Glenorie Probus Club Activities
Glenorie Probus Club maintained its busy program in May with the trip to the Zig Zag Railway which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended despite the wet weather conditions. The railway closed in 2012 for maintenance purposes and only resumed in 2023 after much damage from bushfires and floods during the shutdown period had […]
The Beautiful Urban Forest Environment In Hornsby Shire
Rural Roundup, Jane Seaglove, Hornsby Councilor Hello Residents, One of the many reasons we choose to live in the Hornsby Shire is the beauty and significance of our urban forest environment. Our tree canopy not only enhances the natural character of the area but also provides vital environmental and community benefits. Trees offer shade, reduce […]
Eco-travel reimagined: Discover Wild Escape Tiny Homes
Eco-travel reimagined: Into The Wild Escapes launches Australia’s only off-grid tiny homes set within a native wildlife rescue and conservation sanctuary. Escape into the wild like never before. Into The Wild Escapes is setting a new standard for eco-conscious travel with the launch of two stunning off-grid tiny homes located within the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, […]
The Glenorie Shore Family Story 1909-2025 Part 3
The Glenorie Shore Family Story: Colin Paved the Way for Stan’s Lifelong Journey Brother, Colin opened the path for me (Stan) to Homebush Boys High School and then Bathurst Teachers College from where we both graduated as Primary School Teachers. Here I met my wife of 65 years, Judy Robins. Colin’s first appointment was Barmedman. […]
Get FREE Native Plants This August
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to announce the return of its much-loved Native Plant Giveaways program this August, inviting all residents to deepen their connection with the local environment. This initiative, set to take place on Friday, August 29, and Saturday, August 30, will offer residents the chance to collect four free native plants, encouraging […]
Hornsby Student Leadership Day 2025
From the desk of James Wallace Member for Horsnby I recently had the pleasure of bringing together student leaders from local high schools for the Hornsby Student Leadership Day at NSW Parliament House. The day was designed to help those young leaders develop their leadership skills and explore how they could demonstrate community service within […]
Marking Progress: The Fence Construction
Excitement is reaching a crescendo in the team. Hopefully when you read this story, the Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence will be in the final stage of completion. We had a “Turning of the Sod” ceremony on 29th May with representatives from both Councils, Warren Waddell HSC Mayor and Mitchell Blue Clr THSC, on the golden […]
Youth Mental Health Forum
Hundreds of Hills teenagers have had the benefit of attending the annual Young Healthy Minds Forum organised by the Positive Vibes Foundation. This year’s event was the 10th and was hosted by the Santa Sophia Catholic College at the Gables. The event brought together 140 high school students from 10 schools, fostering an open dialogue on mental […]
Arcadian Quilting
This WINTER the Arcadian Group is enjoying a “fresh look” at what we consider to be something that is … comforting, reassuring and reliable. YES, ‘the members’ of the quilting group. We are looking and listening to each other. President Carole decided to encourage members to share their background stories in a QUILTING HISTORY CHAT during our […]
Elevate Your Sleep
Mobility Equipment: Discover the Perfect brand-new bed in Hornsby. Even without a new bed, achieving blissful sleep is within reach! At Karis Life, we understand that investing in a brand-new bed isn’t always feasible, but significant improvements to your current setup are. Transform your sleep sanctuary with simple, impactful adjustments. Bed risers are an excellent […]