Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade: Australia Day Celebrations
We would like to say thank you to five of our Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade members Di, Elizabeth, Catherine, Michele and Don who attended the Australia Day event at Bella Vista Farm, organised by The Hills Shire Council. Our team volunteered their time, in the true Aussie way, connecting with the community with fun-filled activities; […]
At 102 Jack Weller is Centre Stage
By Bev Jordan The Hills Bowling Club at Baulkham Hills threw a special birthday lunch for their oldest member who was joined by the club’s other Life Members on Wednesday, March 12th, Club President Ken Carroll congratulated Jack on his amazing milestone and was joined by Castle Hill State MP Mark Hodges, who presented Jack with a […]
Trees for Weeds Programme – 2025
By Barry Lees Landcare has been running this programme for several years now. Our generous donor is so pleased by what we have achieved that he has donated yet again! We are able to offer free local native plants to landowners in the rural area of Hornsby Shire, and those in the Hills Shire reasonably […]
Hawkesbury Shines After Clean Up Australia Day 2025
The Hawkesbury region witnessed a remarkable display of community spirit during the 2025 Clean Up Australia Day. The Hawkesbury Council reported a successful event, with volunteers collecting an impressive 1.5 tonnes of litter from various sites throughout the local government area (LGA). This year’s participation reached a record high, with 44 registered sites, marking a […]
Hidden in the Hills: Growing Food for Wildlife Project
By Lachlan Turner The Growing Food for Wildlife Project began when local wildlife carers approached The Hills Shire Council and asked if they may have some land where they could plant specific native species to grow for the special food needs of rescued wildlife whilst in the care of local wildlife rescue groups. The Community […]
Arcadian Quilting News
IF ESCAPISM and WHIMSY was your delight on VALENTINE’S DAY then our Exotic Garden Quilt was the perfect choice. This quilt is the result of our Christmas Holiday Challenge. The blocks were ‘judged’ by our visiting guest, Beth Miller, a renowned Patchwork teacher, Judge and Quilter, Beth now resides in Canberra and we were delighted […]
James Wallace State Member for Hornsby
As the new State Member for Hornsby I was honoured to give my inaugural speech in Parliament. The speech explored the unique history of the Hornsby Shire. My family first moved to the Hornsby Shire around 1906, which was the year the Shire was founded and was home to just 5,000 people. Hornsby’s residents at […]
A Plan to Bring Back the Dream of Home Ownership
For many families in Berowra, home ownership feels further out of reach than ever before. Rising house prices, increasing rents, and limited housing supply have made it difficult for first-home buyers and young families to stay in the area. Parents worry as their children move away because they simply can’t afford to buy locally. I […]
Jane Seaglove: New off-leash Dog Park
Hello Residents, Tackling Stormwater For years, parts of Galston, particularly Glen Street, The Knoll, Gardiner Road and The Glade have struggled with stormwater, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall. At a recent community gathering, these issues were discussed. Council presented a way forward, including the upgrading of drainage systems and the clearing of blocked stormwater […]
Pathways to Freeways Book Launch
Last month the latest publication from the Hornsby Shire Historical Society was launch, Pathways to Freeways – a detailed history of the mains roads in the Hornsby Shire. Former Mayor and Federal MP Philip Ruddock was on hand to deliver a zesty speech and perform the official duty of launching the book on behalf of […]