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Pick your own fruit Sydney: Autumn

Mar 3, 2021

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!

The Hills Sydney: What’s on this weekend

Mar 3, 2021

Ideas to get you out and about this weekend.

Things to do this March: The Hills Sydney

Mar 1, 2021

Here's what's on in and around the Hills this month.

Fairfield Adventure Park | Fairfield

Feb 15, 2021

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.

Parks and playgrounds – hidden gems in the Hills

Feb 10, 2021

Here are some great little parks hidden in the back streets of the Hills that you might not know about!

Starting big school – what to expect

Jan 28, 2021

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.

8 days in as a first time school mum

Jan 20, 2021

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!

Kids’ classes and activities: The Ultimate Guide for kids in the Hills

Jan 18, 2021

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!

Choosing school shoes for your child

Jan 12, 2021

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.

Don’t miss

Review your home loan to make sure you’re getting the best deal today

Mar 3, 2021

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.

A brand new dance school is open in the Hills District!

Feb 25, 2021

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.

Mouthguard special at Round Corner Dental!

Feb 22, 2021

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.

Try basketball in a free all-girls training session with Hills Hornets!

Feb 20, 2021

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.

Loreto Normanhurst Virtual Open Day

Feb 19, 2021

Loreto Normanhurst invites families to its Virtual Open Day from 11am to 3pm on Saturday 6 March 2021.

Special offer with Magic Mums Cleaning!

Feb 18, 2021

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!

Introducing Clear Dental Castle Hill

Feb 18, 2021

If you'd like your child to develop a long-term relationship with a local dentist, check out Clear Dental Castle Hill.

Boost your child’s confidence & improve academic results with NumberWorks’nWords

Feb 18, 2021

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.

Meet Dr Greg Jenkins – one of Sydney’s most caring & experienced obstetricians

Feb 17, 2021

Dr Greg Jenkins offers a friendly, caring and supportive childbirth experience and comprehensive gynaecological care, delivering at Norwest Private & Westmead Public.

Medical Centre At Round Corner is now open!

Feb 12, 2021

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.

Play

Water play parks in and near the Hills District

Jan 26, 2021

Keep cool when the temperature rises at one of these water play parks!

HDM Party Guide Spring 20 / Summer 21

Sep 28, 2020

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!

Tree Frog Playground | Oxlade Reserve | North Kellyville

May 28, 2020

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’.

5 fun and fabulous parks in the Hills

May 1, 2020

Here are our favourite parks in the Hills – hopefully there’s one or two you haven’t tried out yet.

Parks in the Hills with bike and scooter paths

Apr 25, 2020

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.

Kid Friendly Bushwalks in the Hills

Apr 24, 2020

Have you been exploring lately? Here are some great walks in and around the Hills.

Eat

Parks and coffee – a mum’s perfect combination

May 5, 2020

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.

Kids dinner ideas – when you can’t be bothered to cook

Mar 28, 2020

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.

Pubs, clubs and restaurants with a playground in or near the Hills

Jul 30, 2019

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!

Lifestyle

Putting yourself out there … and finding your perfect mum husband!

Jul 28, 2019

Finding friends when you're older and a mum can be challenging.

What is family mediation?

Nov 20, 2018

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?

Navigating the legal minefield when your relationship ends

Feb 8, 2018

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.