Bright Futures: How Glenorie Public School is Leading the Way
In the heart of rural north-west Sydney, Glenorie Public School is drawing attention for an approach that’s as grounded as the community it serves: a renewed emphasis on evidence-based learning, driven by explicit teaching and a return to the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy. It’s a strategy that’s reshaping classrooms and delivering results—proving that sometimes […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 24 October 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 24 October 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 178.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 177.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 179.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Hidden In The Hills: Bird Watching Photography
By Lachlan Turner “Discovering” a new bird that you have not seen before can be a very satisfying experience. To snap a photo of that bird adds to the enjoyment of the “discovery”. You could take a memorable photo that nobody else has taken and your friends have not seen. In any event it will […]
Small Schools Offer Big Advantages for Young Learners
Choosing the right primary school is one of the biggest decisions parents face, and for many families, smaller schools are proving to be a standout option. With their strong sense of community and personalised approach to learning, small primary schools offer an environment where children can truly flourish. Individualised Learning at Its Best In small […]
Elouera Cottage Crafts’ Pop Up ARRIVES!!
A fantastic opportunity to discover unique, locally made treasures is here!! Cherrybrook Uniting Church’s Elouera Cottage Crafts opened its doors to the much anticipated POP UP Shop on Friday 24th October and it will continue every FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9AM – 1PM until Saturday 15th November 2025. The display is located in the Reid Room (at the rear of the main building and […]
Galston School Excels in NAPLAN 2025 with Strong Support
Galston Public School has cemented its position as one of the region’s top-performing primary schools, outshining comparable institutions — including several private schools — in the latest NAPLAN 2025 results. Students in Years 3 and 5 delivered exceptional outcomes in the 2025 assessments, performing well above both State and national averages. According to the school, […]
Spring is Coming to Dural Community Garden and This Year Things are Going to Get a Little Wild!
In its second year of operation, the Dural Community Garden is shifting focus from its bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables to the creation of a vibrant wildflower garden. This initiative stems from the belief that their garden is not truly complete without a burst of color. As each season unfolds, the garden continues to […]
Galston High Students Shine in Statewide NAIDOC Week Competition
Two Galston High School students have earned statewide acclaim in the 2025 NAIDOC Week School Initiatives Creative Art Competition, an annual program that invites young people across New South Wales to fuse Indigenous culture with road-safety messaging. Year 10 student Erica Hwang received the coveted Minister’s Medal of Excellence, along with a $250 voucher from […]
Knitting For a Cause: Yarn Wrapping for Domestic Violence Awareness
A colourful yarn wrapping display will soon be installed on the trees near Castle Hill Metro, created to raise awareness about Domestic and Family Violence in The Hills community. Led by the Zonta Club of Sydney Hills (ZCSH), the display highlights the club’s continued commitment to ending DFV in the Hills. It will coincide with 16 […]
Tasses, Sciberras & Berios feted at FNSW Awards
Hills United FC have more celebrations after their FNSW League 1 Women’s coach Allan Tasses and star players Isabella Sciberras and Portia Berios were honoured by Football NSW, at the end of the club’s best season. Tasses took out the Coach of the Year honours for his leadership and outstanding results in 2025. Under his […]