Combined Probus Club Explores History and Memories
Rug up and Head Out — that’s been the mood at the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook this winter, with members keeping parkas, gloves and beanies within reach for a run of outings that took them from a former quarantine station turned luxury hotel to a walking track built in memory of wartime sacrifice. The […]
Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Award goes to Hawkesbury Council
Hawkesbury City Council has taken home the Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Award at the 2026 Local Government NSW Awards, recognised for its Cultural Plan 2025–2029. The award was handed out at a gala dinner on Thursday 6 August at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, where councils from across the state gathered to mark […]
Annangrove Road Upgrade Awarded for $51 Million Project
A $51 million upgrade to one of the Hills’ busiest roads has moved a step closer, with The Hills Shire Council awarding the tender for the Annangrove Road Upgrade. The project will transform a 1.9km stretch of Annangrove Road in Rouse Hill from a rural road into a four-lane sub-arterial road, running from Windsor Road […]
Cherrybrook Litter Warriors: Making a Difference, One Clean-Up at a Time
By Julian Leeser MP Community spirit is alive and well in Cherrybrook, thanks to the dedication of Natalie Bryant and the volunteers behind Cherrybrook Litter Warriors. What began as one person’s frustration with the amount of litter she encountered on her daily walks has grown into a thriving community movement with over 20 members. Rather […]
Hawkesbury Road Naming Policy Open for Public Input
Locals across the Hawkesbury have a few weeks left to weigh in on how the region names its streets, parks and public spaces, with Council’s revised Naming of Hawkesbury Roads and Places Policy on exhibition until Sunday, 7 September 2026. The policy guides the naming of suburbs, roads, parks and reserves, buildings and other public […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending 14 August 2026
Where to Find the Cheapest Fuel Prices for the Week Ending August 14, 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 196.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 196.90 Shell Reddy Express Dural 592-596 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 197.90 BP […]
Orange Blossom Festival Returns in 2026
By Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne Our signature Orange Blossom Festival is back in 2026 with the return of three main events and a series of community events to kick off spring. Echoes – Moon Garden Nightly, Friday 18th September – Sunday 11th October 2026 | Bella Vista Farm After a hugely successful debut last year, […]
Galston500 Returns to Galston Valley Railway this August
The Galston500 will return to the Galston Valley Railway on Saturday, 29th August 2026, bringing together volunteer teams from across New South Wales for a day-long endurance challenge on the tiny bushland line. Hosted by the Hornsby Model Engineers Co-Op Ltd, the event asks drivers to keep 5-inch gauge locomotives moving in relay for a […]
Local News from the Galston Area
By Councillor Jane Seaglove Hornsby Councillor Jane Seaglove shares local news updates on Galston’s drainage works, Aldi public toilets, and upcoming community events. Work has now moved into the next stage of the Galston drainage upgrade. While these projects can sometimes be disruptive in the short term, they are an important investment in the future of […]
Hawkesbury Heritage Grant Applications Open Until August 21
Hawkesbury Heritage owners have a new window to apply for council money to keep their old buildings standing. The 2026/2027 round of the Hawkesbury Local Heritage Assistance Fund opened this month, offering grants to residents who own heritage-listed properties within the Hawkesbury Local Government Area and need help covering repair or maintenance costs. The fund […]