Hawkesbury Road Naming Policy Open for Public Input
Locals across the Hawkesbury have a few weeks left to weigh in on how the region names its streets, parks and public spaces, with Council’s revised Naming of Hawkesbury Roads and Places Policy on exhibition until Sunday, 7 September 2026. The policy guides the naming of suburbs, roads, parks and reserves, buildings and other public […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending 14 August 2026
Where to Find the Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending August 14, 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 196.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 196.90 Shell Reddy Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 197.90 BP […]
Galston500 Returns to Galston Valley Railway this August
The Galston500 will return to the Galston Valley Railway on Saturday, 29th August 2026, bringing together volunteer teams from across New South Wales for a day-long endurance challenge on the tiny bushland line. Hosted by the Hornsby Model Engineers Co-Op Ltd, the event asks drivers to keep 5-inch gauge locomotives moving in relay for a […]
Hawkesbury Heritage Grant Applications Open Until August 21
Hawkesbury Heritage owners have a new window to apply for council money to keep their old buildings standing. The 2026/2027 round of the Hawkesbury Local Heritage Assistance Fund opened this month, offering grants to residents who own heritage-listed properties within the Hawkesbury Local Government Area and need help covering repair or maintenance costs. The fund […]
Local Author Launches First Hawkesbury Mysteries Thriller
A haunting new mystery novel based in the Hawkesbury and blending mystery, atmosphere and psychological suspense has been launched by local author and award-winning journalist Tony Bosworth, marking another milestone in the writer’s growing body of work. The Astrakhan’s Feather was officially released this week, introducing readers to a darkly atmospheric story set against the […]
New Hawkesbury Park Masterplans Open for Public Feedback
Hawkesbury Parks are about to get a say from the people who know them best — the families pushing prams around Rutherglen Park, the kids who’ve worn a track into Bradley Road Reserve’s playground, the walkers who know exactly where Navua Reserve’s river access gets muddy, and everyone in Pitt Town who’s ever used Brinsley […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending 7 August 2026
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending 7 August 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 206.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 202.90 Shell Reddy Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 208.90 BP […]
Dural Historical Society Announces Upcoming Lectures
Dural and District Historical Society drew more than 130 members and friends to its July meeting, where local historian Mal Johnston spoke about the Round Corner. Johnston has spent years gathering stories and artefacts from Kenthurst and the surrounding district, working to record a way of life that is quickly disappearing. Members enjoyed his relaxed […]
$160m Car Park Expansion for Sydney’s North-West Metro Stations
Commuters in Sydney’s north-west will get up to 1,200 additional car parking spaces at two Metro stations under a $160 million investment announced by the Minns government. A multi-storey car park holding up to 1,100 vehicles will be built at Tallawong, while an extra storey on the existing structure at Hills Showground will add up […]
All Aboard! Next Stop: Galston500
Ready your tickets as the Galston500 is fast approaching, opening its cabin doors at the Galston Valley Railway on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The annual fundraiser sees teams of 5-inch scale model locomotives complete 500 laps of the railway’s 1km track, with proceeds supporting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research. Adult […]