Does The End of The Financial Year Impact The Real Estate Market?
For buyers, sellers and investors, the end of financial year (EOFY) can bring subtle shifts to the real estate market. While it isn’t a major game-changer, EOFY does influence timing and decision-making, creating opportunities for those who are ready to act. HOW THE NEW FINANCIAL YEAR SHAPES MARKET BEHAVIOUR The new financial year brings more […]
Glenorie Probus Club Activities
Glenorie Probus Club had a day on the river in June. It was a sunny day with no wind. They gathered at Hornsby station and had a train trip to Circular Quay where they had morning tea in a Café with Italian music playing. Following this they boarded the Parramatta Rivercat for the trip to […]
Stop the Gridlock: MP Launches Petition to Fix New Line, Kenthurst and Annangrove Roads
Thousands of families, tradespeople, and commuters across The Hills are calling for urgent action as traffic congestion on New Line Road, Kenthurst Road and Annangrove Road reaches crises point. In response, local MP Mark Hodges has launched a petition urging the NSW Government to prioritise funding and upgrades for these key transport corridors. With booming […]
A Legacy of Over 100 Years: The Trethowan Family Estate
Few families can claim such deep roots in the Hills District as the Trethowans, whose story stretches back to 19th-century England and the days of wooden sailing ships. Now, after more than 100 years of farming, building, and contributing to the local community, the family is farewelling their cherished 5-acre property at 2 McAlister Road, […]
Closure of Ferry Artists Gallery after 25 years
BY KARLENE BRUMMER The eclectic Ferry Artists Gallery located in picturesque Wisemans Ferry will close its doors in August after more than 20 years in its current location within the main street shopping centre. Started in 2000, the gallery was the vision of a small group of determined local women including doyenne and former local […]
SALT Galston is a New and Welcome Addition to the Local Café Scene
Tahki, Leo, and the SALT Cafe Dural team have extended their presence in the Hills by establishing a new venue at the picturesque Galston Persimmon Orchard. With 35 years of experience operating cafes in the Hills region, this marks their latest addition. They continue to roast their own coffee in collaboration with partners at Legend. […]
New Hills Shire Youth Ambassadors 2025-2026
The Hills Shire Council is proud to announce the appointment of Advika Kapoor and Rihanna Soundranayagam as the Youth Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 term under the Sydney Hills Youth Ambassador Program. The announcement was made by Mayor Dr. Michelle Byrne at a special ceremony held at the Council office. “On behalf of Council, I’d like […]
Meet the Men of the FOFP
The volunteer group known as the Friends of Fagan Park collectively care for the Heritage area of the park, namely the Agricultural and mechanical museums, the original dairy and blacksmiths shop. Along with our lady volunteers they maintain equipment and displays, clean, service, restore items and provide tours to keep alive the history of the […]
Enough to Drive You Quackers!
By Karlene Brummer I have lost count of the number of times I have come close to wiping out an entire family of wood ducks over the past month or so. Luckily, so far this has not occurred, and I am now quite vigilant about really slowing down whenever I see a group on the […]
No Running, All Fun: Join Walking Netball!
There’s a new sound echoing through The Centre: joyous laughter, sneakers squeaking (softly), and the cheerful thud of a netball hitting the court. But something is different. The pace is slower, and the atmosphere is just as competitive as it is encouraging. Welcome to Walking Netball, a game that proves you don’t need to sprint […]