Former Sydney Childcare Worker Faces 115 More Charges
The former Sydney childcare worker is facing a further 115 charges following an ongoing investigation into the alleged exploitation of children at five early childhood education facilities in Sydney’s north-west. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) laid the additional charges as part of Operation Moonbi, bringing the total number of charges against the 35-year-old man to […]
Local Food and Artisans Featured at Galston Spring Markets ’26
The Hills community will have a chance to discover local makers, food vendors and family activities at Spring Markets ’26 in Galston this October. The event will be held at The Galston Club on Saturday, 17 October, from 1 PM to 5 PM. Hosted by Stonehouse Kitchen, the event will feature around 20 local stalls, […]
Kellyville Girl Fronts Jeans for Genes
An 11-year-old Kellyville girl who overcame childhood cancer is helping inspire Australians to support this year’s Jeans for Genes campaign. Ruby is one of the 2026 faces of the annual fundraiser, which supports research at Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). Her parents, Laurie and Craig, said taking part is their way of giving back. Ruby […]
CareFlight Celebrates 40 Years of Saving Lives
For four decades, CareFlight has delivered lifesaving emergency care when every second counts, helping thousands of Australians survive some of life’s worst moments. This year marks the aeromedical charity’s 40th anniversary, celebrating an organisation that transformed trauma care by bringing hospital-level treatment directly to patients. That commitment continues to make a difference locally. In 2025 […]
Hawkesbury Writers Festival to Launch at Race Club
Bring out the books, quill and ink as the inaugural Hawkesbury Writers Festival heads to the Hawkesbury Race Club on Saturday, 12 September, celebrating the region’s ever-growing literary and creative community. Running from 10 am to 4 pm, the FREE festival will feature guest speakers, writing workshops, children’s story time, poetry readings, book signings, exhibitor stalls, raffles, […]
All Aboard! Next Stop: Galston500
Ready your tickets as the Galston500 is fast approaching, opening its cabin doors at the Galston Valley Railway on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The annual fundraiser sees teams of 5-inch scale model locomotives complete 500 laps of the railway’s 1km track, with proceeds supporting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research. Adult entry […]
Award Launches Hawkesbury Designer’s Career
A passion sparked during her family’s home build has helped Hawkesbury’s Isabelle Roberts launch a promising career in interior design, with the 23-year-old recently recognised for individual excellence at the Interior Fitout Association (IFA) NSW Division Apprentice and Design Awards. The TAFE NSW Kingswood graduate received the award at the event’s 25th anniversary celebration, where industry leaders, […]
AFP Releases Images to Help Identify Victims in Operation Moonbi
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has released three images as part of the ongoing Operation Moonbi investigation, appealing to the public for information that could assist with victim identification. Police said the images were allegedly located on electronic devices seized during the investigation and are believed to have been taken at childcare centres in Sydney. […]
Nearly 60 Childcare Facilities Linked to Charged Sydney Childcare Worker
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has released the employment history of a Sydney childcare worker charged with hundreds of alleged child abuse offences after a court lifted a non-publication order on Monday, 13 July. A multi-agency Local Contact Point has also been established to provide parents and carers with information about the investigation, including the man’s employment history and […]
Galston Village Streetscape Upgrade Gets Underway
Work has now begun in Galston Village, with construction underway on a major public domain upgrade that will reshape the village centre over the next year. Hornsby Shire Council marked the beginning of works with a sod-turning ceremony, launching a project that aims to improve the appearance, accessibility and safety of the village for residents, […]