Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal Awards
On Monday 13th January, the Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade was able to come together to celebrate the award of the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (HOSM) to two of our members. Chris Compton and Chloe Compton (nee Paton), who were deployed to British Columbia, Canada in 2017, as a part of the Australian response to wildfires […]
Artist Studio Clearance
The Ferry Artists Gallery in Wisemans Ferry welcomes in the New Year with our first exhibition of 2025 with our Artists Studio Clearance exhibition. With the holidays behind us and our artists working again in their studios this is a good time for our artists to offer work for a reduced price. All hanging artworks […]
Leeches are Lurking!
By Karlene Brummer The day after “The Big Storm’ hit, I woke up and decided to walk around my house to survey any potential damage. I grabbed my dressing gown and a pair of thongs and walked the perimeter of my hone. After gratefully noting no major carnage was evident, I went back inside to […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 7 February 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 7 February 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 199.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 197.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 204.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Food Truck Fridays Return with International Flavours and Live Music
Hornsby Shire Council is excited to welcome back its popular series of Food Truck Fridays this February and March. Council’s Food Truck Fridays showcase some of Sydney’s best food truck offerings and live music at locations across Hornsby Shire, with residents of the LGA and neighbouring areas invited to come along and enjoy the delicious […]
Local Heritage Assistance Funding Available for Hawkesbury Residents
Hawkesbury City Council recognizes the importance of both its Aboriginal and colonial heritage, highlighting the unique charm of the region. To foster a positive attitude toward heritage conservation and restoration, the Council offers an annual Local Heritage Assistance Fund, supported by Heritage NSW. The focus for the 2024/2025 funding round is on providing financial assistance […]
Woolworths Reintroduces Soft Plastic Recycling Trial
By Karlene Brummer I was ecstatic to see that both Dural and Glenorie Woolies have reintroduced a soft plastics recycling bin in their stores. At this stage it is being trialled at selected locations across NSW and Victoria. Along with the collection point, the company is making great efforts to reduce the use of […]
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Hills Lunar Festival
Castle Hill will come alive with the vibrant beats of drums, traditional Chinese dancing, and delicious Asian eats for Hills Lunar Festival on Saturday 8 February 2025. Arthur Whitling Park will once again host thousands of residents and visitors to celebrate the Year of the Snake with a seven-hour feast of the senses. Guests can indulge in […]
Galston Garden Club
Next meeting will be on 12th February 2025 Talks about “Four common plants that repel APHIDS from your garden.” HAPPY NEW YEAR. The Galston District Garden Club will resume monthly meetings on the 12th February 2025. The Garden Club is more than just coming to listen to speakers and purchasing a bargain plan. You will […]
Vale Margaret McKinley
BY KATH WARE (DAUGHTER) Margaret McKinley died on 30th December 2024 in Mark Donaldson VC House Galston at the age of 93. Throughout her long busy life she wore many hats: a teacher and catechist; a nature lover, gardener, farmer and environmentalist; a dressmaker and home maker; an artist and music connoisseur; a genealogist and […]