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Apr- 2025 -18 AprilAll
John Mcauley, WWII Veteran
There are not many World War II veterans still alive and certainly not many with a good memory and a passion to talk about their service. Castle Hill sub-branch has two, 105-year-old Bruce Robertson and 100-year-old John Patrick McAuley who both served with the RAAF during World War II. Castle…
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18 AprilAll
Federal Election
If you hadn’t noticed the Federal Election is about to get into full swing. Early voting centres open their doors on Tuesday, April 22nd and applications for Postal voting close on Wednesday, 30th April. If you don’t have one but would like one call 13 23 26. It’s now too…
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9 AprilAll
Fight For A Fairer Hills Future
A major petition and campaign has just been launched by Hills Shire Council calling for the State Government to fund vital infrastructure upgrades before more appartments are built and thousands more people move into the area. The Fight for a Fairer Hills Future campaign was launched by Hills Shire Mayor…
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchAll
At 102 Jack Weller is Centre Stage
The Hills Bowling Club at Baulkham Hills threw a special birthday lunch for their oldest member who was joined by the club’s other Life Members on Wednesday, March 12th, Club President Ken Carroll congratulated Jack on his amazing milestone and was joined by Castle Hill State MP Mark Hodges, who…
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12 MarchAll
Pawsitive Festival
A dog friendly festival is being held at Rouse Hill Town Centre on Sunday, March 23rd with a focus on mental health and the importance of pets to boost wellbeing. Organised by the Mind Connections Foundation, the Festival will run from 9am to 2pm and will feature stalls plus dog…
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8 MarchAll
Norwest Sales Smash Record
The record price for an apartment in the Hills has been smashed not once, but twice by a substantial amount with two Norwest penthouses selling off market for over $6.5million each. Both four-bedroom penthouse apartments are in Mulpha’s Banksia apartment building in Norwest Quarter. The previous apartment record in the…
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Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryAll
Murray Forrest AM
In a career that almost reads like a script, Motion Picture Benevolent Society chair Murray Forrest from Carlingford has been made a Member of the Order of Australia for significant services to the film and television industry. Murray migrated to Australia from Scotland in 1964, the day after he married…
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11 FebruaryAll
Aunty Edna Watson OAM
Congratulations have flowed thick and fast for Aunty Edna Watson from Oakville for her OAM. The Dharug Elder, artist and story teller has made significant contributions to preserving the Dharug language.She is involved with local councils, NSW Department of Primary Industries, NSW Reconciliation, TAFE and universities. She developed a curriculum…
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Jan- 2025 -30 JanuaryAll
Explosive Find at Dural
The registered owner of a caravan packed with explosives discovered in Dural is in police custody on unrelated matters. Police Commissioner Karen Webb said at a news conference today (Thursday, January 30th) “It’s important that the public understands that not only has the caravan been removed and the contents…
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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberAll
Domestic Violence Victims Remembered
Every one of the 81 roses handed out at the recent Hills Says No to Domestic Violence breakfast represented a victim and carried their name and age and State or Territory. The annual event organised by the Hills Domestic Violence Prevention Network is a moving event that shows that violence…
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