Amelie Stuut Receives Top Recognition
Galston High School’s Amelie Stuut has been acknowledged amongst the state’s most exceptional public education students, becoming a recipient of the 2021 NSW Minister’s Award for Student Achievement. The Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement considers achievement in the academic, sporting, cultural and leadership fields, commitment to the school community and personal values. Amelie, […]
Probus Ponderings – Try to Remember the Kind of September
At our September meeting members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook reminisced over the activities they had enjoyed in past September. We were keen to remember the wonderful times we had shared together throughout the life of the club and be inspired for the future. Nostalgia began with some exciting trips including one to […]
Get a Spring in your Step!
By Rejimon Punchayil That’s what Geoff got literally and figuratively this spring. Although he realised the need for a walking aid to improve his mobility, he put off the decision as he could not find a suitable one. That is when he met Doug with a carbon fibre walker with a seat, backrest and bag, […]
How Retirement Villages are Uniting People
In wisdom, we realise that our confidence comes from a sense of belonging. Being connected to a community is what gives us a sense of belonging. Over time our ability to socialise in our free time expands whilst our community and neighbourhoods are changing. COVID-19 has had a particularly strong influence on people seeking different […]
IBM Demolition To Go Ahead
By Bev Jordan Environmentalists and locals are devastated that The Hills Planning Panel has agreed to an application by Mirvac Projects Pty to demolish the former IBM buildings at 55 Coonara Ave, West Pennant Hills which will include the clearing of 1,253 trees. The site contains Blue Gum High Forest and Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest, which provide […]
Cybersafety Tips for Seniors
Technology surrounds us in our daily lives in almost everything we do. It has influenced the way in which we communicate, share information and complete our daily tasks. Seniors On average, Australians have around 17 connected devices in their homes and this figure is expected to rise dramatically over the next four years. Supporting and […]
Arcadian Quilters
Am I the only one noticing the weeks whizzing by? Who ever said that these days were never-ending….spare time I know, I know …. everyone of us really, and so very many more in every community! There is only so much gardening, cooking, cleaning which we do, have done and don’t ever want to do […]
Physically Distance but not Social Distance…
A great statement from Shane Fitzsimmons, Resilience Commissioner NSW this week, but how can we achieve this? We have all spent many weeks in lockdown now, and conversation with friends is becoming repetitious. As we are not going out, and having interesting experiences, what do we talk about now? Well, it’s time to have some […]
Home Quarantine Pilot Program
BY DAVID ELLIOTT MP A seven day home quarantine program for around 175 people will be trialled in Greater Sydney in October, as NSW transitions towards reopening international borders. The pilot, to be operated and monitored by NSW Health and NSW Police, will include participants who have had both doses of a TGA-accredited COVID-19 vaccine. […]
Update: Environment Matters
BY MATT KEAN With our State in lockdown, it is easy to think everything has been put on hold but this is far from the case. My Hornsby office is currently closed for visitors but we are answering the communities calls and emails. Please do not hesitate to reach out on 9476 3411 or [email protected] […]