Local Community Intergeneration Program – Looking for 65+ People to Join
By Rachelle Scott (Lead Early Childhood Educator) and Amelia Trippas (Project Officer) Many of us would have seen the ABC TV show ‘Old Peoples Home for 4 Year Olds’ – a social experiment to highlight the importance of taking active measures to prevent frailty and reduce the risk of dementia. A staggering number of older […]
Merry Christmas from the GCN Team
This year was full of milestones, movements and makeovers. From the 80th Anniversary of Nati Bros, the 30th birthday of Glenorie Bakery, to the epic 40million dollar Oz Lotto win by a local Galston Couple it was a time of celebration for many. We lost and gained an MP, elected two new Mayors (Hills & […]
Dural Bowling Club News
Bowling News: The Men’s Major Single Final took place on Saturday 9th November and the winner was Phil Laing who defeated Mike Keane 25-15. Last year Phil defeated Mike by the same score. The game was much closer than the score indicated with the lead changing many times throughout the game. Mike was leading 14-12 […]
The Future of Glenorie
Hornsby Council is exhibiting a Draft Opportunity and Constraints Working Paper to guide planning for the future of Glenorie. It follows Council’s resolution to implement the recommendations of the Hornsby Rural Lands Study 2022 (Hornsby RLS). The Hornsby RLS recommends investigating the possibility for housing diversity around Glenorie Village in the form of 5,000-10,000m² environmental […]
The Power of Community Sport: Hills Hawks U16 Girls Shine
Community sport is more than just a game; it’s a platform where individuals, families, and entire communities come together to foster health, inclusivity, and lifelong connections. At the Hills Hawks Football Club, this spirit is alive and thriving, with a growing community, proud fifty-five-year history and a renewed emphasis on participation in female soccer—a reflection […]
Bromeliads at Christmas Time
The Bromeliad Society of Australia will hold their meeting at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 14th December with plant sales to the public commencing at 10am until 12noon. As this is the final meeting for the year, it will also be your last opportunity to buy beautiful bromeliads direct from the BSA […]
Galston CWA
Galston CWA has been pleased to support and serve the local community during 2024. Our fund raising initiatives have been very successful, allowing us to donate to our local charities and to those in need in the greater community. Although not a big brach, our members have big hearts and great energy, besides sharing the […]
Don’t Be Under Prepared
By Diana Paton I moved to Glenorie in 1996. Previously I had lived in a residential area. I had absolutely no idea of how bad bushfires can be in rural areas like Glenorie… until 2002. I thought we would be OK. We had prepared and cleared around our house, we had hoses ready and we […]
Food instead of Fines for Mayor’s 2024 Christmas Appeal
Hills Shire Library members with overdue library books now have a unique opportunity to have their fines waived as part of the Mayor’s 2024 Christmas Appeal and Library Fine Amnesty. From Saturday, November 16th, until Sunday, December 15th, library members can return overdue books and have their fines waived in exchange for a non-perishable food […]
Open Day at Creative Activities 2024
As the end of the year rushes towards us, now is the time to plan something for YOU in the new year. Creative Activities started in Castle Hill for more than 45 years ago and now has a “family” of folk who come to craft and converse together each Wednesday. It’s our last day of […]