Glenorie Public School Celebrates Growth and Learning
Glenorie Public School has begun 2026 with strong momentum, as students across all year levels settle into classrooms focused on academic growth and creative exploration. The school community has reported a smooth transition into the new academic year, with students engaging positively in structured learning environments shaped by explicit teaching strategies and high expectations from […]
Dural Bocce Club Welcomes 2026 with AGM and Games
The Dural Bocce Club has commenced the year 2026 with renewed enthusiasm among its members. Weekly games resumed in mid-January after a brief Christmas hiatus, with participants eager to re-engage in the club’s vibrant social activities. In February, the club adopted a total pointscore competition format, whereby players’ scores are accumulated over a four-week period, […]
Richmond Swimming Centre Plans $73.4M Redevelopment
Richmond Swimming Centre will experience a $73.4 million redevelopment, marking one of the most significant community infrastructure investments in the Hawkesbury region in decades. Councillors have formally approved an expanded design that goes beyond a basic upgrade, introducing an eight-lane, 50-metre outdoor pool and a new indoor gymnasium. The enhancements reflect feedback gathered during consultation and […]
UnitingCare Galston Early Learning Centre Achieves Top Quality Rating
UnitingCare Galston Early Learning Centre has begun 2026 with a significant milestone, reaffirming its standing in early childhood education after again achieving an Exceeding National Quality Standard rating following its latest Assessment and Rating visit by the NSW Department of Education. The result, confirmed at the start of 2026, reflects a sustained commitment to quality […]
Bromeliad Plants Take Center Stage at Castle Hill Autumn Show
The Bromeliad Autumn Show will bring together Australia’s bromeliad community at the Federation Pavilion in Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 2nd May, from 9 am to 4 pm, and Sunday, 3rd May, from 10 am to 3 pm. Explore a variety of bromeliad plants and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Running across the first weekend of […]
Hills Winter Sleep Out Officially Launched
Mary, in her 20s, came to Hills Community Aid (HCA) seeking help to leave a domestic violence relationship. While she had saved enough for a bond and secured a unit, she couldn’t afford two weeks’ rent in advance. Funds from the 2025 Hills Winter Sleep Out covered the rent and provided a grocery voucher. Mary […]
Middle Dural Public School Leads Regional Enrichment Program
Middle Dural Public School has taken a leading role in a growing regional effort to better support high-potential learners, joining with Arcadia Public School and Hillside Public School to deliver a large-scale enrichment day held on 20 March 2026. The initiative reflects a broader shift in New South Wales education toward collaborative program delivery, particularly […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 17 April 2026
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 17 April 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 209.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 206.90 Shell Reddy Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 211.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant […]
Woodbury Reserve’s Transformation Guided by Local Needs
The redevelopment of Woodbury Reserve is steadily taking form, with a recent site tour highlighting how community input is influencing the transformation of the popular Hawkesbury space. On 9 April 2026, Hawkesbury City Council hosted a site walkthrough, inviting stakeholders from sporting groups, government agencies, and local services to observe progress and discuss the project’s […]
Galston Equestrian Club – Your Local Club!
Several of our local equestrian enthusiasts are members of our very own Galston Equestrian Club – the adult riding club based at the fantastic Rural Sports Facility right here in Galston. We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive club that meets monthly, on the second and fourth Sunday (with some bonus Saturday events!). A variety […]