Women’s Shed Arcadia

At the July womens shed gathering in Arcadia, Diana a skilled, local artist demonstrated how to make a bead and flower using colored felt and silk. Everyone enjoyed the hands-on, creative project and morning tea. The women’s shed is held in Arcadia the third Thursday of the month from 10am to 12noon. Contact Suzanne on […]

Cole, Jenneke, Scott are Medal Hopes at Birmingham

[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] Australia’s most successful women’s Paralympian Ellie Cole will be starring at the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The 30-year-old Hornsby local has 17 Paralympian gold medals and four Commonwealth Games medals. Despite a double shoulder reconstruction, Cole is expected […]

Year 11 Student Sets Sights on Cancer Fundraiser

Northholm Grammar School student Sienna Arena-Milne and her year 11 peers are on a fundraising mission, to raise $30,000 for Camp Quality. Camp Quality gives children (0-15 years) facing cancer a chance “to be kids again” by providing fun opportunities outside of hospital. “COVID was a difficult time for most of us, but kids with […]

CWA News

“As one of the youngest members of CWA Galston, I couldn’t be happier to belong to such a beautiful group. Sure, I joined because Mum joined, but I’ve since entered cooking and craft competitions, won some awards, and met a bunch of wonderful ladies. Thank you, CWA, for going to so much effort to make […]

Glenorie Progress Association

BETTER ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN GLENORIE Glenorie Public School was open to the public for use of the outdoor space over the weekends and public holidays in July under the Share Our Space program of NSW schools. Glenorie PS has a great covered basketball court and oval, climbing equipment and slides. It is a […]

Cinnamon Celebrates Its 2nd Birthday

Cinnamon started August 2020 selling European and Australian brands, we have now survived lockdown, being closed for 3 months and are bringing on new brands to suit all of our beautiful customers needs. Having missed our 1 year anniversary last year, we want to celebrate bigger than ever for our 2 year birthday. Mandy, Jenny […]

Applications Encouraged for Hills Community Grants Program

Community groups, organisation and not-forprofits are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of Hills Community Grants. The annual program, which opens on August 1 to applicants, provides funding between $1000 and $15,000 to projects which fall within four main priority areas, including: Events that connect the community; Domestic violence prevention and recovery; Mental […]

Funding Needed For Blackspots and Safer Roads

The State and Federal Governments are being called upon to fund 6 major road projects across the Hills in a bid to help reduce the number of accidents in the area. Hills Shire Council is pushing for $2 million to go towards safety upgrades on Annangrove Road, including installing flexible barriers, adding vehicle-activated advanced warning […]

Hornsby RSL Club Hotel Expansion All Set

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hornsby RSL Club’s plan to build a 12-storey hotel and six-storey retirement village is back on the agenda, thanks to Hornsby Council progressing its development application at the 13 July Council meeting. The RSL Club’s planning proposal is the […]

Programmed For Success

[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 Craig Hingston[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pacific Hills Christian School is celebrating another outstanding achievement by students in a prestigious nationwide Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition. The University of NSW Programming Competition is the premier event in Australia for senior students to test their […]