Fuel Prices Week Ending 25 July 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 25 July 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 159.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 167.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 159.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Hidden in the Hills: Hakea Gibbosa
By Lachlan Turner, This rather scraggly shrub can be located in many NSW forest locations bordering walking tracks in local bushland. It flowers from late June to early September. The plant appears to survive on somewhat depleted sandstone soils but as a consequence may not produce an abundance of loosely clustered flowers. However, where the […]
Bright Futures, Unique Paths Lead To Windsor High Success
Windsor High is on a remarkable journey towards bright futures, thanks to the government’s initial rounds of High Potential and Gifted upgrades. Glenn Cullen has the details. In terms of learning styles, interests, and personalities, Year 12 students Mirage Dodt-Butler and Cassidy Grima couldn’t be more different, yet both are poised for bright futures. Mirage, a […]
Hillside Happenings
HILLSIDE’S GREAT EFFORT AT ZONE CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL Hillside Public School recently took part in the Beecroft Zone Cross Country Carnival held at Fagan Park. Our students displayed outstanding effort, determination, and sportsmanship as they navigated the challenging course alongside competitors from local schools. The event was a fantastic opportunity for students to challenge themselves, […]
Hills Shire Mayor Warns of Housing Plan Failure
The Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr. Michelle Byrne, says the NSW Government’s housing plan to upzone land in Baulkham Hills and Castle Hill for an additional 7,000 homes is “planning to fail” due to a lack of infrastructure planning. The NSW Government’s new Low and Mid-Rise Housing policy has major implications for Baulkham Hills and Castle […]
Celebrating Community at Walk to School Safely Day at Arcadia Public School
The vibrant spirit of the Arcadian community shone brightly on May 16th, 2025, as families gathered for our annual Walk to School Safely Day. Fortunately, the rain held off for our morning walk, although some four-legged friends opted to stay home due to the wet conditions. Many families and their dogs met at the Rural […]
Senior School Tutoring Initiative
At Pacific Hills Christian School, our community is grounded in Christ’s love—and that love is made visible through the kindness our students show one another. A shining example is the initiative that Pacific Hills Senior School students have taken up, where they voluntarily tutor younger or fellow students. This special initiative reflects both humility and servant leadership. It’s […]
Galston Public School Recognised as an Outstanding School at the Australian Education Awards
In an exciting honour, Galston Public School has been shortlisted as a finalist for Primary School of the Year (Government Sector) at the 2025 Australian Education Awards. The awards celebrates the top-performing schools in the country for their difference that they make in the lives of their students and their school community. It’s the second […]
Hills Winter Sleep Out 2025
Magi* is 61 and says she owes the fact that she has a roof over her head to Hills Community Aid’s homeless prevention initiative. She was living in supported housing when a storm damaged the building. “The roof had caved in. I was behind with my rent because I got sick and I had nowhere […]
News From History Cottage
If we don’t learn from history we are doomed to repeat it. An often heard phrase and one that returned as a theme in the talk given to members at the meeting on the 14th June. An additional question also asked: Who will come forward to point out the history? Rod Best used the story […]