Australia Day In Hornsby Park
Join in the fun at Hornsby Park this Australia Day, 26 January. Following an official citizenship ceremony, the entertainment will kick off from 12pm with performances, First Nations songs and dance, food trucks, free kids’ activities and free entry to the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Hornsby Shire Council’s FREE AustraliaDay event from 12pm to […]
Australia Day Events
From pool party to festival of fun … there is a lot to get excited about in the Hills this Australia Day with big events planned at both Bella Vista Farm and Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre. Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre 10am – 3pm General admission prices still apply. A FREE sausage sizzle is available for […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 5th January 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 5th January 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 181.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 197.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 193.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 29th December 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 29th December 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 181.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 211.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 211.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Toddler and Mum Airlifted After Near Drowning – Wiseman’s Ferry
At just after 2pm on Saturday 23 December, the Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance after a young toddler was pulled from the water while swimming in Wiseman’s Ferry, NSW. CareFlight’s specialist doctor and NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the toddler. The patient was then airlifted along with her mum to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 22nd December 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 22nd December 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 181.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 216.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 216.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Remembering A Local Flood Hero
WILLIE PORTER, BRONZE MEDAL. HE RESCUED A FRIEND FROM DROWNING IN THE FLOOD WATERS BETWEEN GALSTON AND MIDDLE DURAL, THEIR BUGGY HAVING BEEN CARRIED AWAY. The recent floods brought back the story of Willie Porter from Old Northern Road, Middle Dural who was awarded a medal for bravery in 1927. After a period of heavy rain Willie […]
Thomas James Bridge Update
BY KARLENE BRUMMER Work is well and truly underway to repair the historic 1830’s Thomas James Bridge, and surrounding landscape on Settlers Road, Wisemans Ferry. The area around the site of the bridge, which is the oldest ‘in use’ bridge on mainland Australia, was badly compromised by the recent flooding, resulting in major landslip of the […]
Ev Charging Towards Zero Emissions and Environmental Sustainability
Reducing carbon emissions is a difficult challenge in the Hornsby Shire, particularly in outer urban and rural areas where residents are dependent on private vehicles for daily commutes, due to limited public transport options. Dependence on fuel engine vehicles means increased carbon emissions thereby hindering targets for environmental sustainability. Since implementation of the Hornsby Shire […]
Prepare Your Home Now
A well-prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Every home should have a bush fire survival plan. Follow the QR code to download yours today. Even if your plan is to leave early, the more you prepare your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or ember attack. A […]