Time to Blow the Whistle on Synthetic “Turf”?
The number of plastic sports fields in NSW has rapidly exploded over the past 5 years, driven by the demand for playing space and the common belief that fake grass trumps natural turf when it comes to maximising time on the pitch. A new report from the NSW Chief Scientist challenges this assumption and with […]
Winter Bushwalking Season Kicks Off
With the winter season now underway, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming schedule of free guided bushwalks, which are aimed at providing a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience for residents. This bushwalking program certainly has something on offer for all, with a wide range of events planned, some targeted at beginners looking to take […]
Bringing the Classroom to the Great Outdoors
Students across Hills District are on their way to becoming the next generation of environmental champions with new funds from the 2023 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants program. They join more than 1,100 schools and early learning centres across Australia who will be awarded grants to help build and develop hands-on environmental learning projects. Schools in […]
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Eleven members of the Club attended the International Rotary Convention in Melbourne 27-31 May, held at the Melbourne Convention Centre and the Rod Laver Arena. In total 14,000 Rotarians from around the globe attended. It was an amazing experience for all who attended. Four members travelled to Coonabarabran to assist our sister Rotary Club in […]
Young Sporting Stars Honoured at Council
Aspiring young athletes have been recognised for their contribution to sport during a special ceremony at The Hills Shire Council on Wednesday, May 31. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi congratulated 25 up-and-coming sporting stars and four coaches from the Western Sydney Academy of Sport (WSAS) and presented them with certificates of recognition. […]
Dural Country Lawn Bowls Club News
The Living Choice Carnival took place on Monday 22nd May at Dural Country Lawn Bowls Club with the representation of 32 teams from the following Lawn Bowls Clubs: Dural, Pennant Hills, West Pennant Hills, Beecroft, North Epping, Merrylands, The Hills, Burwood Diggers, Harbord, Denistone, Castle Hill, North Ryde RSL, NBC and St Ives. It was […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 16th June 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 16th June 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 193.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 185.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 197.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Open Trials for the Dural Warriors 2023
The Dural Warriors are the representative Futsal club of The Centre and play in the elite NSW Futsal Premier League competition, the highest level of Futsal in New South Wales. Looking to cement their position as NSW’s leading Futsal club, trials are coming up to find the best upcoming players across all age groups. All […]
Help Find a Cure for Cancer
My name is Janine Thomson. I’m trying to make a difference by raising money for a cause that I care about, by riding 1,000kms for the Tour de Cure in March 2024. The Tour de Cure is a life-changing, inspirational and transformative tour, from Hobart to Adelaide via the Spirit of Tasmania on 15-23 March […]
Archibald Exhilaration
I am beyond privileged to hang as an Archibald prize finalist for 2023. I have had the extreme pleasure of painting one of the most important people on the planet, in Professor Michelle Simmons AO FRS, FAA, FAAAS, FAPS, FTSE, FInstP, Dist FRSN, 2018 Australian of the Year — a bonafide national treasure! Michelle is […]
