Discover Scouting with 1st Dural Scout Group
This is your chance to build skills and friendships for life. Looking for a way to help your child gain confidence, independence, and new friendships? As part of the world’s largest youth movement, 1st Dural Scout Group offers fun, challenging, and safe outdoor activities, from camping and hiking to cooking and STEM projects. The group is open to […]
Supporting Those Who Protect Our Wildlife
One of the great privileges of representing Hornsby Shire is meeting people who quietly make an extraordinary difference in our community. Ben Dessen, Co-Founder and Director of Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, is one of those people. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary has been operating in our region for nearly 50 years, rescuing and rehabilitating thousands of native animals, […]
Breaker Morant’s Formative years discussed at Probus Club
The February meeting of the Kenthurst Probus Club offered members an in-depth look at the early life of the Australian historical figure Harry Breaker Morant. Frequent guest speaker Graeme Sims presented research on Morant’s formative years in England and his journey to Australia, where he built a reputation as a skilled horseman and bush poet. […]
60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration of Margaret and Eric Dunn
To the Publisher, we wish to advise that we recently celebrated our 60th Wedding anniversary on the 15th January,2026. We were married on the 15th January, 1966, in St Marks Anglican Church Granville, where we both lived and grew up. We built a house in Baulkham Hills & moved in 1969, we then moved to […]
Galston Gorge Pain Continues
Community anger boiled over when Transport for NSW announced a further delay until 10th March on the closure of Galston Gorge. Calls and emails to State Member, James Wallace and Hornsby Mayor Warren Waddell, produced an update from Transport for NSW on 21st February “Under the revised work schedule, the road will operate under single […]
Warrah Specialist School Opens New K-2 Classrooms
Families in the Hills District can now benefit from enhanced access to specialist education with the official opening of two newly renovated classrooms at Warrah Specialist School in Dural. These classrooms have been specifically designed for students in Kindergarten to Year 2 who have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, including diagnoses such as autism or […]
Hidden In The Hills: Bushwalking
by Lachlan Turner Bushwalking means different things to different people. Some are quite dedicated to the challenge of a long and varied walk, whilst others may engage in just a short walk along their favourite track on a regular basis. Others may only enter bushland reserves on a casual basis. Some prefer to attend guided bushwalks. […]
Free NSW Seniors Festival activities in Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council invites older residents to join free activities for the NSW Seniors Festival. This year’s theme, “Live Life in Colour,” celebrates the contributions of older adults and promotes creativity, connection, and positive ageing. The program offers a variety of events aimed at enhancing well-being and fostering community togetherness. The event lineup includes: Hornsby […]
Free Guided Bushwalks in Hornsby Shire This Autumn
Hornsby Shire Council has announced its free guided bushwalks, offering an educational and enjoyable outdoor experience this autumn. The curated program highlights some of the region’s most scenic and ecologically significant areas, catering to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers. Participants can expect guided commentary focusing on biodiversity, conservation and the area’s cultural background. […]
Gloves On: Clean Up Australia Day 2026
Australians are gearing up to roll up their sleeves for Clean Up Australia Day 2026 on Sunday, 1 March, joining the nation’s largest environmental movement to tackle litter and protect the environment. Since it began, over 23 million volunteers have contributed to keeping streets, parks, bushlands, and waterways free of litter. Last year alone, more […]