Small Schools, Strong Communities: Celebrating Learning and Growth
Arcadia Public School has hit Term 3 running, with a calendar packed full of events celebrating learning, creativity, and community. Book Week was a particular highlight, with local author Di Hedges visiting to talk about her children’s book Floki: The Story of a Fluffy Little Rescue Chihuahua. Students were captivated as Hedges shared the inspiration […]
NSW’s Get Ready Weekend: 300+ Bushfire Prep Events
Residents across New South Wales are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Get Ready Weekend, with more than 300 events scheduled statewide on 20 and 21 September. Local Rural Fire Service brigades will throw open their station doors and set up information hubs in shopping centres, parks and community venues. Visitors can expect […]
Hills Shire ClubGRANTS Awards Honor Local Groups
The Hills Shire ClubGRANTS Award Presentation has shone a spotlight on the tireless work of local organisations and community groups, with more than 20 recipients celebrated at a recent ceremony hosted by Castle Hill RSL Club. ClubGRANTS is one of the country’s largest community funding initiatives, designed to ensure registered clubs across NSW reinvest in […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 19 September 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 19 September 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 182.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 183.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 199.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Council Endorses Planning Proposal to Boost Employment Opportunities Across Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council has taken a significant step toward reshaping the region’s economic future, endorsing a wide-ranging Planning Proposal designed to expand employment opportunities and support local business growth. The decision was made at last night’s General Meeting, where Councillors backed a suite of planning changes intended to modernise the Shire’s commercial and industrial landscape. […]
Hornsby Shire Councillor Dedicated to Community Service
Serving in my first term as an elected councillor for Hornsby Shire has been an incredibly rewarding, challenging and eye-opening experience. I entered this role with a strong commitment to community service, and over the past term, I’ve had the opportunity to listen to residents, work collaboratively with council colleagues, and contribute to decisions that […]
Recycle Mate Simplifies Recycling for Hills Locals
The Hills Shire Council has introduced a new online tool called Recycle Mate, aimed at making recycling easier for local residents. This innovative platform is now accessible on the Council’s website and serves as an instant guide for recycling. With Recycle Mate, Hills residents can click on a map to quickly locate nearby recycling facilities […]
Exciting upgrades for Middle Dural Public School
James Wallace MP Middle Dural Public School is set to have an exciting upgrade thanks to a co-investment by the NSW Government, Middle Dural Public P&C Association, and the wider school community. The $15,000 Community Building Partnership 2025 grant will make it possible for the school to build shade solutions over the school sandpit and […]
Why holidaying in Australia in a Short Term Rental Beats a European Summer
Where curated design meets local discovery, your perfect getaway is closer than you think. For many Australians, the allure of a European summer is undeniable: cobbled streets, Aperol spritzes, and centuriesold architecture… and for good reason. But as the cost of long-haul travel rises and global crowds return in force, more travellers are rediscovering the […]
Dural Bowling Club Plans 60th Anniversary in 2026
The Dural Bowling Club has wrapped up its Ladies and Men’s Minor Singles finals, held on July 22 and July 26, marking a successful mid-season milestone for the organisation. Ann Wilson claimed the Ladies Minor Singles Championship, delivering a confident performance to secure the title ahead of runner-up Kate Liu. In the Men’s Minor Singles, […]