Hilltops Council wishes to advise that a fireworks display is scheduled to take place to celebrate the 2026 Boorowa Irish Woolfest at the Boorowa Recreation Park on the corner of Pudman and Court Streets on Saturday, 3 October 2026. The fireworks display will commence at 8.00pm sharp and will conclude after ten minutes. Council encourages […]

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Friday 25 September 2026 Authorised by Acting General Manager Sarah Karaitiana October Long Weekend Public Holiday Waste Services The below changes to waste operations will be in place for the October Long Weekend public holiday on Monday 5 October 2026. The following sites will be closed: Boorowa Waste Transfer Station […]

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Friday 25 September 2026 Authorised by Acting General Manager Sarah Karaitiana Hilltops Council advises residents and road users that Mount Darling Road at the Maryamma Creek Causeway (Boorowa) has now reopened following the completion of necessary maintenance works. The causeway is now accessible and normal road access has been restored. […]

Temporary road closures for Boorowa Irish Woolfest will be in place along Marsden Street from Jugiong to Brial Streets on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026. The following roads will be closed during the celebrations: Pudman Street between Scott and Market Streets, from 6am to 6pm on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Marsden Street between […]

Hilltops Council would like to advise that the current Alcohol-Free Zones in place in the Boorowa CBD will be temporarily lifted on Sunday, 4 October 2026 for the Boorowa Irish Woolfest celebrations.  The temporary suspension of the Alcohol-Free Zones will be in place between 9am and 6pm. Glass will not be permitted on the street […]

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Hearing of Hilltops Reclassification of Land Planning Proposal (PP-2026-1426): Wednesday 7th October 2026 at the Young Town Hall at 6:00pm. Hilltops Council is undertaking an independent public hearing on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at the Young Town Hall at 189 Boorowa Street, Young, on the Reclassification of Land Planning Proposal (PP-2026-1426) starting at […]

Hilltops Council is once again inviting residents to participate in its annual Community Satisfaction Survey, providing an opportunity for the community to share feedback on Council services, facilities and future priorities. The survey is an important tool that helps Council measure community satisfaction, assess its performance, and identify opportunities for improvement across all areas of […]

Hilltops Council advises residents that minor road patching works will be undertaken on Boorowa Street, Young, outside Mad Harry’s and Bunnings. The works are scheduled to commence on Wednesday 16 September and continue through to Thursday 17 September 2026, weather permitting. To ensure the safety of employees and the public, appropriate traffic management measures will be in place throughout the works. Parking may be temporarily […]

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has commenced a Statewide Community Participation Plan today on 1 September 2026 which introduces standardised exhibition timeframes for planning functions across NSW. Timeframes in Council’s Community Participation Plan will no longer apply, however Council will continue to use these documents to set out engagement methods for planning functions […]

Hilltops Council advises residents and motorists that temporary traffic controls on Petticoat Lane, Young, have now been removed, allowing traffic to return to two-way access. This change is temporary ahead of the next stage of the Petticoat Lane Kerb and Gutter Project, with road pavement works scheduled to commence on Monday, 14 September 2026. Approximately 400 metres […]

Council has received the following Development Applications. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for these applications. DA2026/0122 – Subdivision (3 lots into 6 lots): Lot 1823 DP 754611, Lot 1824 DP 754611, Lot 1825 DP754611 – 123 Dairymans Lane YOUNG NSW 2594 (SRD Land Consulting Pty Ltd). Submissions close 5pm, Friday 4 September 2026. In […]

Hilltops Council advises residents and road users that Mount Darling Road is closed at the Maryamma Creek Causeway due to the causeway currently being impassable. There is no access available at this location. The road is expected to remain closed for at least one week. The duration of the closure will be subject to weather […]

Community members and ratepayers across New South Wales are invited to take part in an important conversation about future local council rates by joining the upcoming online Ratepayer and Community Workshop on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Hosted by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), the workshop will provide an overview of IPART’s role in setting the annual […]

Hilltops Council advises residents that essential maintenance works will be undertaken on Council’s wastewater infrastructure located within Campbell Street, Boorowa. The works are scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, with Campbell Street, between Court Street and Park Street, temporarily closed to vehicles until Monday, 31 August 2026. To ensure the safety of workers […]

Hilltops Council is calling for applications from community organisations who are seeking financial assistance or sponsorship from Council during 2026-2027.  Financial Assistance Program:  Fund 1 – Small Scale Infrastructure Fund To assist organisations to provide infrastructure for their community/sporting group. Council will fund a maximum of up to 50% of the cost of the infrastructure, to a maximum of […]

Hilltops Council wishes to advise that, due to a staff development day, all Council offices, depots, libraries, and the Young Visitor Information Centre will be closed on Wednesday 19 August 2026. The Victoria Street Waste Management Facility in Young will remain open as usual from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., however, the following waste facilities will be closed: ·       Redhill Waste Facility […]

Council has received the following Development Application by SRD Land Consulting Pty Ltd. Hilltops Council is the consent authority for this application. DA2026/0122 – Subdivision (3 lots into 6 lots): Lot 1823 DP 754611, Lot 1824 DP 754611, Lot 1825 DP754611 – 123 Dairymans Lane YOUNG NSW 2594. Submissions close 5pm, Friday 4 September 2026. […]

Council wishes to advise that our service provider, Goldenfields Water, will be conducting essential infrastructure maintenance on the water trunk main located between Jugiong and Kingsvale on Thursday 6 August 2026, which may impact water supply for consumers on this service line. The essential work will commence from 7am and is expected to be completed by 4pm. Council will continue to actively liaise with Goldenfields Water on the […]

Hilltops Council advises residents that damage to the bridge deck crossing Sawpit Gully Creek was identified today. The bridge will be closed immediately to allow Council to inspect the bridge deck and assess the extent of the damage. Location of the temporary pedestrian closure between Gordon Street and Patterson Avenue, Young. To ensure public safety, […]

Hilltops Council is proud to announce that Senior Ranger Shawn Brown has been named the 2026 Ranger of the Year at the recent Australian Institute of Local Government Rangers annual workshop and awards event held in Sydney. Senior Ranger Shawn Brown receiving the 2026 Ranger of the Year Award The award recognises Shawn’s outstanding commitment […]