Glenorie Progress Association: The Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence has Progressed!
We can see the carvings completed and the whole fence taking shape thanks to our talented artist/sculptor Karl Van Middeldyk of Aussie Stonemasons. In March 2020 the GPA set up the Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence Fund to raise almost $200,000 to build a sandstone fence to protect out park patrons during ANZAC Day, Remembrance Day […]
Dr Graham Campbe Celebrating 40 Years at Galston Medical Centre
In the heart of the semi-rural community of Galston, Dr Graham Campbell has been the local General Practitioner for 4 decades now. Over the past 40 years he has worked tirelessly caring for the local community and is now the trusted Doctor of generations of patients. From its humble beginnings, in a tiny cottage on […]
Fashion Show brings HOPE
Transitional Community Housing is hosting a Fashion Show on August 29th. A transitional housing project which started in Kenthurst has now provided homes for 31 people facing homelessness in the past 18 months and is looking for more homes to add to its rental portfolio. The movement by local volunteers Dennis van Someren and Jim Visione to […]
Railway to Rogans Hill & Beyond
The first railway to operate in NSW was between Sydney and Parramatta in 1855. It was not long before other population centres were demanding rail transport to replace the existing horse drawn transport of carts and coaches. Orchardists in the Hills district were concerned that the fruit that was being transported overland to the river […]
Men’s Kitchen is Coming to the Hills District
Mens Kitchen was started nearly a decade ago to teach older men basic kitchen skills in a social setting. Mens Kitchen, a registered charity, is now launching in the Hills District in late September and is seeking some key volunteers to bring it to life. How does Men’s Kitchen work? At each cooking session, up […]
Platypus Project Boosted by $1M Grant for River Recovery
The Hawkesbury Nepean Landcare Network (HNLN) is actively involved in the Resilient Rivers for Resilient Platypus Project, spearheaded by Western Sydney University, thanks to a $1 million grant from the Federal Government’s Urban Rivers and Catchment Program. This important project aims to create new habitats for the beloved platypus by developing a series of ‘platypus […]
Arcadia RFB
It’s winter! Whilst we’ve been busy collecting firewood to stay warm at home, have you thought about your winter home fire safety plan? Have you discussed it with every member of your household, including the kids? Sadly, last winter saw 1,036 residential fires in NSW. Like a bushfire safety plan, you need to discuss your […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GLENORIE BUSH FIREFIGHTER CLASS OF 2025 We would like to congratulate Sam, Michael, Tiana, Sofia, Frans, Bridgette and Josh for successfully completing their Bush Firefighter assessment earlier this year. They are now qualified and able to attend fire calls. Well done to you all, and welcome to the team. This year, we […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 25 July 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 25 July 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 159.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 167.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 159.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Hidden in the Hills: Hakea Gibbosa
By Lachlan Turner, This rather scraggly shrub can be located in many NSW forest locations bordering walking tracks in local bushland. It flowers from late June to early September. The plant appears to survive on somewhat depleted sandstone soils but as a consequence may not produce an abundance of loosely clustered flowers. However, where the […]