Injured horse rider found by firefighters, flown to hospital – Lower Portland
On Thursday, The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to attend to a woman in her 60s after she was found injured on a fire trail in Lower Portland by NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) volunteers while conducting official business. The woman was initially assisted by the Rural Fire Service firefighters, who […]
Aviation Careers for Women
The Hills Shire Council has partnered with Empowering Western Sydney Women to invite women to a dynamic, engaging, and FREE Job Skills Workshop on Thursday, September 7 from 10am to 1pm. The event is ideal for women who want to learn more about the diverse range of careers available to them in the aviation sector […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 25th August 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 25th August 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 211.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 198.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 216.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Free Employability Skills Workshop
A young person aged 15-24 who is looking for their first job or embarking on their professional career but is uncertain about where to begin may be interested in the YOU-th Employment Skills Workshops. These workshops offer expert guidance, invaluable advice, and comprehensive insights to help young people kickstart their path to employment success. They […]
Man’s Body Recovered from Hawkesbury River at Freemans Reach
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”86272″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Josh Kerwick[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A police operation concluded on 4:40pm on Monday 21 August, 2023 after the body of a man was recovered from the Hawkesbury River at Freemans Reach. Emergency services were called to Terrace Road after a utility was seen driving off […]
Dural Squash to Host National Tournament
Dural Squash is a 12-court squash centre with fitness activities. This year on 24–25 June we hosted the NSW Masters Squash Titles, and then successfully tendered for the Australian Masters Titles which will be held at our centre in Dural, and Thornleigh Squash on 2–15 September 2023. This will involve approximately 200 members from all […]
Galston Concerts are ‘Spreading the Word’
The Galston Concerts program planner Robert Harris enjoys ‘spreading the word’ to Hills and Hawkesbury residents. “We want to be sure that audience numbers continue to grow so we’re always happy to meet with local groups to share the news of future concerts.” “The next concert on 10 September presents WorldWinds, a program for flute, […]
Why is My Printer Using So Much Ink or Toner
Does it seem like you are constantly having to buy ink (or toner) for your printer? This can be very stressful as you feel you are being ripped off. 1. Small capacity cartridges in an old printer: Older style printers could only print a few hundred pages at most due to the cartridge capacity. Modern […]
Spring Is Almost Here – Is Your Garden Ready?
Preparing your garden for spring sets the foundation for a successful and vibrant growing season. Our friends at Sydney’s Plant Market share their tips for anyone wanting to be “garden-ready” come Spring. 1. Clean up: Remove any fallen debris, leaves and dead plant material. Clearing the garden will prevent diseases and pests from settling in, allowing […]
Galston500 Raises Money for MS Cure
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”81787″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Allie Thackray[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Galston500 is an endurance event that sees a number of teams operating 5 inch gauge miniature trains over a combined total of 500 laps of the picturesque 1km track at the Galston Valley Railway. Starting at 6am, on Saturday 26th August […]