Cherrybrook Rezoning: We Need Infrastructure to Match Growth
By James Wallace MP In August the NSW Labor Government announced the rezoning of the Cherrybrook Metro Precinct. The rezoning allows for buildings ranging between 27 storeys opposite the Cherrybrook Metro station, and between four and seven storeys backing onto existing suburban homes. The total long-term projection is for 10,000 new homes. It is significant […]
Pacific Hills School Students Visited Elouera Gardens Residents
For one afternoon recently, Elouera Gardens Christian Retirement Village had extra company a group of Year 7 and 8 students from Pacific Hills School, dropping by to sit with residents of Yurana and talk. Nothing about the visit was complicated. Teacher Jason Mok told the students beforehand to bring whatever they were good at and […]
A New Chapter in Luxury Living
Retirement today is increasingly viewed as an opportunity to embrace new experiences, pursue personal interests and enjoy greater freedom. At Living Choice Galston, a new collection of luxury apartments reflects this modern approach to living, combining contemporary design with a strong sense of community and connection. Nestled within the picturesque Hills District, the community offers […]
The Ear and the Brain – Partners in Crime
Many people walk into a hearing clinic and say a sentence that we hear every day and still take it very seriously: “I can hear people talking. I just cannot understand them.” It sounds like a small distinction, but it is the key to understanding hearing properly. Hearing and understanding are not the same thing […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending 25 September 2026
Where to Find the Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending September 25, 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 240.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 241.90 Shell Reddy Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 […]
Castle Hill Players Presents HOME, I’M DARLING
Retro Domestic Bliss Meets Modern Chaos What happens when a couple decide to keep their marriage sparkling by living a fully authentic 1950’s lifestyle – down to the last teaspoon, coat button, Formica tabletop and devilled egg? Judy and her husband Johnny immerse themselves in the 50s after she leaves her job for a more […]
Bird Flu Detected in Wild Birds Across NSW
Bird flu is now on the radar in NSW, and if you spend any time outdoors — walking the dog along a wetland track, fishing off a jetty, birdwatching on the coast there’s a decent chance you’ll be the one who spots the first sign of trouble in your area. High Pathogenicity H5N1 avian influenza […]
Property Investment & Federal Budget Effects
Property & You – By Paul McKenzie, ABS Conveyancing Since May 2026, the federal government’s budget has impacted on negative gearing, capital gains tax, 30% tax rate on trusts and now, restrictions on property buying into Self-Manage Super Funds (SMSFs). This was the federal government approach to address housing affordability, but as former federal treasurer […]
Galston High Student Ashleen Khela Wins Youth Award
Ashleen Khela, a Year 9 student at Galston High School, has taken out the Connecting Communities Award at the NSW/ACT 7 News Young Achievers Awards, recognising the teenager’s unusual mix of published author and community fundraiser. The award singles out young people who build grassroots projects from the ground up — the kind that pull […]
Dural Bowling Club
AGMTwo long-serving members, Margaret Yeend and Robert Whiddon, were recognised with Life Membership for their outstanding contributions at the AGM on Saturday 8th August 2026. 60th AnniversaryThe Dural Bowling Club’s 60th anniversary was celebrated immediately following the Annual General Meeting, marking a significant milestone in the Club’s long and proud history. Current and former members […]