Hills Shire Council Introduces Public Art Grant to Beautify Public Spaces
Streets, parks and laneways across The Hills Shire are set to become open-air galleries under a new Public Art Grant designed to bring colour, creativity and local stories into everyday public spaces. The funding stream was adopted at the Hills Shire Council meeting on 9 December as part of a broader review of the council’s grants […]
Why are young leaves RED?
By Kay Birkinshaw In Spring, many plants have new red leaves. In these young leaves, the photosynthesis process that makes green leaves is not mature and to protect them, a chemical called anthocyanin is present. This gives a red pigment on the leaf surface. There are 2 main theories for how it protects the leaves: […]
Galston High School Joins NSW HPGE Partner School Program for 2026
Galston High School has been selected to join the NSW Department of Education’s 2026 High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Partner School Program, a move set to bring a significant boost to specialist learning facilities and talent development across the campus. The competitive program targets priority schools with growing enrolments, diverse learning needs and a strong […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 19 December 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 19 December 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 200.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 203.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 206.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]
Galston Garden Club Wraps up Year, Plans for 2026
The Galston District Garden Club has concluded its final meeting of the year, closing a busy and productive season and already planning for 2026. The club will reconvene on 11 February at 7.30 pm in the Community Hall on Arcadia Road, Galston, and will return to its regular schedule of meetings on the second Wednesday […]
Hidden in the Hills: Puzzles Quizzes Workbook
By Lachlan Turner Readers of my Hidden In The Hills columns each month have been introduced to many aspects of the diversity found in the local Hills District bushland areas. Over recent years I have written a selection of short publications relating to environmental sustainability, organic gardening practices and general bushland knowledge. Some of these […]
The Magic of Christmas Lights up Our Community
Out and About with Michelle Byrne Christmas truly is the most magical time of the year. It’s a season filled with joy, goodwill, and the chance to celebrate with family and friends as we farewell the year that’s been and look ahead with hope to the year ahead. For children, the excitement is almost impossible […]
Creative Learning Strategy at Middle Dural Public School
At Middle Dural Public School, creative learning is more than an add-on to the curriculum — it is a deliberate strategy to nurture the full range of students’ academic, creative, sporting and social-emotional strengths. The creative arts have become a compelling avenue for students identified as High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE), offering space for […]
Glenorie Public School’s Term of Activities and Learning
Glenorie Public School has been buzzing with activity this term, as learning has extended well beyond the classroom through performances, excursions, and outdoor challenges that highlight the breadth of opportunities available to students. The school hall was transformed into a storybook kingdom on Friday, 14 November, for a spirited production of Cinderella. The performance was the […]
Mayoral Statement: Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack
The following is a statement made on Monday, 15 December 2025, from the Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, regarding the Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack. “I am absolutely horrified by the terrorist attack at Bondi yesterday. On behalf of The Hills Shire community, I extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their […]