HSC Calls for 2025 Waste and Recycling Calendar Entries
The Hills Shire Council invites residents to submit photos of their favourite locations in The Hills for a chance to be featured in the 2025 Waste and Recycling Calendar. A group of judges will evaluate and choose 13 images to feature in the annual calendar. One will be selected for each month, and another will […]
NSW Koala Strategy Review
The NSW Koala Strategy is reviewing their Strategy, inviting the public to make submissions to give new information and inform of gaps in the approach of the NSW Koala Strategy. This gives everyone a chance to comment on what is and isn’t working, and to put in a voice for the Hills, Hornsby and Hawkesbury region, […]
Castle Hill History: Our Exiles
The Castle Hill Heritage Park is a gem. Even more so now that it has steel beams giving the precise location and dimensions of the former two storey barracks for convicts. The construction was directed by Governor King. He showed concern for convicts in other ways. One person freed by Governor King was Father James […]
News from History Cottage
How fortunate is our community to have a person with intimate knowledge of the history of the establishment of the war memorial at Hell Fire Pass. While working in Thailand, Ken Bradley, our guest speaker for April, was able to draw together much valuable information on locations, personal recollections and rare photographs associated with the […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 10 May 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 10 May 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 201.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 201.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 204.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Roses in the Netherby Garden
By Angela Morgan Many visitors know and love the roses that grow in the Netherby homestead garden. These roses have been here for many years, withstanding droughts, excessive rain, and Covid, when there were no visitors or gardeners for months. At either side of the entrance to Netherby stand large bushes of a fragrant pink heritage […]
Way to H2Go!
By Karlene Brummer Trevor Newstead of Glenorie has been a Water Carter in the local area for over 15 years. He has recently sold his business, H2Go to Arcadian Resident Charlie Herbert. With over 500 regular customers on the books, it is hard to believe that there are so many homeowners in the community who […]
Small Talk at the Park?
I love living in The Hills. With a 2-year-old son who never runs out of energy and by all accounts seems to be solar powered, it’s amazing to have so many playgrounds walking distance from our home. Whilst spending yet another afternoon at the park, the question among fellow parents inevitably comes up; PARENT: So […]
Rotary Club’s fabulous Kenthurst Fair
Our main fund raiser, the Kenthurst Fair, part of Hills Shire Orange Blossom Festival, is happening again this year. We are seeking stall holders and entertainers for the event. If you are interested in taking part in the categories on our flyer, please contact us. In other club news, Summer RYPEN attendees Abigail Storrie and […]
Let’s End Stereotypes Together
Celebrating your birthday is always an important day, but for Angela, who was born with Down Syndrome, it’s a double celebration because it also falls on World Down Syndrome Day. On this day, people across the world shine a light on current stereotypes and celebrate each individual and their contribution. Angela shared the day with […]