Hawkesbury Library Goes Digital with uLibrary!
Hawkesbury Library Service is excited to introduce uLibrary, your new go-to for effortless access to a massive collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks. Start exploring today! This digital platform is designed to make reading and listening on the go simpler and more enjoyable than ever before. Best of all, uLibrary is completely free for all current […]
Volunteer Week: Hills Celebrates Community Heroes
The Hills Shire Council recently honoured its dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week, which ran from May 19th to 25th. The week, themed “Connecting Communities” in 2025, highlighted the vital role these selfless individuals play in strengthening the local community through their diverse contributions to council programs and other services. Volunteers were recognized for their […]
Hidden in the Hills: Native Currant
By Lachlan Turner Growing in the more open sections of dry sclerophyl forest the Native Currant (Leptomeria acida) has an unusual characteristic in that it can be parasitic off the roots of other shrubs and trees. It has no leaves as such, but rather there are short to lengthy green protrusions that extend from somewhat […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 23 May 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 23 May 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 164.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 169.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 165.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
We Could be Better Than This…
In rural areas Australia wide, Landcare is held in high regard. That’s why being a member of our local group Still Creek Landcare makes me feel good. For a small group, we have achieved lots, like running training courses for residents, articles in the local paper to help landowners, given free native plants to landowners […]
Veer’s Sporting Goals are Extraordinary
Hills youngster Aaryaveer Tangri is an incredible child. At just 10 years, his sports charity, Golden Wickets, is already well known in several countries. His vision of helping poor children access used sports gear is helping hundreds of girls and boys to take up sports otherwise be unattainable to them. He is a confident public […]
Hornsby Art Prize Entries Open June 2
Hornsby Shire Council is thrilled to announce the return of its acclaimed Hornsby Art Prize, a national competition celebrating the vibrant landscape of Australian contemporary art. Mark your calendars – entries officially open on Monday, June 2nd! This well-respected prize offers a fantastic platform for artists across the country to showcase their talent and gain […]
Sensory Garden at Balcombe Heights Estate Renamed in Honor of Community Leader
A sensory garden at Balcombe Heights Estate in Baulkham Hills has been officially renamed The Connie Anne Keith Sensory Garden. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne said it was fitting the garden be renamed after Ms Keith, who was the driving force behind the community space. “From coming up with the initial idea for the […]
Lion’s Club Youth of the Year Award – Cassie Ptolemy
Pacific Hills Christian School student Cassie Ptolemy has achieved an amazing result in this year’s Lion’s Club Youth of the Year Award. Competing at the State Level held in Tamworth in April, Cassie performed brilliantly across the varied components being judged holding high marks for each section and was awarded winner of the public speaking portion […]
Faith on the Road
Saturday Afternoon Concert With Anna Chung Life after Easter is like traveling along the Yellow Brick Road in “The Wizard of Oz”. Dorothy’s longing to return home reflects our own desire to be closer to God’s kingdom. Easter reminds us that Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection have shown us the way to our true home, just […]