Glenorie Progress Association

NEW LINE ROAD ON THE SECRET “HIT LIST” Major concerns are emerging as we are going to print: The news we have been given in mid-July is that New Line Road widening is off the agenda, despite both Hornsby and The Hills Shire Councils appealing to the new government to continue the project as the […]

Welcome to Hillside Metalworks in Glenorie

Family businesses are the best, especially when they are run by a local family who work closely together to provide outstanding services to the local community and beyond. This story will make you smile and let’s face it; we need these stories now, more than ever before. Welcome to Hillside Metalworks in Glenorie, a small […]

Marston Living Galston Stage 2 Information Session

Marston Living Galston recently hosted an exclusive information session, unveiling the much-anticipated Stage 2 release of their independent retirement living community. The event, held on Friday, 30th June 2023 at the Community Centre in Galston, NSW, aimed to provide attendees with an overview of the Independent Retirement Living-Stage 2 Release and attracted a diverse crowd […]

Rotary Changeover

Last Tuesday evening saw the Rotary Club of Greater Hills recognize the work of it members and officers at their annual change over. The change over was combined with a thank you dinner for all associated volunteers who also generously give their time to assist the club with the year’s major fund raising project; the […]

Arcadia Galston Resident’s Association

JOHNSON RD GALSTON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Arcadia Galston Residents Association (AGRA) held a community meeting on 4th July 2023 regarding the proposed development of Johnson Rd, Galston. A large number of people from the local community were briefed on the proposal, and then AGRA conducted an open forum for comments. Community comments from the meetings are […]

Rotary Book Fair Update

[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]Do you look forward to the Rotary Book Fair at Galston each year? I know I do! As you peruse the thousands of books on offer, have you ever pondered how much work goes into organizing this event? Just imagine […]

Galston Valley Railway – On Track for Another Fun Filled Fundraiser

[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]Galston Valley Railway, located in Mid Dural Road Galston, is the home of the Hornsby Model Engineers, a model train and railway enthusiasts club that started over half a century ago. The site consists of around a 1km of 5” […]

Bromeliad Society Of Australia Guest Speaker – Photographer Glenn Smith

The next meeting of the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be on Saturday, 12th August at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Bromeliad sales to the public from 10am with the meeting commencing at 12noon. Guest speaker will be Glenn Smith, Photographer and his presentation will cover the […]

Pop in a Plant or Two for Platypus

Did you know that platypus were recently sighted in Colah Creek? For this small population of platypus to survive and thrive, healthy creek-side vegetation is a must. Hornsby Shire Council invites you to help our newly discovered platypus population by joining a one-off community planting event on Saturday, 26 August 10am-12pm at Forsters Reserve, Middle […]

Council Awards $70,000 Worth Of Grant Funding To The Sanctuary And Hills Community Aid

Two crucial community service providers will benefit from the biggest grants allocated in The Hills Shire Council’s history, helping women and children in crisis as well as supporting seniors and other community members to move around. Council resolved to allocate $40,000 to The Sanctuary, The Hills Women’s Shelter and $30,000 to Hills Community Aid (HCA) […]