Homelessness Week: A Growing Crisis we Cannot Ignore
We recently marked Homelessness Week, providing an important opportunity to recognise the people experiencing homelessness across New South Wales and the organisations and volunteers working tirelessly to support them. I used the occasion to speak in Parliament about the growing homelessness crisis in our State. Homelessness is often misunderstood as simply sleeping rough, but it […]
Major Tamplin Field Redevelopment Officially Underway
Construction has begun on a major upgrade to Tamplin Field at Hobartville, with Hawkesbury City Council marking the milestone with a sod-turning ceremony on Thursday. The redevelopment is one of the most significant sporting infrastructure investments the area has seen in years, funded through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. Once finished, the […]
Francis Webb Memorial Lecture Honours Local Poet
In a memorable tribute to one of Australia’s literary greats, Dr Michael Griffith captivated an audience at the August June Roughley Memorial Lecture by delving into the poetic legacy of Francis Webb. Residing in Galston for a time with his sister, Claudia Snell, Webb’s poems reflect the beauty of the landscape and the community’s shared […]
Deerubbin Park Upgrades Completed by Hawkesbury Council
Hawkesbury City Council has finished upgrading the sporting facilities at Deerubbin Park in Windsor, with the local rugby community turning out on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, to see the results. The project pairs $1 million from the NSW Government’s Essential Community Sports Assets Program Infrastructure Grants with $416,000 from the council, and the money has […]
Argyle Bailey Reserve Reopened Following Major Rebuild
Argyle Bailey Reserve has reopened after months of construction. The Hawkesbury landmark now features new walking paths, a picnic area with barbecue facilities, upgraded public amenities, and improved drainage and parking. The rebuild carries a price tag of roughly $2.65 million, funded through three sources: $2.23 million from the Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program, $330,000 […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending 04 September 2026
Where to Find the Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending September 04, 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 204.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 204.90 Shell Reddy Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 205.90 BP […]
Bromeliad Society Hosts Spring Show at Federation Pavilion
Sydney’s bromeliad enthusiasts will gather at Castle Hill Showground later this month for a two-day celebration of one of spring’s most striking flowering plants. The Bromeliad Spring Show, hosted by the Bromeliad Society of Australia, will run from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, 26th September, and from 10 am to 3 pm on […]
Sydney Hills Garden Competition Entries Now Open
The Sydney Hills Garden Competition is on again in 2026. Steeped in history and intricately linked to the Hills Shire, this year marks 67 years since the first competition ran as the brainchild of Councillor Eric Mobbs. It became the forerunner of the Orange Blossom Festival, so has a significant place in the cultural history […]
Refusal by Council for Child Care Centre at 29 Pitt Town Road Kenthurst Being Challenged
The Development Application for a 174 place child care facility at 29 Pitt Town Road Kenthurst which was refused by The Hills Shire Council is being brought before the Land and Environment Court by the applicant. Proceedings have been listed for a section 34 conciliation conference on Monday, 7th September 2026. Plans of the proposed […]
Fuel Build Up
Observing the past fire disasters in the region should compel Hills residents to be on high alert. Now is the time to prepare for the extreme fire danger we may see this upcoming summer. The last few months has generated a huge fuel load in bush, scrubland and even grasslands. Now the pendulum is swinging […]