Commuter Chaos on Old Northern Road
By Karlene Brummer It was an afternoon of chaos for commuters on the Old Northern Road on Friday 21st March, as Police launched a massive operation in relation to an alleged suspect involved in the death of a man in Glenorie in mid-March. The section between Cattai Ridge & Mid Dural Roads was closed to […]
Berowra Federal Election 2025 Candidate List
The Berowra Federal Election 2025 for the seat of Berowra is shaping up to be a closely watched contest, with a diverse range of candidates vying to represent the community. As one of Sydney’s key electorates, Berowra covers suburbs including Galston, Hornsby, and parts of the Hills District, making local issues like infrastructure, healthcare, and […]
Food Truck Fridays at Galston
By Karlene Brummer It was another very successful Food Truck Friday at the Galston Recreational Reserve on the evening of 7th March. With over half a dozen cuisines to choose from, beverages and entertainment, the park was full of people eager to have a night out with a difference. The Food Trucks are now a […]
Rising to our Potential
I wonder if like me you have discovered that you need to make changes if you want to live your best life. In our fight for light, life and love we need to invest in healthy living habits so that we can boost our immunity and prevent disease from robing us of our potential. We […]
Aussie’s Flood Cleanup
Trust Aussie Pumps, a Hills industry success story, to pull out all stops when it comes to supporting the folks devastated by the Queensland floods. Their big 6” inch pumps can pump 6,000lpm, powered by 80hp Deutz air cooled diesel engines! Yes, these are the pumps that saved the capital city of South Sudan, Juba, from […]
Jasmine Cook: Young Equestrian heading to Portugal
Hi, my name is Jasmine Cook. I am a 13-year-old showjumper from Arcadia, New South Wales and attend Galston High School, I have been competing with two horses over the 2023-2024 season,Sherbet Wizz Fizz and Summer Thyme. We compete nearly every weekend, and when not in competition, we actively participate in Local Pony Club activities. […]
Hazard Reduction Burns in the Hawkesbury
Hazard reduction burns are scheduled for mid-April in Hawkesbury and surrounding suburbs and regions. Crews from the NSW Rural Fire Service, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Fire Rescue NSW are conducting and will conduct hazard reduction burns as weather conditions are forecast to be favourable. The reduction burns are planned across the Greater […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 11 April 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 11 April 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 173.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 176.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 175.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
The Spirit Lives on ANZAC Day at Netherby, Fagan Park
The Friends of Fagan Park extend an invitation to all to our Open Day on ANZAC Day, 25th April, 10am -3pm. While wandering around the the old Fagan farm and exploring the past, take time to reflect upon all of those who have served Australia in previous conflicts and those who continue to serve today. […]
Aboriginal Rock Engravings in Our Local Area
By Karlene Brummer Hidden (sometimes in plain sight) across our beautiful suburbs are scores of ancient indigenous rock carvings. Many have been mapped across the years, and an informative book by Peter Stanbury and John Clegg: A Field Guide to Aboriginal Rock Engravings (first published by Oxford University press in 1990) contains a fabulous record […]