Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade

Village Firefighting Training On the 3rd of September 2022, our current village firefighting (VF) trainees had the opportunity to head up to the Sackville North training facility. Members of Glenorie, North Rocks, Middle Dural, Wisemans Ferry and Glenhaven brigade participated in several practical scenarios that simulated real emergencies that we are likely to attend. These […]

Hidden in the Hills: A Bird in the Bush

[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 Lachlan Turner[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It could be said that bushland would not be the same if there weren’t any birds around. When walking through bushland reserves it is possible to encounter many birds as they search for food either on the ground, through the […]

Symphony at The Movies!

Join the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra for a symphonic visit to the movies! Sunday 30 October 3pm at the Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood Music by John Williams, Ennio Morricone, Nina Rota, Franz Zimmer & others from movies such as Superman, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, The Mission, Cinema Paradiso, The Godfather, Batman, Casablanca & James Bond. […]

Spectacular Season for Waratahs

Hazard reduction backburns in recent years and significant winter rain have combined to make the native wildflower season spectacular. Waratahs in particular, are flourishing, with these large, vibrant red flowers dotted everywhere around our local bushland. Several local residents have also mastered the tricky art of successfully planting them in their garden which also look […]

Bromeliad Society of Australia

The next meeting of the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be on Saturday, 15th October at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Bromeliad sales to the public from 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. The BSA is pleased to announce that local bromeliad guru Allan Beard of […]

Importance of Mental Health

[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=”11081″ 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 Julian Leeser[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October is Mental Health month. Concerningly, our local area has one of the highest rates of deaths by suicide, and instances of self-harm, in metro Sydney. There were more than 100 deaths by suicide between 2016-2020 in the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai area. […]

The Centre Cafe

The Centre Cafe is the hub of THE CENTRE. In the past it has supported the Sports Centre and Dural Baptist Church by opening for snacks and special events. In mid 2021 the Cafe was opened as a fully fledge Cafe with it’s own Cafe menu. It opens for breakfast from 7am on weekdays (8am […]

Repairs to Galston Gorge Going Well All Set to Reopen

[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=”76490″ 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 Matt Kean[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I have been following the repairs to Galston Road through the Gorge very closely and Transport for NSW have informed me that work is going very well and without any unforeseen delays. It has also been reenforced to me that […]

Rural Round Up

[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=”78537″ 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 Warren Waddell[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It was with great sadness that we now mourn the passing of our Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The confidence and stability inspired by her will forever be remembered. An opportunity to honour the Queen’s passing was arranged by […]

Hills Shire Council North Ward

COUNCILLORS MITCHELL BLUE AND VIRGINIA ELLIS Councillor Mitchell Blue 0400 449 324 | [email protected] Flood Recovery Although the last flood was a few months ago, the impacts have by no means passed. I have visited a number of properties along the river in Sackville North and Lower Portland to see the impact firsthand and speak […]