Hawkesbury Valley Toastmasters Turns 43!
“Together, ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results.” – Becka Schoettle Celebrating over four decades of excellence in public speaking, leadership development, and community service, Hawkesbury Valley Toastmasters Club recently marked its 43rd anniversary at Hawkesbury Central Library, Windsor. The milestone event brought together members and guests for an evening of inspiration, camaraderie, and reflection on the club’s rich […]
Dural Scout Group Activities
Dural Scout Group has made the most of the remaining long days of Summer and have been relishing their time in the great outdoors over the past few weeks. Some highlights include… The Joeys have discovered a delicious way to do some campfire cooking with spiralled apples over the fire and eating them with ice […]
Locals Spoilt For Choice. Specialty Goods A Bonus
By Diana Paton The opening of the new Harris Farm Market at Round Corner Dural on the 26th February unfortunately coincided with Hills Shire Council doing works on the road outside. This caused a massive traffic jam along Kenthurst Road. Fortunately Harris Farm had employed car park marshalls to try to ease the problem as […]
Pitt Town Bypass Contract Awarded
The Minns Labor Government has awarded a contract for the construction of the long-awaited $100 million Pitt Town bypass. Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure will build the bypass which will connect Pitt Town Road with Cattai Road and feature two new roundabouts and a bridge across Hortons Creek. Construction work on the 950-metre bypass will start in the […]
Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – Out and About
The Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook has enjoyed a range of events over the past month. While all the regular activities continue with strong support to offer fun and fitness to members, we have also enjoyed a great walk from Manly to Shelley Beach and back followed by lunch at the New Brighton Hotel, a […]
Sunday ANZAC Services April 13
Richmond RSL Sub-branch is inviting veterans, former service personnel and serving personnel not currently in the Richmond RSL Sub-branch to march on Sunday 13th April behind the Richmond RSL Sub-branch banner with branch members. The annual ANZAC Services Sunday march which will take place along West Market, Windsor and East Market Streets to the Richmond War Memorial, […]
Govt Funds Old Windsor/Windsor Road Improvements
The Hills region has secured a major breakthrough in its pursuit of improved infrastructure, with both the Federal Government and the Federal Opposition pledging substantial funding for critical road upgrades. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed a $220 million investment aimed at widening and upgrading Windsor Road at Rouse Hill, in collaboration with the NSW Government. […]
ANZAC Day Traditions
BY MARK COUPAR THE ANZAC DAY tradition is one of the most important national occasions and marks the first military action by Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. ANZAC DAY is gazetted as a national event to recognise and commemorate the contributions of all of those who have served Australia in a time of war […]
Find Pre-loved Treasures as the Second Hand Market Returns to Hornsby
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce the return of its popular Second Hand Market on Sunday 13th April 2025 at Coronation StrEat, aimed at encouraging the local reuse economy. The Second Hand Hornsby Market provide residents with an opportunity to declutter some of their pre-loved items in an environmentally conscious manner, offering others the […]
News from History Cottage
The Society is fortunate to have among its members, people who are willing to share the knowledge of their special interests. At the March meeting, Judy Horton, well known for her garden tours and radio presentations, told of research she carried out for a tour of Belle-Ile off the coast of France. She researched an […]
