Neighborhood Watch Report
September has been a particularly horrific month on our roads. Arndell teacher, Karen Mitchell, 34, was was tragically killed in a head on crash along Cattai Ridge Road, near Halcrows Road intersection. The scene was attended by our local RFS together with police, ambulances and careflight. The other driver sustained critical injuries and was transported […]
From one country’s women to another’s
“On a hot afternoon, a group of women in Kopianda village, Papua New Guinea, sit beneath the shelter of a ‘haus win’, sharing stories about their latest initiative: a baking enterprise using drum ovens. The women are the backbone of society, caring for their families, tending to food gardens, and now contributing financially to ensure […]
Local Koala Population Growing
There have been at least two more reports from residents of Koala sightings. One on Bay Road Arcadia near Mulawa Horse Stud and the other along Moores Road in Glenorie. The fact that these sightings have occurred, and from the noise recordings being undertaken by Western Sydney University, means we clearly have a growing population. […]
Neighborhood Watch Report
For those residents not on facebook (or who have little time to check in), here is an update on what has been reported. 8TH AUGUST | Thursday Suspicious man reported in Glenorie and surrounding areas. He was acting strangely and did enter a number of properties, which frightened those living there. After being approached by […]
LOCAL TRAVEL AGENCY COMPASS TRAVEL AND CRUISING CELEBRATES NATIONAL AWARD
Compass Travel & Cruising always knew it was part of Australia’s finest travel group, now it’s official. The Galston Village agency is a proud member of the elite Travellers Choice network which has just been named Australia’s Best Agency Group at the prestigious 2019 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA). Owner Lynn Bradley says the award […]
Salvation Army
As the cold winds and white frosts of August fade into the past for another year, the first signs of Spring are appearing along our roadside. THE TREES of the few remaining stone fruit orchards in our area are in blossom, and the wattle trees are bursting with golden fluff-balls. Some of us are not […]
Galston’s Colour and Foam Run Festival
Registrations Open Event starts 10.30am on Sunday 11th August 2019 Galston Recreation Reserve. Following a successful and colourful run last year, Galston Rotary with help from Galston High School and our own Galston, Glenorie and Hills Rural News, will be running the festival again this year. Plans are afoot to include a slide, a water’ […]
Neighborhood Watch Report
This month has unfortunately seen another spike in crime activity in the area. Suspicious activity reports from residents (via facebook) this month are as follows: CATTAI RIDGE ROAD, GLENORIE JULY 12, 2019 2.45am resident woken by barking dogs. Looked out of window to see strange car in driveway outside window. Property is located down a […]
Salvation Army
We are asked many questions by our Salvos Family Store customers and visitors. Do you accept electrical items? Yes, we do, and every device put out for sale in our shop has been safety tested and tagged by our qualified volunteer, Rob. Our range extends from popcorn poppers right through to refrigerators. If an electrical […]
SYDNEY METRO TRAVEL
Many locals are now using the Sydney Metro trains and bus, traffic and parking is now settling down. Here are some tips on using the Metro: DRIVING Parking at Cherrybrook and Castle Hill Showground car parks are normally full by 7-715am. Signs often say 22 parking spaces free, but these signs are often incorrect and […]
