Cherrybrook Probus Club Ponderings – Into The Outdoors
With the arrival of the warm weather outdoor activities have come to the fore at the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook. Tennis, bowls, golf, walks and garden visits have all featured in our calendar. Members enjoyed a wonderful visit in magic weather to Fagan Park, a true local gem. The lovely playground area even managed to bring […]
Seniors Playwriting Competition Opens for Entries “Scenes From the Sage Age” To Showcase Older Writers
A new playwriting competition – exclusively for Australians aged 60 and older – has announced it is open for entries. Scenes from the Sage Age is a not-for-profit project of Scene Theatre Sydney. The brainchild of prolific septuagenarian Sydney writer Carol Dance, the competition seeks new short plays for showcasing the creativity of people in their senior […]
Council Renames Rose Garden in Honour of Queen Elizabeth II
Roxborough Park Rose Garden, located within Alfred Henry Whaling Memorial Reserve, in Baulkham Hills, will now be called Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Rose Garden in dedication to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 after reigning for 70 years. The decision to rename the rose garden follows a Mayoral Minute in […]
George Thornton Reserve Upgrade
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”77844″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The upgrade of George Thornton Reserve in West Pennant Hills is nearing completion As more families choose to live in The Hills, the demand for new and upgraded sports facilities increases. The […]
Minns Rides Roughshod Over Hills Community
A cap on the number of dwellings at the Hills Showground Precinct has been scrapped by the Minns government before a promised site for a new school has been identified. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi said the decision showed absolute disdain for the people of The Hills Shire, which is already buckling […]
Home Safety This Summer
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”81787″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Mark Coupar[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Home Safety This Summer: Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe It’s that time of the year when we turn our mind to the hotter days and a long summer enjoying our wonderful outdoors. One of the advantages of […]
Glenorie Stockfeeds Ready For Fires
Michael and Louie Estephan at Glenorie Stockfeeds are getting ready to help their community prepare for fires, with a range of Aussie Pumps. “When we saw the difference between the Aussie Fire Chief and the same sized Davey pump, we couldn’t believe how much better the Aussie Pump is!” said Michael. “The Aussie had 25% […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade
NEIGHBOURHOOD SAFER PLACES: YOUR LAST RESORT Glenorie is no stranger to the threat of bushfires, and it is crucial to be well-prepared for emergencies, and that includes knowing your nearest Neighbourhood Safer Place. A Neighbourhood Safer Place is an area identified as a last refuge during a bushfire emergency. It is essential that you are […]
Hidden in the Hills: Bird Identification
One of the most engaging activities that can be undertaken in bushland or wetland environments is to observe those birds which frequent that immediate locality. Experienced bushwalkers keep a particular eye out for any birds they may encounter along the way. However, there are dedicated people whose main focus when out in bushland is to […]
Still Creek Landcare: Living In The Bush
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”81787″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Barry Lees[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I have a small house on 5 acres of beautiful Hawkesbury sandstone bush. That means tall trees, huge rocks, interesting shrubs and groundcovers and lots of grass trees (or blackboys). Still Creek passes through with mossy banks, glorious ferns […]