Hidden in the Hills: Green Spider Flower
Surprisingly, some winter wildflowers have an extended flowering period which can commence in mid autumn and last through to mid spring. One such plant is the Green Spider Flower (Grevillea mucronulata). It can be a low spreading shrub but at times reaching an overall height of 1.5 meters when conditions are favourable. Flowering can occur […]
Rural Roundup: Jane Seaglove Hornsby Councilor
Jane Seaglove Hornsby Councilor, I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy some down time with family and friends over the holiday season. Already as we begin 2025 Council staff have been busy dealing with unforeseen challenges. Storm events throughout the Shire created a substantial volume of service requests for the Council team and local emergency […]
Getting Our Rural Fire Service the Resources They Deserve
As summer progresses, we’re reminded of the vital role our Rural Fire Service volunteers play in protecting our community from bushfires. The Hillside Rural Fire Service in Glenorie is at the forefront of this effort and comprises of dedicated locals committed to keeping us safe. The 2019-2020 bushfire season reminded us of how destructive and […]
