Cherrybrook Club’s Historic Train Journey to Katoomba
Members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook recently enjoyed a budget-friendly excursion that unexpectedly became part of a moment in rail history. Travelling by train to Katoomba, the group discovered they were aboard one of the final services operated by the iconic NSW V Set trains, a truly historic train. The journey took place […]
Do You Have Two Or More Long-term Health Conditions
In Australia, a significant number of individuals are living with multiple long-term health conditions, including diabetes, arthritis, stroke, depression, and cancer. Research indicates that exercise-based rehabilitation can enhance physical function, alleviate symptoms, and improve the quality of life for those affected, potentially reducing hospital stays. Despite this, options for exercise tailored to individuals with multiple […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 13 March 2026
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 March 2026 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 219.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 219.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 219.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]
Mark Taylor Oval Reopens with Modern Facilities
Mark Taylor Oval has entered a new era following the official opening of a modern pavilion and upgraded grandstand on Saturday, 7 March, marking the final stage of a major redevelopment at Waitara Park. The project delivers significantly improved facilities for local sport and community use. The redesigned grandstand now includes inclusive, accessible change rooms […]
Discover Scouting with 1st Dural Scout Group
This is your chance to build skills and friendships for life. Looking for a way to help your child gain confidence, independence, and new friendships? As part of the world’s largest youth movement, 1st Dural Scout Group offers fun, challenging, and safe outdoor activities, from camping and hiking to cooking and STEM projects. The group is open to […]
Supporting Those Who Protect Our Wildlife
One of the great privileges of representing Hornsby Shire is meeting people who quietly make an extraordinary difference in our community. Ben Dessen, Co-Founder and Director of Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, is one of those people. Hills Wildlife Sanctuary has been operating in our region for nearly 50 years, rescuing and rehabilitating thousands of native animals, […]
Breaker Morant’s Formative years discussed at Probus Club
The February meeting of the Kenthurst Probus Club offered members an in-depth look at the early life of the Australian historical figure Harry Breaker Morant. Frequent guest speaker Graeme Sims presented research on Morant’s formative years in England and his journey to Australia, where he built a reputation as a skilled horseman and bush poet. […]
60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration of Margaret and Eric Dunn
To the Publisher, we wish to advise that we recently celebrated our 60th Wedding anniversary on the 15th January,2026. We were married on the 15th January, 1966, in St Marks Anglican Church Granville, where we both lived and grew up. We built a house in Baulkham Hills & moved in 1969, we then moved to […]
Galston Gorge Pain Continues
Community anger boiled over when Transport for NSW announced a further delay until 10th March on the closure of Galston Gorge. Calls and emails to State Member, James Wallace and Hornsby Mayor Warren Waddell, produced an update from Transport for NSW on 21st February “Under the revised work schedule, the road will operate under single […]
Warrah Specialist School Opens New K-2 Classrooms
Families in the Hills District can now benefit from enhanced access to specialist education with the official opening of two newly renovated classrooms at Warrah Specialist School in Dural. These classrooms have been specifically designed for students in Kindergarten to Year 2 who have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, including diagnoses such as autism or […]