50+ Years Experience of Washing Machine Repairs

Graeme Shepherdson has been helping the local community by servicing their washers and dryers since he was 18 years old, and continues to do so at his business Northside Washers. That long-term experience means Graeme should be the first person you call when you start having troubles with your washers – he can do washing […]

Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade

Australia Day at Bella Vista Farm Glenorie RFB were excited to join the Hills District RFS vehicle display on Australia Day at Bella Vista Farm. There was an impressive display of firefighting vehicles, allowing visitors an up-close look at the equipment used in our firefighting operations. Our members across the district engaged with visitors on […]

Hidden in The Hills – Barks

By Lachlan Turner Everybody knows that trees have bark. There are almost as many variations in bark as there are trees and shrubs. Often a tree gains its name from the description given to its tree barks. Examples would be: Scribbly Gum (Eucalyptus Haemastoma), (see February’s column), where an insect burrows just under the surface, […]

Stringer Road Reserve Construction Update

Great progress is being made on the new Stringer Road Reserve in North Kellyville! An impressive 68,000 square meters of turf has already been laid across the soon-to-be fields. Construction crews are also busy working on other exciting aspects of the project, including the amenities building, ball-stop fencing, stormwater and irrigation installation, and electrical and […]

Developing a Unique “Children’s Forest” in Fagan Park

By Councillor Nathan Tilbury Hornsby Council has a section in Fagan Park that was used for growing saplings of varying native and exotic tree species. This area became known as “the tree farm”. Once these trees reached maturity they were replanted in an appropriate area. However, if any of the trees developed a defect of […]

Still Creek Landcare: Tree Hollows and Wildlife Boxes

By Nick Chartorisky A finger of air surrounded by wood, I’m not really there, but golly I’m good; I’m nothing but space, but space can be filled, And my mere existence stops things from being killed. Over one hundred years it will take me to form, For an hour, or decades I’ll keep something warm. […]

Platypus Landcare in the Hills

Learn more about the local platypus population at the Platypus Landcare in The Hills session at Dural on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The event’s theme is “riverbank restoration,” covering topics such as removing invasive species, environmental conservation, and maintaining the local ecosystem. The event will run from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The Cattai Hills […]

Julian Leeser – Federal Member for Berowra

By Julian Leeser, People often ask me what my favourite part of this job is. Without trying to sound like a cliché, it is undoubtedly the opportunity to help our community. While part of that role is representing you in Canberra, another important part is helping members of our community to access and navigate Federal […]

Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn 2024

The Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn 2024 on Thursday, on the 29th of February, 2024. The AFAC seeks the cooperation of communities, businesses, and individuals across Australia to remain alert for bushfires this season. Due to the negative Southern Annual Mode’s average to above-average rainfall, it provided lower-than-normal […]

From the Desk of Matt Kean

Matt Kean – NSW Member for Hornsby, The Minns Government’s widespread proposed changes to the planning rules that are currently before us is a serious threat to life as we know it in our local area. Rural villages such as Glenorie and Galston are set to be changed forever. All the work Hills and Hornsby […]