Box Hill Faces $207M Infrastructure Development Crisis
As Box Hill experiences a surge in population growth, residents are grappling with a staggering $207 million funding deficit for crucial infrastructure development. This shortfall, coupled with the insufficient number of schools and community facilities, threatens to hinder the construction of hundreds of new homes, leaving the community at risk of missed opportunities for vital […]
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills & Cherrybrook
The Rotary Club held its Annual Giant Book Sale on 7th, 8th and 9th March at the Uniting Church at Cherrybrook which was our most successful Sale to date. This is the Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year and we had a record number of books. Amazing bargains were found on good quality books, original […]
Round Corner Dural Probus Club
We began the month with a special opportunity to visit a local stone cottage in Glenorie, built by a local family. Set against a stunning backdrop of gardens and bushland, we enjoyed a delightful morning tea with the owners while hearing their fascinating story. Our monthly meeting included our Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we […]
Kenthurst Probus Grows in Numbers
The Combined Club of Kenthurst held its Annual General Meeting on Monday 17th of March 2025, when President Rosalie Chaloner inducted seven new members into the Club: they were are all given their membership badges and photographed as a group. President Rosalie was inducted again as President and given the Chain of Office for an […]
The Hills Shire Unites in Bold Push to End Domestic and Family Violence
Awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV) has grown significantly across Australian communities over the past decade. From education campaigns to frontline support services, positive strides have been made – but true change requires more than awareness. It requires collective, community-driven action. That belief is at the heart of a new initiative launched in The Hills Shire: […]
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 […]
Hawkesbury Valley Toastmasters Turns 43!
“Together, ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results.” – Becka Schoettle Celebrating over four decades of excellence in public speaking, leadership development, and community service, Hawkesbury Valley Toastmasters Club recently marked its 43rd anniversary at Hawkesbury Central Library, Windsor. The milestone event brought together members and guests for an evening of inspiration, camaraderie, and reflection on the club’s rich […]
Dural Scout Group Activities
Dural Scout Group has made the most of the remaining long days of Summer and have been relishing their time in the great outdoors over the past few weeks. Some highlights include… The Joeys have discovered a delicious way to do some campfire cooking with spiralled apples over the fire and eating them with ice […]
Locals Spoilt For Choice. Specialty Goods A Bonus
By Diana Paton The opening of the new Harris Farm Market at Round Corner Dural on the 26th February unfortunately coincided with Hills Shire Council doing works on the road outside. This caused a massive traffic jam along Kenthurst Road. Fortunately Harris Farm had employed car park marshalls to try to ease the problem as […]
Pitt Town Bypass Contract Awarded
The Minns Labor Government has awarded a contract for the construction of the long-awaited $100 million Pitt Town bypass. Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure will build the bypass which will connect Pitt Town Road with Cattai Road and feature two new roundabouts and a bridge across Hortons Creek. Construction work on the 950-metre bypass will start in the […]
