Fagan Park Children’s Forest: ‘More Than a Playground,’ Says Mayor After National Win
Hornsby Shire Council is celebrating national recognition for its innovative approach to outdoor play, after the Fagan Park Children’s Forest secured the 2025 Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) National Award of Excellence for Playspace under $500,000. Hornsby Shire Mayor Warren Waddell hailed the award as a testament to the project’s success in fostering a crucial […]
HDA Fast-Tracks Bella Vista Towers, Doubling Proposed Dwellings
A proposal for two 40-storey residential buildings in Bella Vista is being fast-tracked by the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority (HDA). The proposal bypasses the Government’s own Transport Oriented Development (TOD) rezoning controls for the precinct, which were only gazetted in November 2024. Under the original TOD program, the site at 9-11 Mawson Avenue, Bella […]
Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Glenhaven Oval is set to transform into a festive wonderland this Sunday, December 14, as the Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight returns to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This beloved event has evolved from a quaint neighborhood gathering into one of the Hills District’s largest community celebrations, drawing thousands of local families each year. The Friends of […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 14 Nobember 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 14 November 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 165.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 165.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 215.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Paws Strike a Pose with Santa Claus
The Christmas season will become even more jolly as Santa returns to the Hawkesbury for families to have the chance to have their photos taken with their pets and Father Christmas. Running from November 14 to 15 and November 28 to 29, a professional photographer will take photos of families and their pets for $30. The package will […]
Do you Want to Make Walking More Enjoyable?
Join a local club The Wanderers, as we are affectionately known, is a Bushwalking Club that was founded by an enthusiastic group of outdoor lovers in the Hills area and is approaching its 50th anniversary. With over 100 members, the Wanderers possess a special camaraderie and we are always on the lookout to welcome new […]
Hornsby Shire Council wins NSW Sustainable Cities Award
Hornsby Shire Council has been named the NSW Overall Sustainable Cities Winner for 2025 at the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards. This recognition highlights the Council’s leadership and commitment to sustainability. The awards ceremony took place on November 6 at Sydney Zoo, celebrating urban sustainability efforts across greater Sydney. “Hornsby’s passion and innovation placed […]
Kenthurst Probus Club
Kenthurst Probus Members have been experiencing a range of retirement activities in September and October: visiting Balcombe Heights Museum to experience a talk from Pam Trimmer of the Hills District Historical Society over morning tea: a bus trip to the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Gardens Sculptures, and a visit to Castle Towers Movie Theatre for the latest […]
Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – A Taste Of Tranquility
Recently members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook enjoyed a wonderful day trip to the Nan Tien Temple, Wollongong. The day was a mix of tai chi, fascinating information, outstanding buildings and tranquil and beautifully maintained gardens. Closer to home we experienced an excellent guided tour of Cockatoo Island, the uplifting ‘Here You Come […]
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Again this year, members from our Club travelled to the Entrance on 28th September to assist at the annual Australian National Busking Championships run in conjunction with the Rotary Clubs of Erina and The Entrance. They were assigned to busking stations where they looked after performers. Musicians of all ages, skill levels and musical genres […]