Two plucky local Mums brave the outback for charity
Lisa Johnson and Belinda Rowe, a.k.a the Buxom Motor Wenches, are tackling some of the most arduous driving conditions in Australia in a bid to raise much needed funds for cancer research. “Our husbands walked the Kokoda track for charity a few years back and it’s now time for us girls to have an adventure […]
Domestic Violence Inspires Hazel’s Hornsby to Manly ‘Run For Shelter’
From feeling helpless to empowered, Mt Colah local runner Hazel O’Halloran will run from Hornsby to Manly on Sunday 23 April to raise funds to support community women’s shelters in both suburbs and highlight the desperate need for North Shore women’s crisis care. “Domestic violence affected people close to me and every day news reports […]
The Hills Shire Council celebrates our youth
Young people in the Sydney Hills are invited to the Live It Up Festival, The Hills Shire Council’s initiative as part of the National Youth Week program, which kicks off on March 31. National Youth Week is the largest celebration of young people around the country between the ages of 12 and 25 and this […]
A Noble Arborist
Andrew is a qualified arborist who grew up in the local area and has worked with various tree companies over the last 15 years. For the past 8 years he has provided services for these companies as a contract climber. Now with that accumulated experience and knowledge he is branching out with his own company […]
Aussie’s Recruitment Success
Aussie Pump started the year with an extensive recruitment drive in the Hills district. The aim was to find locals looking for a fulfilling career in an industry that is set to bloom as Australia turns itself into the food bowl of Asia. The ‘6 good men’ campaign has been a huge success with a […]
Cash for your old fridge – and a chance at a prize
To celebrate the 10th Earth Hour Hornsby Shire Council is offering an extra incentive to get rid of your old second fridge or upright freezer – you’ll go into the draw to win one of four Bunning Gift Cards worth $50. This is on top of the $25 rebate you can already claim if the […]
Flame n Chooks
We are so lucky that our community offers the flavours of many countries and if it is Lebanese food which you are seeking Flame N Chooks at Round Corner Dural will excite your palate with Mediterranean and Lebanese fresh fare. Owners Reem and George source all their ingredients from local suppliers and boast that all […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News
Bush Fire Season ends…HR season begins 31 March marks the end of the official bush fire season. Although we have had one of the hottest summers on record we are fortunate not to have had any major fires in our area. It is now time to get back into completing Fuel Management/ Hazard Reduction (FM/HR) […]
Autumn an ideal season for recruiting
With the main threat of the bush fire season easing, local brigades from the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) Hornsby Ku-ring-gai District will be recruiting for volunteer members. “The cooler months are an ideal time to conduct recruiting and training programs so that our fire fighters are fully trained and equipped in time for the […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade News
Gorge call out Galston RFB recently assisted local brigades at an oil spill in Galston Gorge. On arrival it appeared to be a spill on the bridge. The initial spill caused a motorbike rider to fall resulting in minor injuries to the rider, and a cracked engine sump, which precipitated further oil on the bridge. […]
