Everything but the Kitchen Sink
My story could be as ‘dull as dishwater’ but I was so dreaming of a shiny, stainless steel kitchen sink… To make more sense of this, let me fill you in. For some time now I have been championing for a kitchen sink and running water to be installed in the Friends of Fagan Park’s […]
Galston Concerts Presents Clarinet and Piano Recital
On Sunday, 22 February, Galston Uniting Church will become a gateway to Europe’s rich chamber music traditions when Galston Concerts presents a clarinet and piano recital at 2 pm. The afternoon performance pairs two musicians whose careers reflect both depth of study and breadth of experience. Kimberley Steele’s path has taken her from Canberra to […]
Hills Probus Club Celebrates Christmas with Music and Feast
The Probus Club of the Hills wrapped up the year in festive style, gathering at the Galston Club for its annual Christmas luncheon. Members were treated to a traditional turkey feast, setting the tone for an afternoon filled with music, laughter and seasonal nostalgia. Entertainment came courtesy of the spirited Singaleles, an all-female ensemble known […]
Free Native Plants Offered by Hornsby Shire Council
For more than two decades, Hornsby Shire Council has quietly transformed suburban gardens into pockets of native habitat through its Native Plant Giveaways program. This year’s instalments in March and August are expected to continue that legacy. The scheme allows each household to book a time to collect four complimentary native plants, carefully cultivated at […]
Proposal to Rename Peel Park Cricket Ovals Now Open
A proposal to rename two cricket ovals at Peel Park is now open for community feedback, with Hawkesbury City Council encouraging residents to participate in the consultation process. The grounds at 92a Pecks Road, North Richmond, presently known as John Wellington Oval #1 and #2, would be rebranded as The Allan Carver Oval and The […]
Girl Guides Offers Adventure and Fun in Galston
Girl Guides is inviting families in the Galston area to discover a program that blends adventure, creativity and community spirit, with local Junior Guides opening their doors to new members this term. Designed for girls aged six to 10, the Galston Junior Guides group offers hands-on outdoor experiences, environmental awareness activities and opportunities to build confidence […]
Ideal Way For Seniors To Stay Alive And Kicking
Seniors keen to stay active will find the Alive and Kicking Hills just what the doctor ordered. This over-60s football group, which meets at the Ted Horwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills every Tuesday morning, has thriving after a humble start. The idea behind this 2025 venture, which is supported by The Hills Shire Council, is […]
It’s Hornsby’s Time for an Active Transport Plan
by Councillor Nathan Tilbury Active Transport means a network of infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians to safely move around. This is also benefits motorists as these facilities keep cyclists and pedestrians safely off the roads and, in many cases, completely separated. It also equates to less motor vehicles on our roads. In recent months I […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 13 February 2026
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 February 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 157.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 157.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 159.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]
The Basics Of Exchanging Property Contracts
In property transactions, agreement does not yet equal commitment. While a buyer and seller may feel aligned on price and terms, a sale only becomes legally binding once contracts are formally exchanged. Until that point, everything remains provisional. Reaching agreement on a sale price can feel like the finish line, however it marks the beginning […]