Galston CWA News
The members of Galston CWA have been busy. Since their successful Fashion Parade at the Galston Club on October 18th, they were working towards the stall that they had at the Rowland Village Market Day on Saturday last. There were many surprises to delight the buyers. Lots of homewares, knitwear and delicious baked goods as […]
Jasmine Cook – Show Jumping Champion
Twelve year old Jasmine Cook of Galston Public School has had a very successful year in Show Jumping, riding her Pony, Sherbet Wizz Fizz. In April they competed at the 2023 NSW Interschool Championship representing GPS, where they competed over two days. They were awarded Primary Schools State Show Jumping Champion in both the 80 […]
Luke Kelly The Mural Guru
Originally from the UK, Luke Kelly came to Australia in 2002 and has lived in the Hawkesbury area since 2011. As a self taught painter, Luke is inspired by Australia’s natural beauty and has an ongoing obsession with capturing our unique birds and wildlife through his art. His passion for teaching and creating public art […]
Pets at Work
BY NEV THE NEWSHOUND Nev was sent on his biggest challenge yet, to interview working miniature horse, Lorien, of Lorien’s Circle Arcadia and he had a big surprise waiting for him… Nev: I was all ready to start this interview with “Why the long face?” but you are TINY! What kind of a horse are […]
Give Ticks The Flick!!!
BY KARLENE BRUMMER This would have to be the worst tick season I have experienced in over a decade. With two trips to the Vets, and a close brush with death for one of my beloved cats, I am doing everything possible to prevent any further infestations. All my cats have Seresto collars, which usually […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From The GCN Team!
It has been my pleasure to have worked as the Editor of the Galston, Glenorie and Hills Rural Magazine for the past eight months. As one of the last remaining “Print” publications in the area, it is a blessing that we have not gone the way of so many other local newspapers – ie digital […]
Local Performers Confirmed For Glenorie Carols
GLENORIE CAROLS FROM 5PM SUNDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2023 LES SHORE RESERVE (GLENORIE OVAL) We are pleased to announce the following performers will be entertaining you this year: The Matt Moody Jazz Band Vocals: Joanne Taylor, Aaron Venhuizen, Lynda Dunkley Dancers: Hills Dance Factory, Irish Dancers The Glenorie Public School Band Guest Artists – Rewi Pakinga, […]
The Rotary Club of Greater Hills Christmas Markets
The scene was spectacular and thank goodness with the generosity of The Galston Club we were able to use the auditorium on a rainy day! The Rotary Club of Greater Hills hosted their annual Christmas Markets, all locally produced and best of all handmade in Australia! There were over 30 stalls from Christmas baking by […]
New Book By Local Author
GREAT XMAS GIFT FOR DAD OR GRANDPA THE 36TH EAGLE WRITTEN BY JEFF MULLER As tensions between Australia and China boil over, an invasion fleet headed by China’s new aircraft carrier is on its way south… Defenceless and alone, Australia finds an unexpected glimmer of hope in two retired RAAF pilots in a daring plan… If these […]
Local Groups Improve The Lives of Women and Girls
Chat a Lot Quilting Group recently presented Soroptimist International of The Hills Inc with a beautiful quilt they had made, to be used for fundraising efforts in the Hills Community. The Soroptimist International (S.I.) organisation is an international network of clubs with a focus on improving the lives of women and girls. S.I. Hills has been active […]