Join Glenorie Community Carols on December 21, 2025
Glenorie Village will celebrate the festive season in true community spirit on Sunday, 21 December 2025, with Harkness Avenue as the venue for this year’s Glenorie Community Carols. From late afternoon, locals and visitors will gather with picnic rugs and folding chairs as the village comes alive with music, family-friendly entertainment and the warmth that […]
Nancy Irene Horne (Nan) Turns 100!
Our community is proudly celebrating the 100th birthday of Nancy Irene Horne (Nan), one of our most remarkable and beloved community leaders. This milestone gives us a chance to reflect on Nan’s kindness, leadership and decades of service that have shaped the Hornsby area into the strong and welcoming community we know today. Nan moved to Cherrybrook […]
Sunflower Initiative Launched at Mayor’s Christmas Party
The Hills Shire Council has taken a significant step toward greater accessibility, unveiling its adoption of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative at this year’s Mayor’s Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, 7 December. The internationally recognised program offers a discreet way for people with non-visible disabilities to signal that they may need additional support or understanding […]
Australia’s Housing Market: Moving Into a New Phase
As we wrap up the year and look forward to a fresh, new year; there are a few takings which summarise the 2025 property market. Sydney’s 2025 housing market was resilient but complex. It’s being supported by tight supply, strong migration, and better financing conditions. But affordability constraints, investor yield pressure, and supply bottlenecks are […]
History of the Hughes Family
The Hughes family name is woven deeply into the history of Glenorie, and the second chapter of their story reveals just how significant their contribution has been. Last month, readers were introduced to the family’s beginnings through the convict past of Matthew Hughes and Mary Small, who raised 14 children. Their eighth child, Thomas Hassall […]