Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – Adventures In Our Own City
The past month offered many opportunities for fun and friendship at the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook. We enjoyed a delicious Malaysian dinner at Istana in Thornleigh and several trips to the city, the first being a visit to the Sydney Museum to discover the early days of the colony and it was surprising how […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 15 August 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 15 August 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 183.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill Nsw 2155 165.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 183.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Five Members of BSA Inc Graduate at Bromeliad International Judging School
Much excitement and pride for the five participants and the Bromeliad Society of Australia Inc members at a recent meeting with the graduation and presentation of Certificates and pins for the completion and passing their BSI Accredited Judging School course. Two of the five are now Bromeliad Society International Accredited Master Judges, and three Bromeliad […]
Arcadian Quilting News
With this particularly cold winter weather upon us these warm, colourful quilts and knitted blankets (photo left) were a welcome sight for the Illawarra Refugee Program recipients who recently received our gifts through the Illawarra Red Cross. The wonderfully bright, warm knitted blankets (within the photo left) were made by one of our longtime members […]
2025 Galston500 – MS Fundraiser
The Galston500 is an exciting once a year event, that raises money for research into finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research. It is hosted by the Hornsby Model Engineers Co- Op Ltd, a 100% volunteer Run Organisation, at their “Galston Valley Railway” site. The Galston500 is an […]
Vale Ivor Jones
The loss of Ivor Jones will leave a huge void for his family, friends and his many volunteering colleagues. We at the Hills to Hawkesbury Community News were devastated when his beloved wife Maree told us about Ivor collapsing at home and his subsequent death on Wednesday, July 23rd a few days later. Despite not feeling well, […]
Roads Given a Flood Safety Boost in the Rural North
Five flood-prone road crossings in The Hills’ rural north have been upgraded to improve public safety, reduce the risk of vehicles entering floodwaters, and enhance The Hills Shire Council’s real-time response during storm events. The upgrades include the installation of advanced flood warning sensors, improved flood gates, and new warning signage at: Pitt Town Road, […]
Kenthurst Combined Probus Club
Kenthurst Probus learns about Katleen Butler’s pivotal role in the Sydney Harbour Bridge Members of Kenthurst Probus and their guests met in the Uniting Church building on Monday 21st July to hear an address from Bill Fitten, a guide at the Maritime Museum, who told us all about the life of Katleen Butler, confidential secretary […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 8 August 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 8 August 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 191.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 197.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Hawkesbury Sister City Association Youth Ambassador Exchange Program
The vibrant cultural exchange fostered by the Hawkesbury City Council was celebrated at the recent July council meeting, showcasing the participation of 18 enthusiastic students from the Hawkesbury region, Kyotamba in Japan, and Temple City in the USA. These young ambassadors took part in this year’s Hawkesbury Sister City Association Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, a […]