Kumud Merani Named Australia Day Ambassador for 2026
Hawkesbury’s Australia Day celebrations will feature one of the nation’s most respected media figures, with journalist and broadcaster Kumud Merani named the city’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2026. Ms Merani’s career spans continents and decades, marked by a series of firsts that helped shape Australia’s multicultural media landscape. She began her professional life in India […]
Box Hill’s New Stockhorse Avenue Reserve Plans Revealed
Residents in Box Hill are edging closer to a new neighbourhood playground, after The Hills Shire Council secured land for the future Stockhorse Avenue Reserve and opened public consultation on its design. The site has been acquired through a compulsory purchase, clearing the way for a park intended to serve the area’s rapidly growing population. […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 16 January 2026
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 16 January 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 160.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 209.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]
Man Charged with Nazi Salute and Assault – Epping
A man is scheduled to face court today following allegations that he performed a Nazi salute and assaulted another individual in Sydney’s northwest. Authorities reported that around 6 AM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, a 48-year-old man was driving along Carlingford Road in Epping when a black utility vehicle reportedly stopped in front of him. […]
Galston District Garden Club
By Greta Wickham The club recently opened eight-acre gardens for charity in October, and while enjoying the gardens, one plant stood out – “Justicia carnea”, commonly known as the Brazilian Plume Flower. This vibrant perennial shrub is known for its striking tubular flowers and lush foliage, making it a popular choice for tropical gardens. It features […]
Australia Day 2026 in Hawkesbury
Australia Day on the Hawkesbury will return on Monday, 26 January 2026, with Hawkesbury City Council hosting a family-friendly community event at Governor Phillip Park in Windsor. The event will run from 5 pm to 9 pm and will feature a range of activities and entertainment along the Hawkesbury River. The program will open with […]
Alcohol
Alcohol has been around since the beginning of time and Australia has a culture of drinking. It is embedded in our psyche with celebrations for significant occasions, as a right of passage, after a footy match, five o’clock drinks and the time for relaxation at the end of the day when kids go to sleep. […]
Summer School Holiday Programs in The Hills
The Hills Shire Summer School Holiday Program offers free activities in January, helping children have fun while easing costs for parents, carers and guardians. The program includes an NRL Clinic, art class, gaming and technology workshops, Tennis Fun Day and a family movie screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants with free popcorn. Mayor Dr Michelle […]
Maps & Daydreams vs. The GPS
By Ivor Jones IN AUSTRALIA The months of December and January are traditional times for holidays. Not so many years ago many families would have collected strip maps from the NRMA throughout NSW or similar organisations in other states. Perhaps some may have called into tourist bureaus and acquired “Cartoscope” or similar maps which served […]
Turon Avenue Reserve BMX Track Resurfaced for Faster, Safer Rides
The Turon Avenue Reserve BMX track in Baulkham Hills has reopened after a major upgrade, and local riders have wasted no time putting it to the test. Resurfaced and reshaped, the track now offers a smoother and faster ride, with refreshed jumps, rollers and flowing sections designed to suit a wide range of abilities. Beginners can focus […]