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 […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 24th November 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 24th November 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 193.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 187.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 199.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Wow! Our Associations are both 130 Years old!
The Glenorie Progress Association and the Galston Glenorie District Cricket Club have been around in recorded history since 1893. Glenorie was originally part of Dural and later known as North Dural. Both associations were originally called North Dural Progress Association and North Dural Cricket Club. The name North Dural caused confusion for the post office […]
Pets at Work
By Nev The Newshound This month I was sent to interview our very own Editor’s Pets @ Work, Office Australian Cats PB and Savannah of Arcadia. Nev: Hi Girls. I am getting a bit of a ‘nepotism’ vibe here with this interview. PB & S: Yes you are probably right there, but we don’t care, […]
50,000 New Jobs In Economic Growth Plan
The Hills Shire Council has approved a forward-thinking Economic Growth Plan which targets the creation of 50,000 new jobs opportunities by 2041, aims to boost tourism in The Hills’ rural north and capitalise on the skills of residents. The plan was endorsed during an Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 10th October, following a comprehensive three-month […]