GLENORIE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION
The GPA continues to operate as usual although at the time of writing face to face meetings will be suspended until further notice. The GPA will probably conduct it’s meetings over video conference. Meeting links will be issued to members via email. If you would like to be involved please email [email protected]. During the next […]
COVID-19 SOLE TRADER UPDATE
Under temporary changes to social security rules, sole traders are being encouraged to keep their business operating and should their earnings take a significant downturn, to access income support. The measures announced to assist sole traders are as follows: • The ATO will credit any PAYGI Instalments paid as a result of the September 2019 […]
ANDY’S TAKEAWAY CLOSES
We report with great sadness that Raj and Paul have decided to close their business, Andy’s Takeaway in Arcadia, after 13 happy trading years. Unfortunately rising costs mean it is no longer a viable business for them. The community gathered to say goodbye on Sunday 22nd February. Locals Meegen Gamson, Sonja Cameron and Lori Modde […]
MICK & BELINDA SELL AFTER 40 YEARS
After more than 40 years Mick and Belinda Petith have sold their sandstone business to new owners who will create their own family business with sandstone. We would like to thank all our customers and suppliers for their loyal trade along with our staff, most of whom are continuing on at Sandstone Sales. We have […]
SIRCULO OPENS IN DURAL
We have a new cafe just opened at Round Corner Dural, and the owners Josh and Avik, are keen for you to come and try them out. We had a quick chat with them about why they opened an eatery in Dural and where they got their unusual name from. Josh explains…. “Sirculo is a […]
AUSTRALIA DAY COMMUNITY AWARD
Dural Rotary Club awarded Donna Medway Manager of Glenorie RSL Club, their Australia Day Community Award at their meeting in February. The club had reviewed Donna’s leadership of the Club over the past 20 years. and considered her a worthy recipient. Here is an extract from the speech written by the Club: “Glenorie RSL has […]
LOCALS RALLY AGAIN FOR DROUGHT STRICKEN FARMERS
Following on from the successful drought assistance run to Marthaguy (2 hours out of Dubbo) organised by Tahlia and Simone in October last year, another run has been in the planning. With the help of some Channel 9 advertising, facebook campaigns, and stories running in our November magazine, more locals got involved. The next drought […]
NEW MEDICAL CENTRE OPENS IN GLENORIE VILLAGE OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE
A new medical centre has opened in the Glenorie Shopping Village, opposite the Post Office. All appointments at the practice are bulk billed. Dr. Kumar is a General Practitioner with extensive experience in all facets of medicine including general practice where he has been treating patients with acute and chronic illnesses including complex diabetes, hypertension, […]
DIAMOND WEDDING FOR ARCADIA COUPLE
Bill and Rosemary Dick celebrated their sixty years of marriage at the end of last year. The couple are long time residents of Arcadia, where they are active and valued community members. On the 20th December, Bill and Rosemary gathered with their extended Family and some of their friends, to chat, tell tall stories and […]
COMMUNITY CELEBRATES AND RAISES MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR LOCAL FIRIES
What an amazing turnout for the Glenorie Community Carols event at the Glenorie RSL with over 500 locals attending. Gathering together to catch up with friends, neighbours and families is what our community does so well, and this year it was also to raise money for the local RFS. With the Glenorie RSL matching donations […]
