Local Journalist Executed Over War Crimes
By Ivor Jones I have a habit of picking up information from various sources. Sometime in the past year, I came across a small leaflet published by The Rotary Club of Windsor. The leaflet was titled “100 PLUS HAWKESBURY FACTS” and it revealed to me that in 1895 to 1897, “The Windsor-Richmond Gazette” employed a young […]
Council Welcomes NSW Government’s Support for Vision for Future of Housing Supply in Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council has cautiously welcomed plans unveiled by the New South Wales Government to address the supply of housing in the state by rezoning land around eight rail stations, including Hornsby — providing an opportunity to enhance progression of Council’s recently adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan. Adopted at its General Meeting in November of 2023, […]
A Poem for Summer
Mary Leonora Smith, better known to her friends as “Noreen”, turned 100 in September last year and is still enjoying writing poetry. She grew up on a farm on Seven Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills as Mary Leonora Brown and was given the nickname Noreen when attending Baulkhams Hills Primary School and it stayed with her. The farm […]
Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival in the Hills Shire
With only a few weeks left, Hills Shire Council has been preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Yuan Xiao Jie) with its own Lantern Festival in Castle Hill on Saturday, 24 February 2024. Hills residents can expect a night of Asian food, activities, and culture at Arthur Whitling Park in partnership with The Hills Chinese Association. […]
Gemma Sisia: Bringing Free Education to Children in Poverty
Meet the inspirational Gemma Sisia, founder of The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania. Hear Gemma speak on how St Jude’s has grown to three schools with 1,800 students including a girls only secondary school, to bring free quality education to children experiencing poverty. Sunday 3 rd March 7.30pm at St Agatha’s Parish Hall, Pennant Hills. […]
Prioritising Heart Health on a Budget: A REDFEB Call to Action
As we embrace REDFEB, Heart Awareness Month, this February, Heart Research Australia is dedicated to reshaping how Australians approach cardiovascular well-being without causing financial strain. Heart disease touches the lives of 2 in 3 Australians and stands as the leading cause of death. Prioritising heart health is an investment in both personal well-being and financial […]
Bushfire Threats! Prepared?
As a local in the Hills, I have personally seen the devastation of fires in our local area. Recent rain may have deferred the fire season but the threat is still very real and everyone must be prepared for when it hits. Glenorie Stockfeeds and Rural Supplies is an Aussie Pump Gold Distributor, they understands […]
Resident Power: A Catalyst in Negotiating Change
As a Hornsby Shire Council Councillor representing residents in C Ward (Cherrybrook, Beecroft, Cheltenham and North Epping) I always appreciate being advised of any residential concerns and issues within my Ward so that I may seek advice or make a request to Council to take appropriate action to rectify or provide a solution. This sounds like a […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 16th February 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 16th February 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 197.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 195.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 197.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Bigger Better Bushfires
I have been a bit naughty for some years now – I have ignored advice from experts to prepare my property for bushfires. The reason is I live on a bush block with bush right up to the house and I absolutely love it. I can’t bear the thought of clearing it to make what […]