2026 Kenthurst Walking Football Gala Day
Footballers aged 45 and over are invited to lace up their boots for a day of friendly competition when Kenthurst Football Club hosts its 2026 Walking Football Gala Day in late July. The event will be held at Kenthurst Park on Roughley Road on Sunday, 26 July, with games running from 9 am to 4 […]
Facing Natural Disasters Head-On in The Hills
Residents of The Hills know all too well that our region is no stranger to natural disasters. The repeated flooding of the Hawkesbury River in recent years has been a reminder of how quickly conditions can change—and how vital timely, reliable information becomes during an emergency. In the aftermath of those floods, many locals shared […]
Waddell Cottage: A Century-old Site of Archaeological Study
Waddell Cottage had been holding onto its secrets for well over a century. Restoration workers found them first — fragments of historic glass and other materials lying beneath the original floorboards, undisturbed since the late 1800s. Enough to stop the building work and call in archaeologists. Fiona and Emily took over from there. What began […]
Hornsby’s Art Scene Flourishes in 2026
Hornsby’s arts community is continuing to flourish in 2026, with both the Hornsby Art Prize and Remagine Art Prize drawing artists and audiences from across Australia. Entries for the 2026 Hornsby Art Prize open on Monday, 15th June. Presented by Hornsby Shire Council alongside Hornsby Art Society, the competition offers a $23,000 prize pool across […]
Auditory Deprivation
Many people assume hearing loss is purely an “ear problem,” and that hearing aids should fix it instantly. But hearing professionals are increasingly focused on what happens in the brain after years of reduced sound input, and why amplification alone may not deliver the clarity patients expect, especially in background noise. Ear Man Dan explains […]
Cherrybrook Probus Club Enjoys Group Tour in Perfect Weather
The Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook has packed a lot into recent weeks, taking members on a group tour from the coast to the dam wall and back again, all in what the group describes as near-perfect weather. The club’s latest round of outings leaned hard into Sydney’s public transport network. One full-day trip used […]
Community Events and Strategic Planning Drive Strong Local Engagement
By Jane Seaglove, Hornsby Councillor This past month at Council has been a busy and productive one, with a range of initiatives and community events reflecting the diverse work taking place across the Shire. From strategic planning decisions to community celebrations and support programs, it has been encouraging to see strong local engagement throughout the […]
Join the Local Probus Club for Meetings and Outings
Every second Monday, something quietly dependable happens in Galston. At 9:30 am, members of the local Probus club pull into The Galston Club carpark, greet each other by name, and settle in for a morning that manages to be both organised and genuinely enjoyable. The meeting itself runs through reports from the club’s special interest […]
Kenthurst Probus Club: A Hub for Social Activities
Somewhere between a round of Putt-Putt golf at Dural and a ferry ride down the Parramatta River, the Kenthurst Probus Club has quietly built something a lot of people are searching for: a reason to get out of the house. The club’s recent months have been full. Members played mini golf, toured Cockatoo Island, and […]
Instant Asset Write-off
ATTENTION PLUMBERS, TRADIES, AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS… Don’t let the end of financial year to creep up unnoticed. Aussie Pumps are alerting small business owners to the Government’s Instant Asset Write-off support which finishes on 30th June 2026. Aussie Pumps is urging business owners to consult with their tax agent to determine if they are eligible. Companies with […]