Glenorie Locals Join RFS at Get Ready Weekend Event

As the bushfire season looms, communities across New South Wales are once again being urged to prepare for the months ahead. Each September, the NSW Rural Fire Service rolls out its statewide Get Ready Weekend, a grassroots initiative designed to help residents understand their fire risk, create survival plans and learn how to safeguard their […]

Glenorie Honors History with New Heritage Fence Completion

The finishing touches have finally been placed on the Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence, and as dusk settles over Glenorie, the new lighting brings the project to life in a way words can barely capture. The soft up-lights cast a warm glow across the stonework, highlighting not just craftsmanship, but the pride of a community determined […]

Gifts That Light Up the Season

By Rejimon Punchayil In Galston’s close-knit community, Christmas is a time to slow down, reconnect, and care for one another. For our senior neighbours, small gestures, like a thoughtful Christmas gift, can brighten an entire season. A cosy lap blanket for chilly mornings, a reacher to make daily tasks easier, or a simple night-light for […]

Planning Proposal – Derriwong Road and Old Northern Road, Dural – Approved

By Diana Paton The Planning proposal to rezone land at 21 & 27 Derriwong Road, 614, 618 & 626 Old Northern Road, Dural was approved by NSW Planning Gateway on 31st October 2025. This rezoning will now allow the proposed development of low density housing to progress to public exhibition. Locals may recall this site […]

Bromeliad Society of Australia offers Unique Christmas gift ideas and Memberships

Looking for inspiration for a Christmas gift that’s a little more vibrant than the usual summer staples? The Bromeliad Society of Australia is inviting locals to drop by its upcoming meeting at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, on Saturday, 13 December, between 9.30 am and 11 am, where members will showcase an impressive selection of bromeliads […]

Galston Garden Club Plans Year-End and Holiday Events

As summer settles in across the Hills, the Galston Garden Club is preparing to wrap up another busy year before taking its traditional Christmas break, with meetings set to resume in February. At the time of writing, club members are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast as they look forward to one of […]

Hidden in the Hills: Angophora Hispida

By Lachlan Turner, Commonly named “Dwarf Apple” because of the tree’s relatively small size when compared with other larger varieties in the Angophora genus. Usually not much larger than 5m high and around 3m wide in the Hills Region, this tree characteristically assumes a somewhat gnarled and twisted growth habit with rough bark. During late […]

Is Your Property Bushfire Prepared?

With the official bushfire season kicking off on 1st October and several bush and grass fires already occurring in the Sydney area the NSW RFS advises all property owners to take the time to prepare their properties to improve their ability of defending against an approaching bushfire. Removing ground fuels from around your assets is […]

Arcadia School Leads in Personalised Student Learning

Arcadia Public School is placing personalised learning at the heart of its educational approach, with staff implementing tailored programs designed to help every child thrive. The school’s commitment to individual growth is reflected in classroom practices that nurture each student’s strengths, interests, and academic goals. Teachers work closely with students to set clear, achievable learning […]

How to Safely Conduct Pile Burning This Season

Pile Burning remains one of the most common ways rural and semi-rural landowners manage vegetation, but it’s also a task that demands careful planning and strict adherence to safety rules. As fire authorities warn of heightened bushfire risk across New South Wales, residents are being reminded to follow essential guidelines before lighting up. Before You […]