Bromeliad Society Honors Judging School Graduates
Five members of the Bromeliad Society of Australia Inc. successfully completed the BSI Accredited Judging School course and were presented with Certificates and pins, two of whom are now Bromeliad Society International Accredited Master Judges and three Bromeliad Society International Accredited Judges.
Upgraded Windsor Mall officially Reopened
Windsor celebrated the grand opening of the newly upgraded Windsor Mall, a vibrant transformation years in the making. The atmosphere at Windsor Mall buzzed with excitement, featuring live music, engaging roving entertainers, face painting for children, and enticing giveaways. Local stores and cafes joined the festivities by offering special promotions, creating a welcoming environment for […]
Glenorie RFS Joins Hills Hawks for Gala Day Success
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade partnered with the Hills Hawks Football Club at Hayes Park Galston on 5th July, for a fundraising and recruitment day during the clubs annual Gala Day. RFS volunteer members from Glenorie and Middle Dural, plus our District Office were on hand throughout the day, engaging with the community and sharing important […]
Retirees Want to Work
Career Opportunities For Mature Workers At Aussie Pumps Aussie Pumps is on a recruitment drive to find mature people who want to contribute to the development of not just the Hills District, but the whole of Australia. “We’ve got great opportunities to help people battle fires, floods and droughts,” said Aussie Pumps’ Chief Engineer, John Hales. […]
Arcadian Quilting News
With this particularly cold winter weather upon us these warm, colourful quilts and knitted blankets (photo left) were a welcome sight for the Illawarra Refugee Program recipients who recently received our gifts through the Illawarra Red Cross. The wonderfully bright, warm knitted blankets (within the photo left) were made by one of our longtime members […]
Get on Board to Mark Dementia Action Week 2025
Hornsby Shire Council invites people living with dementia, along with their families and dedicated carers, to a complimentary lunch cruise on the Hawkesbury River, as part of a series of events planned to mark Dementia Action Week. The much-anticipated cruise on 16th September, set aboard the iconic Riverboat Postman, will be a highlight of the […]
Galston Garden Club
Our next meeting will be on 13th August, 2025 at 7.30pm Guest speaker will be Ian Hook Talks about “Beautiful Bromeliad Plant” The Galston Garden Club’s guest speaker in July was Elizabeth Whiteman gave a very interesting presentation with photographs of the most beautiful orchid varieties. Elizabeth explained how they grew the flowers, care and […]
Vale Ivor Jones
The loss of Ivor Jones will leave a huge void for his family, friends and his many volunteering colleagues. We at the Hills to Hawkesbury Community News were devastated when his beloved wife Maree told us about Ivor collapsing at home and his subsequent death on Wednesday, July 23rd a few days later. Despite not feeling well, […]
Bendigo Bank Sponsors Arcadian Artists Trail and Exhibition 2025
Galston & District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank has very generously offered to support The Arcadian Artists & Artisans Inc. in their 2025 Artists Trail. For this we are incredibly grateful and thank the Bank enormously. The Sponsorship funds will significantly assist in achieving its goal of fostering an appreciation of the arts […]
Roads Given a Flood Safety Boost in the Rural North
Five flood-prone road crossings in The Hills’ rural north have been upgraded to improve public safety, reduce the risk of vehicles entering floodwaters, and enhance The Hills Shire Council’s real-time response during storm events. The upgrades include the installation of advanced flood warning sensors, improved flood gates, and new warning signage at: Pitt Town Road, […]