Join Glenorie Community Carols on December 21, 2025
Glenorie Village will celebrate the festive season in true community spirit on Sunday, 21 December 2025, with Harkness Avenue as the venue for this year’s Glenorie Community Carols. From late afternoon, locals and visitors will gather with picnic rugs and folding chairs as the village comes alive with music, family-friendly entertainment and the warmth that […]
Nancy Irene Horne (Nan) Turns 100!
Our community is proudly celebrating the 100th birthday of Nancy Irene Horne (Nan), one of our most remarkable and beloved community leaders. This milestone gives us a chance to reflect on Nan’s kindness, leadership and decades of service that have shaped the Hornsby area into the strong and welcoming community we know today. Nan moved to Cherrybrook […]
Sunflower Initiative Launched at Mayor’s Christmas Party
The Hills Shire Council has taken a significant step toward greater accessibility, unveiling its adoption of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative at this year’s Mayor’s Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, 7 December. The internationally recognised program offers a discreet way for people with non-visible disabilities to signal that they may need additional support or understanding […]
Australia’s Housing Market: Moving Into a New Phase
As we wrap up the year and look forward to a fresh, new year; there are a few takings which summarise the 2025 property market. Sydney’s 2025 housing market was resilient but complex. It’s being supported by tight supply, strong migration, and better financing conditions. But affordability constraints, investor yield pressure, and supply bottlenecks are […]
History of the Hughes Family
The Hughes family name is woven deeply into the history of Glenorie, and the second chapter of their story reveals just how significant their contribution has been. Last month, readers were introduced to the family’s beginnings through the convict past of Matthew Hughes and Mary Small, who raised 14 children. Their eighth child, Thomas Hassall […]
Circular Keys Chorus on the World Stage
By Kath Ware Circular Keys Chorus (CKC), from Bella Vista in the Hills District, is now officially in the top 20 women’s barbershop choruses in the world. The chorus has just returned from Columbus, Ohio USA, where they performed in the 2025 Sweet Adelines International competition, coming 19th overall in the open division representing Australia. […]
Arcadian Quilters Bring Joy with Festive Handmade Gifts
As Christmas approaches, the familiar sentiment of “the most wonderful time of the year” rings true across communities large and small. For the Arcadian Quilters, a long-standing group based in the Hills district, the season is not just about celebration—it’s about connection, generosity, and the quiet power of handmade kindness and handmade gifts. Across Australia, […]
Join the Probus Club of the Hills for New Adventures
The Probus Club of the Hills welcomed author Jo-Anne Berthelsen as its October guest speaker, drawing an enthusiastic crowd eager for her trademark blend of humour and heartfelt storytelling. Berthelsen shared tales from her travels through Türkiye, England and Germany, recalling everything from light-hearted mishaps to genuinely nerve-racking moments. One of the afternoon’s highlights was […]
Dural Cub Scouts Shine at 2025 Cuborette in Sydney
More than 430 young adventurers and their families converged on Camp Ku-Ring-Gai at Cumberland Reach for the 2025 Greater Western Sydney Region Cuborette, transforming the Hawkesbury riverside into a hive of energy, teamwork and imagination. Among them were the enthusiastic Cub Scouts and Leaders from Dural, who embraced the weekend with the trademark spirit that […]
Mayor’s Christmas Library Amnesty Swaps Fines for Food
This Christmas, Hills residents can have their overdue library fines waived by donating non-perishable food items as part of the Mayor’s Christmas Library Fine Amnesty. Hills library members are invited to donate long-life food items such as biscuits, canned goods, and tea. All contributions will go towards supporting local families in need, helping to spread […]