Bushcare Restarts
This volunteer-based program focuses on the restoration and maintenance of Council bushland. It has now restarted following closures caused by COVID19. Bushcare group volunteers are incredibly important to protecting the native bushland, as well as preserving natural flora and fauna and removing harmful plants that could comprise these natural environments. They complete hands-on work as […]
Hidden in the Hills Bushcare
By Lachlan Turner As you drive along roads that border our bushland reserves, frequently there are signs displayed stating “Bush Regeneration in Progress”, or, “Hills Bushcare This Sunday”. If the integrity of our natural bushland scene is to be maintained, and native plants are to be protected, it is necessary from time to time for […]
Galston District Garden Club
The Galston District Garden Club has enjoyed a second meeting this year with members slowly coming back after such a long break. We also welcomed new members and visitors to the last meeting.in April. The garden club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Galston Community Hall, 37 Arcadia Rd, Galston at […]
Click and Collect Your Free Nursery Plants
Hills residents can now pre-order their four free plants online from The Hills Shire Council’s Bidjiwong Community Nursery. They will then be able to pick up their plants contact-free at the nursery plants entrance at the allocated time. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Peter Gangemi said the new “click and collect” system will allow […]
Bromeliad Autumn Show
After two years of postponements due to lockdowns and COVIDSAFE restrictions, the Bromeliad Society of Australia (BSA) is excited to announce that their Autumn Show will go ahead with some COVIDSAFE restrictions in place. The Bromeliad Autumn Show will be held at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 14 May between 9-4pm and […]
Closure Of The Galston Gorge Impacts Our Community, As We Continue To Move Out Of The Pandemic
By Matt Kean After a long period of sustained rainfall, the cleanup and repairs continue across the Hornsby electorate. By far the biggest issue still unresolved is the closure of Galston Gorge, by Transport NSW. Closed since the 28 February, after landslides deposited large boulders, soil and trees onto the road. Considerable work has already […]
Galston Village Amenity
By Councilor Warren Waddell During my time on Council, I have been approached several times regarding public toilets in Galston Village. Due to the way the village has evolved, the arrangements are understandably unclear. In particular, for those visiting the village from out of area. The issue compounded further during the COVID period as the […]
Flood Affected Community’s Support and Members Recognised for 2019/20 Bushfires
During March and April the brigade has attended many incident calls along with the much-needed support of the residents along the Hawkesbury river with the flood relief and providing the much-needed support to get them back to some sort of normality so they can rebuild. The brigade members were recognised along with many of our […]
A Rewarding Career Close to Home!
Looking for a new rewarding career maybe in sales? Working locally can provide the ideal mix of stimulation and convenience. Hills-based company Australian Pump Industries are looking for new recruits as demand for quality Australian designed products increases. “At Aussie Pumps, we’re seeing a surge in demand for our products both in Australia and overseas”, […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade – Feed a Firefighter With Your Empty Bottles and Cans
Did you know it takes 360 empty bottles and cans to feed a crew of hungry firefighters when they are operational out on a fireground, search and rescue or flood recovery operation? Well, not exactly. As with all local Rural Fire Brigades, we are made up entirely of volunteers with essential equipment such as fire […]