Glenorie Shop Top Housing Approved

After weeks of deliberating, the Land and Environment Court have approved the Glenorie Shopping Village Shop Top Housing development submitted by Tazcol Pty Ltd. Hills Shire Council had proposed the development be refused on the grounds that: 1. The height is excessive and inconsistent with the desired future character of Glenorie, 2. The built form […]

Count on Kylie

The end of the 2017 financial year has just passed; can you look back and say? “I am in good financial shape” “I took advantage of all of the tax reducing opportunities available to me” and most importantly “I know I am tax compliant and my books are in order and ready to send off […]

Have property prices reached the mountaintop?

There has been significant discussion of late, about whether Sydney house prices have finally peaked. I remember meeting with one of the large real estate media companies in November 2015, where they called the peak of the market as being September 2015. With hindsight we now know they were wrong. So are we at the […]

Calling all local business women

The Galston Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank invites you to attend a “Women in Business” event When: Wednesday 26th July at 10.30am-12.00pm Where: Glenorie RSL Club Cost: FREE Come and connect with other local business women and have some fun while being inspired by the experiences of others. We have four fabulous guest […]

Telstra scam

Please be aware the Telstra scam has reappeared in Ku-ring-gai LAC. The most recent incident occurred in early June with an 87 year of female losing a total of $10,000 to the scammer by way of I tunes card purchases. The vicitm was cold called by a female claiming to be from the Telstra Melbourne […]

Dave Longford

David John Longford, late of Glenorie, was born on the 13 March 1963. Mum Margaret, had Peter, David, Geoffrey and then Anne in 4 years and 4 months. Five years later, another sister Helen was born. Dave’s childhood was spent initially at Epping, but the majority was on 5 acres at Kenthurst. At that time […]

2017 NSW Landcare Awards Now Open with Inaugural Fish Habitat Award

The 2017 NSW State Landcare Awards are now open, with the addition of the inaugural NSW Fish Habitat Award. The Landcare Awards celebrate the achievements of the volunteers around the country who dedicate their valuable time and energy into caring for the land and water that sustain us. To allow time for Landcarers to get […]

Reduce your Power cost’s and your environmental impact with TESLA POWERWALL 2 !!!

Power Prices are a hot topic. The removal of the carbon tax was meant to be a reprieve for our power bills and give us a chance to breathe a little but as many predicted, this was not to be the case. Last year saw a 12% price rise in the cost of our energy […]

Wilderness Winter Garden

Call it poet’s marigold, or simply, pot marigold, as it wanders delightfully amongst the most colourful herbs in my garden. My kitchen fills with its sunny flowers that smell delightfully of honey, with a hint of spice and mild, woody sweetness. I love to use the golden, daisy petals to flavour and colour soups of […]

New Champion Bowlers at Dural

Suzanne Vindin is the new champion having just won the Major Singles Championship. En route to the final, Sue played some of the best in the club and conquered some of the nerves she has had during her relatively short playing time. It is not only the good shots one plays in bowls but the […]