Asbestos Found at Geelans Road

Following on from our front page story last month about the dumping of tons of fill/ waste at Geelans Road, Arcadia, the EPA has now concluded their soil testing of the site. Ten core samples were taken and all ten revealed the presence of asbestos in the fill material (also found were bricks, ceramics, metal […]

Fire Awareness Day at Glenorie. Come and See Photos of the 2002 Fires.

A Bushfire Awareness day is to be held at the GLENORIE MEMORIAL HALL on SUNDAY 8th OCTOBER – 10am to 4pm. It is hoped that this event will be well attended by the community because an elevated fire risk has been predicted for most of Eastern Australia. Australia has just had the hottest Winter on […]

Thanks for Your Vote

My fellow elected councillor, Warren Waddell and myself, would like to thank all of those people who helped with various tasks in the recent council election. I would also like to thank all of those who voted for our team in A Ward. Just as importantly, I want everyone to know that, as elected councillors, […]

Summer Weight Loss Clinic

If you have put on a few kilos over Winter…. If you need some motivation to get moving… If you just don’t know where to start…. With warmer days descending upon us and the desire to transition from our winter to summer wardrobe strong, now is the perfect time to take stock of where we […]

New Species of Kingfisher found in Galston

You heard it here first! The Galston Swim Club has created a new type of membership, specifically designed for those who want to “put their toe in the water”, so to speak. “Galston Kingfishers” annual membership is only $60 per year, and that allows you entry into the many Friday night carnivals held at Galston […]

Splash Into the Newly Renovated Galston Pool

Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre reopened on Monday 18th September following the temporary closure by Hornsby Shire Council to carry out much needed structural repairs and renovations. Repairs turned out to be larger than expected with a full internal renovation on the pool, change rooms, upgrade of the centre and resurfacing of the concourse. The […]

Stillhouse Union

Friday 20th October- 8pm (Doors open 7.30) Five-piece Sydney band Stillhouse Union have been entertaining audiences with their dynamic sound which blends an array of old-time country styles. The bluegrass influence is strong. With banjo, dobro, guitar and mandolin weaving their parts it’s hard for it not to be.

Trefoil Guild donates Memory Quilts to Rowland Village

For the past few months the members of The Hills Evening Trefoil Guild have been busy making Memory Quilts for the residents of Rowland Village Galston. Memory quilts help evoke memories with small activities sewn onto the quilt. These activities involve the senses as well as remembering the purpose of the activity, for example using […]

Solar Powering Your Business

Did you know that a good quality 10kW solar system can be on your business’ roof for around $13,000- $15000 ? Five years ago a similar system would have cost around $50k. Solar panel prices in Australia are dropping more gradually than in previous years which means that now is a great time to purchase […]

Galston Rotary Club Awards

At the recent Galston Rotary Club Changeover, the Club honoured the principal of Galston High School, Jillian Tourlas and deputy principals Lisa Pieper and Julia Petrulis with a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition for the contribution to the community. Their work involving the community with the Galston High School community and vice versa, goes well […]