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The Hills Police Area Command A safe and secure NSW. We encourage contributions to this page, but please do NOT report crime here Simultaneous revolts in other areas fail.

Notable History

1791: Governor Phillip briefly explores the Castle Hill area with a party of soldiers and Aboriginal guides.
1801: Governor King established a government farm at Castle Hill which employed over 300 convicts.
1802: The name Baulkham Hills is officially recognised. A free settler, Verincourt De Clambe, received a 200 acre grant at Castle Hill.
1804: 700 acres have been cleared at Caslte Hill. 200 convicts, mainly Irish political prisoners, at Castle Hill revolt and hope to take over the Colony. The convicts march to Parramatta and then march towards Windsor. They are pursued by a detachment of the NSW Corps. A battle takes place at Vinegar Hill (Castlebrook Cemetery) where a number of convicts are killed. The ring leaders are later hanged without trial at Windsor.
1811: The Government Farm at Castle Hill is closed.
1816: Richard Rouse receives a 450 acre land grant and the area is called Rouse Hill.
1833: The Great North Road from Sydney to Newcastle opens.
1886: The first Castle Hill Show is held at Rogans Hill.
1902: A steam tram line opens between Parramatta and Baulkham Hills.
1923: A railway line to Castle Hill is opened which follows Windsor Rd and Old Northern Rd. It terminates at Rogans Hill.
1932: The railway line closes.
1989: The old Castle Hill Police Station closes and the current building is occupied.

🏕️ Do you recognise this person? – Rouse Hill 🏕️ E 89553949Hills Police are seeking assistance to identify a person foll...
08/10/2026

🏕️ Do you recognise this person? – Rouse Hill 🏕️ E 89553949

Hills Police are seeking assistance to identify a person following a shoplifting incident at a camping store in Rouse Hill.

On 17 September 2026, the person allegedly attended the store on two separate occasions and stole three sleeping mats

Police are keen to speak with anyone who may recognise the person or who may have information that could assist with this investigation.

Reference: E 89553949

If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence. 🔒
Please do not report information via NSW Police Force social media pages.

Thank you for your assistance. 🙏

06/10/2026

🔴 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝

We are now at the beginning of The Bush Fire Danger Period. This is the peak season when warm temperatures, low humidity, and dry vegetation significantly increase the risk of rapid, uncontrollable wildfires.

The permit system during this period ensures burns are conducted safely under controlled conditions, protecting your home, family, and our community.

If you are planning any burning activities on your property, take note of the following.

Fire Permits are MANDATORY: A permit is required for burning activities during the Bush Fire Danger Period in RFS districts, and at all times in Fire and Rescue NSW districts statewide.

Permits are FREE & Easy to Get:
🔺In a Rural Fire District? Apply online via the RFS website.
🔺In a Fire and Rescue NSW District? Apply via the Fire and Rescue NSW website.

Always Notify Us Before Lighting Up: Even with a permit, you must notify us before you start burning. Submit your burn notification using our online form.

Additional rules may apply, including temporary weather related fire bans.

❗️Heavy Penalties Apply: Failing to secure a permit or ignoring restriction rules carries serious fines.

Apply for a permit and log your burn notification here:
NSW RFS - https://nswrfsprod.service-now.com/guardian_csp

Fire and Rescue NSW - https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=200
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For more information:
💻 Visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

📞 Call the Bush Fire Information Line: 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737)

📲 Download the free smart device application ‘Hazards Near Me NSW’

03/10/2026

*CANCELLED AS OF 6:09PM 3/10/2026

🚨 Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:05 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Bargo and the northwest parts of the Wollondilly Shire. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Katoomba, Picton and Blackheath by 3:35 pm and Wollongong, Camden, Campbelltown and Penrith by 4:05 pm.

Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.

The Hills Police Area Command
The Hills Shire Council

https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-thunderstorm-warning/IDN21035

🚔 RBTs Pack Up. We Don't. 🚔This afternoon in Glenhaven, our officers packed up and drove away from an RBT site at the en...
02/10/2026

🚔 RBTs Pack Up. We Don't. 🚔

This afternoon in Glenhaven, our officers packed up and drove away from an RBT site at the end of the operation.

Unfortunately, one motorist couldn't say the same.

The driver was stopped during the operation, returned a positive roadside breath test and was subsequently conveyed by police to the station, where further analysis resulted in them being charged with drink driving.

Earlier this morning at about 7.30am, another driver was stopped at an RBT site on Old Northern Road, Castle Hill. Following roadside testing and subsequent analysis, the female driver was also arrested and charged with mid-range drink driving.

As many people head away for the long weekend, remember that police will be conducting high-visibility road policing operations across the district. If you're thinking about taking a chance after drinking, think again.

The odds of being caught drink driving this long weekend are doubled.

Every drink driver detected is a risk to themselves, their passengers and everyone else using our roads.

Plan ahead. Organise a designated driver. Catch a taxi or rideshare. Stay the night.

Don't risk your licence. Don't risk a criminal record. Most importantly, don't risk a life.

🚔🍺❌🚗

Emergency Services on scene at a house fire in Landsdowne Rd North Kellyville. No reports of injuries .
01/10/2026

Emergency Services on scene at a house fire in Landsdowne Rd North Kellyville. No reports of injuries .

🚧 Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11:59pm Monday 5 October.NSW Police Force will target spe...
30/09/2026

🚧 Double demerits start at midnight tonight and continue until 11:59pm Monday 5 October.

NSW Police Force will target speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences this double demerits period 🚗



NSW Road Safety - NSW GOV

30/09/2026

📢𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄-𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 🔥
- 𝐖𝐞𝐝 𝟑𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭 - 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝟏 𝐎𝐜𝐭 -

Following up on the status of the Porters Road Hazard Reduction burn, the RFS has finalised a strategy to achieve greater depth for the burn. Additional burning activities are scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday 30th September to Thursday 1st of October.

Ground crews will be on-site ensuring the burn perimeter remains secure, while a helicopter conducts aerial ignition within containment lines throughout daylight hours.

Residents are reminded to:
- Keep doors and windows closed.
- Cover outdoor furniture and retract pool covers.
- Remove washing from clotheslines.
- Secure pets in a protected area.
- If you have a respiratory condition, please reduce outdoor activities and keep reliever medication nearby.

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒
For everyone’s safety, the following trails will be temporarily closed until the 3rd of October:

🚫 Porters Road Fire Trail, including the West Arm
🚫 Scaly Bark Creek Fire Trail
🚫 Coppertail Fire Trail

This operation relies on current weather forecasts, so if conditions shift and affect safety or effectiveness, the burn will be postponed and further updates provided.

For information about hazard reduction smoke and an updated list and map of scheduled hazard reduction burns, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr
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💻 Visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

📞 Call the Bush Fire Information Line: 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737)

📲 Download the free smart device application ‘Hazards Near Me NSW’

30/09/2026

🔥𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍🔥
- 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐭 -

📸 Aerial perspective:

Ground crews are currently on-site ensuring the burn perimeter remains secure, while a helicopter conducts aerial ignition within containment lines throughout the day.

Residents are reminded to:
- Keep doors and windows closed.
- Cover outdoor furniture and retract pool covers.
- Remove washing from clotheslines.
- Secure pets in a protected area.
- If you have a respiratory condition, please reduce outdoor activities and keep reliever medication nearby.

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒
For everyone’s safety, the following trails will be temporarily closed until the 3rd of October:

🚫 Porters Road Fire Trail, including the West Arm
🚫 Scaly Bark Creek Fire Trail
🚫 Coppertail Fire Trail

This operation relies on current weather forecasts, so if conditions shift and affect safety or effectiveness, the burn will be postponed and further updates provided.

For information about hazard reduction smoke and an updated list and map of scheduled hazard reduction burns, visit the Hazards Near Me app or the website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr
……………….

💻 Visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

📞 Call the Bush Fire Information Line: 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737)

📲 Download the free smart device application ‘Hazards Near Me NSW’

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