Galston High Students Shine in Statewide NAIDOC Week Competition
Two Galston High School students have earned statewide acclaim in the 2025 NAIDOC Week School Initiatives Creative Art Competition, an annual program that invites young people across New South Wales to fuse Indigenous culture with road-safety messaging. Year 10 student Erica Hwang received the coveted Minister’s Medal of Excellence, along with a $250 voucher from Geedup Clothing, for her striking […]
166 New Australians Call The Hills Home on National Citizenship Day
A group of 166 Hills residents celebrated National Citizenship Day by pledging their loyalty to Australia and becoming citizens during a ceremony at The Hills Shire Council chambers in September. The special ceremony saw conferees from 22 countries become Australian citizens, joining hundreds of ceremonies nationwide that officially welcomed thousands of new Australians. Mayor of The Hills […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 10 October 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 10 October 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 160.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 163.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Bird Nesting Hollows and Boxes
By Lachlan Turner Very old and large trees have the capacity to provide nesting hollows for all manner of Australian wildlife including mammals, reptiles and of course birds. But naturally formed hollows in trees have become scarce due to the removal of these old trees to make way for housing development and agriculture. Not just […]
Join the Inala Fair for a day of family fun and support a worthy cause
The beloved Inala Fair is set to return this October, promising a day packed with entertainment, delicious food, and family-friendly fun. For more than 40 years, the annual event has celebrated the spirit of the Inala community while shining a spotlight on the work of the charity, which has supported Australians with disabilities since 1958 […]
Aussie Bird Count Starts 20th October
Registrations are now open for one of Australia’s most popular events: the 2025 Aussie Bird Count, running from Monday, 20th October to Sunday, 26th October. This nationwide citizen science initiative invites Australians to spend just 20 minutes observing and recording birds in their neighbourhoods, helping to build a clearer picture of urban bird populations. Organised […]
Local Events Highlight Community Spirit and Talent
The Hornsby community came together to celebrate local events that showcase both tradition and creativity, reflecting the vibrant spirit of the Shire. Among the highlights were the Berowra Woodchop Festival and the Hornsby Art Prize, held at the Wallarobba Arts and Culture Centre. In Council news, Councillor Sallianne McClelland, representing B Ward, was elected as […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 3 October 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 3 October 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 161.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 158.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 169.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Biviano’s Restaurant Celebrates 25 Years of Dining Excellence
It was a ‘who’s who’ of local industry leaders, politicians, businesspeople, family, friends and supporters attending the recent 25 year anniversary celebrations of Bivianos Restaurant at Dural. Established in 2000, following the rebranding of Belmontes at Dural, Mr Rajeev Kumar who had originally trained as a pizza cook under Mr Belmonte, took over Bivianos just […]
The Hills School Crisis Deepens Amid Projected Population Boom
School crisis in The Hills Shire continues to escalate with 13 schools operating above their enrolment cap and three schools being forced to accommodate double their intended student capacity. This comes with a prediction of significant population growth in the region. By 2041, The Hills Shire is projected to be home to 328,600 people, a massive 71% […]