Discover Your Summer Staycation in the Bushland Shire
Hornsby Shire Council is encouraging locals and visitors alike to embrace the joys of summer by exploring the district’s wide range of recreational offerings. With an abundance of scenic walking trails, picturesque picnic spots, and opportunities for water sports, there’s no better time to discover hidden gems right in your own backyard. The Council has lined […]
Nelson Road Closure in Box Hill for Major Upgrade Works
Motorists in Box Hill will need to plan ahead from mid-January, with a key stretch of Nelson Road set to close for several weeks as major upgrade works get underway. The section between Box Road and The Water Lane will be closed from 19 January 2026 for an estimated six to seven weeks, weather permitting, […]
Hills Residents Dig Deep to Support Mayor’s 2025 Christmas Appeal
Hills Residents Dig Deep to Support Mayor’s 2025 Christmas Appeal and Library Fine Amnesty In the spirit of Christmas, The Hills Shire has dug deep and donated more than 2000 non-perishable food items to the Mayor’s 2025 Christmas Appeal and Library Fine Amnesty. A wide variety of food items such as rice, puddings, pasta and tuna were donated […]
Greyhounds Find a Merry Christmas in New Homes
Greyhounds will enjoy a very merry Christmas thanks to the Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) Home for the Holidays adoption and foster event last weekend. Held at the Londonderry Adoption Centre, the two-day event brought together 250 to 300 people from across the community, including the Hills District, all eager to meet the gentle, affectionate dogs […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 19 December 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 19 December 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 200.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 203.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 206.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]
Hills-Kellyville Rotary Club Celebrates Writing Competition
The Rotary Club of Hills-Kellyville recently held its annual writing competition, highlighting young literary talent. Year 6 students from The Hills and nearby districts were recognised during a presentation night in late August. The awards ceremony was held on August 25 at The Lyceum in the Castle Hill RSL, drawing a crowd of 189 students, […]
Mayoral Statement: Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack
The following is a statement made on Monday, 15 December 2025, from the Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, regarding the Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack. “I am absolutely horrified by the terrorist attack at Bondi yesterday. On behalf of The Hills Shire community, I extend our deepest condolences to the victims and their […]
Celebrate Australia Day at Fagan Park with Cultural Performances and Summer Activities
Families across the Hornsby Shire are set for a lively and laid-back Australia Day as Fagan Park gears up for a community celebration filled with music, food and summer fun. On 26 January, the popular Galston Park will transform into a festive hub from 10.30 am, offering an easygoing day out for locals of all ages. Guests […]
Dural Cub Scouts Shine at 2025 Cuborette in Sydney
More than 430 young adventurers and their families converged on Camp Ku-Ring-Gai at Cumberland Reach for the 2025 Greater Western Sydney Region Cuborette, transforming the Hawkesbury riverside into a hive of energy, teamwork and imagination. Among them were the enthusiastic Cub Scouts and Leaders from Dural, who embraced the weekend with the trademark spirit that has long […]
ANZAC Jawan Remembrance Day Honors Indian-Origin Soldiers
As dusk settled over the Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre, a quiet stillness took hold around the ANZAC Jawan Cenotaph. What followed was a moving gathering that blended solemn reflection with a strong sense of community pride. Now in its eighth year, the ANZAC Jawan Remembrance Day ceremony once again honoured the Indian-origin Anzacs who […]