School holidays
Stanhope Village’s retro game zone!
Take your school holiday fun to the next level at Stanhope Village's Retro Game Zone! Games include: air hockey, basketball shooter, racers and more!
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Summer school holidays boredom buster list
School holidays are upon us and these ones are looong! Here's our boredom buster list with lots of ideas for the whole family.
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Roll up to the AR Carnival at North Rocks Shopping Centre!
During the January school holidays, play interactive augmented reality games in-Centre, win tickets and exchange them to receive great prizes.
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School holiday fun at Seven Hills Plaza
Kids can test themselves on the Ninja World obstacle course at Seven Hills Plaza!
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The Hills Sydney: 2021/22 Summer School Holiday Guide
Check out our Summer School Holiday Guide to find out what’s available these school holidays in and around the Hills.
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Australia Day on the Hawkesbury 2022!
Hawkesbury City Council invites you to Australia Day on the Hawkesbury 2022. Enjoy a picnic on the banks of the river with family and friends and a fireworks display. Wednesday 26 January 2022 from 7pm to 9pm at Governor Phillip Park Windsor.
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Sydney swimming spots
Sydney is full of beautiful spots to swim and they're not all surf beaches by the coast. Here's a list of some of our favourites, perfect for a day trip when the weather's warm!
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Water play parks in and near the Hills District
Keep cool when the temperature rises at one of these water play parks!
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Day trips from the Hills
If you enjoy venturing out of the Hills and exploring, here are a few day trip suggestions that we really enjoy.
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Bobbin Head Nature Playground
While we've all been staying home, the playground at Bobbin Head at Mount Colah in the Ku-Ring-Gai National Park has had a much needed facelift and what a beautiful nature playground it is now!
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Lisgar Gardens & Florence Cotton Reserve Hornsby | Bush walks for kids
This is a gorgeous spot hidden away in Hornsby that's well worth a visit. Lisgar Gardens is a stunning hillside garden with a rich history and bordering this is Florence Cotton Reserve, a valuable piece of remnant urban bushland offering a lovely bushwalk for families.
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Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths
Throwing a scooter or bike in the boot can make a trip to the park that little bit more exciting. Here are spots in and around the Hills where you can ride.
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The HDM back-to-school check list
Here’s our check list in the lead up to the start of the school year, as well as lots of tips for new school mums. Take a squizz and see if you’re prepared or what you need to start getting organised.
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Starting big school – what to expect
So you’re a brand new school mum - exciting! You’re probably feeling a mixture of elation, nerves and trepidation about what lies ahead for both you and your child. Here are a few things to anticipate over the coming weeks.
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Lunchbox hacks and hints
The school year is long and there are a lot of lunchboxes to fill. Do you needs some tips and ideas?
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Choosing school shoes for your child
Buying school shoes is a complicated and sometimes stressful exercise. We're lucky we have a highly skilled Hills District Mum who can answer the common questions about purchasing that all important new pair of school shoes.
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What’s new on the Hills food scene
We love a new spot to check out, be it a cafe, bar or restaurant. Check out what's new on the Hills food scene.
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HDM visits Bowl and Bean
Bowl and Bean is a brand new eatery in Norwest offering the Hills District great HEALTHY options for breakfast, brunch, lunch and anything in between!
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Introducing Luncher!
Luncher delivers fresh, delicious meals directly to kids (and teachers) at school!
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Introducing Ageless Recruitment & Training
Experience, talent and skill does not diminish with age! Local Hills business Ageless Recruitment & Training specialises in the recruitment of people 45 and over. If you're a business owner planning on expanding your workforce or you're in charge of recruitment give ART a call.
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Keep your family safe these holidays with Rocket Covid Tests
With COVID outbreaks occurring recently and Christmas gatherings and celebrations taking place, rapid testing can help keep your family and the community safe and minimise the spread of COVID. Rocket Covid Tests is a local Hills business offering TGA-approved rapid tests that use saliva rather than nasal tests and Rocket has a discount for HDMs for your first order!
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Learn-to-ride tracks in the Hills and surrounds
If you have a little one learning to ride or scoot, there are lots of great tracks in and around the Hills where they can hone their skills!
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The Hills Sydney: Best playgrounds for under 5s
Here are our favourite playgrounds for toddlers and little ones that have suitable play equipment for this age group.
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Parks and playgrounds – hidden gems in the Hills
Here are some great little parks hidden in the back streets of the Hills that you might not know about!
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John Wearn Reserve | Carlingford | Playground
Throw on your khakis and get ready for a spot of wildlife watching at John Wearn Reserve in Carlingford with the newly upgraded park’s exciting safari-themed playground.
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5 fun and fabulous parks in the Hills
Here are our favourite parks in the Hills – hopefully there’s one or two you haven’t tried out yet.
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Ollie Webb Reserve | Parramatta
The Ollie Webb Reserve Playground is Parramatta's first all-inclusive playground and water play park!
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HDM visits L’Americano Espresso Bar
With 2020 being the year it was, we were starved of new cafes and restaurants opening in the Hills! But one little gem managed to pull it off and has been quietly serving its fans since September. These fans may be disappointed that word is out because we strongly suggest you put a visit in your diary asap!
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Kids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook
With everything on your plate at the moment, there may be days where you just don't have dinner in you! Totally fine - it won't be the end of the world! Here are some easy ideas to get dinner on the table.
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Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills
A playground or play area in a pub, club or restaurant means that mum and dad can usually enjoy a meal and drink in relative peace. Here's a list of some local venues with this perk!
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HDM visits City Cave Bella Vista
This local wellness and floatation centre has taken the Hills by storm! We visited to find out exactly what you can expect and how it works.
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Finding the will
As parents, the importance of having a Will in place can't be ignored. But what's involved and what do you need to consider? Here's some great information to get you started.
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After hours chemists in and around the Hills
It's the middle of the night and you would do anything to make your little one better. Here's a list of late night chemists in and around the Hills.
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