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 […]

Rural Round Up – Hornsby Councillor Warren Waddell

The July meeting of Council began with the tabling of a community petition relating to the former pony club site in Johnson Rd Galston. The petition is a strong early indication of how many in the community would like to see this operational land utilised long term. Through emails, the petition, and two meetings supported […]

A Class with our Local Arcare Residents

This year, Hills Grammar’s Senior School English classes and residents from Arcare are participating in an Intergenerational Learning Program. This weekly program provides enriching opportunities for the students and visitors to connect via a good old fashioned conversation in the comfort of the Senior School Library. Each visit witnesses interesting discussions about personal heroes, school […]

Dural Public School

In the heart of our school community lies a hidden gem, a powerhouse of harmony and camaraderie, where the young musicians of Dural Public School bands come together through the sounds of brass, woodwind, and percussion to captivate listeners of all ages. After the pandemic, which essentially silenced our bands and music program altogether, this […]

Farewell To Liz Pellinkhof, Hills Grammar Foundation Teacher

For over forty years Liz has been a part of the very fabric of Hills Grammar. In 1982 Liz was appointed as a foundation primary school teacher for the fledgling K-Yr 9 school. She was one of 14 teachers and was charged with a composite Year 2/3 class. “It was such a thrill to be […]