2025 Galston500 – MS Fundraiser
The Galston500 is an exciting once a year event, that raises money for research into finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research. It is hosted by the Hornsby Model Engineers Co- Op Ltd, a 100% volunteer Run Organisation, at their “Galston Valley Railway” site. The Galston500 is an […]
Vale Ivor Jones
The loss of Ivor Jones will leave a huge void for his family, friends and his many volunteering colleagues. We at the Hills to Hawkesbury Community News were devastated when his beloved wife Maree told us about Ivor collapsing at home and his subsequent death on Wednesday, July 23rd a few days later. Despite not feeling well, […]
Roads Given a Flood Safety Boost in the Rural North
Five flood-prone road crossings in The Hills’ rural north have been upgraded to improve public safety, reduce the risk of vehicles entering floodwaters, and enhance The Hills Shire Council’s real-time response during storm events. The upgrades include the installation of advanced flood warning sensors, improved flood gates, and new warning signage at: Pitt Town Road, […]
Kenthurst Combined Probus Club
Kenthurst Probus learns about Katleen Butler’s pivotal role in the Sydney Harbour Bridge Members of Kenthurst Probus and their guests met in the Uniting Church building on Monday 21st July to hear an address from Bill Fitten, a guide at the Maritime Museum, who told us all about the life of Katleen Butler, confidential secretary […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 8 August 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 8 August 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 191.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 197.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Hawkesbury Sister City Association Youth Ambassador Exchange Program
The vibrant cultural exchange fostered by the Hawkesbury City Council was celebrated at the recent July council meeting, showcasing the participation of 18 enthusiastic students from the Hawkesbury region, Kyotamba in Japan, and Temple City in the USA. These young ambassadors took part in this year’s Hawkesbury Sister City Association Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, a […]
Round Corner Dural Probus Club: Friendship and Fun in Retirement
Friendship, activities and Fun Retirement The Round Corner Dural Probus Club offers members the opportunity to come together monthly for a morning. Our regular meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 9:30 am at The Galston Club. Each meeting includes reports from our active special interest groups, including the Movie Club, […]
Fashion Show Brings Hope
Transitional Community Housing is hosting a Fashion Show on August 29th. By Bev Jordan A transitional housing project which started in Kenthurst has now provided homes for 31 people facing homelessness in the past 18 months and is looking for more homes to add to its rental portfolio. The movement by local volunteers Dennis van Someren and […]
Dural And District Historical Society
Amazing Stories: Historical Society Explores Galston’s French Past It is truly amazing what stories can be told by members of our community. Once again the Historical Society called upon a member, Carolyn Broadhead, to tell the 12th July meeting of members about Galston’s French connections. Carolyn suggested all should have a look at the Galston Cenotaph where […]
Momento Hospitality sells The Duke in Dural
The Duke in Dural has been sold for a reported $25M to the Good Beer Company. The local pub was developed by the Colosimo family’s Momento Hospitality and originally opened in late 2020. By 2022 it was named Overall Hotel of the Year – Metropolitan at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence. Momento Hospitality grew […]