OAM Honour for Legendary Goalkeeper Ron Lord
By Lawrence Machodo Legendary Australian footballer Ron Lord has posthumously received the medal of the Order of Australia, for services to football (soccer). Ron is one of the pioneering footballers who helped Australia gain international respect. He passed away on April 8, 2024, aged 94, his beloved wife Katherine predeceasing him in March 2017. Ron is survived by […]
Soroptimists Hold Another Successful Fundraiser
Members of SI Hornsby held another very successful fundraiser for the Hornsby and Kuring gai Women’s Shelter in September last year. Raffle tickets were sold to raise funds as well as members holding afternoon teas for friends to come along to in their own homes. The total raised for the shelter came to $7000. A […]
Old Man’s Valley ‘Field of Play’ to Become Hornsby’s New Backyard
Old Man’s Valley, part of Hornsby Shire Council’s ambitious Hornsby Park project, will come alive as a vibrant Field of Play thanks to a Thriving Communities grant from the Australian Government. Hornsby Shire Mayor Warren Waddell said the project has been provided $12 million, to be matched by Council through development contributions, for over 7,000 […]
