World Youth Day

Vatican Hills

THE world's worst-kept secret was revealed this week with word that the Pope will make the Hills his base during World Youth Day celebrations.

Public transport woes

Valley lose bus bridge

BAULKHAM Hills Mayor Sonya Phillips has accused residents who objected to a bus bridge being built in West Pennant Hills Valley of being NIMBYs.

Bidjigal Reserve saga

Cash grant helps heal reserve rift

A RIFT which has stalled vital work on Bidjigal Reserve took a new turn last week when State Lands Minister Tony Kelly announced grants totalling $36,200 to help manage and maintain the 200ha reserve.

State Parliament antics

Williams the latest iguana victim

HAS Ray Williams become the latest MP to be bitten by an iguana?

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CD Has Broad Appeal To Kids

Children and grown-ups will delight in Justine Clarke's performance of her latest CD Songs To Make You Smile at The Hills Centre on July 9.

No expense has been spared

From the foundations to the wool rugs, no expense have been spared, building this home, writes Pranesh Nageshwar

LOCATION influenced the Arnold family to buy the land in Ulundri Drive to build their dream home.

It is a short walk to the shopping centre, parks and the Castle Hill business district. Ainslie Arnold said she and her family really liked the idea of not having to rely on cars all the time.

``Castle Hill is safe, well-lit and there's no power lines in the street,'' Mrs Arnold said.

She said no expense had been spared on the Denton design, which boasts a flexible floor-plan and landscaping by award-winning Rolling Stone Landscapes.

From the foyer, the contemporary home with polished timber floors is inviting and one can see the kitchen, living room and dining area.