Getting Our Rural Fire Service the Resources They Deserve
As summer progresses, we’re reminded of the vital role our Rural Fire Service volunteers play in protecting our community from bushfires. The Hillside Rural Fire Service in Glenorie is at the forefront of this effort and comprises of dedicated locals committed to keeping us safe. The 2019-2020 bushfire season reminded us of how destructive and […]
Hidden in the Hills: Tree Ferns
By Lachlan Turner The (Lacy) Tree Fern (Cyathea cooperi) is the more spectacular of these two related species – the other being (Rough) Tree Fern (Cyathea australis). Both prefer a moist, high humidity, well drained habitat with adequate protection from sunlight, which will ensure the fern’s longevity as a spectacular feature plant. The Lacy Tree […]
Man Charged for Displaying Nazi Symbol at War Memorial in Castle Hill
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly displaying Nazi swastika outside at a war memorial in Castle Hill on Monday evening, February 24, 2025. At around 7 p.m., police responded to reports of an individual exhibiting a Nazi symbol at the memorial located on Wrights Road. Upon arrival, officers from the Castle Hill […]