Storm Surge: Top 10 Storm Hot Spots Revealed
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has released data showcasing the most active areas for storm-related incidents across the state in the first half of this year. From the period of January to June, the NSW SES responded to a total of 18,015 jobs, including 12,044 storm incidents and 3,796 flood incidents. The Wyong SES […]
Reference Group to Help Make The Hills More Inclusive
A passionate group of seven Hills Shire residents with professional or lived experience of disability have been chosen to form Council’s first-ever external Disability Inclusion Action Plan Reference Group. Council adopted the Disability Inclusion Action Plan in 2022 which included an action to form a reference group to support the implementation of the plan. Mayor […]
Jersey Day for Organ and Tissue Donation
Friday August 30, 2024 is Jersey Day. Have a conversation with your loved ones about becoming an Organ and Tissue Donor. In May 2015 the Gremmo family’s life changed forever when their eldest child, Nathan, was critically injured in an accident at age 13. Nathan’s family chose to give the gift of life to others […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 26 July 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 19 July 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 201.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 201.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 210.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Significant Inroads Made on Historic Thomas James Bridge Restoration
Restoration of the historic Thomas James Bridge on Settlers Road near Lower Macdonald has reached the halfway point after consecutive floods between 2021 and 2022 caused significant damage. The restoration required the excavation of the site down to the bedrock to install new steel and concrete footings and drainage that will be resilient in the face of […]
Riverstone Man Rediscovers $10,000 Instant Scratch-Its Birthday Treat
A Riverstone man has revealed he unknowingly sat on a $10,000 Instant Scratch-Its win for a couple of months after stashing the unscratched gifted ticket in his bedside drawer. The western Sydney resident’s winning $1 Treasure Chest Instant Scratch-Its top prize ticket was purchased at Riverstone Newsagency, Shop 7/12, Riverstone Parade, Riverstone. “This is unreal,” he chuckled when an official from The Lott […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade
Thank you, Rod Derriman: Captain 2020 – 2024 On behalf of all of us at Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Mr Rod Derriman, as he has now stepped down from Captain to Senior Deputy Captain. Rods term as Captain from 2020 to 2024, was remarkable. He […]
Hidden in the Hills: Climbing Clematis
By Lachlan Turner Scattered throughout the open forest are many plants that climb over adjacent shrubs, both small and tall, as well as clinging to small trees. They have the tendency to create a confusion when combined with the foliage of the host plant which is supporting the scrambling vine as it reaches upwards. It […]
David Stockman Recognised for 45 Years Service
David Stockman joined the Galston Volunteer Bushfire Brigade in 1978 and quickly became known for his unwavering commitment to answering calls and attending community needs. His dedication led to his appointment as a Fire Patrol Officer in 1979, a role he held until the establishment of the NSW Rural Fire Service in 1997. Throughout the […]
Still Creek Landcare: The Magnificent Spider and Her Mysterious Looking Egg Sacs
By Kay Birkinshaw The word ‘extraordinary’ is widely overused. Not though when it comes to Nature. For no matter how much time is spent in the bush, there is always something new to discover. Two weeks ago Landcare was working on the edge of a gulley in Arcadia when we came upon an unknown phenomenon […]