Election Day Saturday May 3rd: Local Candidates Aiming for Canberra
The circulation area of the Hills to Hawkesbury Community News covers the Federal electorates of Mitchell and Macquarie and parts of Greenway and Berowra. Currently Labor holds two of the seats (Macquarie and Greenway) and the Liberals two (Mitchell and Berowra). Mitchell was retained by Liberal Alex Hawke in 2022 with 60.7 per cent of the vote […]
Arcadian Quilting News
House Quilt Patterns Housing is a BIG subject at the moment along with affordability. The word ‘house’ creates thoughts of safety, warmth, security and a personal space. While our humble quilts cannot solve the “big picture” problems we can and do work towards putting a warm connection into a room where it is needed, be […]
Leny Willemsen (25/3/1935 – 29/12/2024)
Born Helena Litjens on 25th March 1935 in Velden, Limburg, Netherlands, Leny Willemsen was the middle child of five. Leny worked in the family hotel doing the rooms and working in the bar and kitchen. To get extra money she took on the backbreaking work of asparagus picking. In 1956, when Leny was 21, she […]
Dural Scout Group Activities
Dural Scout Group has made the most of the remaining long days of Summer and have been relishing their time in the great outdoors over the past few weeks. Some highlights include… The Joeys have discovered a delicious way to do some campfire cooking with spiralled apples over the fire and eating them with ice cream. […]
Soroptimist International of the Hills
After a busy year Club members wrapped up their projects for 2024 with a project dear to their heart. As long time supporters of Hills Community Aid, especially their endeavours to assist local women who have experienced domestic violence, members of The Hills club were enthusiastic to again contribute to gift bags for the women […]
Exciting Upcoming Events at The Village Glenorie: Easter, School Holidays, and Mother’s Day
The Village Glenorie is not just a place to shop – it’s a place to create memories. As we welcome, the excitement of the school holidays, the joys of Easter, and the heartfelt celebrations of Mother’s Day, we invite you to be part of our vibrant community, open every day providing a range of retail […]
Glenorie Probus Club Activities
Glenorie Probus Club has started the year with a tour of the National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour. This was a fascinating day with many interesting boats and other naval items which are part of our history. The items on display range over the past few centuries from aboriginal craft to Kay Cottees round the […]
Commuter Chaos on Old Northern Road
By Karlene Brummer It was an afternoon of chaos for commuters on the Old Northern Road on Friday 21st March, as Police launched a massive operation in relation to an alleged suspect involved in the death of a man in Glenorie in mid-March. The section between Cattai Ridge & Mid Dural Roads was closed to […]
Berowra Federal Election 2025 Candidate List
The Berowra Federal Election 2025 for the seat of Berowra is shaping up to be a closely watched contest, with a diverse range of candidates vying to represent the community. As one of Sydney’s key electorates, Berowra covers suburbs including Galston, Hornsby, and parts of the Hills District, making local issues like infrastructure, healthcare, and […]
Food Truck Fridays at Galston
By Karlene Brummer It was another very successful Food Truck Friday at the Galston Recreational Reserve on the evening of 7th March. With over half a dozen cuisines to choose from, beverages and entertainment, the park was full of people eager to have a night out with a difference. The Food Trucks are now a […]