Hornsby’s Second Hand Market returns 9th November after record-breaking September
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce the return of its popular Second Hand Market on Sunday 9th November 2025 at Coronation StrEat, just ahead of National Recycling Week. The market is part of Council’s Second Hand Hornsby initiative, which encourages residents to rethink waste and embrace reuse. Since launching, the initiative has helped keep […]
Historical Society Meeting Features Unique Artifacts
Galston’s history buffs gathered in force this year for the Annual General Meeting of the Historical Society, with around fifty members attending to reflect on the year gone by and look ahead to 2026. The meeting saw positions on the Management Committee filled, and a brief special session was held to update the Society’s constitution […]
Enjoy a Fishing Day with Galston Glenorie Club!
On Saturday, 9th November, the Galston Glenorie Amateur Fishing Club (GGAFC) is inviting the public to join its monthly fishing competition, followed by a classic Aussie sausage sizzle, at Berowra Waters boat ramp from 5 pm. Based at The Galston Club, the GGAFC is a tight-knit, family-friendly community united by a shared love of fishing and […]
Exhibition of ‘Secrets’ in Authentic Aboriginal Desert Art
At the upcoming art exhibition at St Benedict’s Monastery (Arcadia) on Sunday 9th November, Emeritus Professor Andrew Hede will present a public lecture (see ad below). This is informed by his frequent visits to remote Aboriginal communities over 20 years as a collector of Aboriginal desert art, and builds on his anthropology courses at Sydney […]
Galston CWA Crafts Homemade Gifts for Christmas
As the longer, sun-drenched days of October roll in, the Galston branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) is already in festive mode, crafting delightful Christmas gifts for the local community. From homemade baked goods, jams, and relishes to handcrafted trinkets, their offerings are designed to tempt tastebuds and spread cheer this holiday season. Shoppers […]
Hornsby Council’s Bushfire Risk Management Plan
Rural Roundup | Jane Seaglove | Hornsby Councillor With the weather heating up, you will want to start thinking about Bushfire readiness in your local area. Hornsby Shire is one of the more bushfire-vulnerable parts of Greater Sydney, with around 40% of its properties (over 28,500 homes across more than 41,000 hectares) designated as bush-fire […]
A New Chapter for Aged Care
By Rejimon Punchayil If you or someone you care for receives help through My Aged Care, there’s a big change coming on 1 November 2025. The new Support at Home program will replace the current Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) systems. This change is designed to make life easier – fewer […]
Making Beautiful Bromeliad Videos
Garden enthusiasts will have the chance to admire and purchase stunning bromeliad plants at the upcoming Bromeliad Society of Australia (BSA) meeting, set to take place at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, on Saturday, 8 November. Public sales open at 10 am, with the formal meeting commencing at 12 noon. Spring is the perfect season to […]
Asthma
The National Australian Asthma Council Handbook was launched weeks ago. This update means we can now manage this disease with fewer puffers in adolescents and adults with asthma. Asthma treatment and prevention is now in one device. What is asthma and why treatment is importantAsthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory airways with airway tightening. Asthma is […]
Latest Fuel Prices: Unleaded, Premium, Diesel
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 31 October 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 169.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 163.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 173.90 BP Thornleigh […]