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Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – Out With the Old, In With The New, Year That Is!

Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings: Celebrates Festive Season

The Festive Season was a busy time for members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook. December encompassed a presentation from REECH Cambodia, a fun-filled Christmas party at The Fiddler Hotel and end of year gatherings for many of the sport and activity groups. The New Year kicked off with a fancy dress New Year’s […]

Who is Keith Lees and Why Was he Arrested?

Who is Keith Lees and Why Was he Arrested?

By Diana Paton Police Officers attached to Kuring-Gai Police Area Command arrested 72-year-old Keith Lees at a property on Kenthurst Road, Dural at about 8am on Thursday 2 January 2025. He was wanted on an arrest warrant for an alleged murder in Queensland 27 years ago. The warrant was issued in July 2023 in relation […]

Fuel Prices Week Ending 14 February 2025

Cheapest Fuel Prices

Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 14 February 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price  Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 187.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 189.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]

Hawkesbury Oasis: Community Feedback Needed

Hawkesbury Oasis: Community Feedback Needed

The Hawkesbury community is being given one last chance to shape the future of the Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre. Following initial consultation in 2024, Council has revised its concept plans for the $6.7 million upgrade, funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. These updated plans, available for review at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/oasis-aquatic-and-leisure-centre-improvements, […]

Community Recycling Centre Update at South Windsor

Community Recycling Centre Update at South Windsor

The recent industrial fire at the Cleanaway Chemical Waste Recycling Facility in St Mary’s has impacted Hawkesbury City Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 1 The Driftway, South Windsor. Due to storage limitations imposed by environmental obligations, the center is currently unable to accept paint and non-motor oils. Capacity is also limited for gas bottles, fire extinguishers, and […]

Incredible Isolation with No Power and No Reception

Power Outages and Loss of Mobile Services

When the high winds occurred on Wednesday 15th January a high number of residents experienced power outages, some of which lasted several days. A large number of residents also reported mobile phone outages, with smartphones only showing 1 bar or SOS only. Even smartphones showing 1 bar were unable to call or text. Incoming calls […]

Julie Charlton OAM is a Force to Be Reckoned With

Julie Charlton OAM Honored With Order Of Australia Medal

By Lawrence Machado Julie Charlton, the Founder & CEO of JC2 Athletics, said she was overcome with emotion after receiving the Order of Australia Medal for service to sport, and to people with disability. The Dural local, who represented Australia in para-shot-put at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, said she literally screamed with excitement when she was first notified […]

Historic Bridge in Galston Gorge Gets Some TLC

Late last year contractors undertook maintenance on the historic bridge in Galston Gorge, that is the last original bridge of its type remaining in use in NSW. James Wallace MP Member for Hornsby made the trip down to the Gorge last week to inspect the work and the bridge looks as good as new. The […]

OAM Honour for Legendary Goalkeeper Ron Lord

Order of Australia

By Lawrence Machodo Legendary Australian footballer Ron Lord has posthumously received the medal of the Order of Australia, for services to football (soccer). Ron is one of the pioneering footballers who helped Australia gain international respect. He passed away on April 8, 2024, aged 94, his beloved wife Katherine predeceasing him in March 2017. Ron is survived by […]

Soroptimists Hold Another Successful Fundraiser

Soroptimists Hold Another Successful Fundraiser

Members of SI Hornsby held another very successful fundraiser for the Hornsby and Kuring gai Women’s Shelter in September last year. Raffle tickets were sold to raise funds as well as members holding afternoon teas for friends to come along to in their own homes. The total raised for the shelter came to $7000. A […]