Glenorie Progress Association

WHO ARE WE? Glenorie Progress Association is a group of local residents who care about our community. We are dedicated to shaping change in our community for good. We are fortunate to have Councillors of both local Councils as members or as regular attendees at our meetings. We know that, unless the Association represents the […]

Sydney Hills District Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees

Welcome to Members and Visitors. Our next meeting will be held on Friday 3rd March, 2023. At Beecroft Presbyterian Church Hall, Welham St., Beecroft at 10.30 for a 10.45 start. Our Guest Speaker will be from. NSW Ageing and Disability Commission. How do you protect Family and Friends, who are being subjected to financial or […]

AGRA to Welcome in 2023 With a Free Community BBQ

AGRA’s first event for 2023 is a social one. The AGRA committee is hard at work organising a free community BBQ for all residents of Galston, Arcadia, Fiddletown, and Berrilee. We hope this will be the first of many events aimed at building community connection. On Sunday 12 March from 3pm, the 2159 community is […]

First Aid Everyday Course

To be held on Friday, 24th March, 8.30am to 2.20pm at Galston Adventist Community Hall, Arcadia Road, Galston. The course is Titled HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, and provides instruction and practical training in line with legal, workplace and community considerations, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian National Peak Clinical Bodies, this auto injector for […]

Amazing Alan Awarded Medallion

The Australia Day Achievement Medallion acknowledges individuals for their contribution to the nation and their outstanding performance as a citizen of Australia. Rowland Village resident Alan Buxton was considered worthy of this award. Alan was born 4 December 1920 and served in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force during World War 2. […]

Stepping Out to Make a Difference

[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=”81872″ 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 Bev Jordan[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Q: What has thousands of legs, is a vibrant purple and can be spotted at Castle Hill Showground once a year for 24 hours? If you answered the Hills Relay For Life you would be right. The huge community gathering […]

$3.5 Million Indoor Cricket Centre Opens

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Australian cricket legend Mark Taylor AO opened his namesake multi-million-dollar indoor cricket centre recently. The $3.5 million centre at Waitara is the first of its kind locally, and will be used by men’s and women’s cricket teams for all weather […]

Library Legends

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dural-based disability services Warrah now has its own Street Library in a program that engages the local community and allows participants to contribute “in meaningful ways and develop a sense of pride from their contribution”. Warrah’s Kevin and Zac, both […]

Local Mechanic Fundraises for World Transplant Games

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Local resident Wayne Broady is a man on a fundraising mission. The Hornsby Heights local counts his lucky stars when his life was saved after he suffered a massive heart attack in 2017 while swimming at Hornsby Pool. Wayne credits […]

Boat Ramp Breathes Hope Into Flood Affected Community

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The flood-affected Hawkesbury community has access to a new three-lane boat ramp at Wisemans Ferry, following the devastation of two major floods in the area. It’s hoped the boat ramp would breathe new life into the recreational facilities of the […]