John Ebbott OAM
The Hills is mourning the death of community stalwart John Ebbott OAM with tributes pouring in from the many organisations he served during 40 years and more of volunteering. A guard of honour from the Rural Fire Service and Lions Clubs will be at his funeral on Monday, 5th May at Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill. The […]
Strzelecki Desert Ultra Run – 501kms
Many people know Mel Tunbridge as a lifelong member of the community, Melinda (Min) Bowerman. Her Dad, Greg Bowerman, was the local barber in Galston and Glenorie for more than 50 years. In an extraordinary display of endurance and compassion, Mel is set to embark on the Strzelecki Desert 501, a 501-kilometre ultra run through […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 9 May 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 25 April 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 195.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Hornsby Woman of the Year Myf Webster
By James Wallace | Member for Hornsby Hornsby Woman of the Year, Myf Webster has been recognised for her long and exceptional record of philanthropic community work. During her decadelong tenure as a centre leader at Fusion in Hornsby, Myf developed a food rescue program that salvaged surplus food from local supermarkets to provide community […]
23 Hills Schools Help Shield People in Need from Cold
As the cold months creep in, spending time outdoors can become a chilly endeavour. That’s why student leaders from 23 schools in the Hills have come together for the 9th Blanket and Beanie Appeal (BABA) to help those in need stay warm and get through, one blanket at a time. Running from 5th to 30th […]
Glenorie Probus Club Activities
Glenorie Probus Club in keeping with its objectives of varying its activities visited Warrah Special School and Biodynamic Farm in Dural. This was established in the 1960’s on a 30 acre bush block with academic and occupational programs for children and adults with handicaps. Subsequently living quarters with 12 bedrooms was added and it now […]
Mt Wilga Private Rehabilitation Hospital: Supports World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day is on 21st March every year! The Mt Wilga NDIS Therapy and Accommodation Team wore crazy socks to raise awareness of this global day and to raise funds for Down Syndrome NSW. The goal of the day is to help people understand and support those with Down syndrome better. The date, […]
Autumn Walks
Now that the hot weather has subsided, it’s a great time to undertake some local walks. Being so close to the Great North Walk (which goes from Sydney to Newcastle), its a great opportunity to do some sections when you have time. If you don’t want to mess around with organising pick ups or drop […]
Mothers Day
By Karlene Brummer Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers, Step-Mums, Foster Mums and Fur child Mums in our community! I thought that I would pay tribute to my own Mother in this edition. My Mother was born in 1937 in Leeton to parents Charles and Olive Keating. She was christened Mabelle Dawn but has […]
What are Those Black Stains?
A resident recently suggested we take a look at some odd black staining around the base of trees and running down hill at the side of the small hut on Hayes Oval where many local children play soccer and softball. We took the following photos which do look as if some black waste has been […]