Hornsby Shire Councillor Dedicated to Community Service
Serving in my first term as an elected councillor for Hornsby Shire has been an incredibly rewarding, challenging and eye-opening experience. I entered this role with a strong commitment to community service, and over the past term, I’ve had the opportunity to listen to residents, work collaboratively with council colleagues, and contribute to decisions that […]
Recycle Mate Simplifies Recycling for Hills Locals
The Hills Shire Council has introduced a new online tool called Recycle Mate, aimed at making recycling easier for local residents. This innovative platform is now accessible on the Council’s website and serves as an instant guide for recycling. With Recycle Mate, Hills residents can click on a map to quickly locate nearby recycling facilities […]
Exciting upgrades for Middle Dural Public School
James Wallace MP Middle Dural Public School is set to have an exciting upgrade thanks to a co-investment by the NSW Government, Middle Dural Public P&C Association, and the wider school community. The $15,000 Community Building Partnership 2025 grant will make it possible for the school to build shade solutions over the school sandpit and […]
Why holidaying in Australia in a Short Term Rental Beats a European Summer
Where curated design meets local discovery, your perfect getaway is closer than you think. For many Australians, the allure of a European summer is undeniable: cobbled streets, Aperol spritzes, and centuriesold architecture… and for good reason. But as the cost of long-haul travel rises and global crowds return in force, more travellers are rediscovering the […]
Dural Bowling Club Plans 60th Anniversary in 2026
The Dural Bowling Club has wrapped up its Ladies and Men’s Minor Singles finals, held on July 22 and July 26, marking a successful mid-season milestone for the organisation. Ann Wilson claimed the Ladies Minor Singles Championship, delivering a confident performance to secure the title ahead of runner-up Kate Liu. In the Men’s Minor Singles, […]
Aussie Bushfire Survival Guide
Firefighting authorities are warning that Australia could be facing an early and intense bushfire season. With warmer than average forecasts and winter rain producing increased fuel for bushfires, early preparation is vital. Professor David Bowman, a leading Australian Fire and Pyrogeography scientist, says, “People are still in a daze after winter and can’t imagine, that […]
Macquarie Park Opens New Playground and Picnic Spots
The renewal of Macquarie Park at Freemans Reach is now complete, featuring new playground activities and amenities for all ages. With nearly $2 million invested, funding came from the NSW Government’s Places to Swim program, the Community Assets Program, and Hawkesbury City Council. The upgrades have transformed this riverside area into a vibrant space for […]
Probus Club Celebrates 14 Years with Special Events
The Round Corner Dural Probus Club, known for its warm welcome and active social calendar, continues to attract new members and visitors seeking friendship, engagement, and a variety of interest-based activities. This August, the club celebrated a significant milestone—its 14th anniversary. The occasion was marked during the monthly meeting with a special morning tea, where […]
Glenorie Probus Club Explores Morpeth’s Rich Heritage
The Glenorie Probus Club launched on a mid-winter bus tour to Morpeth in July, uncovering the layered history of one of the Hunter region’s most significant early settlements. Once known as Illalaung—meaning “green hills” to the Wannarua people—the area carries a deep Indigenous heritage long preceding European arrival. Morpeth, formally established in the 1830s, was […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 12 September 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 12 September 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 187.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 205.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 BP Thornleigh […]