Round Corner Dural Probus Club: Friendship and Fun in Retirement
Friendship, activities and Fun Retirement The Round Corner Dural Probus Club offers members the opportunity to come together monthly for a morning. Our regular meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 9:30 am at The Galston Club. Each meeting includes reports from our active special interest groups, including the Movie Club, […]
Fashion Show Brings Hope
Transitional Community Housing is hosting a Fashion Show on August 29th. By Bev Jordan A transitional housing project which started in Kenthurst has now provided homes for 31 people facing homelessness in the past 18 months and is looking for more homes to add to its rental portfolio. The movement by local volunteers Dennis van Someren and […]
Dural And District Historical Society
Amazing Stories: Historical Society Explores Galston’s French Past It is truly amazing what stories can be told by members of our community. Once again the Historical Society called upon a member, Carolyn Broadhead, to tell the 12th July meeting of members about Galston’s French connections. Carolyn suggested all should have a look at the Galston Cenotaph where […]
Momento Hospitality sells The Duke in Dural
The Duke in Dural has been sold for a reported $25M to the Good Beer Company. The local pub was developed by the Colosimo family’s Momento Hospitality and originally opened in late 2020. By 2022 it was named Overall Hotel of the Year – Metropolitan at the AHA NSW Awards for Excellence. Momento Hospitality grew […]
Elite Football Venue Will be A Major Boost For The Hills
Football, one of the fastest growing sports in Australia following the success of the Socceroos and Matildas, has received a major boost in The Hills. A new partnership between The Hills Shire Council, Hills Football Inc and Hills United FC will see Caddies Creek Reserve in Beaumont Hills developed into an elite-level facility. The council said it […]
Hawkesbury River Monster
Hawkesbury River Monster – Mirreeulla There have been reports are far back as the ancient art of the Dharuk tribal Aborigines of New South Wales of a mysterious water monster. Legend calls them Mirreeulla (“giant water serpent”). The Hawkesbury River has produced reports of large reptilian or eel-like animals since at least as far back as 1924. […]
Wisemans Ferry to Star in Film
The Hawkesbury region is set to take centre stage as Wisemans Ferry becomes the primary filming location for an upcoming Australian drama titled Fireworks. Filming is expected to start in October this year and take four weeks. Sydney-based producer Yolandi Franken (Streets of Colour, Carmen and Bolude) said: “We’re genuinely excited to bring this story to life […]
Windsor Town Centre Unveils Full Project Complete
After years of meticulous planning and a year of dedicated construction, the revitalization of Windsor Town Centre is officially complete! This marks a significant achievement in the Hawkesbury’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its town centers. The final phase of the Windsor Liveability Project, the much-anticipated Windsor Mall, reached completion on June 30, 2025. This stunning […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 25 July 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 25 July 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 159.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 167.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 159.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Mitchel’s Bronze
Vineyard local, 20-year-old Mitchel Azzopardia has won a bronze medal at the National WorldSkills showdown in Brisbane. The TAFE NSW Mount Druitt apprentice claimed third place in sheet metal fabrication, standing out among more than 600 of the nation’s top apprentices across 50 trades. The achievement marks a major milestone for the TAFE NSW student who is […]