Galston School Excels in NAPLAN 2025 with Strong Support
Galston Public School has cemented its position as one of the region’s top-performing primary schools, outshining comparable institutions — including several private schools — in the latest NAPLAN 2025 results. Students in Years 3 and 5 delivered exceptional outcomes in the 2025 assessments, performing well above both State and national averages. According to the school, […]
Spring is Coming to Dural Community Garden and This Year Things are Going to Get a Little Wild!
In its second year of operation, the Dural Community Garden is shifting focus from its bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables to the creation of a vibrant wildflower garden. This initiative stems from the belief that their garden is not truly complete without a burst of color. As each season unfolds, the garden continues to […]
Galston High Students Shine in Statewide NAIDOC Week Competition
Two Galston High School students have earned statewide acclaim in the 2025 NAIDOC Week School Initiatives Creative Art Competition, an annual program that invites young people across New South Wales to fuse Indigenous culture with road-safety messaging. Year 10 student Erica Hwang received the coveted Minister’s Medal of Excellence, along with a $250 voucher from […]
Knitting For a Cause: Yarn Wrapping for Domestic Violence Awareness
A colourful yarn wrapping display will soon be installed on the trees near Castle Hill Metro, created to raise awareness about Domestic and Family Violence in The Hills community. Led by the Zonta Club of Sydney Hills (ZCSH), the display highlights the club’s continued commitment to ending DFV in the Hills. It will coincide with 16 […]
Tasses, Sciberras & Berios feted at FNSW Awards
Hills United FC have more celebrations after their FNSW League 1 Women’s coach Allan Tasses and star players Isabella Sciberras and Portia Berios were honoured by Football NSW, at the end of the club’s best season. Tasses took out the Coach of the Year honours for his leadership and outstanding results in 2025. Under his […]
Galston Concerts 2025
The Galston Concert tradition continues to elevate the local arts scene, and its 2025 finale is set to showcase just how vibrant regional music-making has become. Tucked away on School Road in Galston, the Uniting Church might appear modest from the outside, but step through its doors and you’ll find one of the Hills District’s […]
The Rise of Low- Stimulation homes: Why Calmer Spaces are Becoming the New Luxury
How simplicity and calm are redefining modern luxury living In a world that feels noisier and busier than ever, many Australians are rethinking what “home” should truly offer. No longer just a place to live, it is increasingly becoming a refuge from the pace and pressures of modern life. This growing awareness has given rise […]
A Fresh New Look for Hillside Public School
Hillside Public School in Glenorie has received a vibrant new look, thanks to a generous grant from the Galston Community Branch of Bendigo Bank. The funding, provided through the 2025 Community Grants Program via the Community Enterprise Foundation, has enabled the school to upgrade its signage and community facilities, creating a fresh, welcoming environment for […]
Fire Alert, Get Ready Now
Firefighting authorities are warning that we could be in for an early season. Similar situations to the Californians Palisades catastrophe could happen, long before anyone imagines it’s possible. Many hills homes are situated near bushland “among the gum trees”. Local company, Aussie Pumps in Norwest are doing their part to help get people prepared. The company started […]
Healing Trauma Through Hypnotherapy
Mental health challenges affect millions, and for many, traditional approaches such as medication and talk therapy only go so far. Increasingly, hypnotherapy is being recognised as a gentle yet powerful way to support healing—particularly for people living with trauma and addiction. Addictions are not simply about substances or habits. They are often responses to deep, […]