Jon Stevens will lead the celebrations at Balcombe Heights Estate on Australia Day. There will be activities at the estate on Seven Hills Road 4pm to 9pm.
The Castle Hill RSL Sub Branch invites family members, friends and others to the third annual Australia Day flag placing tribute at Castlebrook Memorial Park, and to see the new veteran's memorial garden.
Meet Hills Australia Day Ambassador, GWS Giant Jeremy Cameron at the council's Australia Day events on Castle Hill Main Street and at Balcombe Heights Estate. Details: thehills.nsw.gov.au
Meet Hills Australia Day Ambassador, GWS Giant Jonathon Giles at the council's Australia Day events on Castle Hill Main Street and at Balcombe Heights Estate. Details: thehills.nsw.gov.au
Meet Hills Australia Day Ambassador, GWS Giant Jacob Townsend at the council's Australia Day events on Castle Hill Main Street and at Balcombe Heights Estate. Details: thehills.nsw.gov.au
Meet Hills Australia Day Ambassador, GWS giant Callan Ward at the council's Australia Day events on Castle Hill Main Street and at Balcombe Heights Estate. Details: thehills.nsw.gov.au
FORMER INXS and Noiseworks frontman Jon Stevens will lead the Australia Day celebrations at Balcombe Heights, Baulkham Hills.
Stevens was born and raised in New Zealand but crossed the ditch and became an Australian citizen.
He will perform some of his classics on the night, supported by local band Breakaway.
Children will be entertained by the Dress up Oz competition, Bluey the Kangaroo show, the Ronald McDonald show, free rides and showbags.
Enjoy a range of food stalls on the night and a massive fireworks display at 9pm.
"There's no better way to spend our national day than to have some fun with friends and neighbours, meet new people and enjoy the fireworks finale with your family," Hills mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said.
The day will end with an affirmation ceremony, where residents can affirm their allegiance to Australia by making a short statement based on part of the Australian Citizenship Pledge.
Limited on-site parking is available.
Details: Balcombe Heights Estate, 92 Seven Hills Road, Baulkham Hills, 4pm to 9pm.
In Castle Hill's Main Street there will be a flag raising ceremony, national anthem and pigeon release from 11.30am.
There will be musical acts, performances and kids shows until 2pm.
Residents can honour those fallen men and women who served in Australia's armed forces at Castlebrook Memorial Park at Rouse Hill.
Commemorations and service runs from 7am to 9am.
Family service manager John Lazanas said as the flags were being placed, a parade of pipers and drummers would circle the park.
After the final flag has been positioned, volunteers, RSL members, friends and family will gather at Castlebrook's flagpole for a brief tribute service and the playing of the Last Post.
A complimentary breakfast will be provided.
Details: 9629 1477.
FLAG RAISING CEREMONIES IN THE HILLS
Residents are invited to start their Australia Day celebrations at one of several flag raising ceremonies being held throughout The Hills to mark Australia Day on Saturday.
Hills mayor Dr Michelle Byrne and councillors will be present at some, as well as special guests and Australia Day Ambassadors.
Ceremonies are at:
■ North Rocks Park, North Rocks Road, North Rocks – 8am
■ Heritage Park, Heritage Park Drive, Castle Hill – 8am
■ Kellyville Rotary Park, Cnr Mediati Rd & Glenrowan Ave, Kellyville – 9am
■ John Benyon Rotary Park, Cnr Kenthurst Rd & Nelson Rd, Kenthurst – 9.30am
■ Glenorie Memorial Hall, Old Northern Rd, Glenorie – 10am
■ Annangrove Park, Cnr Annangrove Rd & Curry Ave, Annangrove – 11am
■ Castle Towers Piazza, Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill – 11.30am
Details: www.thehills.nsw.gov.au