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THREE WINTER ESSENTIALS

This is the time to review your comfort in and around home as we tend to spend more time indoors. The following are considered to be the most essential items for you this winter. Have a good look at your bed and pillow. Are they providing you the support and comfort that you deserve during […]

GLENORIE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS

All residents are invited to join us at our Annual General Meeting at 7:45 PM at the Glenorie RSL on Tuesday 14 August. It is vitally important that we have all positions filled to make the Association a progressive force in our District. The next meeting of the Glenorie Progress Association will be the AGM […]

$4.6 MILLION UP – FOR GRABS FOR LOCAL SPORTS GRANT

Local sports in Hornsby are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of funding under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. Member for Hornsby, Matt Kean MP, said $4.6 million was now available across the state for upgrading or creating new sports facilities, new sport programs, community events and projects that improve sports […]

1ST DURAL SCOUT GROUP

Term 2 at 1st Dural Scout Group was action packed across all the sections. The Joey mob had a “Space” theme during the term, which saw them launching rockets, making alien masks and enjoying a night at the Penrith Observatory. The Cub pack was busily working on achieving various badges, resulting in many members receiving […]

Domestic Violence – ARE YOU SAFE AT HOME?

Many readers would have seen the media reports about the murder of two children by their father in West Pennant Hills last month. It brings to light that domestic violence can happen in any area and in any socio economic group. As a community we must look out for one another. The days of ‘turning […]

UNEARTH YOUR LOCAL POTTER

Jen Lyall

For the first time two local ceramic artists will be joining hundreds of potters and ceramic artists across the nation and opening their studios to the public. Hosted by the Australian Ceramics Association this is an annual event, and is an opportunity for the broader community to step inside the creative spaces of contemporary potters […]

Lions Club of Hornsby – 60th anniversary of charter

President John Lockyer and members cordially invite Lions and friends to come along and celebrate this wonderful occasion with special guests PIP Barry Palmer AO and his wife Anne. Date: Tuesday 11th September, 2018. Time: 6:15 for 7:15pm Where: Hornsby RSL Club Showroom Dress: Black tie/After 5 (Very smart casual) Cost: $65pp for 2 course […]

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF OUR SPORTSGROUNDS

Hornsby Shire Council is calling for feedback from the community on the draft Sportsground Strategy that is currently on exhibition. “This is an important document that will set the direction for Council’s efforts to meet the growing need for sporting facilities. This affects an enormous proportion of people within the Shire and we very much […]

There’s an App For – Games that make you think…

Games on devices are not just the domain of children. There are many interesting and fun apps out there that are similar to your favourite card game or even you favourite TV quiz show. Millionaire is very popular and is really good practice if you are a bit of a trivia buff. Even with the […]

Mountain Biking at H2O, Westleigh

“More high density housing we don’t need- outdoor space to be active, healthy and engaged with each other and our natural environmentswe do need!” This message from community groups in Westleigh has been heard. However, recent news reports did not mention that the redundant waterworks sewage dump land at Westleigh has been home to the […]