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 […]
Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Receives $25,000 Donation
Galston & District Community Bank just handed over $25,000 to the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, and the cheque didn’t sit in an envelope for long. Sanctuary CEO and Director Ben Dessen took delivery in person, bank rep Savio Pereira on hand, Hills Shire Mayor Warren Waddell rounding out the small crowd at the sanctuary itself. Money […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 19 June 2026
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 19 June 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 157.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 157.90 Shell Reddy Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 161.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant […]
NAIDOC Week 2026 at Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council will celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with a special author talk and a series of free children’s activities across its libraries during the July school holidays. The centrepiece of the program is Stephen Gapps – The Australian Wars on 8 July at Hornsby Library, where the award-winning historian will discuss the […]
Police Appeal in Chris Baghsarian Murder Investigation
Police are seeking the public’s help as investigations continue into the death of North Ryde grandfather Chris Baghsarian, who was allegedly kidnapped earlier this year. Mr Baghsarian, 85, was reported missing from his North Ryde home in the early hours of 13 February 2026, prompting a major police operation involving local officers and specialist detectives. […]
Jemma Juckes: A Glenorie Woman Who Changed Australian Healthcare
On 6th May, I had the honour of attending the launch of The Jem Juckes Wellness Program at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown. It was a moment of profound pride and profound sadness. Jemma Juckes was from Glenorie. For nine years she ran the Glenorie Pizzeria, not just a business, but a genuine community gathering […]
Repair Fair 2026: The First in the Hills Shire
Broken appliances, worn clothing and well-loved household items will get a second chance when The Hills Shire Council hosts its first-ever Repair Fair at Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 20 June 2026. The free event will offer limited repair sessions for a range of items, including small appliances, furniture, jewellery, clothing and timber items, helping […]