Supporting Those Who Protect Our Wildlife
One of the great privileges of representing Hornsby Shire is meeting people who quietly make an extraordinary difference in our community. Ben Dessen, Co-Founder and Director of Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, is one of those people. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary has been operating in our region for nearly 50 years, rescuing and rehabilitating thousands of native animals, […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 13 March 2026
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 March 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 219.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 219.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 219.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]
The Local Company Success
When Aussie Pumps moved from their Gladstone Road, Castle Hill factory to Solent Circuit Northwest, they didn’t realise the massive advantage that a substantially larger factory would bring. The new setup is running four continuous production lines, often with their wide range of products, providing a huge increase in productivity. The production team can be […]
Dural Bowling Club News
Pat Bugden, Mark Tremain and Kishore Rampersad emerged worthy winners of the first final of the year at Dural Bowling Club on Saturday, February 14, in overcast and rainy conditions. They defeated the team of Glen Davey, Brian Stevens and Henri Chan in the final. Pennants Metro North West Region The Dural team had a bye for […]
Galston Village Public Domain Plan Gets the Go-Ahead
by Councillor Jane Seaglove,Hello Residents, The Galston Village Public Domain Plan (PDP) contract has been awarded and following community engagement and public exhibition of the draft plan, a range of traffic-calming measures and public domain enhancements have been approved. Aiming to retain Galston Village’s distinctive semi-rural character while supporting future growth and increased visitation, the key elements […]
New Training Facility at Karis Life
By Rejimon Punchayil Karis Life has opened a new Training Facility at 67 Jersey Street, Hornsby, creating a local space for education and collaboration in safe and independent living. The soft opening was led by Occupational Therapist Sarah Collison, with Serena Owens, CEO of ATSA, and clinical educator Amy Bjornson, recognising the value of ongoing […]
Discover Scouting with 1st Dural Scout Group
This is your chance to build skills and friendships for life. Looking for a way to help your child gain confidence, independence, and new friendships? As part of the world’s largest youth movement, 1st Dural Scout Group offer fun, challenging, and safe outdoor activities, from camping and hiking to cooking and STEM projects. The group is open to […]
Mcfarland’s Grave, Beside Old Northern Road, Maroota
by Hornsby Councillor Nathan Tilbury There is a heritage listed roadside gravesite, just south of Maroota Public School, on Old Northern Road. The sandstone plaque on the grave reads “McFarland is Buried Here 19.1.1871” and the site is heritage listed by Hills Shire Council. However, research by Diane Papandrea has revealed errors on the plaque […]
Hills Relay For Life 2026
There will be a silver lining around this year’s Hills Relay For Life as the annual community fundraiser for Cancer Council NSW takes to the track at Castle Hill Showground on May 16th. This year’s 24 hour event will be a packed program of activities starting at 9am on Saturday May 16th and finishing on Sunday morning. […]
Tragic Events Hit Locals Hard
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of 3 young men from our area. “On Wednesday, 28th January 2026, our dear Tyler tragically lost his life in a workplace accident after falling from a roof. He was just 34 years old. In a single moment, a young family’s world was shattered. Tyler […]