by Mark Hodges MP Member for Castle Hill

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 Community Building Partnership( CBP) program.

Community organisations and

councils across the Castle Hill electorate are encouraged to apply for funding to support local infrastructure projects.

Could your project benefit from a grant of between $ 10,000 and $ 100,000?

The Community Building Partnership program provides funding to help deliver

projects that strengthen the wellbeing of our local community- from upgrading facilities to improving access and purchasing essential equipment.

Since 2009, the program has awarded more than $ 505 million to over 22,400 projects across the state, including:

• Building an access ramp to a community hall

• Resurfacing a sporting court

• Installing a shade sail for a playground

• Upgrading a clubhouse kitchen

• Purchasing equipment for a public announcement system

If you have a project that will benefit the Castle Hill community, I encourage

you to apply. To find out more or apply, visit: nsw. gov. au / cbp or scan the QR Code.

Authorised by Mark Hodges MP. Funded using parliamentary entitlements.

with Ray Williams MP Member for Kellyville

50 YEARS OF EAST COAST EAGLES FOOTBALL

It was a fantastic day celebrating 50 years of the East Coast Eagles at Back to Baulko Day, held at Bruce Purser Reserve. With a full lineup of matches against

Match Winners- Men’ s 3rd Grade( Division 6).

long-time rivals Pennant Hills, the event showcased the strength, spirit, and talent of the club across all grades. It was especially meaningful to recognise the players, volunteers, and supporters— past and present— who have built such a proud legacy. Congratulations to the East Coast Eagles on this incredible milestone and their ongoing contribution to football in our community.

LOCAL MUSIC SCHOOL HITS A HIGH NOTE WITH GLOBAL RECOGNITION

A big congratulations to local music academy School of Rock Bella Vista for earning the prestigious 2025 Headliner Award. Selected from 439 schools worldwide, only 45 were recognised with this honour— placing School of Rock Bella Vista, alongside its sister campus School of Rock Macarthur, among the top-performing programs globally. While Macarthur celebrates back-to-back

recognition, this marks a milestone first win for the Bella Vista school

KELLYVILLE COMBINED PROBUS CLUB MARKS TWO MAJOR MILESTONES

Congratulations to the Kellyville Combined Probus Club on celebrating eight years of bringing the community together, alongside 50 years of Probus in Australia. Probus helps retirees stay socially connected through friendship and a range of activities, outings and trips. The Kellyville club welcomes new members who are retired or semi-retired. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 10am at Glenhaven Community Centre. For enquiries, contact 0400 039 308.

CONGRATULATIONS: Gordon & Lynette Fullerton – 60th Wedding Anniversary Leslie & Therese Williams – 70th Wedding Anniversary

Performance Program students.