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Fire Alert… Aussie Gets Ready

Australian Pump Industries team were very happy to support the local RFS ‘Get Ready Weekend’ leading up to Summer. The company, who manufacture the world’s best lightweight portable fire pump right here in the Hills district, were pleased to support the RFS in educating homeowners in how to protect their properties in the event of […]

Galston CWA News

Our Spring Fashion Parade was held at The Galston Club in October. Thanks to Donna Lou Fashions, and the many members and friends who came along. Special thanks to the staff at the club, the local businesses who donated Raffle Prizes, and our Supermodels – Ann, Patricia and Robin. Later in October we participated in […]

Funds For Literacy and Numeracy

Officeworks Hornsby would like to thank the local community for their efforts in contributing $4,617 to the total $650,000 raised for the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF), as part of the 2022 Officeworks Literacy is Freedom Appeal. This year, Officeworks is celebrating a decade long partnership with the ALNF which raises funds to provide […]

Quality and Safety in Rooftop Solar Projects

A great system consists of quality components and, just as importantly, a quality installation process. Choosing the right company to hook you up with a rooftop solar system is critically important if your goal is to achieve a system that performs safely and efficiently through its entire life cycle. Things to look out for, only […]

Social Inclusion for Seniors

Hornsby Shire Council marked Social Inclusion Week recently with a free event celebrating the success of its isolationbusting Hello Hornsby initiative, which has connected with over 1,500 people at 16 events across the Shire and is set to continue in 2023. Launched in March, Hello Hornsby promoted social inclusion for seniors. The program of free […]

Amazing Hannah Starts New Chapter in Italy

[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=”82136″ 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 Lawrence Machodo[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hannah Dodd is simply one of the most amazing athletes and people you could meet. Born with sacral agenesis and spina bifida, Hannah has surmounted many obstacles to represent Australia in equestrianism at the 2012 London Olympics before competing at […]

Lifeline Shop Reopens at New Pennant Hills Location

The Lifeline Shop at Pennant Hills is back bigger and better. The new premises, at 108–110 Yarrara Road Pennant Hills, features a vast selection of new and pre-loved items, including antiques, retro and contemporary homewares, décor and furniture; vintage designer clothes; fashion and footwear for all ages and genders; jewellery; toys; books; DVDs, CDs and […]

Stone Fruit Growers Show Resilience

Daniella Scotti’s family have been growing stone fruit in Glenorie for more than 30 years. Daniella shares with the Galston, Glenorie & Hills Rural Community News her family’s challenges with this year’s crop, particularly on the back of the ongoing excessive rain. Tony and Lucia Scotti (pictured below) represent a shrinking number of farmers across […]

Baulkham Hills Complex of Fires

On December 4th 2002 a rare solar eclipse occurred, visible to much of the southern hemisphere. On that day another significant event occurred in The Hills and Hornsby Districts that would forever change the lives of those whom were present. Inspector Rolf Poole shares his story. Three large bush fires started on the same day […]