Across The Hilltops
Trial Higher Schools’ Certificate (HSC) exams commence, amid government pressure regarding allowances for students. Ye...
The Hilltops Council election has been postponed again. All NSW local government elections have been postponed until at ...
Over $100,000 has been awarded to Hilltops Council to assist in promoting our cultural events and boost tourism. The ru...
While the date for the postponed NAIDOC ceremony is yet to be announced, the reopening of the Burrangong Gallery in the ...
Latest News
As farmers and people of the land, Landcare Week until August 8 is time to mark the work of our...
05-08-2021
Many gardeners throughout the Hilltops region have probably been feeling a bit frustrated with gardening over the last two months. Whilst...
Damian Giuliano is a local from Young who has partnered with an Australian owned Lime company, PrimeLime, to provide high...
A few cases of grass/transit tetany reported in both cattle and sheep lately, it is timely to consider our options. There...
The NSW Travelling Film Festival will be screened in Young this weekend, with this being the first time the Hilltops...
29-07-2021
The all-New Hyundai NX4 Tucson has arrived at Young Hyundai. After great success in 2020 the new NX4 Tucson has...
Boorowa Central School is preparing to open a new Innovation Centre. The agricultural shed has been refitted, designed as a space...
Staff at Hennessy Recreational Therapy Centre, part of Mercy Care Young, developed a diversional therapy program in 2020 to help...
The conditions for bowls last Thursday were quite good with more sunshine than clouds even though jackets were still needed. Twenty–two...
The Harden Red Devils have scooped this year’s first division Oilsplus South West Cup, and are minor premiers after leading...
Residents have until 6pm on Monday to enrol to vote in the upcoming Hilltops Council local government elections. Ensure you are...
22-07-2021
Three women from Hilltops, Mary Dodd, Alison Foreman and Marg Roles, travelled to Cowra to attend a forum for prospective...
The BreastScreen NSW van will be back in Boorowa from Monday August the 16th to Friday August the 20th, 2021. Women...
While there has been much bickering between the ladies in the beginning of Channel 7’s Farmer Wants A Wife, a...
Everybody has their own journey and reasons for fitness. Whatever the intentions, Anytime Fitness in Young can support you. Their team...
Pharmacist David Hamblin believes it’s important to keep things simple when it comes to making changes to your health. David...
Former Young resident Valerie Parv’s Order of Australia Medal (OAM) plus a painting of her has been gifted to the...
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The Health Studio offers podiatry and exercise physiology services, as well as being the home for Hilltops Myotherapy. CEO and...
Especially during COVID-19 restrictions, it is easy to neglect your skin and mental health. Given we’re reverting to hibernation, RenewMedica clinic...
Elite Supplements offer a full range of health and fitness supplements including protein, amino acids, fat burners, collagen, vitamins, sleep...
15-07-2021
HGH Motor Groups newest franchise Young Nissan is off to a flying start. After just two full months of Nissan...
Recycle cafe was launched by St John’s Boorowa last October. Church member Kathy McLennan said the ministry’s aim was to offer...
At NRG Fitness Centre, run by Chris and Kim Holt, staff subscribe to the philosophy of ‘healthy body, healthy mind’...
From Hilltops Council
Councillor John Horton
Over the last 12 months, I have been writing about Hilltops looking at the light at the end of the...
The Hilltops Phoenix
Background Land Use Planning and LEP Review Program Hilltops Council is progressing its land use planning review program to ensure local planning...
Hilltops Council has prepared a Draft Local Environmental Plan (Draft Hilltops LEP), to provide one, consolidated LEP for the Hilltops...
Councillor Tony Flanery
There are a number of issues which could be written about but the 2 most pertinent to me are the...
Mayor Brian Ingram
The COVID-19 situation remains concerning. Daily case numbers in Greater Sydney continue to be high. Thankfully at this stage...
Councillor John Walker
The postponement of local government elections for three months and which are now to be held on 4 December 2021...
The Draft Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy is on public exhibition until this Thursday 22 July. The document provides a...
Last week was NAIDOC Week with the theme Heal Country. Healing Country means embracing First Nation’s cultural knowledge and understanding...
Councillor Margaret Roles
In Naidoc Week; I would like to acknowledge and convey ‘Yinyamurra’ to the Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of...
Councillor Rita O’Connor
The busy Council agenda continues as we draw closer to the September elections. Several documents have been put on public...
Deputy Mayor Tony Wallace
Council currently has its Operational Plan including the 2021/22 budget on public display and is receiving submissions. Whilst the projected...
Without healthy, well educated youth there can be no Hilltops growth, as such Hilltops Council places great importance on our...
Three significant business items for Council have been the rates harmonisation, finalisation of the LEP and adoption of the 2021-2022...
Councillor Greg Armstrong
In my March 2021 column I commented on the financial performance of Hilltops Council since the forced merger in 2016. In...
At its April meeting, Council resolved to write to the Riverina LLS (Local Land Services), State LLS, Local MPs and...
A very pleasing announcement came through on Monday that the Cowra Retirement Village plans to recommission the former St Lawrence...
If one was asked to recall what it was like to live in the Hilltops region twenty years ago in...
I am pleased to report that at the April Council Meeting held last week, Council awarded the construction tender for...
Hilltops Shire will soon be fixing more local roads thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke...
The public consultation period for the Draft Hilltops Local Environment Plan (LEP) has now closed. Residents were given 42 days...
The number of older people in the world is the only natural resource that’s actually growing (L Carstensen) Last week was...
As most residents would be aware, the upgrade of Milvale Road is a project I have been advocating for over...
Over the weekend I attended the Maimuru Public School Centenary. It was an honour to spend the day with current and...
Women in business
The General Store, owned by Ainslee Stoney, provides an incredible range of products including books, cards, toys and cl...
Wonder who owns that bright blue neon sign at the top of the town? Amber Blythe Conveyancing is the fresh rebrand...
Meg Forbutt discovered pole dancing five years ago and fell in love with the sport. She teaches beginners and progressive...
Kylie Perrin completed her apprenticeship with her sister 25 years ago at Inform Hair and Beauty. The dedication of her customers...
Special Interests
Many gardeners throughout the Hilltops region have probably been feeling a bit frustrated with gardening over the last t...
Sport
Congratulations go to Damien Miller on winning the Club Singles Championship for the second consecutive year. The final...
Boorowa Goldies coach Andrew Corcoran admits to a nervous start to the elimination semi final against the Young Yabbies last...
