Hornsby Shire Hosts Event for Social Inclusion Week
Hornsby Shire residents are being invited to come together for a lively morning of music, culture and connection, with this year’s Fun, Food and Friends event set to shine a spotlight on Social Inclusion as part of Social Inclusion Week and the expanded Hello Hornsby program. Taking place at Hornsby RSL on Sunday 16 November […]
Kenthurst Rotary Raises Funds and Awareness for Mental Health and Polio Eradication
Members of the Kenthurst Rotary Club have been busy fundraising and spreading awareness for two important causes – mental health and the eradication of polio worldwide. This month, Rotarians donned their most creative and colourful headwear for “Hat Day”, part of Australian Rotary Health’s Lift the Lid on Mental Illness campaign. The event raised much-needed funds for mental health […]
Sydney’s History Comes to Life
In September, twenty students from Arcadia Public School traded their classrooms for the streets of Sydney, embarking on a three-day, two-night history camp that brought the city’s past vividly to life. The journey began at the iconic Hyde Park Barracks, where students explored the convict-era site opposite Hyde Park. Highlights included climbing into replica hammocks […]
Norwest Takes the Lead in Apartment Living
Once popular for its business park, Norwest is now in the spotlight as the Hills District’s next apartment hotspot. Driving this growth is a high demand for affordable housing, ongoing infrastructure projects and the expansion of local employment opportunities, making Norwest a thriving urban centre. New data from Urbis released this month, identifies Norwest as a […]
New Reconciliation Action Plan Launched by Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury City Council Launches Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026 – 2028 Hawkesbury City Council has launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for 2026 – 2028, showcasing its commitment to enhancing relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Hawkesbury Local Government Area (LGA). Officially endorsed on 14 October, the RAP is available […]
Bright Futures: How Glenorie Public School is Leading the Way
In the heart of rural north-west Sydney, Glenorie Public School is drawing attention for an approach that’s as grounded as the community it serves: a renewed emphasis on evidence-based learning, driven by explicit teaching and a return to the fundamentals of literacy and numeracy. It’s a strategy that’s reshaping classrooms and delivering results—proving that sometimes […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 24 October 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 24 October 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 178.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 177.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 179.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Hidden In The Hills: Bird Watching Photography
By Lachlan Turner “Discovering” a new bird that you have not seen before can be a very satisfying experience. To snap a photo of that bird adds to the enjoyment of the “discovery”. You could take a memorable photo that nobody else has taken and your friends have not seen. In any event it will […]
Small Schools Offer Big Advantages for Young Learners
Choosing the right primary school is one of the biggest decisions parents face, and for many families, smaller schools are proving to be a standout option. With their strong sense of community and personalised approach to learning, small primary schools offer an environment where children can truly flourish. Individualised Learning at Its Best In small […]
Elouera Cottage Crafts’ Pop Up ARRIVES!!
A fantastic opportunity to discover unique, locally made treasures is here!! Cherrybrook Uniting Church’s Elouera Cottage Crafts opened its doors to the much anticipated POP UP Shop on Friday 24th October and it will continue every FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9AM – 1PM until Saturday 15th November 2025. The display is located in the Reid Room (at the rear of the main building and […]