Hawkesbury Fest
By Sophie Poredos CELEBRATING COMMUNITY THROUGH Hawkesbury Fest is happening again this year during Local Government Week on Sunday the 4th of August, and it’s building up to be a fun family day out. Local Government Week will be from Monday the 29th of July to Sunday the 4th of August and showcases the work […]
Celebrating Libraries During Library and Information Week
Hawkesbury Library Service is celebrating Library and Information Week 2024 by rewarding its new and current members. Join the library for a free cuppa during the week at both libraries. Morning tea will be available from Monday, 29 July, to Saturday, 3 August, between 10 – 11 am, plus 3 – 4 pm on Sunday at Central […]
Golden Milestone
The Castle Hill RSL Master Swimming Club recently celebrated a monumental milestone, marking its 50th anniversary with a heartfelt luncheon. David Hagan, club president, described the event as “a chance to reflect on the past and rejoice in what we have today.” The celebration was a journey down memory lane, uncovering the origins of both the Castle […]
On Course to Shine
TAFE NSW’s new Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration qualification offered exclusively at Castle Hill and Kingswood is opening doors to graduates to work in art galleries, museums and performing arts centres across the state. The new qualification provides practical hands-on experience and training specific to the arts and cultural events industry, delivering a pipeline of […]
Storm Surge: Top 10 Storm Hot Spots Revealed
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has released data showcasing the most active areas for storm-related incidents across the state in the first half of this year. From the period of January to June, the NSW SES responded to a total of 18,015 jobs, including 12,044 storm incidents and 3,796 flood incidents. The Wyong SES […]
Reference Group to Help Make The Hills More Inclusive
A passionate group of seven Hills Shire residents with professional or lived experience of disability have been chosen to form Council’s first-ever external Disability Inclusion Action Plan Reference Group. Council adopted the Disability Inclusion Action Plan in 2022 which included an action to form a reference group to support the implementation of the plan. Mayor […]
Jersey Day for Organ and Tissue Donation
Friday August 30, 2024 is Jersey Day. Have a conversation with your loved ones about becoming an Organ and Tissue Donor. In May 2015 the Gremmo family’s life changed forever when their eldest child, Nathan, was critically injured in an accident at age 13. Nathan’s family chose to give the gift of life to others […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 26 July 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 19 July 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 201.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 201.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 210.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Significant Inroads Made on Historic Thomas James Bridge Restoration
Restoration of the historic Thomas James Bridge on Settlers Road near Lower Macdonald has reached the halfway point after consecutive floods between 2021 and 2022 caused significant damage. The restoration required the excavation of the site down to the bedrock to install new steel and concrete footings and drainage that will be resilient in the face of […]
Riverstone Man Rediscovers $10,000 Instant Scratch-Its Birthday Treat
A Riverstone man has revealed he unknowingly sat on a $10,000 Instant Scratch-Its win for a couple of months after stashing the unscratched gifted ticket in his bedside drawer. The western Sydney resident’s winning $1 Treasure Chest Instant Scratch-Its top prize ticket was purchased at Riverstone Newsagency, Shop 7/12, Riverstone Parade, Riverstone. “This is unreal,” he chuckled when an official from The Lott […]