Dural Scouts Fathers’ Day Camp
Over the Father’s Day weekend, families from Dural Scout Group gathered under clear, sunny skies for an action-packed Scout camp on the picturesque property of one of the group’s leaders in Maroota. The weekend offered participants a taste of well-organised outdoor adventure and the unique camaraderie of Scouting life. Around 50 children and adults pitched […]
18 Community Groups Awarded Grants
A total of $290,700 has been awarded to eighteen local community groups through this year’s ClubGRANTS program – double the amount disbursed in 2024. The awards were funded by Windsor RSL Club, Richmond Club, Panthers North Richmond and Windsor Leagues Club. Recipients were announced at a special presentation in Yarramundi last month. ClubGRANTS is one of […]
Elouera Cottage Crafts’ Pop Up ARRIVES!!
Cherrybrook residents and craft lovers have a reason to mark their calendars: the much-anticipated Elouera Cottage Crafts Pop Up Shop has officially opened its doors. Hosted by Cherrybrook Uniting Church, the shop is running every Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm until 15 November 2025. Nestled in the Reid Room at the rear of the […]
Nepean/Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Group Hosts Open Meeting
The Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group is set to convene on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at the Leonay Golf Club (1 Leonay Parade, Leonay, NSW 2750). The meeting is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM, with attendees encouraged to arrive by 6:45 PM. In an effort to provide valuable insights, the group […]
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 […]