Bev Jordan

Bev Jordan studied journalism at Harlow College in the UK.  She achieves a Diploma in Journalism from the National Council for the Training of Journalists. After migrating to Australia at the end of 1984, she took up a Senior Journalist position with Cumberland Newspapers, based on the Parramatta Advertiser. She has since worked on the Daily Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald and was a lecturer in Journalism at Macleay College in Sydney. Bev returned to Cumberland Newspapers (NewsLocal) and worked for 30 years covering all different mastheads, including Mosman Daily, Mount Druitt Standard and finally Hills Shire Times for the last 17 of those years. Bev’s passion has always been local community journalism.  She says “As a journalist, I have always seen it as my job to inform, inspire and involve.  I am a passionate advocate for organisations and people making a difference to the world around them. Connectedness is so important to the health of an individual but also to a community, no matter how small or large.
  • Apr- 2025 -
    18 April
    AllJohn Patrick McAuley, WWII Veteran

    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 April
    AllFederal Election

    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 April
    AllFight For A Fairer Hills Future

    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 March
    AllJack Weller 102-Year-Old Hills Bowling Club Member

    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 March
    AllPawsitive Steps Festival 2025

    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 March
    AllNorwest Penthouses Sales Smash Record

    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 February
    AllMurray Forrest AM

    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 February
    AllAunty Edna Watson OAM

    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 January
    AllExplosives Discovered At Dural

    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 December
    AllDomestic Violence Victims Remembered

    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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