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By Matt Austin The Hills Shire will be represented on the world stage this year, with local open water swimmer Daniel Carter and coach Josh Stapley from Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre earning Australian team honours following standout performances at the national level. Carter has been selected in the Australian Junior Dolphins team to compete […]

By Julie Ryan After almost 50 years in medicine, respected Castle Hill GP Dr Robert Elliott is retiring, bringing to a close an extraordinary career dedicated to caring for generations of local families across the Hills District. Dr Elliott’s journey into medicine was anything but traditional. Leaving school at just 15 years of age, his […]

By John Horne The Dharug people created the first tracks and pathways through what is now Blacktown City. These ancient routes were used for travel and trade long before European settlement. When Europeans arrived, bushrangers soon became part of life in the district. Many were escaped convicts desperate for food and supplies, while others were […]

Blacktown City is set to welcome an exciting international gymnastics tournament when the Marival Cup returns to Rooty Hill Leisure Centre this July, bringing together athletes from across Australia and overseas. More than 120 gymnasts will compete in rhythmic and aesthetic group gymnastics competitions from 17 to 19 July at the Blacktown City Council venue, […]

By Matt Austin Blacktown Rugby Club is entering a new era in 2026, focusing on rebuilding for the future while continuing to strengthen its proud rugby culture in Western Sydney. The club celebrates 48 years in the region this year and, despite some tough results early in the season, there is a growing sense of […]

The Hills Shire Council has partnered with Alive and Kicking Hills to help residents aged 60 and over stay active, social and healthy through a fun and affordable community soccer program. Alive and Kicking Hills is a local over-60s soccer group that meets every Tuesday from 8.30am at Ted Horwood Reserve in Baulkham Hills. The […]

By Lorna Gordon Advika and Rihanna Ambassadors have worked on projects to connect with the young people of the community. The young people of the Hills will be happy to know that their thoughts and feelings about what is happening in our area is being represented to our local council by two very capable young […]

By Greg Martin Richmond Veterans member Michael Harrison gets in some practice ahead of his tilt at the $25,000 Mega Cash hole-in-one prize at the annual Richmond Club Charity Golf Day. Watching closely are (l–r): fellow member Peter Bazewell, golf club bar manager Ashley Newis, Vets president Ken Powell and club pro Nick Banham. Photo: […]

Residents across the district are being urged to speak up as Hawkesbury City Council seeks approval for a significant rate increase above the State’s annual rate peg. The proposal has been lodged with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), which is now calling for community feedback as part of its formal assessment process. Community […]

Construction is now officially underway on the new Rouse Hill Hospital, a major and long-awaited milestone for health care here in Northwest Sydney. For local families, the new hospital will be a game-changer. Northwest Sydney is one of the fastest-growing regions not just in New South Wales, but in the country. For far too long, […]

Harinder Kaur has spent the past 13 years on a mission but it is not one that can be spoken of in the past tense. It continues every day, driven by her determination and the network she has built to support others in need. It is a mission born from tragedy, something far from her […]

The Hawkesbury’s biggest and most beloved annual event is set to return this April, with the 139th Annual Hawkesbury Show promising three unforgettable days of entertainment, community spirit, and country charm. Running from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26 at the Hawkesbury Showground in Clarendon, this iconic event continues to celebrate the region’s rich […]