Cherrybrook Probus Club Enjoys Group Tour in Perfect Weather
The Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook has packed a lot into recent weeks, taking members on a group tour from the coast to the dam wall and back again, all in what the group describes as near-perfect weather. The club’s latest round of outings leaned hard into Sydney’s public transport network. One full-day trip used […]
Community Events and Strategic Planning Drive Strong Local Engagement
By Jane Seaglove, Hornsby Councillor This past month at Council has been a busy and productive one, with a range of initiatives and community events reflecting the diverse work taking place across the Shire. From strategic planning decisions to community celebrations and support programs, it has been encouraging to see strong local engagement throughout the […]
Join the Local Probus Club for Meetings and Outings
Every second Monday, something quietly dependable happens in Galston. At 9:30 am, members of the local Probus club pull into The Galston Club carpark, greet each other by name, and settle in for a morning that manages to be both organised and genuinely enjoyable. The meeting itself runs through reports from the club’s special interest […]
Kenthurst Probus Club: A Hub for Social Activities
Somewhere between a round of Putt-Putt golf at Dural and a ferry ride down the Parramatta River, the Kenthurst Probus Club has quietly built something a lot of people are searching for: a reason to get out of the house. The club’s recent months have been full. Members played mini golf, toured Cockatoo Island, and […]
Instant Asset Write-off
ATTENTION PLUMBERS, TRADIES, AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS… Don’t let the end of financial year to creep up unnoticed. Aussie Pumps are alerting small business owners to the Government’s Instant Asset Write-off support which finishes on 30th June 2026. Aussie Pumps is urging business owners to consult with their tax agent to determine if they are eligible. Companies with […]
NSW Seniors Festival Awards
As part of the NSW Seniors Festival, our community came together on 30 April for a special morning tea at The Hills Club to celebrate three outstanding local nominees for the 2026 Local Seniors of the Year Awards. These remarkable individuals represent the very best of The Hills. Through decades of service, they have made […]
NSW Government’s New Housing Plan for Cherrybrook
In November 2025, the NSW Government scrapped its carefully considered and adopted Cherrybrook Place Strategy in place of an alarming new high-rise, high-density rezoning proposal. Under the new proposal, the NSW Government put forward 9,320 new dwellings for the precinct around Cherrybrook Metro station. This is nearly triple the original number of dwellings that were […]
Hawkesbury City Council opens Australia Day Award Entries
Hawkesbury locals have a fresh chance to put forward the people quietly holding their community together. Hawkesbury City Council has opened nominations for the 2027 Australia Day Awards, the region’s annual recognition of residents and groups who go above and beyond. Nine categories are up for grabs this year, spanning everything from sport to environment […]
Royal Easter Show’s history shared at Historical Society
At the Dural and District Historical Society’s May meeting, two speakers covered the same ground from different angles: member Jenny Bradley and Murray Wilton, General Manager of the Royal Easter Show, both speaking about agricultural shows, local and statewide. Bradley’s family trophies, won by her grandfather, made the point about how agricultural skill used to […]
A Familiar Face Bids Farewell to Dural Pool Shop
by Saswati Mukherjee After more than two decades serving the pool industry, a familiar and much-loved member of the local community is preparing to step away from the business he helped make a household name. Alan Barnes, the friendly face behind the counter at the independent Dural Pool Shop, is officially retiring – leaving behind […]