Arcadian Quilting – Christmas In July

Seems many of us are now taking the opportunity to celebrate “Christmas in July”… the religious Annual Event, falling in December in the deep mid-winter in the northern hemisphere. Christmas here in Australia, while still deeply religious for many, is also celebrated in December in the heat of our summers, which always raises the question […]
Galston Girl Guides

Galston Guides enjoyed a fun packed Term 2 which finished with an end of term visit to Flip Out, Castle Hill. Several girls renewed their promise as they move up to Guides. We currently have vacancies in our Junior Guide unit, aged 6-9 year olds. If your daughter is interested in making new friends, taking […]
The Probus Club of the Hills Inc

Our guest speaker for June was Ken Bock who is one of the volunteer announcers on AM Radio Station 2 RPH. These announcers read newspapers and magazines to people who either can’t read or cannot handle the printed form. It was an enlightening talk from a very dedicated man. The mystery trip took off with […]
Galston CWA News

At our July meeting, our guest speaker, Karen Lindley, gave a very interesting talk on how to care for jewellery and keep it clean. This year our country of study has been Latvia, so members made Latvian dishes for a shared lunch. We are planning a Fashion Parade on 28th September at The Galston Club. Once […]
Pets at Work

[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 Nev The Newshound[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This month we meet working dog, Marley Henry of Galston. Marley is one of the awesome therapy dogs helping to make the scary world of the Judiciary a little easier to bear for court witnesses and victims of crime. […]
Hills Charity Gala

Save the date …The Hills annual Charity Gala Ball will be held at Biviano’s Dural on Thursday August 31st and is set to sparkle for an important cause. This year’s gala ball will support the Hills-based Positive Vibes Foundation (PVF) and its work with mental health and well-being programs and Biviano’s is proud to be […]
Savour A Taste Of Spring at The 2023 Orange Blossom Festival

Residents, visitors and foodies alike are invited to enjoy a taste of spring at The Hills Shire’s biggest community event – the Orange Blossom Festival. The 2023 festival will run throughout September with two major events, the OBF Night Markets and the return of the iconic OBF Parade. Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Peter […]
Lower Portland Ferry update

The operation of the Lower Portland Ferry is managed by Hawkesbury and Hills Shire Councils. The contract to run the ferries is renewed every 4 years. We understand that the existing operator has decided not to continue for another 4 years . The other ferries, ie Wisemans Ferry, Webbs Creek Ferry and Sackville Ferry are […]
More Needs to be Done to Help Thousands of Berowra Mortgage Holders Navigate Rising Interest Rates

Owning your own home is a core part of the Australian dream. We’ve long been told that if you work hard and play by the rules, you’ll get ahead. Unfortunately, interest rates, inflation, and the rising cost of living are increasingly tightening the financial vice around so many Australian families. I am deeply concerned about […]
Galston IGA Redevelopment

A DA has been submitted to Hornsby Council for the redevelopment of the IGA, Galston Grill, Craigs Butchery and the Medical Centre. The total cost of works is $13,424,925. Full plans are available on the Hornsby Shire Council website under DA/411/2023. Here are some extracts from the plans. They show a two storey building at […]