Aussie Bushfire Survival Guide
Firefighting authorities are warning that Australia could be facing an early and intense bushfire season. With warmer than average forecasts and winter rain producing increased fuel for bushfires, early preparation is vital. Professor David Bowman, a leading Australian Fire and Pyrogeography scientist, says, “People are still in a daze after winter and can’t imagine, that […]
Macquarie Park Opens New Playground and Picnic Spots
The renewal of Macquarie Park at Freemans Reach is now complete, featuring new playground activities and amenities for all ages. With nearly $2 million invested, funding came from the NSW Government’s Places to Swim program, the Community Assets Program, and Hawkesbury City Council. The upgrades have transformed this riverside area into a vibrant space for […]
Probus Club Celebrates 14 Years with Special Events
The Round Corner Dural Probus Club, known for its warm welcome and active social calendar, continues to attract new members and visitors seeking friendship, engagement, and a variety of interest-based activities. This August, the club celebrated a significant milestone—its 14th anniversary. The occasion was marked during the monthly meeting with a special morning tea, where […]
Glenorie Probus Club Explores Morpeth’s Rich Heritage
The Glenorie Probus Club launched on a mid-winter bus tour to Morpeth in July, uncovering the layered history of one of the Hunter region’s most significant early settlements. Once known as Illalaung—meaning “green hills” to the Wannarua people—the area carries a deep Indigenous heritage long preceding European arrival. Morpeth, formally established in the 1830s, was […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 12 September 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 12 September 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 187.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 205.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Greater Investment Needed in our Local Mental Health Services
Julian Leeser| Federal Member For Berowra Every day in Australia, nine people lose their lives to suicide. For every death, there are approximately 20 attempts. These are not just numbers; they represent someone’s parent, someone’s son or daughter, someone’s partner or mate. Here in our own community, the need is real and growing. In 2021, […]
Orange Blossom Festival Highlights Top Artists at Castle Hill
The Castle Hill Art Society is preparing to open its long-running Orange Blossom Festival Annual Arts Awards and Exhibition, a community tradition now in its 56th year. The exhibition will run from 11–14 September at the Castle Glen Community Centre on Ridgecrop Drive, Castle Hill, offering visitors free entry from 9am to 4pm daily. Hundreds […]
Glenorie Bus Co.’s Lasting Impact on Local Transport
The Glenorie Bus Company, a cornerstone of the local community since the early 1920s, has a rich history that intertwines with the very fabric of Glenorie itself. Founded by George Deaman, the company began humbly, rooted in a commitment to connecting people and services in the region, and its legacy continues to shape the area […]
Raising Education Standards in Our Community
Many who choose to live in our area do so because of the world-class schools in our community. Parents want a well-rounded education for their children with access to sport, the arts, and organisations like scouts and guides. Inside the classroom they want their children to excel and when they fall behind, help to catch […]
Community Celebrates Women of the Homestead at Fagan Park
This Sunday, 5th October, Fagan Park in Galston will come alive from 10 AM to 4 PM as the Friends of Fagan Park host an engaging community event in the heritage precinct. The highlight of the day will be a special exhibition titled “Women of the Homestead…the Unsung Heroines,” which seeks to shine a light […]