Dural Cubs Visit Planetarium
1st Toongabbie and Dural Cubs and Joey Scouts recently visited the Macquarie University Planetarium. This was to engage scouts in the understanding of Astronomy and cover the requirements for their Space badge as a Special Interest Area. The Session was held in the courtyard of the University’s Science Building E7B in an inflatable planetarium with […]
Quilting News
Spring isn’t quite with us yet, but something makes me feel that there is a ‘change’ in the air…? Quilts are being re-discovered in sewing cupboards, some not quite finished, some having spent far too long in a safe place, waiting for that final binding or name and dedication to someone special. Perhaps the sewing […]
CWA Galston’s Maternity Aid
CWA Galston is calling for urgent improvements to maternity services and support in rural and regional NSW. A catalyst for the formation of the Country Women’s Association of NSW a century ago was the need for adequate maternal health services in the bush, and 100 years on, the Association continues to advocate for expectant mothers […]
Waves Laps Up Energy Efficiency
The soon-to-be opened Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills will come with energy efficiency in a bid to reduce on greenhouse gas emissions and save on costs. The $55-million facility, set to open this month (September), will have a 99kW solar system installed on its roof to energise pool equipment. It will also […]
Hornsby Bird Survey
Do you know a Fantail from a Honeyeater? Learn how to identify some of the diverse selection of native birds that call the Shire home as Hornsby Shire Council conducts its annual bird surveys on Saturday 10 September at the Lane Cove National Park and Hornsby Park. Join experts from Birdlife Australia as they share […]
Galston Iga Celebrates Local Icon
Recently, the Chriss family at Galston IGA celebrated their wonderful store manager Dave for 20 years of his service. “We are so grateful and blessed that our paths crossed 20 wonderful years ago. Thank you, Dave for all that you do for your community and for IGA Galston. You truly are one in a million […]
Lions Club to Raise Vital Cancer Funds
The Lions Club of West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook is again running its popular Cancer Research Raffle at local shopping centres in the Hornsby and Hills Shires, to help child cancer patients. The Club hasn’t been unable to fund raise for this cause for 3 years due to the CoVid Pandemic. The club is endeavouring to […]
Glenorie Public School Country Fair 18 September
The Glenorie Public School community has been working hard to prepare for its bi-annual Country Fair and can’t wait for the big day to arrive. After missing out on the event for the past few years due to Covid, this year’s fair will be one not to miss! Students and families have been selling raffle […]
Learn About Glenorie Ecology and Wildlife
Join the Cattai Hills Environment Network, Greater Sydney Landcare, Biodiversity Conservation Trust NSW, and the Glenorie Wildlife Refuge at a fun and educational workshop learning about the uniqueness of your local bushland, endangered plants, and animals on a bush walk with a local ecologist. The event – on Saturday 24th September from 11am to 1:30pm […]
Community Environment Centre Open Day
Several hundred visitors, young and not so young, enjoyed their visit to the Community Environment Centre’s Open Day on Saturday August 13th. Upon arrival, there was the opportunity to enjoy a sausage sandwich provided by members of the local Rural Fire Service. Beyond were rows of stalls and marquees containing a wide variety of information […]