The Joys and Worries of a New School Year
BY DR STEPHEN FYSON Pacific Hills Christian School, Starting school can be a joy for some children and youth. For others, not so much. Likewise, re-starting school can be a cause for excitement and anticipation, or not. What makes a difference? Firstly, we must remind ourselves that there is no ‘secret recipe’ for success in […]
Castle Hill Art Society Inc.
Art Demonstration – 2nd April 2025 at 7.00pm Matt Moriarty “Creating a Captivating Comic Character” Matt will explore shapes and lines then translate them into a basic cartoon character and continue to build on this new creation. Watch the character come to life! Matt specialises in character design, comics, children’s book art (including his own book) […]
Interest Rate Reduction – Major News for Homeowners, Buyers, and Investors Alike!
The much anticipated prediction of an interest rate reduction transpired in February with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cutting interest rates for the first time in over four years – slashing the official cash rate by 0.25% to 4.1%. The news has announced that this will save mortgage owners, but how? WHAT THIS MEANS […]
Supporting our Community to Live Life Independently
Friendly Mobility was started in 2024 by the Friendly Pharmacy group to assist in meeting the needs of customers that the pharmacy served, as well as the broader community. Our aim is to support all members of our community in living life as independently as possible, and to keep them as active as possible, by […]
Vale John Denis Baxter
Local resident John Denis Baxter passed away at his residence in Bayfield Road, Galston on the 16th of January, having celebrated his 86th birthday only a week before. Born in England, Denis arrived in Australia with his Mother, Father and siblings in 1950. Denis was one of four children to Lilian, and the eminent philanthropist […]
Local banking with big impact at Community Bank Galston
Community Bank Galston & District is proudly part of a network of Community Banks backed by Bendigo Bank, Australia’s most trusted bank, with more than 2.5 million customers nationwide. The unique Community Bank model injected more than $40 million into communities over the past financial year and provided funding for 8021 projects. Community Banks have […]
New Hawkesbury Fire Control Centre Designs Underway
Concept and landscape designs are now in development for the new Emergency Services Precinct following the approval of the site’s Masterplan by both Hawkesbury City Council and the NSW Rural Fire Service. In partnership with the NSW Government, Council is moving ahead with plans to establish the Hawkesbury Emergency Services Precinct on newly-purchased land at the corner of […]
Human Remains Found in Glenorie, The Hills
The Police will address the media as investigations are underway after what are believed to be human remains were located in The Hills today. At about 11:35 AM, Friday 14 March 2025, officers from The Hills Police Area Command attended a home on Gleness Place, Glenorie, as part of inquiries into a missing man.On arrival, […]
Glenorie Progress Association THANK YOU The Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence
The great new is that, after working with Hornsby Shire Council planners, the Heritage Fence construction will commence in the next few months, hoping to complete by ANZAC DAY 2025 or soon after. For this we have to thank our many contributors; Thank you Bendigo Bank – our wonderful Community Bank at Galston has contributed […]
Hornsby Greens Berowra Campaign
Hornsby Greens Berowra Campaign: Proposed Policy Foci Immediate Cost of Living Crisis Measures • Regulate the banks, including the Reserve Bank: bring down mortgage rates • Universal healthcare: GP for free, dental & mental health into Medicare • Fix the housing crisis: support renters and first home buyers • Defend workers’ rights: lift wages • Public […]