Soroptimist International of Hornsby
BY DEBBIE STEWART Soroptimist International of Hornsby has raised over $5,000 with all proceeds of our raffle going to the Women’s Shelter. A huge thank you to all who bought tickets. The Soroptimists International of Hornsby has been supporting the shelter since its official opening at the end of 2014. Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s shelter provides […]
CWA News
Nora is 62 and has dodged homelessness by living with friends and family, including her children. She was a stay-at-home mum and has no super or savings. Her husband recently passed away. She has not been able to afford to pay rent since. In recent years, older women have caught the public’s attention as the […]
VALE Sidney Lionel Smith
It is with a heavy heart that today Kenthurst Brigade and the RFS mourn the loss of a true Australian Hero. Lionel Smith gave over 75 years of service to the RFS, from 1944 to 2021. Lionel was the first-ever RFS member to receive a ‘sixth’ bar to his National Medal for long service. Lionel […]
Parents Helping their Child to Buy their First Home
PROPERTY & YOU – BY PAUL MCKENZIE, ABS CONVEYANCING As Sydney’s residential property prices are getting more expensive, young people are finding it harder to save than the first home property deposit, to afford their dream. Becoming the trend now, parents helping their kids out, young people, financially and other ways, to help them save […]
Getting back to Business after a break
If you’ve taken a break from business, or just your marketing, and need to get back to it, here are some tips to get back to business after a break. YOUR CUSTOMERS MAY NOT HAVE EVEN NOTICED YOU DISAPPEARED! Sometimes we get really hung up on this, but the reality is if the customer has […]
Tom Richmond OAM, JP, BA, DT
On the 14th of September 2021, Tom Richmond OAM, JP, BA, DT, died. Few people have had a more significant influence on the lives of the residents of Hornsby Shire and, more particularly, its rural areas than the late Tom Richmond. As an educator, historian, social activist and sports coach, his abilities affected the lives […]
Oakhill college Master Plan Begins
Oakhill College is thrilled to announce FDC as the builders for our highly anticipated Innovation Hub. FDC Builders have extensive experience in the construction industry, combining a unique multi-disciplinary approach and knowledge which will bring a wealth of expertise to our Master Plan. Phase 1 of the construction is underway with the preparation of the […]
New Hope School Year 12 Class of 2021
BY CRAIG HINGSTON New Hope School, at Dural, is celebrating a historic achievement in 2021 with six students completing Year 12 and graduating to lives beyond the safety and care they have grown accustomed to. In the lead up to this momentous occasion the School, which is for children with intellectual delay or an Autism […]
Northholm Students Celebrate Virtual Book Week
Northholm Grammar Primary Years students embraced the opportunity to celebrate the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s (CBCA) annual Book Week despite this year’s remote learning restrictions. Since 1945, the CBCA has brought children and books together across the nation in a wonderful, inclusive week of events. Northholm’s Kindergarten to Year 6 students spent the week […]
Farewell Michael Smith, Hills Grammar Principal
The Hills Grammar community bids farewell to a much loved and esteemed Principal, Michael Smith. Mr Smith served as Principal for almost five years after 17 years as Deputy Principal. From his first speech in 1999, Mr Smith identified how his values aligned so perfectly with those of the School. Hills Grammar’s celebration of diversity, as […]
