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The Real Secret River – Dyarubbin

The Dharug and Lower Hawkesbury River Historical Society Invite you to “The Real Secret River – Dyarubbin” An afternoon with Special Guest Speaker Dr Grace Karskens. Please come and join the members of the Dharug and Lower Hawkesbury Society as we celebrate the 40 th Anniversary of our first meeting held at the Wesleyan Chapel […]

Fatal motorcycle crash – Arcadia Sunday, 26 February 2023

Fatal Crash, Police Chokehold

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Sydney’s north-west today. motorcycle crash Emergency services responded to Arcadia Road, Arcadia, about 1pm (Sunday 26 February 2023), after reports of a crash. Police have been told a Peugeot motorcycle crash was travelling south when it lost control causing the rider to come off before being struck by […]

Eastwood Rugby A Drawcard For The Hills

[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=”82136″ 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 Lawrence Machodo[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eastwood Rugby, one of the powerhouses of the sport in NSW, are keen to kick off at Fred Caterson Reserve’s planned premier rugby union facility. Despite growing opposition to the redevelopment of the Reserve, Eastwood Rugby’s General Manager Robert Frost […]

Dural Toy Library

Dural Toy Library, a community toy library that provides local children and families access to a wide range of toys, is currently having its autumn toy donation drive. From March to May, the library is on the lookout for new and second-hand toys. Middle Dural Toy Library President Emily Kothe said in addition to contributing […]

New Deputy Mayor

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Long-time Galston resident and Councillor Warren Waddell has been elected the new Deputy Mayor of Hornsby Shire Council. Mr Waddell, who has been on Council representing A Ward since 2017, was elected unopposed on the 8th of February at Council’s […]

Fred Caterson Reserve Redevelopment Fury

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Residents and environmentalists have slammed a Hills Shire Council Masterplan to redevelop Fred Caterson Reserve at Castle Hill to make room for a high-performance rugby facility for the Eastwood District Rugby Union Football Club. In November 2020, Hills Council adopted […]

Council Partnership Delivers Road Results for Residents

The Hills Shire and Hawkesbury City Councils have teamed up to increase repairs on a popular rural road that has been hit by consistent rain caused by a third consecutive La Niña. Significant road rehabilitation works will soon commence on Boundary Road which borders both Hawkesbury and The Hills Shire Local Government Areas (LGAs) in […]

Free Kits Still Available for Clean Up Australia Day Registrations

Pip Kiernan calls for Aussies to take action and register for the March 5 event 20 FEBRUARY 2023: Registrations are still open for Clean Up Australia Day 2023, with free clean-up kits available for the national event taking place on March 5. The kits include gloves, rubbish and recycle bags for individuals or families who […]

E-Waste Drop Off Event this Saturday

[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=”77844″ 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 Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A free Electronic Waste Drop Off Event is being held for Hills residents at Castle Hill Showground from 9am to 3:30pm this Saturday the 25th of February 2023. Acceptable items for collection include […]

Fuel Prices Week Ending 24th February 2023

Fuel Prices Week Ending 9th December

Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 24th February 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price  Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 190.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 183.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 195.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]