Silke Raetze Announced Winner of the Prestigious 2025 Hornsby Art Prize
The winner of the 2025 Hornsby Art Prize has been announced, with Silke Raetze from Sydney, taking home the top prize for her painting, Green Tea with Alex – a portrait of her friend and fellow artist. The judges commended Raetze on her contemporary use of materials and said, “it is a work that embodies many elements of art […]
Find the Cheapest Fuel Prices in NSW for the Week Ending 12 September 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 12 September 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 187.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 205.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Cold Front and Damaging Winds Warning in NSW
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging communities across the state to prepare for several days of unsettled weather, with the potential for damaging winds and thunderstorms. While many parts of the state have enjoyed a taste of spring weather in recent days, conditions are set to change, with a cold front forecast to bring strong winds, storms and rain from today […]
Kenthurst Combined Probus Club
Kenthurst Probus Club members and guests were treated to a captivating slice of Australian aviation history on 18 August, when guest speaker and former Qantas engineer Norman King delivered an extraordinary account of the airline’s very first Boeing 707 Aircraft. Although billed simply as a talk on “The 707 Aircraft”, King’s presentation focused on one […]
Retirement opportunities await at Glenhaven Probus Club
For many Australians, stepping into retirement brings a welcome pause — but it can also spark the inevitable question: what now? As newfound free time stretches ahead, finding fulfilling Retirement Activities becomes key to staying connected, active and engaged. For those seeking companionship, purpose, and a lively social calendar, the Glenhaven Probus Club is offering […]
Rotary Club members cook for 600 at school anniversary
Providing BBQ services for West Pennant Hills Public School’s 175th anniversary, members of the local Rotary club helped fuel the celebrations on 5 August, turning out more than 600 sausages for excited students and teachers. What could have been a logistical test became a lively morning of teamwork, laughter and community pride. Just over a […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 5 September 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 5 September 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 171.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 161.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Hope for Little Hearts Charity Fundraiser at Dural’s Deli Heights
The Kiwanis Club of Sydney is gearing up for a meaningful day of community spirit and generosity, announcing a charity fundraiser lunch to support HeartKids — the national organisation dedicated to helping children and families affected by childhood-onset heart disease. HeartKids provides crucial, lifelong support for Australians living with congenital and rheumatic heart conditions, offering […]
Local Businesses in The Hills Shire Show Resilience in 2025 Survey
The recently released 2025 Hills Shire Business Performance Sentiment Index (PSI) survey highlights the resilience and determination of local businesses within The Hills region. This annual survey, conducted in collaboration with McCrindle Research, serves as a vital resource for monitoring business performance, future outlooks, and operating conditions, providing the Council with valuable insights into the […]
Cherrybrook Litter Warriors
By Phillip Combe On Wednesday, August 13th, 11 people met at The Brook Eatery, Cherrybrook. The aim that day, was to cleanse Greenway Park of litter. So how did this come about? Initially, Natalie Bryant was so disgusted by local litter, she was regularly picking up near her home and environs. Natalie soon realised the […]