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Mortgage Advice Bureau

Mortgage Advice Bureau

Ben Odell is a Mortgage Broker at Mortgage Advice Bureau based in Annangrove. With over 25 years’ experience in financial services, Ben helps his clients get the best loan for their needs through a panel of over 40 lenders. Ben’s broad experience across various roles in financial services allows him to bring a multitude of […]

Local Elections 2024

Former Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne has won the pre-selection to run for the Shire’s top job of Hills Mayor as the endorsed Liberal Party candidate, beating current Mayor Dr Peter Gangemi by a reported 15 votes. Candidates have been told by the State Liberal Party to make no comments until an official announcement […]

Norfolk Island Visit

Norfolk Island Visit

The Hills Branch of National Seniors and Hills to Hawkesbury’s Ivor Jones have organised a tour to historic Norfolk Island. With just a few vacancies left, the tour will depart Sydney Wednesday 30th October to Wednesday 6th November. The fully escorted tour will spend the week exploring this South Pacific paradise and meeting some of […]

Soroptimist International Hornsby Celebrates 45 Years of Community Service!

Soroptimist International Hornsby Celebrates 45 Years of Community Service!

At the Soroptimist International Region Meeting of New South Wales held at Pennant Hills Bowling Club on 22nd June, SI Hornsby club members celebrated 45 years of serving their community and being a member of Soroptimist International Hornsby. Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement with a network of 65,000 club members […]

Fuel Prices Week Ending 9 August 2024

Cheapest Fuel Prices

Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 9 August 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price  Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 185.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]

Letter to the Editor: Online Petitions – Only for Some!

Letter to the Editor

I note that the member for Castle Hill and current Hills Shire councillor, Mark Hodges, used his column in the August issue of Dooral Roundup to promote a petition to NSW Parliament calling for a new school to serve the Castle Hill Showground precinct. This online petition was started by property developer and Liberal Party […]

Racing Towards the Future

Artificial Intelligence

By Mark Coupar I recently attended an enlightening presentation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for small and medium-sized businesses, presented by Howard Bowland. Here are some key takeaways to help you understand and leverage AI in your operations if you are a small/medium business or someone who wants to get a brief overview of AI. 1. […]

Say G’Day to Bluey and Bingo at the Orange Blossom Festival Parade

Say G’Day to Bluey and Bingo at the Orange Blossom Festival Parade

Hills Shire residents and visitors are invited to soak up the carnival atmosphere at this year’s Orange Blossom Festival (OBF) Parade on Saturday, 21 September, at Rouse Hill Town Centre. The event will begin at 11 a.m. with hundreds of musicians, dancers, acrobats, and performers from groups, including the Hills District Pipe Band, The Hills SES Unit, […]

Jersey Day for Organ and Tissue Donation

Jersey Day for Organ and Tissue Donation

Friday August 30th, 2024 is Jersey Day. Have a conversation with your loved ones about becoming an Organ and Tissue Donor. Nathan Gremmo’s donation story In May 2015 the Gremmo family’s life changed forever when their eldest child, Nathan, was critically injured in an accident at age 13. Nathan’s family chose to give the gift […]

Dural & District Historical Society Inc. – Acclaimed Author Comes to Galston

People of the River Author Comes to Galston

Every year the society holds its June Roughley Memorial Lecture, a special event named after our founder. For this year we are delighted to host an esteemed speaker, Dr Grace Karskens, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of NSW. Grace’s book People of the River – Lost Worlds of Early Australia, a history of […]