Hills Residents Dig Deep to Support Mayor’s 2025 Christmas Appeal
Hills Residents Dig Deep to Support Mayor’s 2025 Christmas Appeal and Library Fine Amnesty In the spirit of Christmas, The Hills Shire has dug deep and donated more than 2000 non-perishable food items to the Mayor’s 2025 Christmas Appeal and Library Fine Amnesty. A wide variety of food items such as rice, puddings, pasta and tuna were donated […]
Hillside Public School Ends 2025 with Memorable Activities
The final weeks of 2025 have delivered a lively and memorable close to the school year at Hillside Public School, with students embracing a mix of learning, movement and shared experiences that have extended well beyond the classroom. For Years 3 to 6, karate lessons with Sensei Jordan from Black Belt Martial Arts Hornsby have […]
Christmas Time Again!
“Joy to the World!” the angels sang. But we know that sometimes it is difficult to experience that joy. There are all the expectations that can crowd out the “reason for the season”. There can be the busyness of end of year activities – and yes, sometimes we schools can add to that. But we […]
Hills Shire Council Introduces Public Art Grant to Beautify Public Spaces
Streets, parks and laneways across The Hills Shire are set to become open-air galleries under a new Public Art Grant designed to bring colour, creativity and local stories into everyday public spaces. The funding stream was adopted at the Hills Shire Council meeting on 9 December as part of a broader review of the council’s grants […]
Why are young leaves RED?
By Kay Birkinshaw In Spring, many plants have new red leaves. In these young leaves, the photosynthesis process that makes green leaves is not mature and to protect them, a chemical called anthocyanin is present. This gives a red pigment on the leaf surface. There are 2 main theories for how it protects the leaves: […]
Galston High School Joins NSW HPGE Partner School Program for 2026
Galston High School has been selected to join the NSW Department of Education’s 2026 High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Partner School Program, a move set to bring a significant boost to specialist learning facilities and talent development across the campus. The competitive program targets priority schools with growing enrolments, diverse learning needs and a strong […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 19 December 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 19 December 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 200.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 203.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 206.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]
Galston Garden Club Wraps up Year, Plans for 2026
The Galston District Garden Club has concluded its final meeting of the year, closing a busy and productive season and already planning for 2026. The club will reconvene on 11 February at 7.30 pm in the Community Hall on Arcadia Road, Galston, and will return to its regular schedule of meetings on the second Wednesday […]
Hidden in the Hills: Puzzles Quizzes Workbook
By Lachlan Turner Readers of my Hidden In The Hills columns each month have been introduced to many aspects of the diversity found in the local Hills District bushland areas. Over recent years I have written a selection of short publications relating to environmental sustainability, organic gardening practices and general bushland knowledge. Some of these […]
The Magic of Christmas Lights up Our Community
Out and About with Michelle Byrne Christmas truly is the most magical time of the year. It’s a season filled with joy, goodwill, and the chance to celebrate with family and friends as we farewell the year that’s been and look ahead with hope to the year ahead. For children, the excitement is almost impossible […]