Public Exhibition – Glenorie Village Investigation Report and Draft Glenorie Village Place Plan
The Glenorie Village Investigation Report and draft Glenorie Village Place Plan have now been placed on public exhibition. These documents bring together insights from supporting studies, community feedback and collaboration with State Agencies to recommend changes for Glenorie. Key recommendations for Glenorie Village include the introduction of opportunities for smaller lots ranging in size from […]
Kenthurst Combined Probus Club
Kenthurst Probus met again in June, to hear an interesting and detailed talk by Graham Simms on the life of Arthur Stace, best known to Sydneysiders as the mysterious “Mr. Eternity”. Graham told Probians and our guests of Arthur’s life of poverty, degradation and alcoholism until his conversion to Christianity and apparently compulsive activity for […]
Men’s Kitchen is Coming to the Hills District
Mens Kitchen was started nearly a decade ago to teach older men basic kitchen skills in a social setting. Mens Kitchen, a registered charity, is now launching in the Hills District in late September and is seeking some key volunteers to bring it to life. How does Men’s Kitchen work? At each cooking session, up […]
Round Corner Dural Probus
Our guest speaker for the June meeting was Noel Phelan from the National Maritime Museum, who gave a fascinating presentation on The Halvorsen Story. This remarkable boat-building family traces its roots back to Sweden before becoming a household name in Australia. Noel provided an insightful and engaging overview of their legacy, offering members a deeper […]
Vale Allan Beard (23rd February 1938 – 9th March 2025)
Allan Beard was a storyteller, a farmer, a sportsman, a gardener, and above all, a devoted family man. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the stories he shared, and the warmth he brought to those around him. Born in Windsor and raised in Glossodia and Glenorie, Allan’s childhood was filled with adventure, […]
Dural Cub-Scouts
Dural Cub Scouts have been busy doing several exciting scout activities these last two terms: Camping, Canoeing, Cycling, Bushcraft, and Bushwalking skills. B R A V O to Dural Cubs for winning a fierce Hills District intra Cooking competition recently and qualifying for the GWS Regional Cook Out Competition, where they were winners once again! In the […]
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Despite a third of voters casting their vote prior to Election Day our Club held a very successful BBQ and cake stall at West Pennant Hills Public School on 3rd May. Proceeds from the day will go to our Rotary charities. On 17th May we were invited by Bunnings Castle Hill to assist them with […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 11 July 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 11 July 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 181.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 219.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – Adventuring Near and Far
Recently members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook enjoyed a wonderful senior walk through Bella Vista. Many members had driven down Norwest Boulevard but never ventured into this delightful suburb with lovely homes set among a number of village greens. Our walk went from Norwest Metro to Bella Vista station and was followed by […]
New Sports Complex Tender Awarded at Water Lane Reserve
Box Hill is set to receive a major boost in recreational infrastructure, with The Hills Shire Council awarding the tender for the construction of a new sports complex at Water Lane Reserve. The project will deliver a modern sporting and community precinct featuring: Two AFL-standard fields Athletics facilities including a running track A shaded playground […]