Discover Scouting with 1st Dural Scout Group

This is your chance to build skills and friendships for life. Looking for a way to help your child gain confidence, independence, and new friendships? As part of the world’s largest youth movement, 1st Dural Scout Group offer fun, challenging, and safe outdoor activities, from camping and hiking to cooking and STEM projects. The group is open to […]

Mcfarland’s Grave, Beside Old Northern Road, Maroota

by Hornsby Councillor Nathan Tilbury  There is a heritage listed roadside gravesite, just south of Maroota Public School, on Old Northern Road. The sandstone plaque on the grave reads “McFarland is Buried Here 19.1.1871” and the site is heritage listed by Hills Shire Council. However, research by Diane Papandrea has revealed errors on the plaque […]

Hills Relay For Life 2026

There will be a silver lining around this year’s Hills Relay For Life as the annual community fundraiser for Cancer Council NSW takes to the track at Castle Hill Showground on May 16th. This year’s 24 hour event will be a packed program of activities starting at 9am on Saturday May 16th and finishing on Sunday morning. […]