Parramatta Eels Opens World’s Largest Rugby League Training Facility in Kellyville
The Parramatta Eels today opened the $70m Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence (COE) and Kellyville Memorial Park Community Centre, the largest rugby league training precinct in the world. Funded by the NSW and Australian Government, The Hills Shire Council and Parramatta Leagues Club, the precinct features five full-sized rugby league fields and is the first gender-equal elite […]
Castle Hill Mum Makes History as Saturday Lotto’s Biggest Ever Individual Winner With $6.4 Million Prize Thanks To Son
After nearly missing out on a ticket, a Castle Hill mum has made history as Saturday Lotto’s biggest individual winner ever, taking home a staggering $6.4 million in the weekend’s draw. The Sydneysider held the only division one winning entry nationally in Saturday Lotto draw 4575, drawn on Saturday 24 May 2025, and can look […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade Tasmanian Raft Deployment
One of our long-standing members of Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade, Deputy Captain, Craig Whiteman, ventured off to a deployment in March this year, to assist with fighting the fires in Northwest Tasmania. After arriving safely, and getting set up, on day three of the deployment, the team were allocated crews and sent to the fires. […]
Man Arrested After Police Chokehold Incident – Castle Hill
Today, a man will face court for the alleged police chokehold of a senior officer in Sydney’s northwest. About 4.25am today (Saturday 24 May 2025), police were called to a home on Crane Road, Castle Hill, following reports a car had been driving dangerously on the property. A Chief Inspector attached to The Hills Police […]
Hawkesbury Library Goes Digital with uLibrary!
Hawkesbury Library Service is excited to introduce uLibrary, your new go-to for effortless access to a massive collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks. Start exploring today! This digital platform is designed to make reading and listening on the go simpler and more enjoyable than ever before. Best of all, uLibrary is completely free for all current […]
Volunteer Week: Hills Celebrates Community Heroes
The Hills Shire Council recently honoured its dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week, which ran from May 19th to 25th. The week, themed “Connecting Communities” in 2025, highlighted the vital role these selfless individuals play in strengthening the local community through their diverse contributions to council programs and other services. Volunteers were recognized for their […]
Hidden in the Hills: Native Currant
By Lachlan Turner Growing in the more open sections of dry sclerophyl forest the Native Currant (Leptomeria acida) has an unusual characteristic in that it can be parasitic off the roots of other shrubs and trees. It has no leaves as such, but rather there are short to lengthy green protrusions that extend from somewhat […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 23 May 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 23 May 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 164.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 169.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 165.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
We Could be Better Than This…
In rural areas Australia wide, Landcare is held in high regard. That’s why being a member of our local group Still Creek Landcare makes me feel good. For a small group, we have achieved lots, like running training courses for residents, articles in the local paper to help landowners, given free native plants to landowners […]
Veer’s Sporting Goals are Extraordinary
Hills youngster Aaryaveer Tangri is an incredible child. At just 10 years, his sports charity, Golden Wickets, is already well known in several countries. His vision of helping poor children access used sports gear is helping hundreds of girls and boys to take up sports otherwise be unattainable to them. He is a confident public […]