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 […]
The Base to Help First Responders
A new healing space dedicated to the care of First Responders, veterans and current serving defence personnel is set to open at Kellyville Private Hospital on Monday, July 21st. The Base Ward is being opened in response to an ever-growing need for mental health support, tailored to the special needs of these personnel who experience a […]
Shared Pedestrian/ Cycling Pathway Proposed for Old Northern Road
Hornsby Shire Council is progressing with a proposal from Councillor Nathan Tilbury for the delivery of an off-road Active Transport corridor adjacent to Old Northern Road, between Glenorie and Dural. At their June meeting Council unanimously supported Councillor Tilbury’s motion to work directly with The Hills Shire Council and seek the support of the relevant NSW […]
One Tree Reach Wetland
By Cllr Nathan Tilbury, Just a 15-minute drive from Wisemans Ferry, along Singleton Road, is the beautiful but little-known location of One Tree Reach Wetland. This freshwater wetland on the banks of the Hawkesbury River is a popular destination for bird watching and features a nature trail, boardwalk and interpretative signs. The boardwalk starts from […]
Lisa Harnum Day 2025
The Lisa Harnum Foundation will bring its annual awareness campaign, Lisa Harnum Day, to major Sydney shopping centres this July and August, using public spaces to promote visible solidarity against domestic violence. In partnership with Amazon Australia volunteers, the Purple Nail Tribe Campaign will host community stations at Westfield Hornsby on 24 and 27 July, and Rouse […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 18 July 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 18 July 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 181.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 184.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Public Exhibition – Glenorie Village Investigation Report and Draft Glenorie Village Place Plan
The Glenorie Village Investigation Report and draft Glenorie Village Place Plan have now been placed on public exhibition. These documents bring together insights from supporting studies, community feedback and collaboration with State Agencies to recommend changes for Glenorie. Key recommendations for Glenorie Village include the introduction of opportunities for smaller lots ranging in size from 4,000-5,000m2 adjoining […]
World Comes to Aussie
Hills District local success story, Australian Pump Industries, has a constant stream of high level visitors calling at their Norwest factory warehouse complex. They come just to see this remarkable company in action! With a wide range of international clients, its not unusual to see three or four different groups of visitors from around the world […]