THE North West’s growing construction sector could benefit from an increase in apprentices entering key trades, as new figures show NSW apprenticeship commencements have risen for three consecutive quarters.
A MAJOR Bathla Group development at Rouse Hill has cleared an important hurdle, even as administrators continue the mammoth task of dealing with the collapsed Western Sydney developer's $3.4B debt.
THE long-awaited duplication of Garfield Road East between Riverstone and Box Hill is moving closer to construction, with a contract awarded as part of almost $3B in major Western Sydney road upgrades.
A RIVERSTONE hair salon that started with just three chairs in a tiny Riverstone shop has celebrated 20 years in business and two decades of giving back to the North West community.
THE collapse of Western Sydney property giant Bathla Group has taken another turn, with receivers appointed over a completed townhouse development at Kellyville as lenders move to protect their interests.
KELLYVILLE and Box Hill have emerged as Sydney’s leading destinations for people on the move, with new industry data highlighting the continuing appeal of the city’s rapidly growing North West.
PAGES came to life and imaginations ran wild as students at Australian Christian College Marsden Park celebrated the joy of reading during the school’s annual Book Week activities.
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RESIDENTS are being warned that illegally dumping seemingly harmless garden waste could be spreading invasive weeds throughout The Hills Shire and causing long-term damage to local bushland.
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THE Champions have been announced for the 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, recognising outstanding achievement across a diverse range of trade industries.
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HAWKESBURY City Mayor Les Sheather has announced that Will Barton has been appointed as General Manager of Hawkesbury City Council.
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MICHELLE ROWLAND | ONE of the commitments Labor took to the Australian people at the last election was to strengthen Medicare, with a promise to deliver 137 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across the country.
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A NEW era of indoor adventure is arriving in Sydney’s north-west with the opening of Tru Ninja Rouse Hill on Thursday 4, June 2026, bringing Australia’s most feature-packed ninja obstacle park to the region. The new venue is the third Tru Ninja location in Australia, following successful parks in Penrith and Adelaide, and has been designed to provide an immersive obstacle experience for visitors of all ages. Catering for everyone from toddlers and school groups to families, corporate teams and fitness enthusiasts, the attraction combines physical challenges with interactive entertainment. Owner Michael Hicks said Tru Ninja Rouse Hill takes the concept to the next level. “Tru Ninja Rouse Hill is a revolutionary obstacle adventure park, offering an immersive ninja experience designed to engage participants of all ages,” he said. “Building on the foundations established at our venues in Penrith and Adelaide, Rouse Hill introduces our most feature-packed line-up of attractions yet.” Among its standout features are Sydney’s largest indoor inflatable obstacle course, the Ultimate Warped Wall, Ninja Slides, Giant Ninja Slides, a Digital Ninja Floor and Ninja Dodgeball. Younger visitors are catered for with a dedicated Junior Softplay area and toddler zone, while adults can enjoy specialised evening sessions featuring in-house DJs. The venue also includes five large party rooms, a café and spectator seating, making it suitable for birthday celebrations, school excursions, corporate team-building events and private functions. Immersive lighting throughout the venue creates an arena-style atmosphere, enhancing the excitement of the challenges. Open Ninja sessions allow guests to tackle the full range of obstacles during one or two-hour bookings, offering an energetic and engaging experience for all skill levels. Management says the new attraction represents a significant investment in the rapidly growing North-West Sydney community and is expected to become a popular destination for families, social groups and businesses looking for a unique and active entertainment experience.
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KELLYVILLE and Quakers Hill locals, Aduk Dau and Belinda Peoples, will release For Hope, Love & Life Itself this month. The book is an inspiring true story about the life of South Sudanese Australian, Aduk Dau. Co-authors of the fascinating memoir, Aduk and Belinda have worked together to capture Aduk’s life story since meeting at Kellyville Anglican Church 10 years ago. “When Aduk shared just a snippet of her life story during a church interview one day,” Belinda said. “I knew immediately hers was a story worth writing.” In 1999, Aduk and her family were granted humanitarian visas to live in Australia after spending more than 15 years fleeing conflict and surviving as refugees throughout northern Africa. Now an Australian citizen for more than two decades, Aduk still has an amazing repertoire of fascinating anecdotes drawn from her life experiences. Belinda has been a western Sydney local for most of her life and was enthusiastic to use her skill and passion for writing to see Aduk’s story come to life in a memoir for a worthwhile cause dear to both their hearts. “Aduk has always been passionate to make the world a better place. When she told me that she hoped her memoir could one day be a fundraising tool for Lost Children of Jonglei Scholarships, the opportunity was too good to ignore,” Belinda says. Sales of For Hope, Love & Life Itself will contribute toward the Lost Children of Jonglei Scholarship project that Aduk founded in 2017 to provide secondary school education to vulnerable South Sudanese young people displaced by war and living in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya. “Education is the key to bringing an end to the ongoing hardship suffered by generations of South Sudanese refugees. It’s been more than forty years since the Sudanese conflict first began,” said Aduk. “I hope my story not only enlightens and entertains readers, but changes lives by becoming part of the solution.” The memoir has been a labour of love for all involved, including aspiring young artist, Lauren Jones, who spent countless hours painting the portrait of Aduk for the book’s cover. The artwork is so exceptional, Lauren was recently awarded the honour of finalist for the portrait among five thousand entrants in the Eckersley’s Art & Craft Prize 2025. For hope, love & life itself will be available on Amazon from Tuesday, October 14 and in Ariel Booksellers in Paddington. A book launch is scheduled at Kellyville Anglican Church on Saturday November 1 at 2:00pm. Tickets are free and can be reserved through Humanitix.
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THE Hawkesbury Local Business Awards is back, and it’s almost time for you to nominate your favourite business.
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ROBERT KINKADE | WHEN you're travelling with a car full of luggage, the last thing you want to worry about is finding a secure parking spot or hauling bulky bags across a busy city street.
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