The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Opportunity
At Lumby Real Estate, with the recent announcement of the Reserve Bank trimming the cash rate by 0.25%, bringing it down to 3.85%—the lowest since May 2023. This welcomed move is expected to provide relief to homeowners and enhance affordability for buyers by increasing their borrowing capacity. However, economists warn that this could also drive property […]
Winterfest Sydney is Coming
Gather your fellow adventurers and venture forth to Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair for a weekend of fun and adventure! Winterfest is back on 5th – 6th July 2025 at the Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 5pm. At Winterfest you can adventure to a world with freeflying birds of prey, knights, vikings and more. From jousting, archery […]
Glenorie Bus Shelter Update
After the Bus Bingle of last month, a new snazzy bus shelter has been rebuilt at Glenorie. I noticed two sad things though, when I stopped to take this photo. The first was that the seat had already been graffitied and the second was the very minimal timetable. It would be fabulous if one day […]
“Farvel Glenorie!”
Renowned Danish artists specialising in fusion art. Well-known local identities, Ulla Abdilgaard and Bjorn Hansen – Glenorie’s most loved dynamic Danish duo – are leaving the area and moving North to picturesque Smith’s Lake. Readers will know Ulla from the Glenorie District Medical Centre, where she worked as Receptionist and Practice Manager for some thirteen […]
Visit The 2025 Remagine Art Prize Exhibition to Re: Think to Re: Purpose
Over 60 unique artworks focusing on waste, sustainability and the environment have been shortlisted in Hornsby Shire Council’s 2025 Remagine Art Prize. The finalist works of Digital Stills, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Painting, Drawing, Photography and Printmaking will be on exhibition at the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby from 13th June to 29th June. […]
News From History Cottage
Community Group Visits at Banana Cabana With no power, because of area electrical upgrading, the normal May meeting was cancelled. Not to be deterred a group of members took the opportunity to visit one of the special places within our community; “Banana Cabana”. This wonderful facility, for the rehabilitation and care of rescued primates, is […]
Win and Have Your Photos Seen By Thousands in Council’s Photo Competition
Aspiring and professional photographers alike are invited to showcase their skills in The Hills Shire Council’s 2026 Waste and Recycling Calendar Photo Competition. The competition seeks original photographs that capture the unique beauty and spirit of The Hills. Winning entries will be featured in 2026 Waste and Recycling Calendar, which is distributed to homes across […]
Bromeliads in a Tropical Garden – Edwina Wain
The Bromeliad Society of Australia Inc will hold their next meeting at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 14th June with plant sales to the public from 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. Our guest speaker is Edwina Wain, who will be talking about “Growing Bromeliads in her Tropical garden”. Edwina will […]
Galston Garden Club: Tips for Competing at the Easter Show
Our next meeting will be on 11th June, 2025 at 7.30pm Guest speaker will be Jill Dyball Talks about “Tips for Competing at the Easter Show” The Galston Garden club will be meeting on the 11th June at 7.30pm, Galston Community Hall 37 Arcadia Road Galston and our guest speaker is Jill Dyball, the topic […]
Call for entries: 2025 Hornsby Art Prize now open to artists
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce that entries are set to open for its popular national art prize, the Hornsby Art Prize, on Monday 2nd June. The well-recognised art prize promotes and celebrates Australian contemporary art. Artists are invited to submit works in the categories of painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and sculpture. This year, […]