Nelson Road Upgrade to Support a Growing Community
Nelson Road, which connects Box Road with The Water Lane in Box Hill, was temporarily closed on January 19. It is expected to remain closed for approximately six to seven weeks, weather permitting, while major upgrade works are carried out. Residents and commuters are encouraged to plan ahead and follow the detour routes during this […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 23 January 2026
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 23 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 155.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]
21 Hawkesbury Heritage Buildings Get Funding
Twenty-one heritage buildings across the Hawkesbury will receive a share of $100,000 in Local Heritage Assistance Funding (LHAF) in the 2025/2026 financial year to help with maintenance and restoration. The funding is aimed at supporting the preservation of some of the area’s most valued historic buildings. The program recognises that heritage-sensitive repairs and restorations can […]
Rickabys Creek Concept Designs Now on Public Exhibition
Residents are invited to review and comment on concept designs for a proposed shared cycleway and pedestrian path along Rickabys Creek, with Hawkesbury City Council opening the project for public consultation. The proposal outlines a new off-road shared pathway along Rickabys Creek, intended to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists across the […]
Running Together: Finding Community at Galston Parkrun
By Carly Paton At 7:50am each Saturday, long before the rest of Galston has fully woken, Fagan Park is already alive. Runners make their way to the start line, stretching and stumbling. Dog leads rattle. Volunteers in bright vests adjust signs and check their watches and just before the countdown begins, someone inevitably makes a […]
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 […]