Motorcyclist trapped in tree, Parklea
Four paramedic road crews and a Careflight Rescue helicopter team attended Sentry Drive, Parklea, this morning (Tuesday) to rescue a…
Month: November 2021
Hawkesbury mayor stabbed in home invasion
Mayor Patrick Conolly was taken to Westmead Hospital early this morning (Monday) after being stabbed in the arm during a…
Turtles and frog rescued from Blacktown house fire
Fire and Rescue NSW officers saved two turtles and a green tree frog following a house fire in Blacktown earlier…
$300m north-west investment welcomed by Rowland
Greenway MP Michelle Rowland has welcomed the news an Albanese Labor Government will invest in a package of targeted infrastructure…
Labor: multi-million-dollar road spends, new ‘political-free’ planning panel
An Albanese Labor Government will deliver significant new investment in roads and infrastructure to benefit residents in the Hawkesbury, Federal…
Hawkesbury’s newest police recruits
Five new probationary constables will commence duties in Hawkesbury after they attested at a formal ceremony at the Goulburn Police…
Western Sydney soccer coach convicted of 179 child abuse offences
A 31-year-old Western Sydney soccer coach has been convicted of sexually assaulting seven children today (13 May) and sentenced to…
Worker injured in fall: St Marys
A man aged in his 40s has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition after falling from…
Beryl Simes Smith Park open
Former Blacktown Girls High principal, Beryl Simes Smith, now has a park named in her memory in the heart of…
Man shot in Londonderry
An investigation is underway after a man was hospitalised suffering gunshot wounds in Londonderry last night (Tuesday, 10 May). Emergency…
TVs ‘Offspring’ writer at Castle Hill library
Playwright, screenwriter and novelist Debra Oswald will discuss her new book The Family Doctor at Castle Hill library on Tuesday,…
Blacktown’s record $809 million balanced budget
With a major capital works program of $284 million alone, Blacktown City Council has announced it’s delivered a record balanced…
$2.5m Labor pledge to bolster North Richmond centre for emergencies
An Albanese Labor Government will help Hawkesbury people find refuge in times of crisis by committing $2.5 million to help…
Blacktown Medieval Fayre and Banquet postponed
Blacktown City Council will postpone its popular Medieval Fayre and Banquet due to inclement weather and a predicted forecast of…
More funding for Riverstone residential land improvements
Regent Street Riverstone soon to be upgraded. Five new state funded grants will improve council infrastructure and public space amenity…
One click to Hornsby’s pre-loved shopper’s paradise
New garage sale platform Second Hand Hornsby launched today (2 May) giving residents and buyers easy access to advertise and…
Three-vehicle crash Colyton
Around 9am this morning (Saturday), five NSW Ambulance paramedic crews including the Careflight Rescue helicopter attended a three vehicle crash,…
Vincent is missing, have you seen him?
Vincent Alauni, 13, was last seen leaving his home on Denbern Street, Dean Park, about 1pm on Wednesday (20 April).…
Uncle Wes turns 100 with keys to Blacktown City
Blacktown City Council has honoured remarkable Indigenous senior elder Wesley Marne with a Key to the City on his 100th…
Minns to prioritise investment in Blacktown’s services, infrastructure
In less than 20 years Blacktown City is projected to have a population larger than the state of Tasmania, so…
Step up and walk to school part of road safe campaign
School children are encouraged to put their best foot forward and get walking as part of Walk Safely to School…
Funding for BMX pump track “a reality” says Richards
A re-elected Morrison Government will invest up to $750,000 to make the proposed BMX pump track at Colonial Reserve, Bligh…
Hills business education series
Business owners are getting a helping hand to start up or re-educate themselves thanks to the business education mini How…
Child exploitation charges, Kenthurst home searched
A Kenthurst home was searched and a 59-year-old man was charged following an investigation by detectives from the State Crime…
$5m veteran hub for Macquarie
An Albanese Labor Government will invest in the wellbeing of Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains veterans by establishing a $5 million…
Driver clocked at 210km/h at Eastern Creek
A man, 22, has been charged – and his number plates confiscated for three months – after he was detected…
Public hearing on Fernadell Park plans
A public hearing to outline revised changes to planned works in Fernadell Park, Pitt Town, is being held at the…
Jordan Springs man faces carjacking charges
A man has been charged with an outstanding warrant and other offences following an alleged carjacking in Jordan Springs earlier…
Over-development, disaster threats to Hawkesbury farming
Hawkesbury primary producers and turf growers met with Shadow Agriculture Minister Julie Collins and Macquarie MP Susan Templeman to discuss…
Get your free trees now
Hawkesbury and Hills residents can claim a free tree during autumn and spring. “This year’s trees include native varieties as…
Williams family’s combined 170 years of service
“Guides has brought so much joy into my life,” Diane said. By Greg Martin Halfway through my interview with the…
Lisa Harnum Foundation and the men’s Purple Nail tribe
“I was surprised and really happy the Foundation had finally been recognised in the community, at the end of the…
Dr Alex Sandor Kolozsy, one of our finest
“I met up with two Hungarians mates and we then headed up north to Ingham to cut sugar cane, lasting…
Court approves Glenhaven mosque
Court approves plan for Glenhaven place of public worship despite Council and community disapproval The Land and Environment Court has…
Very first Seven Hills Festival on this weekend
The long-awaited inaugural Seven Hills Festival is finally on this weekend. After two years of COVID-19 cancellations, this family fun…
Blacktown’s state-of-the-art mental health unit
Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor officially opened the Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service at Blacktown Hospital, with the…
High time for answers, exposing endo pain
Young women register now for Endo High Tea, Bligh Park Community Centre, Saturday 26 March. Raising awareness, becoming an Endo…
Second flood destroys newly completed charity mural in Pitt Town
Picture: www.scottehler.com Earlier this month (March), and nearly a year on from the floods which saturated the Bangladeshi community group…
Laps for Clay at Hawkesbury Oasis
Hills and Hawkesbury teens are swimming 100kms each this month to honour a friend lost to suicide and raise money…
Savour the Flavour food festival postponed
Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury, planned for 26 March, has been postponed until further notice due to the floods. Hawkesbury City…
A Super and an Angel, joint women of the year
NSW Police Superintendent Donna McCarthy and Foster Care Angels founder Kelly Doyle have been named joint winners of the 2022…
Flood recovery assistance
The federal government activated the Disaster Recovery Payment and the Disaster Recovery Allowance on 5 March to support communities in…
North Richmond businesses keep flood donations coming
Hawkesbury councillor Sarah Richards is at North Richmond today (Friday) praising Hawkesbury Helping Hands and hope4u charity along with James…
No power or comms in Hawkesbury areas as rain continues
SES volunteers putting out fodder for stock at Wilberforce. Hawkesbury SES has reported continued flooding throughout the Hawkesbury local government…
Rowland praises SES, brings beer ‘n brownies
Member for Greenway, Shadow Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, dropped by Ms Rowland delivers beer and brownies to the station…
Worst is far from over says mayor
In a statement released today (Friday, 4 March) Hills Shire Mayor Dr Peter Gangemi confirmed the district braces for more…
Flood evacuation centres
For residents affected by flooding along the Hawkesbury Nepean River the following evacuation centres are operating: Merroo Christian Centre –…
Windsor sewer station switched off
Hawkesbury City Council has switched off Sewer Pump Station C (located at 94A Macquarie Street Windsor) due to flooding as…
Push for SBS broadcaster to relocate west
Shadow minister for communications Michelle Rowland wants to see multicultural public broadcaster SBS relocated to the western Sydney heartland inline…
South Windsor house destroyed by fire
Investigations continue into the cause of a fire that destroyed a house in South Windsor late Friday night (25 February).…
Key to the city for Nicolaidis
Former Mayor George Nicolaidis OAM has been honoured with a Key to Blacktown City in recognition of his long and…
17yo charged over fatal Silverdale crash
A teenager has been charged following an investigation into a crash that killed a man in Silverdale on 19 February.…
Western Sydney business ‘positive’ in current climate
The Western Sydney Chamber Alliance, comprising members in Hawkesbury, The Hills, Blacktown, Cumberland, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, Penrith, Liverpool and…
Parents get your $250 of vouchers now
The new $250 worth of Parents NSW vouchers were so popular the Service NSW App crashed on their first day…
Sydney Symphony for Blacktown’s kids
An event that brings amazing musical talent into our own backyard and gives our littlest musicians a chance to learn…
Take a (better) seat at Hobartville
You can now sit in style in a tiny and popular Hobartville park thanks to the efforts of resident Garry…
New interns at Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury MP Robyn Preston has welcomed the appointment of four new interns to the Hawkesbury District Health Service. Medical graduates…
Nominate Blacktown’s Woman of the Year
We all know an outstanding woman, so now is the time to nominate her for the 2022 Blacktown City Woman…
P-plate Kellyville street racers caught at 142km/h in a 60km/h zone
Two teenagers, both provisional licence holders, had their licenses immediately suspended and were charged after being caught allegedly street racing…
Awards reveal true heart of the Hawkesbury
By Maryann Jenkins. Pictures by Kathryn Johnson Decades of commitment and selfless volunteering, some over generations of family, was honoured…
Charity founder, 5, among Blacktown’s Australia Day awardees
A dedicated community advocate and volunteer, a correctional officer who is passionate about the environment, a five-year-old charity founder and…
Missing teen: The Ponds
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teen missing from The Ponds since about 8.30pm last night (Thursday).…
Man, 55, injured in Castle Hill home invasion
An investigation is underway after a man was injured during a home invasion at Gilham Street, Castle Hill, this morning…
Hills Shire Australia Day Awards
An active women’s mental health volunteer worker and, a young women’s rights and gender equality advocate have respectively been awarded…
Hawkesbury’s Australia Day honours
Some of Hawkesbury’s most outstanding citizens, community workers, sportspeople and artists have been honoured for their work in this year’s…
Aus fireworks: yes, rides and displays: no
In the interest of public health and safety, changes have been made to the planned Australia Day on the Hawkesbury…
Missing swimmer’s body found: Laughtondale
The body of a man who went missing while swimming in the Hawkesbury River at Laughtondale on Monday has been…
Child’s body found in barrel: Colo River
A man faced court today charged with murder following an investigation into the disappearance of a nine-year-old girl from Mount…
River alert: sewage spill Windsor
A break at Hawkesbury City Council’s pump station at South Creek has caused sewage to seep into the Hawkesbury River.…
Extra early childhood support for Riverstone families
Aboriginal children and children from low income families in the Riverstone electorate will now get an additional 600 hours’ of…
Council cancels outdoor events in response to COVID-19 outbreak
Blacktown City Council will cancel a number of major events scheduled for January and February in response to the latest…
Boy, 5, critical following Kenthurst head-on crash
Five paramedic road crews along with critical care paramedics and doctors from the Careflight Helicopter and Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter…
Hodges joins Gangemi in Hills’ top team
Councillor Mark Hodges has been announced as the new Deputy Mayor of The Hills Shire, after he was elected during…
Another mayoral term for Bleasdale
The new Blacktown City Council re-elected Tony Bleasdale OAM as Mayor last night (Tuesday). Brad Bunting was elected as the…
Conolly re-elected unopposed
Hawkesbury City Councillor Patrick Conolly was re-elected unopposed as Mayor last night (Tuesday) ahead of Council’s first meeting for 2022.…
Being present for charities
Replacing Christmas cards with practical cash donations to local charities is an annual tradition for Federal Member for Macquarie Susan…
Hawkesbury’s new council team
The 2021 NSW Local Government Election results have been declared for Hawkesbury City Council. The following councillors have been elected…
Blacktown’s newly elected councillors
Blacktown City Council will welcome back many returning councillors as well as some new faces after results were declared in…
Fatal stabbing Whalan
Police investigations are continuing into a triple stabbing in Whalan last night (Wednesday). Detectives will address the media at Mt…
Richmond JRLFC’s dazzlin’ Darryl Cooper
"I don’t know what I’ve taken on here, but I’m determined to see it through to the end with the…
Care in the air with Dr Ruth
"With CareFlight it’s pre-hospital, there could be 1000 different things going on, you could be dealing with bad weather, the…
Danny Eastwood, one of our Finest
“I was a shy and timid kid but I never took a backward step and could never tolerate bullies." Danny…
Master farrier Jeff Levy
“The stallion immediately became frisky, reared up and one of its giant hooves smashed into my mouth, cleanly knocking out…
Rap path of redemption for Solomone
“We bleed the same. We breath the same. Let’s unite as one.” Solomone Fotu, Rap 4 Change. By Greg Martin…
From Borneo’s jungle to Kellyville
“We could hear ‘chuffing’ in the bush and had disturbed a sun bear. It chased us and we had to…
Sandy thrives in making a difference
By Lorna Gordon As a mother of two children with special needs, I know the value of a support network…
Lessons from the Quakers Hill nursing home fire
Today (18 November) marks the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that was the Quakers Hill Nursing Home fire. Shockingly, 21…
$155k tech upgrade for Richmond TAFE
Richmond TAFE is receiving $155,000 of the latest, state-of-the-art computers as part of the NSW Government’s $10 million investment for…
Graeme’s a man who likes to serve
“It was a fraught time for all of us because we weren’t permitted to carry weapons whereas the Indonesians and…
Unlicensed tradie charged over defrauding Hills homeowners
A 55-year-old Moorebank man was granted conditional bail this week and will reappear in Parramatta Local Court on 1 December…
Turning point in cervical screening tests
Cervical screening tests will be made easier and less invasive with the introduction of self-collection tests for younger ages from…
Do you know this man?
Police have released CCTV vision as they continue to investigate the alleged murder of a teenage boy in Blacktown on…
Man shot dead by police in Seven Hills
About 11.20am today (Tuesday 9 November), officers attached to Blacktown Police Area Command attended a home on Bulah Way, Seven…
Upper Macdonald emergency
A woman aged in her 70s has been airlifted to hospital in a stable condition after she suffered a serious…
Hawkesbury Art Fair is on, buy unique pieces
The 8th annual Hawkesbury Art Fair is being held at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery from Monday, 8 November, through to Sunday,…
HSC students free crisis drop-in centre
Western Sydney Local Health District has opened a youth-friendly drop-in centre for HSC students and young people in suicidal distress…
St Matt’s, Hawkesbury Cathedral exhibition
You have until Sunday, 15 November, to catch ‘The Cathedral of the Hawkesbury’: 200 years of St Matthew’s Anglican Church…
Balcombe Heights Estate’s online Remembrance Day service
To honour all those who have served and continue to serve in our Defence Forces this Remembrance Day (11 November)…
Join DIY Daisy for garage sale trail fashion
This weekend, learn sustainable tips from some of the biggest names in fashion and finance as part of the Hills’…
Two OMCG members charged over Blacktown tattoo parlour fire
Raptor Squad detectives charged two high-ranking members of the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) following an investigation into a fire…
$4000 in prizes to win in Blacktown City Christmas Lights comp
Entries are now being taken for the annual Blacktown City Christmas Lights Competition. Residents are encouraged to decorate their home,…
East vs West: arts funding lacking in western Sydney
WSROC president Barry Calvert is calling on the Premier to properly resource and invest in western Sydney’s arts sector which…
Eleventh person charged over alleged murder of Doonside teen
Police have charged an eleventh person as investigations continue into the alleged murder of Doonside teenager, Jason Galleghan, on 4…
Fatal crashes: Llandilo, Mt Tomah, dashcam footage sought
A crime scene has been established following a fatal two-vehicle crash near Penrith this morning. About 7.30am today (Tuesday 2…
$550,000 COVID-19 relief, bushfire disaster payment fraud charges
A man, 36, was arrested and faces charges at St Marys Police Station this morning, allegedly claiming over $550,000 in…
Mountain bike crash rescue
It took rescuers over an hour to move a critically injured mountain bike rider to safety after he crashed on…
Extension to Livvi’s Place playground
Popular Livvi’s Place playground is set to get a new play tower, flying fox and accessible amenities as part of…
High marks for 11 school upgrades
Eleven local schools will receive infrastructure upgrades – bolstering children’s education as well as boosting work opportunities for tradies. Works…
Up to $20k on offer in community grants
Hawkesbury community groups can apply for grants of up to $20,000 at the end of October, as a new round…
Great River Walk, free lunch and yarns for all veterans
Veterans are invited ‘pull up a bit of grass’ and join other vets for a riverside walk, a free lunch…
$400k black spot funding for Old Pitt Town Road intersection
A well known accident site in Scheyville will receive $400,000 of safety improvements thanks to a federal government Black Spot…
Join today’s 11am Emergency Service Volunteers memorial service
Join the community online this morning (Sunday) in honouring and paying respects to emergency service volunteers who have paid the…
50th reunion calling all ’72 Greenies
by Maryann Jenkins It’s been almost 50 years since the very first Evans High School students donned their brand-new green…
Book now: Art therapy for mental health
It’s Mental Health month and The Hills Shire is offering young people opportunities to join an online Art Therapy Workshop…
Changes to reopening NSW announced
At this morning’s 9am press conference, Premier Dominic Perrottet announced the freedoms fully vaccinated adults will enjoy from Monday, 11…
Whalan doctor, 80, retires
Whalan GP, Dr Anselm Kuok, has retired after 36 years of medical service to the community. Saying he wanted to…
Woman charged after teenage girl assaulted
A 24-year-old woman was arrested at Berkshire Park on Sunday (3 October) and faces Bankstown court today (Tuesday) on kidnapping…
Lower Portland man injured in backburn
A Lower Portland man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital last night after being injured while backburning on his…
‘Our Hawkesbury River’ photo comp
Our Hawkesbury River photo competition Prizes: three NSW National Parks and Wildlife annual All-Parks Passes each worth $190 Entries close:…
Mt Druitt man faces court over driving offences after NRL grand final street gathering
A 22-year-old Mount Druitt man is on conditional bail and will face court over numerous driving offences following a 400-strong…
Dragway signs with ANDRA
Described as a “watershed moment” by its chairman, Western Sydney International Dragway Ltd (WSID) has just signed a new multi-year…
Man charged over child abuse material
A 30-year-old Glenwood man appeared at Blacktown Local Court today (Wednesday, 22 September) to face child abuse-related charges following an…
Do we have enough GPs? Have your say now
Fixing doctor shortages and increasing incentives for them to stay in our region are two of the focuses of a…
Help eliminate dementia discrimination
With some 157,000 people in NSW currently living with dementia, and the likelihood this figure will double within a generation…
Emergency ready week: download Get Prepared app
It’s Emergency Ready Week – Monday, 20 September to Sunday, 27 September – and Hawkesbury Mayor Patrick Conolly wants to…
‘Smart Greenway’ at 91% vaccination rate
by Maryann Jenkins Our Greenway electorate is the best in Australia for COVID-19 vaccination uptake, leading all others with a…
Gold standard council reports
For the fourth year in a row, The Hills Shire Council has won a Gold Award at the Australasian Reporting…
Ask experts about COVID-19 lockdown “face to face”
Five top professionals will be live online tomorrow (Thursday) night to answer questions about the COVID-19 lockdown thanks to Healthy…
Whalan vaccination hub open for Aboriginal community
The new vaccination centre at Kimberwalli, the Aboriginal Centre for Excellence in Whalan, will provide culturally sensitive healthcare to the…
Hey mate RU OK? today
It’s national R U OK? Day (9 September), so have you asked your family, mates or friends how they’re going?…
Have you seen Shyleeah?
It’s been one week since a 14-year-old Quakers Hill girl was last seen, with police holding concerns for the welfare…
Marsden Park girl, 11, found
Mount Druitt Police Area Command today (Thursday) confirmed an 11-year-old Marsden Park girl has been located safe and well after…
Peats Bite fire destroyed “renowned local institution”
Hornsby Shire Mayor, Philip Ruddock, has expressed his sadness on hearing news of the fire which destroyed the popular local…
Keeping “our mob” safe at Mt Druitt health hub
More than 250 Aboriginal people, including children aged 12 to 15, have received their first COVID-19 vaccination at Mount Druitt…
Moran Kellyville leads The Hills in top vaccination rates
Moran Health Care Group has been working closely with the team at Moran Kellyville to protect its staff and residents…
Five charged over brawl, fatal stabbing enquires continue
Five people have been charged over a brawl as police investigations continue into the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old at…
Orange Blossom festival cancelled
Hills Shire Council announced today (Wednesday) the Orange Blossom Festival’s (OBF) main ‘Lights, Beats and Eats’ event for 2021 has…
Local anti-lockdown protestors arrested, fined
North West Region Police made a number of local arrests and issued 37 penalty infringement notices (PINs) following unauthorised protest…
Extra time for bushfire recovery grants
A request by Macquarie MP Susan Templeman to extend the deadline for major bushfire recovery grant funding has been approved.…
Police pay for milk, bread, essentials during welfare and compliance checks
NSW Police operation Stay-At-Home hasn’t just resulted in police issuing fines against people not following Public Health orders, it’s also…
Thirty-one fines issued for Blacktown church gathering
A total of 31 penalty infringement notices (PIN) were issued by police following a church gathering of approximately 60 people…
MP intimidated, arrest in Baulkham Hills
A man has been charged over the alleged intimidation of a senior government official in Baulkham Hills yesterday (Friday). The…
Got no mobile signal? Tell council now
If you live in, or travel through, areas with no mobile signal, Hawkesbury City Council wants to know about it.…
A little thanks from Westpoint
Westpoint Shopping Centre has been quietly spreading positivity and happiness throughout the district. Hampers packed with goodies the whole family…
Handgun concealed in backpack: Riverstone
A man faced court yesterday (Sunday) charged with firearms offences after police were alerted to suspicious activity at a Riverstone…
$40 million of illicit drugs seized
The Drug and Firearms Squad detectives charged seven people after $40 million of illicit drugs were seized across multiple districts,…
Council’s childcare, rent and fee relief for ratepayers
Childcare gap fee relief, deferred rental payments and writing-off interest charges, are some of the measures The Hills Shire Council…
Keep Connected with Hills’ online workshops
Artisan bread making, composting, small space gardening, kids cooking lessons, natural skincare, jam making and more are online “lockdown” classes…
Blacktown’s Year 12s start getting the jab
“It’s a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel,” is how a Ponds High School student described…
Two Cranebrook house fires
Police are treating as suspicious a house fire in Martley Way, Cranebrook, on Friday (6 August). The unoccupied house was…
Bidwill teen found safe
Mount Druitt Police thank the community for their assistance in locating a teenage boy reported missing in Bidwill on Saturday…
Infant falls 2.5m out of window, Baulkham Hills
An infant boy fell two-and-a-half metres from a window at a home in Baulkham Hills onto concrete and sustained a…
Bushfire & flood grant fraud charges
Strike Force police searches of homes in North Richmond, Wilberforce, Seven Hills, Shalvey, Werrington County and Beecroft, resulted in seven…
Concealment of child sex offences charges
A local church leader has been charged over the alleged concealment of child sex offences. In 2019, an investigation commenced…
Blacktown City family events cancelled or postponed
The extended stay-at-home Health Orders have forced the cancellation or postponement of many popular community events right across Blacktown City.…
Kellyville Ridge man arrested in Windsor over pistol and Health Order breaches
A man has been charged with possession of an unauthorised pistol while also breaching health orders in the Hawkesbury. Officers…
Blacktown Hospital has plenty of AZ vaccine appointments
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has bolstered access to AstraZeneca vaccinations with walk-in pop up clinics across several suburbs…
Council gets $1.52m to fund Hawkesbury bushfire recovery projects
Four Hawkesbury City Council bushfire recovery projects will be realised thanks to approximately $1.52 million in Federal and State government…
Inmates charged over Parklea prison riot
Four inmates of Parklea correctional facility appeared in court yesterday (Saturday) charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a…
Witnesses sought: fatal motorcycle crash St Marys
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following the death of a motorcyclist in St…
Graffiti or street art?
Comparing graffiti removal spends of Blacktown City with inner west and northern Sydney councils is like comparing chalk and cheese,…
Kurrajong Heights and Bilpin projects get $25,400 grant
Kurrajong Heights Bowlo and Bilpin Shed are among the latest local community venues to benefit from federal government grants. The…
Pack a jacket, toss in socks, donate a blanket: Westpoint Blacktown appeal
Give Warmth to the Homeless Appeal 12 July - 22 August. Donate through Westpoint Blacktown Clean out your wardrobes and…
$20,000-plus bushfire recovery grants open 22 July
ABN registered businesses, organisations and charities in the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains local government areas have been allocated $4.5 million…
Shalvey house razed
A single-level house in Dent Place, Shalvey, was destroyed by fire this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews arrived…
States clashed in aerial championships
Thrilling barrel rolls and aerial combat played out in the skies above Whalan Reserve at the Control Line Aircraft Society’s…
Smash down brekkie at Marayong Heights PS
Marayong Heights Public School began its own Breakfast Club on 9 June, after identifying a large number of its students…
Intersection works complete: Richmond CBD
Upgrades to Richmond’s March and Bosworth streets intersection have reduced congestion, boosted safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, and improved…
Richmond TAFE’s virtual State-wide expansion
Richmond TAFE is ‘virtually’ expanding its teaching and learning spaces intra-State to offer more local training opportunities. Richmond is one…
Join Kangaroo Dreaming colouring challenge to mark NAIDOC Week
We’re midway through NAIDOC Week (4-11 July), but current NSW lockdown restrictions don’t mean we can’t continue to celebrate. Hills…
Calls for Emergency Ward to be included in new Rouse Hill Hospital
Sign the petition if you want public emergency facilities available at the new Rouse Hill Hospital There are currently no…
Doonside Village Festival plans going ahead
Plans to stage the return of the Doonside Village Festival are still underway for a Saturday, 24 July, event. Blacktown…
Man falls 4m from awning
A man sustained serious head injuries after he fell four metres onto his head from an awning in front of…
Clothes dryer catches fire in Kellyville
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has warned of the dangers operating household clothes dryers following a small fire in a…
Hills Shire: temporary council facility closures
Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, has announced the following temporary local facility closures following Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s…
Hawkesbury’s newest Aussies
Thirty-three Hawkesbury residents, hailing from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Pacific, have officially become Australian citizens. Hawkesbury’s Deputy Mayor Mary…
Western Sydney Filipino Forum: NDSS
Filipinos are at high risk of developing diabetes, contributed partly by a traditional diet and lifestyle, says endocrinologist and Filipino…
Blacktown City take on Sutherland Sharks
Blacktown City FC vs Sutherland Sharks Sunday, 20 June, Lily Homes Stadium, 3pm Blacktown City returns home this Sunday to…
Model Top Gun dogfights and aerobatics at Whalan Reserve
Thrilling barrel rolls and aerial combat will play out in the skies above Whalan Reserve, as the NSW Aeromodelling Championships…
It’s a food donation record for Kings Langley
Thanks Kings Langley. You’ve donated tens-of-thousands of dollars worth of food in just four days to the Lions’ Feeding the…
What’s that Skippy? Yes it’s a cold snap
With a ‘Polar Blast’ hitting our districts this week, WIRES is asking us to watch out for wildlife that may…
Pauline’s rapt by Japanese fabric
Pauline Berry’s unique collection of Japanese textile ‘art’ has inspired the latest exhibition at Hawkesbury Gallery this weekend. A selection…
New Rouse Hill COVID-19 drive through clinic open today
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) today (Monday, 7 June) opened a COVID-19 clinic in Rouse Hill to support increased…
CareFlight treats trapped truck driver: Dural
A man, aged in his 60s, has sustained pelvic and leg injuries when the truck he was driving on Old…
$500 million bypass: New Richmond bridge project
Second Richmond bridge | Richmond-North Richmond bypass | 21 land acquisitions | 6 major intersection upgrades A new two-lane bridge…
Have you signed the Headspace petition?
Interested in improving access to mental health help for young people in the Hawkesbury? Then join with hundreds of other…
We all need to do better: standing against domestic violence in Blacktown City
“Let us know so we can do something about it,” is the simple message Blacktown Police Area Commander, Supt Steve…
New business lands first auction success
A NEW BUSINESS WELCOME TO STAVROS, EVGENIA, ANAND & TORI It was auction success straight up for Century 21 Davelis…
Blacktown City FC flying high atop the ladder
By Tom Sargeant Blacktown City FC are leading the NSW National Premier League Division 1 after 12 rounds. The season…
The Name Blacktown
by John Horne The City of Blacktown is one of the largest Local Government Areas in Australia and the largest…
Telecommunications a win for Berowra
Thank you for all your support for our Telstra campaign to improve telecommunications in our community. As a result of…
Kings Langley Lions feeding the hungry
While you’re out shopping this weekend, you can help feed hungry children and adults doing it tough this winter, just…
Mt Druitt Police seek dashcam footage
A man has been seriously injured after a four-vehicle collision in Rooty Hill yesterday (Thursday) about 4.30pm. Emergency services responded…
Teen sexual assault charges
A man will face Penrith court today charged over the alleged sexual assault and sexual touching of two teenagers in the…
$1.3m boost for Hawkesbury roads
A number of Hawkesbury roads east of the river will benefit from vital road safety works thanks to a $1.3…
Jean Turnbull – Hawkesbury Finest
by Greg Martin The Royal Australian Air Force this year celebrated the centenary of its formation on 21 March 1921.…
Paint, palette and prizes
By Greg Martin Artists across the nation are brushing up on their brushwork as they prepare to put paint to…
Glenn Watson/Miranda Fair My Other Life
By Greg Martin A mild-mannered reporter, Clark Kent, would nip into the nearest ‘phone box (which, uncannily, was always vacant)…
Hills Bulls Flying in Ron Massey Cup
Marschke was promoted through the ranks in the space of four games The Hills Bulls Ron Massey side have started…
New Community Garden in the Hills
After nearly 2 years of planning, The Rotary Club of The Hills-Kellyville has proudly established a Community Garden at Conie…
Growing up in Blacktown
By Maryann Jenkins Beautiful, poignant, compelling, honest, inspiring. Some of Blacktown’s greatest writers spoke candidly on their experiences of growing…
Hills Finest – Gary Jack
By Lorna Gordon Many of you will know Garry Jack from his time with Balmain Tigers in the eighties, his…
Blacktown Finest – Julie Griffiths
by Greg Martin During my long career at this writing caper I’ve had the absolute pleasure in penning words about…
Club Builds Hub for Elite Swimmers
By Maryann Jenkins The volunteer-led and family-established Chifley Swimming Club is evidence of what happens when a love of sport,…
Blacktown Festival is back!
Blacktown City Festival is back and there will be something for everyone to enjoy! The festival will run for 10…
Remain vigilant to increased animal disease risks
Greater Sydney landholders are being warned to remain vigilant for increased animal disease risks, recognising that a number of these…
Hawkesbury’s Finest – Allyson Adams
The word “mud” is well known to your writer. Muddying the waters, mudlark, mudguard, your name’s mud, muddle-headed, mud-throwing, here’s…
2021 Flood Recovery – where can you find help or give assistance?
Disaster affects thousands At least 4,000 properties in the Hawkesbury are flood affected, with the impact of this natural disaster…
Government extends relief for flood affected businesses
The Morrison Government will extend the SME Recovery Loan Scheme in order to provide further support to flood-affected businesses. The…
Public reminded to donate responsibly
The NSW Government is urging people not to donate unwanted goods to communities affected by the floods. Minister for Police…
Hills Rugby kick off 2021 campaign by appointing Mitchell as Colts Coach
Hills Senior Rugby will be looking to improve on the disrupted 2020 season, as pre-season training is in full swing.…
One of the Hill’s Finest: James Brice
James Brice is a man who wears many hats. He is a teacher, a conductor, a husband and father and…
Down came the rain
When the rain came down, it came in millions of bucket loads. And it continued without stopping – for days.…
Cycling for a cure to start in Castle Hill
MPN-MATE Research Foundation, was commenced by a small group of MPN self-advocating patients, who came to realise that very little…
Boxing’s Sister Act
Your writer has had a love of boxing all his life. As a kid I devoured stories about old-time luminaries…
One of Blacktown’s Finest : Rob “Jacko” Jackson
So, way back in late 1983, Robert “Jacko” Jackson and a couple of friends decided to head over to Sunny…
Angela Gauci celebrates 90th birthday
Life is but a series of memories. Bad and sad. Good and glad. During her 90 years in this place,…
Students celebrate official opening of ACU Blacktown
Hundreds of students are now being equipped with the skills for a bright future right in the heart of Blacktown…