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Pick your own fruit Sydney: Autumn
Autumn's a lovely time of year to be outdoors and picking your own fruit is a day out that the whole family can enjoy!
Read moreThe Hills Sydney: What’s on this weekend
Ideas to get you out and about this weekend.
Read moreThings to do this March: The Hills Sydney
Here's what's on in and around the Hills this month.
Read moreFairfield Adventure Park | Fairfield
This epic playground was designed specifically with older kids in mind, but it certainly doesn't leave out smaller kids! There's something for everyone! It's about 40 minutes from Castle Hill and well worth a visit.
Read moreParks 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!
Read moreStarting 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.
Read more8 days in as a first time school mum
Are you a first time school mum with a little one starting school? It's a huge deal for the whole family! We're one year on now but we still laugh at our first couple of weeks as Official School Mums!
Read moreKids’ classes and activities: The Ultimate Guide for kids in the Hills
Are you looking for a class or activity for your child? The Hills District has a tonne of opportunities for your child to learn more about anything they're interested in!
Read moreChoosing 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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Review your home loan to make sure you’re getting the best deal today
In the current environment, chances are you could be saving more on your home loan. Mortgage Choice in Sydney Hills offers a free Home Loan Check that compares hundreds of options from over 25 different lenders with your current loan to see if you could save.
Read moreA brand new dance school is open in the Hills District!
Ross Dance Centre in Dural provides a fun and nurturing space for every student that walks through the door. Bring your child for a free trial class! There are classes for ALL ages, ALL levels and ALL styles.
Read moreMouthguard special at Round Corner Dental!
Round Corner Dental in Dural has this great offer for a limited time on custom-made mouthguards for the little athletes in your family. Only $150 BEFORE your health fund rebate, usually $220.
Read moreTry basketball in a free all-girls training session with Hills Hornets!
Hills Hornets' I Am A Girl (GIRLS ONLY) Have A Go Day on Sunday 7 March is designed to help girls try basketball in a fun and positive environment.
Read moreLoreto Normanhurst Virtual Open Day
Loreto Normanhurst invites families to its Virtual Open Day from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 6 March 2021.
Read moreSpecial offer with Magic Mums Cleaning!
Cleaning takes up precious time. Local business Magic Mums Cleaning can take care of it for you! And book a regular weekly or fortnightly clean before the end of March to receive one free oven clean!
Read moreIntroducing Clear Dental Castle Hill
If you'd like your child to develop a long-term relationship with a local dentist, check out Clear Dental Castle Hill.
Read moreBoost your child’s confidence & improve academic results with NumberWorks’nWords
Help boost your child’s confidence and improve their academic results with NumberWorks’nWords specialist academic tuition! From students who are struggling to keep up, to those bursting to get ahead, NumberWorks’nWords tuition programs are designed to meet each child’s specific needs, build their learning confidence, and improve their school results.
Read moreMeet Dr Greg Jenkins – one of Sydney’s most caring & experienced obstetricians
Dr Greg Jenkins offers a friendly, caring and supportive childbirth experience and comprehensive gynaecological care, delivering at Norwest Private & Westmead Public.
Read moreMedical Centre At Round Corner is now open!
Medical Centre At Round Corner is a new comprehensive, state of the art Bulk Billing medical practice in Round Corner Dural open 7 days. Along with supporting your general health needs, services include a skin cancer clinic, paediatrics, childhood vaccinations & immunisations, antenatal care, pre-employment medicals and chronic disease management.
Read moreWater play parks in and near the Hills District
Keep cool when the temperature rises at one of these water play parks!
Read moreHDM Party Guide Spring 20 / Summer 21
Planning a party can sometimes be stressful! Here's our new Party Guide, full of ideas for venues, entertainment and catering to get your party started!
Read moreTree Frog Playground | Oxlade Reserve | North Kellyville
This playground opened in late 2017 and is a great play area for toddlers and kids not at school yet – there’s good equipment that’s not too big or high and gives them the opportunity to ‘learn the ropes’.
Read more5 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.
Read moreParks 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.
Read moreKid Friendly Bushwalks in the Hills
Have you been exploring lately? Here are some great walks in and around the Hills.
Read moreParks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination
Here are a few suggestions of parks in the Hills and surrounds where you can get a great coffee within walking distance, meaning it's one stop only with the kids.
Read moreKids 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.
Read morePubs, 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!
Read morePutting yourself out there … and finding your perfect mum husband!
Finding friends when you're older and a mum can be challenging.
Read moreWhat is family mediation?
Separating from a spouse or partner can be extremely difficult and it's common to disagree on important aspects such as care of children and division of property and other assets. This is where mediation can be beneficial. But what does it involve and where do you start?
Read moreNavigating the legal minefield when your relationship ends
When a relationship ends, the legal side of things can often be confusing and overwhelming. Forming a relationship with your lawyer to assist you during this time is important. Our resident family law expert explains more.
Read moreHDM 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.
Read moreAfter 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.
Read moreOne Hills District Mum tells: my breast reduction journey
We catch up with one of our mums to hear about her life-changing decision.
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