Deerubbin Park Upgrades Completed by Hawkesbury Council
Hawkesbury City Council has finished upgrading the sporting facilities at Deerubbin Park in Windsor, with the local rugby community turning out on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, to see the results. The project pairs $1 million from the NSW Government’s Essential Community Sports Assets Program Infrastructure Grants with $416,000 from the council, and the money has […]
Argyle Bailey Reserve Reopened Following Major Rebuild
Argyle Bailey Reserve has reopened after months of construction. The Hawkesbury landmark now features new walking paths, a picnic area with barbecue facilities, upgraded public amenities, and improved drainage and parking. The rebuild carries a price tag of roughly $2.65 million, funded through three sources: $2.23 million from the Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program, $330,000 […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending 04 September 2026
Where to Find the Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending September 04, 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 204.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 204.90 Shell Reddy Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 205.90 BP […]
Bromeliad Society Hosts Spring Show at Federation Pavilion
Sydney’s bromeliad enthusiasts will gather at Castle Hill Showground later this month for a two-day celebration of one of spring’s most striking flowering plants. The Bromeliad Spring Show, hosted by the Bromeliad Society of Australia, will run from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, 26th September, and from 10 am to 3 pm on […]
Sydney Hills Garden Competition Entries Now Open
The Sydney Hills Garden Competition is on again in 2026. Steeped in history and intricately linked to the Hills Shire, this year marks 67 years since the first competition ran as the brainchild of Councillor Eric Mobbs. It became the forerunner of the Orange Blossom Festival, so has a significant place in the cultural history […]
Refusal by Council for Child Care Centre at 29 Pitt Town Road Kenthurst Being Challenged
The Development Application for a 174 place child care facility at 29 Pitt Town Road Kenthurst which was refused by The Hills Shire Council is being brought before the Land and Environment Court by the applicant. Proceedings have been listed for a section 34 conciliation conference on Monday, 7th September 2026. Plans of the proposed […]
Fuel Build Up
Observing the past fire disasters in the region should compel Hills residents to be on high alert. Now is the time to prepare for the extreme fire danger we may see this upcoming summer. The last few months has generated a huge fuel load in bush, scrubland and even grasslands. Now the pendulum is swinging […]
Music Camp Builds Skills at Pacific Hills Christian
Students from Pacific Hills Christian School’s OneMaker Academy gathered for their annual Music Camp, putting in long hours of rehearsal ahead of the OMA Concert in July. The camp gave students the chance to sharpen their playing and singing through a mix of ensemble sessions, private lessons and group workshops, all aimed at getting performances […]
Castle Hill Art Society Welcomes Public to Artist Workshop
Local painters and curious newcomers alike will get a rare look inside the working process of one of Sydney’s most respected landscape artists next week, when Mellissa Read-Devine visits Castle Hill Art Society to demonstrate how she builds colour into a scene. The session, titled “How to See and Paint Colour in the Landscape,” runs […]
What Really Happens in a Hearing Test – Step by Step
Many people walk into their first hearing test expecting it to be quick and simple. What often surprises them is how detailed a proper hearing assessment is. That is because it is not just about measuring whether you can hear certain tones. It is about understanding how you hear, how your ears and brain work […]