go to: www.wcaa.sydney/nametheplace The NSW Government announced an extension of the COVID-19 relief funding for community NSW LIBERALS PASS NEW MEDICAL GAS LAWS and mobile preschools to the end of Term 4. Tradespeople now require a special licence to install medical gas following legislation passed by This eases the cost-of-living pressures off the NSW Government. In 2016, incorrectly labelled pipes led to the tragic loss of a life and the parents and ensures that children right across permanent disability of one newborn. We are committed to ensuring this never happens again, and the State have access to the education they no other families will have to endure the heartbreak and anguish these two families have suffered. need and deserve. NEWS SITE FOR STUDENT CONTENT NOW LIVE A multimedia and news hub created by students for students has launched giving NSW public school Congratulations! students a platform where they can share their views and creativity with the world. The Student Voice
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ULLEY, who turned 23 in July, is highly regarded in Australian athletics ever since breaking into the national limelight as our best junior hammer thrower. She holds all the Australian junior age records and the last three under 20 titles, making her a Hforce to reckon with also on the international stage. Her bulging trophy cupboard includes silver medals from the 2016 World Under 20 Junior Championships and the 2014 Youth Olympics. "The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics is very disappointing because it was looking like I would be gaining a spot in the Australian team," Hulley told Hills to Hawkesbury Community News."However, this gives me another year to improve myself so this could be better for me in the long term. The selections will be made next year." The Tokyo Olympics is slated to be held from July 23-August 8. This Rouse Hill ace would have been out of international spotlight if not for a Huxley with her medals from the 2018 Commonwealth Games, very observant coach Bre Clement, who asked her to try hammer throwing 2016 Under 20 World Championships and the 2014 Youth Olympics. after seeing her compete in putt shot and discus while a Year 7 student at Our Lady of Mercy College, Parramatta. The precocious Hulley grabbed the advice and the hammer and has been setting records ever since, with her form taking her to the top of Australia's ranking. Hulley is ranked 28th in the world and continues to be coached by the vastly experienced duo of Bre Clement and Karyne Di Marco, who competed in four Commonwealth Games and an Olympics. September being Prostate Awareness I have been following Hulley's career for the past decade, starting with month, take this opportunity to get a her meteoric rise as NSW and Australian junior champ before she won the Commonwealth Games silver medal at the Gold Coast in 2018. PSA check from your GP Her humility, her obvious skills and expert coaching provide her that PSA TESTING extra edge at competitions, while her single-mindedness helps her to focus under tremendous pressure at major events. The unassuming star, who WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WALNUT used to coach at The Ponds, trains five times a week under Clement and AND THE PROSTATE GLAND? Di Marco, who have coached Australian teams. THEY ARE OF SIMILAR SIZE Hulley, an Australian Catholic University Elite Athlete and Performer Program scholarship student, is studying occupational therapy and is keen 1. In Australia prostate cancer is the most common to specialise in neuro (nervous system) rehabilitation. cancer in men. Despite the setback to the major athletic championships due to COVID-19, 2. Approx. 3,500 Australian men die of prostate Hulley is staying on top of the competition as excitement builds up for the cancer each year. Tokyo Olympics, unleashing a phenomenal throw of 69.99m in May. 3. More men die of prostate cancer than women with "The season is going well so far and I am now in my third year at uni, breast cancer. with one more year to go," Hulley said. "I feel I am going alright and threw 69.99m at a recent competition Men over the age of 50 or 40 with a family history of in Sydney, and this is my second best throw. My best is 70.55m at the prostate cancer should Olympic Park in February." Talk to their doctor about testing for prostate cancer The qualifying mark for the Olympics is 72.50m. Surprisingly, in as part of their annual check up. hammer throwing, the leg muscles are the most important and Hulley said she is focussing on technique and strength. For further information: "This will get me more results," said Hulley, who also uses the gym at Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia the Gipps Road Sports Complex in Greystanes to build up her strength. pcfa.org.au Hulley is also proud of her sister Georgia who is among the top ranked Proudly supported by pole vaulters in NSW, having recovered from a fractured foot one and half Dural & District Prostate Cancer Support Group Phone: Denis 9629-2645 or years ago. Maurice 9654-2138 "Hopefully she can compete in the 2022 Commonwealth Games," Hulley said.
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was employed as the Publicity Officer of the Australian Jersey Herd Society, he claimed that he had proved conclusively, quoting medical sources, that nobody really knew what THE“4B”DIET cholesterol was and that plenty of rich Jersey (BEER, BACON, BUTTER & MORE BEER) milk, cream and butter was good for you. Mind you he also said that if he had been working In the last issue of this publication I wrote of dissolute life and had been led into all sorts for the margarine mob he could have just as one Gilbert Mant who was a columnist and a of adventures and traumatic experiences. At conclusively proved, by quoting other medical journalist from 1924 through to 1956 when the age of 90 he still ate, drank and did all the experts, that butter was bad for you. As he said after a journalist strike he was demoted from wrong things. He followed what he called his finally “that is what publicity men are for”. a “A” class journalist to a “B” class journalist by “4B” diet – beer, butter, bacon and more beer Gilbert Mant was a man of the country at the Fairfax organisation. He decided to seek with plenty of salt He regarded beer as the staff heart which would have helped him secure employment elsewhere and so he became a of life, not bread. As a young journalist many the position of Publicity Officer for the Royal Publicist or rather a Public Relations Officer years earlier, he had interviewed a group of Agricultural Society, although he was raised in with the Royal Agricultural Society in Sydney for 90 year old men in a Sydney old men’s home. Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs being born at Darling the next 13 years earning more than he had with He said that half the fellows attributed their Point then moving to Vaucluse. His father the “Sun-Herald” as a “A” grade journalist.. longevity to having never smoked or tasted had been raised at a large property of 107 sq. In his memoirs that he wrote at the age of alcohol, the other half attributed it to the fact miles (27,682 hectares) named “Gigoomgan” in 92 back in 1994 he commented on more of his that they had smoked and drunk alcohol in Northern NSW. At the time of his death Gilbert life as an older person. He had led a somewhat large quantities. I mention this as when he Mant had retired to Port Macquarie.
NOW WHAT ABOUT YOUR MEMORIES OR YOUR STORY. This page is about memories so tell us yours. If you have some great memories, or perhaps you belong to a local community organisation and would like to share your organisation’s history or story with us then feel free to share your memories or experiences by writing to 17 Rose St, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 or email to [email protected]. You can also share memories on any of my Facebook memories groups including Hills District Memories which you will find at www.facebook.com/groups/Hills.memories/ GARDENING COMPETITION The Sydney Hills Garden Competition is "More than ever, this is a time to Campbells Gardens ROSEMARY HAYES on again this year and indeed is the only celebrate the fine gardens of the Hills In Memory of the Hayes family of Clyde Avenue Orange Blossom Festival running in 2020. District." Have you strolled in a garden amongst the flowers The first competition ran in 1959 as the The Garden Competition is run each year forerunner of the Orange Blossom Festival. by The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville and In Springtime they blaze in their own secret bowers Gardeners have until September 11 has a variety of categories for gardeners Opening faces to catch the sun to register their garden. Judging is by from small Town Houses to residential The bees swoop to nourish professional and experienced horticulturists gardens, to gardens of industrial, commercial So Nature can flourish. and landscapers. and retirement complexes and schools. Rhododendrons, scarlet and tall In the past judges have included local An Awards Night will be held on Adorn the park and garden walls gardening gurus Judy Horton and Ross Miller Friday September 25 at the Harvey Lowe Stretching so high into the sky along with Horticulturalist Judith Sleijpen. Pavilion where award winning gardens Seeming to meet the clouds drifting by. Ross Miller said: “Even with drought and their gardeners will be honored and Azaleas of red,purple and white and the variable weather, we see so many receive prizes according to COVID-safe Create a spectacular sight beautiful gardens in this competition. Every requirements. Jacarandahs graceful and blue year, we are delightfully surprised by the For more information visit www. Sway and dance in the morning dew. sheer beauty that’s created by the hard hillsrotary.org.au your local garden centre Meandering paths around a small lake work of proud gardeners. or Keith Stapley on 0412 079 014 Which is the one that I will take. I’ll go this way through the ferns so green Stepping quietly, no lyrebird to be seen. Garden beds dug with loving hands Annuals in bright and colourful bands Red and gold and crimson and blue It’s such a welcome and delightful hue. Crimson Rosellas here abound Often they will come to ground To take a seed or a crumb or two Stand quite still you’ll see a few. Large turpentine trees 300 feet tall Make a canopy and shade for all Bellbirds sing in the glade so dark Flitting and darting in trees far apart Campbells Gardens ,such a restful sight, My heart rejoices in sheer delight.
26 Hills to Hawkesbury Community News | 28 August 2020 Read online: www.hillstohawkesbury.com.au Collection compiled by IVOR JONES showing life in the Hills and Hawkesbury PHOTOS FROM THE PAST area during past decades.
This horse and lorry were a prize winning attraction at the Castle Hill Show in 1900
Going to the show in the late 1920s Joe Given (L) & Alf Mobbs (R) visiting the Castle Hill Show (Eileen Shore Collection)
These photos are from the Kentwell Family (Susan Kentwell on her horse at the Castle Hill Show 1965, Castle Hill Show in 1962 and at the back of the Castle Hill Show in the 1960s) Castle Hill Show Opening Ceremony 1921
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2nd Castle Hill Rovers Dural Country Club Bowls North Rocks Evening VIEW Club STaR Association www.gwsrovers.com.au 04 2131 5074 Muirfield Golf Club,58 Barclay Rd, 8850 1269 | www.star.org.au. Annangrove Environment Centre Dural Men’s Shed North Rocks. The Hills Community Aid and 02 9654 3571 (Thurs) | 04 0247 8498 Toni | 9871 1926 or 0411 693 076, or Margaret on 9872 1405 Information Service Inc 02 9843 0533 (Wed-Fri) www.duralmensshed.org 9639 8620 [email protected] view.org.au Dural Galston Probus Club The Hills Learning Centre Arcadian Quilters We are a mixed club for retired and North Richmond Probus Club Our meetings are on the second 02 8850 0555 Meet in Galston Community Health semi-retired people who enjoy friend- RSVP | [email protected]. Centre 1st and 3rd Wednesday ship, interesting speakers, outings and Wednesday of the month at 10.30am at Panthers, North Richmond, facebook.com/ mornings, evening group 2nd and 4th holidays. Visitors are very welcome. thehillslearningcentre Mondays. New members welcome Tiina Kase | 0428 888 411 Beaumont Rd, N. Richmond. Carole | 9894 7749 Meetings will recommence on 12th The Hills Shire Garden Club East Kurrajong School of Arts August 2020. 9624 3034 Australian Sikh Association First Tuesday each month 10am Joan Fewings | 0401813152 The Inner Wheel Club of 0433 580 539 to 1pm. Bring along any sort of [email protected] www.asainc.org.au craft activity you’re interested in, Baulkham Hills bring pencil’s or brushes to practice Pennant Hills Mens Probus Club Meets at Aveo Retirement Village, Bushrangers Hash House Harriers John | 9487 1385 Bella Vista on the 4th Monday of 04 0828 9562 your drawing or painting with Ruth, browse the library for a book to read Pennant Hills Combined Probus Club each month at 6.00pm. (dinner Castle Hill Senior Citizens Club Inc., or simply just relax, have a cuppa We are actively looking for new optional) or meeting at 7.00pm. Club members invite anyone over 55 and enjoy a chat from 10am to 1pm. members to participate in social Robyn | 9639 2742 to come and meet a very active and Gold coin donation for morning tea. activities for the retired and The Sydney Hills Branch of the friendly group of Seniors who play Ann | 02 4576 5031 semi-retired and meet on the 3rd. Association of Independent Retirees Carpet Bowls, Cards and Rummikub. Galston VIEW Club Monday each month (except Dec) at Meeting on Friday, at Beecroft Our Club building is on the corner of 10.30am at the Hotel Pennant Hills Presbyterian Church Hall, McMullen Ave. and Old Northern Rd., Raises money to support The Smith family Learning for Life program will John Black | 9484 4675 Welham Street Beecroft. Meeting Castle Hill (opposite the new Metro commences at 10.45am. The station) with parking at the rear. hold its 1st Luncheon/meeting on Pitt Town Probus Club Wednesday 22nd July 2020 at 21-25 Meets at 10:00am on the 2nd future topics will be Health, 9680 3958 Centrelink, Retirement, Technology [email protected] Arcadia road Galston@11am after Tuesday of the month at the Pitt the shut down of the Coronavirus in Town and District Sports Club, 139 Safety and others. Christ Church early March, they had given the View Old Pitt Town Rd Pitt Town. New Lauris Rennie | 9634 1186 An Anglican church located at 26 club the go ahead to start holding its members welcome. Pam | 0412 737 234 Pitt Town Road, Kenthurst,has a monthly meetings. June Heinrich | 0417204853 [email protected] service at 9.30.a.m. every Sunday Helen | 9614 1512 morning. You are most welcome Probus Club Of Round Corner (Dural) The National Seniors Australia to join us. Glenhaven Probus Club Inc Secretary, Julie Are you over 50? 9651 1119 10am every 2nd Tuesday of PO Box 822, Round Corner 2158 9639 1814 each month at the castle Hill www.hillnsa.com Cumberland Bird Observers Club Probus Club of the Hills Inc Bowling Club. The Hills District Pipe Band The Club conducts three outings secretary.glenhaven.probus@ Ken | 02 96296459 per month to observe birds in their Practices in the Harvey Lowe gmail.com Probus Combined Kellyville Club Pavilion at Castle Hill Showground natural environment in interesting 04 4977 8659 Meets at 10am on 2nd Monday places all around Sydney. every Tuesday night from 7.30pm- Glenwood Men’s Shed of the month at Moran Aged Care 9pm. The band warmly welcomes General meetings which focus on Kellyville, 35 Goodison Street, identification of birds and their James | 04 0333 8450 new members and gig enquiries. North Kellyville. New members Facebook and Instagram: @ conservation are held at Castle Hill Hawkesbury Artists & Artisans Trail welcome. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. 02 4567 7400 hillsdistrictpipeband Glenys | 0419 616 431; Suzie Whitaker You are welcome to attend outings [email protected] Joy | 0416 239 696 and meetings. The Club has just www.haat.com.au [email protected] celebrated its fortieth year and is Probus Club – Winston Hills www.hillsdistrictpipeband.com keen to welcome new members. Hawkesbury District Agricultural Assn Northmead Combined 4577 3591 (BH) The Hills Trefoil Guild Peter 0412 770 757 or Re-locating to Toongabbie Sports Elaine | 0417 330 196 Cathy 9809 5668. www.hawkesburyshow.com.au Club. Meets 2nd Thursday of the www.cboc.org.au Hawkesbury Nepean Chapter of month Thursday Ladies Tennis Competition the First Fleeters Membership Officer | 0421 410 305 in the Hills District CWA of NSW – Galston Branch hillsladiestennis.org Our next meeting is Wednesday Meets on 2nd Saturday of each month. Red Cross, Castle Hill Branch from 10am. Please join us for Pamela Hempel | 0407 660 579 New meeting venue is Wesley Uniting Wanderers Bushwalking and morning tea and/or a yummy www.fffhnc.com Church, 32-34 Showground Rd. Castle Outdoor Club lunch prepared by the CWA ladies Hawkesbury Woodcraft Hill from 10.15A.M. To 11.45A.M. the Meet every second Tuesday in the 9653 1056 Cooperative Ltd second friday in the month. New month at Crestwood Community Centre, Crestwood Drive, Baulkham CWA of NSW – Castle Hill Branch 4721 8709 members always welcome. 8850 7056 Hills at 8 pm Holds its monthly meeting every Hills District Women’s Bowling Club 0413 211 946 second Tuesday at the CWA Hall, Jenner Street, Baulkham Hills Richmond /Windsor VIEW Club www.bushwalkingnsw.org.au/ 2 Annangrove Road, Kenthurst 9639 2733 (Voice Interest and Education wanderers (off Angus Road) from 10am. We www.thehillswomensbowls.com.au of Women Club which Supports also hold our Craft mornings for the Smith Family.) Meets on Winston Hills Joey Scouts members on 1st and 3rd Tuesday’s Ladies Tennis Club at Crestwood 2nd Wednesday of the month,11 9862 8482 of the month from 10 to 12. Bring Reserve am for 11.30 am at Richmond Golf [email protected] 9624 2236 or 0432 494 132 along your lunch if you wish to Club, 34 Bourke Street, Richmond Wisemans Ferry Community stay longer. Learning in the Hills Carol Jackson | 45781510 Men’s Shed Inc Maureen | 0411 724 925 9639 7918 Scouts Australia - Greater Western Meeting Tues and Sat 9am - 5pm Dural and Districts www.hca.org.au/learning-in-the-hills/ Sydney Region Alan Hunt | Senior Citizens’ Club Lions Club of Richmond Inc. 9639 2488 4566 4626 or 0428 784 425 Come along on any Wednesday at Geoff | 0412 969 651 www.greaterwestscouts.com.au Adrian Acheson | 0448 833 781 11.00am to Dural Country Club to YMCA NSW Community Visitors enjoy good fellowship with other Lions Club of Windsor Inc Sleep Disorders Australia - NSW senior citizens. Some play indoor Pam | 0413 395 145 02 9990 3514 Scheme bowls – beginners included – Macquarie Towns Garden Club www.sleepoz.org.au 9633 8209 or 0402 255 193 while others play Bingo and enjoy Jill | 4575 3858 Soroptimist of The Hills Zonta Club of Sydney the prizes. www.macquarietownsgardenclub. S.I. of The Hills. 0414 641 408 0417995507 after 4.30pm. wordpress.com/ Cathy Tracey | 0435 837 11? www.zontadistrict24.org
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Nestled within the heart of a thriving rural- residential precinct, Marston Living Galston is a luxury retirement village, offering the newest innovations in modern design.
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FACILITIES • Recreation Centre / Clubhouse • Village Bus / On-site Manager
SUPPORT • Independent Living • 24 Hour Emergency Call
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