Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade

INTRODUCING THE NEW GLENORIE 1 ALPHA We are excited to introduce our brand-new fire truck, the Category 1 Tanker which will replace our existing Glenorie 1 Alpha. This impressive vehicle is equipped with advanced features designed to enhance our firefighting capabilities such as the addition of a water monitor at the front of the truck. […]

Hidden in the Hills – Destructive Dumping

Bushland which borders residential and recreational areas is subject to an element of abuse. In other words, the environmental integrity of the bushland is being abused by people who regard that bushland as a suitable depository for all their unwanted property and rubbish. As you move around the numerous reserves in both The Hills and […]

Landholders Asked to be Vigilant With Rock Fern Causing Toxicity in Cattle

Local Land Services is urging livestock owners to be on the lookout for rock fern in their grazing paddocks, which can cause toxicity. Rock fern is a hardy plant that survives dry conditions and re-shoots readily after rain and is most toxic when new fronds are reshooting or growing which occurs during the autumn and […]

Pittosporums – Are They Really Weeds?

Many people regard Pittosporums as a nuisance weed. They say they take over and don’t allow other more desirable plants to grow so they should be eliminated. But are there other considerations? There are 2 types of Pittosporums growing in this area – Pittosporum revolutum and pittosporum undulatum. They are both natives. Pittosporum revolutum is […]

Urgent: Witness Needed

A severe accident occurred on 02/07/2023 at around 13:30 on Northern Road Maroota, NSW, 2756. A vehicle crossed lanes, resulting in serious injuries to the driver and passengers. If you witnessed this incident or possess any relevant information, please kindly reach out to our office immediately so we can put you in touch with the relevant party. Your cooperation could […]

Galston District Garden Club

August 2023 marks the 40th Anniversary of the beginning of the Galston District Garden Club. The Club started with a small group of local keen gardeners in a small hall at the back of where the Galston Community Hall stands today. From these humble beginnings, the Club has grown to be a very successful garden […]

Turkey Turmoil

[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=”86546″ 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 Karlene Brummer[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Australian Brush Turkey, also known as the Bush or Scrub Turkey is prevalent in most areas of both the Hornsby and Hills Shires. Sightings of this often maligned bird are everywhere this year, and although it may be viewed […]

High School Leaders Visit NSW Parliament With Matt Kean Mp

I recently had the honour to host our local High School Student Leaders for Lunch at Parliament House. Students from Asquith Girls’ High School, Asquith Boys’ High School, Hornsby Girls’ High School, Galston High School, Northholm Grammar School, Pacific Hills Christian School, Cherrybrook Technolology High School, Tangara School for Girls & Barker College accepted the […]

From the Desk of Matt Kean

[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=”76490″ 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 Matt Kean[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was an honour to attend the 50th annual Hornsby Gang Show. This is a wonderful event put on by the local Girl Guides and Scouts which showcases the immense talent of our local kids and young adults. Congratulations to […]

A Big Win for Pickyour- Own Farms

JULIAN LEESER – FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BEROWRA The NSW Premier, Chris Minns, has announced his intention to scrap proposed restrictions on the number of people allowed to visit NSW farms at any one time. This announcement comes after a community campaign opposing the changes. Under the proposed changes, the number of visitors to farm gate […]