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Flowery garlands and rhythmic hand drumming were among the sights and sounds as the first Pasifika Unity Festival delivered a slice of island life to Blacktown City. Melanesian, Micronesian and Polynesian communities shared their traditions and cultural performances over the 31 October and 1 November weekend at Blacktown Football Park, Rooty Hill. Blacktown City Mayor […]

By Lorna Gordon Four talented women from the Hills are preparing to take on some of the world’s best singers after winning the Australian National Barbershop Championships. Alouette, an a cappella quartet featuring Vicky, Diane, Crystal and Jane, will represent Australia at the International Convention in Ohio, USA, this October, marking another exciting milestone in […]

By Julie Ryan A proposal to allow two separate homes on eligible rural and conservation properties in the Hawkesbury has completed public exhibition, bringing potential new housing options for families and farm workers a step closer. Community submissions closed on 29 October 2026. Hawkesbury City Council will now review the submissions before forwarding the proposal, […]

By Elizabeth Frias Spacious backyards, sweeping views of rolling green hills and occasional wildlife visitors make Kurmond an appealing place to call home. Less than two hours north-west of Sydney’s CBD, the semi-rural Hawkesbury village is home to nearly 900 residents. Its landscape reflects a rich agricultural history, with surrounding farms once producing milk, beef, […]

By Janakan Seemampillai The Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants were created with one of the most ambitious objectives in Australian sport: to establish Australian football in the nation’s fastest-growing and most diverse region. More than a decade after entering the AFL, the club has achieved remarkable success on the field, regularly playing finals, developing elite […]

Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic has joined three Western Sydney mayors and a large crowd of community members to call for the Metro rail “missing link” between Tallawong and St Marys to be built. The former NSW Coalition Government ended the Metro line at Tallawong despite booming residential growth across north-west Sydney. At a […]

Construction is officially underway on the new Richmond Veterans’ and Families’ Hub, with NSW Minister for Veterans David Harris and Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman turning the first sod at the historic Richmond Court House. The joint Australian and NSW government project is being delivered by RSL LifeCare through a $5.5 million Commonwealth Government […]

Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic has joined three Western Sydney mayors and a large crowd of community members to call for the Metro rail “missing link” between Tallawong and St Marys to be built. The former NSW Coalition Government ended the Metro line at Tallawong despite booming residential growth across north-west Sydney. At a […]

Construction is underway on the permanent Box Hill Public School and Box Hill High School as the Minns Labor Government delivers what it describes as the largest investment in new public schools across The Hills in a generation. The milestone marks a major step forward for a community that has long advocated for local public […]

Stockland has officially opened its new Lake Foreshore precinct at The Gables, creating a vibrant waterfront destination for residents and visitors in Sydney’s north-west Hills District. Spanning more than 20,000 square metres, the Lake Foreshore features 160 metres of boardwalks, five playgrounds, a basketball half-court, picnic areas, accessible pathways and expansive green open space, providing […]

Community groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations across Endeavour Energy’s network are encouraged to apply for funding through the 2026 Powering Communities Grants Program, with applications now open. Now in its third year, the program offers one-off grants of between $2,000 and $15,000 to support grassroots projects that make a positive difference in local communities. Endeavour […]

Young people in Mount Druitt who are at risk of entering the justice system will receive additional support through community-led programs aimed at improving outcomes and strengthening community safety. The NSW Government has announced almost $5 million in funding through its Community Safety Investment Fund, with more than 25 projects across the state set to […]