3 March 2010
GRAFFITI ATTACK ON NEW BUS SHELTER
Trim Place Gladesville bus shelter has become a target more >3 March 2010
COUNCIL SAVES ON ELECTRICTY
Hunters Hill Council has voted to accept a tender more >
3 March 2010
THEY'RE ON A ROLL @ NEW SKATE PARK
James Peachey one of many local youths more >
3 March 2010
TO THE POINT with John Birch AM
Meet Lindsay, the artist who didn’t stop creating more >
3 March 2010
DIAMOND WEDDING CELEBRATION
Norma and Robin Piccles celebrated their Diamond Weddding more >
3 March 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PROBUS CLUB
Celebrates its 34th birthday more >
3 March 2010
FUN & GAMES @ FAMILY PICNIC
Tea or Coffee Anyone? more >
3 March 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Lots of activities for Seniors more >
3 March 2010
COMBINED PROTEST MEETING
“My number one concern is for each Australian’s democratic right and right to protect your home" more >
24 February 2010
HISTORY OF SYDNEY HARBOUR
Dr Ian Hoskins is guest speaker more >
24 February 2010
MEMORABLE WEDDING FOR RENATE & SIMON
Discount Vitamin World Gladesville owner Renate Mak and husband Simon more >
24 February 2010
STOP AND SHELTER FROM THE RAIN
Commuters will be shielded from the weather more >
24 February 2010
HISTORICAL RECORD AND A COOKBOOK
Exploring the history of St Joseph’s College more >
24 February 2010
TO THE POINT with Peter & Anne Thomas
Historic church garden setting for family picnic more >
24 February 2010
BILLY BURTON BIG BAND DINNER
Billy Burton will perform more >
22 February 2010
THE GRAFITTI VANDALS GOT THERE FIRST
Youth recreational facility vandalised more >
22 February 2010
BILLY BURTON BIG BAND
Billy Burton will perform... more >
22 February 2010
TO THE POINT with Sally Treffry
Step in the right direction for children with autism more >
22 February 2010
TRIBUTE TO LATE CEC BLACK OAM
GLADESVILLE RSL Club lost one of its greatest ambassadors more >
22 February 2010
NEW COLTS FOR HILLIES
SEASON 2010 will see the return of Colts Rugby to Boronia Park more >
22 February 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
New Skate Park Up and Running more >
22 February 2010
GLADESVILLE'S BACKWARD STEP
“Another backwards step” for the suburb claims more >
18 February 2010
RIFF-RAFF GETS SKATES ON PARK
Cr Peter Astridge said the park was opposed more >
17 February 2010
BUFFET AND BAND WITH BILLY BURTON
Bringing his unique big band sound to Hunters Hill in April more >
17 February 2010
RATS FAT THANKS TO DODGY HYGIENE
Worried about rats roaming around Gladesville shops more >
11 February 2010
HUNTERS HILL HOUSE OF NOTE UP FOR SALE
Hunters Hill house of Mary Reibey is being sold more >
11 February 2010
LEADERS OF TOMORROW @ ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
Yr 11 leaders began 2010 w/comprehensive Leadership Camp more >
10 February 2010
A SERIOUS INVITATION TO JOVIAL JOE HOCKEY MP
We know you enjoy a joke and a good time more >
10 February 2010
SKATE PARK WHEELS INTO ACTION - AT LAST
Black wheel marks are already on the concrete more >
10 February 2010
TO THE POINT with Malcolm Alder
Cup fever rubs off on local club more >
10 February 2010
CORNUCUPIA CAFE TO GET FRESH START
Successful meeting with Minister Assisting on Health more >
10 February 2010
DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE HOSTS RYDE BUSINESS FORUM
New Ryde General Manager Welcomed more >
10 February 2010
PANTHERS TO SET NEW TURF ALIGHT IN 2010
RYDE-Hunters Hill Hockey Club eagerly awaits the start of the 2010 more >
10 February 2010
RUGBY JUNIORS PROSPER
HUNTERS Hill Junior Rugby Club - one of the largest junior rugby nurseries in Australia more >
10 February 2010
CORNUCOPIA CAFE JOBS SAVED
THE jobs of 50 people living with mental illness have been saved more >
7 February 2010
TO THE POINT with John Verhelst
He has good cause to be striking up a big band more >
7 February 2010
GLADESVILLE DETECTIVE HONOURED
Inspector Ian McNab received the Australian Police Medal more >
7 February 2010
TOP MARKS FOR MY SCHOOL
NORTHERN district pupils are at the top of the class more >
7 February 2010
NEW COACHES LEAD WAY
HUNTERS HILL Rugby Club have boosted their coaching ranks more >
7 February 2010
HILLIES X1 LOSE THRILLER
OLD Aloysians recorded a thrilling victory over Hunters Hill more >
7 February 2010
LIFELINES FRAY AT GLADESVILLE HOSPITAL
A small cafe tucked away at Gladesville Hospital... more >
27 January 2010
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
Locals honoured more >
27 January 2010
HOOKED IN2 HOCKEY
One eye on the forthcoming hockey season more >
27 January 2010
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS FOR MONICA CARROLL
Citizen of the Year more >
27 January 2010
FORMER DETECTIVE CHAMPION OF SCOUTING MOVEMENT
George “Buddy” Brennan has been recognised with an Order of Australia Medal. more >
27 January 2010
I'M ALL RIGHT MAKE, SAYS COCKY
THE screech on Victoria Rd at Gladesville more >
27 January 2010
ILL BABY WILLIAM'S CAR STOLEN
IT should be the happiest time of Rebecca and Michael Comer’s life. more >
27 January 2010
HILLIES PREPARE FOR DIVISION 2 RUGBY
2010 is shaping up to be a big season for the proud Hunters Hill Rugby Club. more >
25 January 2010
COP THE HAVE-A-GO HERO
POLICEMAN Brett Matthews... more >
25 January 2010
PAY UP OR LOSE JETTY
Luba Levanski says she is being held to ransom more >
21 January 2010
GOLDEN MEMORIES FOR SUSIE & MITCH
Shirley and Edward Mitchell chalk up a milestone more >
21 January 2010
JUNIOR PIRATES SHOW CRICKET SKILLS
SCG Diamond Match Exhibit more >
21 January 2010
AUSTRALIA DAY 2010 - LET'S CELEBRATE
Australia Day 2010 more >
21 January 2010
TO THE POINT WITH Richard Johnson
Oz Day: moving us toward a more enlightened future more >
21 January 2010
NEW GM AT HOME IN TWT TERRITORY
John Neish feels quite at home at Ryde more >
20 January 2010
TONGUE-TIED ON BENNELONG
Unless he improves his service to the electorate of Bennelong, John Alexander.... more >
19 January 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Have your say on the Gladesville town plan more >
19 January 2010
FROM THIS - TO THIS.....IN 12 MONTHS
Action MP Anthony Roberts more >
18 January 2010
EXCITED ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
AFTER a varied career.... more >
18 January 2010
TO THE POINT WITH Keith Sansom
Call to help Rotary help the municipality’s youth more >
18 January 2010
WELCOME TO 2010
Let's make it a good one! more >
18 January 2010
VALE CEL BLACK OAM
Gladesville is mourning more >
18 January 2010
AUSTRALIA DAY FESTIVITIES
Citizenship ceremonies.... more >
18 January 2010
CASH WILL BOOST FORESHORE BEAUTY
Sydney Harbour foreshore at Hunters Hill more >
18 January 2010
SEIZURES BAFFLE DOCTORS
Gladesville resident was working as an attendant at Liverpool Hospital more >
18 January 2010
ONE OF OUR TOP CITIZENS
Congratulations to Gemma Foxton more >
8 January 2010
YOUTH OUTREACH CENTRE GETS HELPING HAND
Eden Foundation presented Ms Pettit with a $5000 cheque more >
8 January 2010
PLAZA IN NEW VILLAGE PLAN
Amended Gladesville Village Centre Development plans more >
8 January 2010
COUNCIL SWIMS TO FINANCIAL AID
HH Council expresses interest to take over Gladesville Hospital swimming pool more >
8 January 2010
RUN PUTS PAIN ASIDE
Gladesville resident Anthony Halikiotis more >
29 December 2009
RADIOACTIVE WATERFRONT HOME TO BE RAZED
To be pulled down more >
27 December 2009
TERRIFIED KITTENS BACK WITH MUM
A DARING rescue more >
22 December 2009
HUNTERS HILL MAYORAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Deputy Mayor Councillor Richard Quinn officiated more >
22 December 2009
MAYORAL TOY APPEAL
Toys to Westmead Children’s Hospital more >
22 December 2009
TO THE POINT with Alice Oppen
Just While I'm Waiting more >
22 December 2009
PENSIONERS CELEBRATE AT SPORTIES
Christmas Party at Gladesville Sporties more >
22 December 2009
BAYVIEW TAVERN HOSTS CHAMBER CELEBRATIONS
Rod Pettorino of Gladesville’s Bayview Tavern more >
22 December 2009
WELCOME JOHN NEISH
New era with new GM at Ryde City more >
22 December 2009
NEW BATTLE FOR BENNELONG
Libs serve up tennis Ace! more >
22 December 2009
YOUNGSTERS IN2CRICKET
A SUCCESSFUL presentation day more >
22 December 2009
PIRATE'S GIRLS SHOW PROMISE
RYDE-Hunters Hill girl cricketers continue to impress more >
18 December 2009
MCKEW, RESIDENTS CLASH ON POSTERS
Residents against Inappropriate Housing preparing for pitched battle more >
18 December 2009
MCKEW PRE-SELECTION
Unanimous thumbs up more >
17 December 2009
ALEXANDER IS BENNELONG CANDIATE
John Alexander will take on Maxine McKew more >
16 December 2009
WEBSITE DEVELOPED
Discover Hunters Hill's updated website more >
16 December 2009
TO THE POINT with Annette Hawken
Traditions that draw us together for Christmas more >
16 December 2009
GLADESVILLE TOWN CENTRE PLAN APPROVED
by Hunters Hill Council more >
16 December 2009
OUR GLADESVILLE SINGING STARS
Twelve grand finalists more >
16 December 2009
DOB IN THIS VANDAL
$5,000 reward more >
16 December 2009
SANDRA ACHIEVES CUBS TOP AWARD
Grey Wolf presented more >
16 December 2009
TRIPLE GOLD FOR GLADESVILLE SQUAD
Gladeville RSL Gymnastics Club represented NSW more >
11 December 2009
MAYOR ON ROAD TO RECOVERY
I will be out of hospital and home for Christmas more >
9 December 2009
ALL THE JOYS OF ITALY
Buon Natale - Season of Light more >
9 December 2009
ROTARY HELPING TO CHEER NEEDY
Gladesville Rotary have organised a Tree of Joy more >
8 December 2009
$5,000 REWARD
Dob in These Gaffiti Vandals! more >
8 December 2009
NEW BATTLE FOR BENNELONG
Libs to choose Challenger for Maxine McKew more >
8 December 2009
HH CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT BORONIA PARK
Record crowds packed Boronia Park Oval more >
8 December 2009
TO THE POINT with John Lucas
Big fundraiser supports McGrath Foundation more >
8 December 2009
SINGING STAR GRAND FINALS THIS SATURDAY
Twelve contestants will line up more >
8 December 2009
BIGGEST AND BEST IN THE WORLD
Gordon Cheers releases world’s biggest atlas, EARTH more >
8 December 2009
FESTIVAL MARKET DAY SUCCESS
Teen Queen Zoe Jane Alexiou more >
4 December 2009
COMING SOON TO A BEACH NEAR YOU
Joeys lifesavers more >
4 December 2009
HUNTERS HILL'S ONE STOP SHOP
The New Discover Hunters Hill website launched at Ottimos Italian Kitchen by Paul Kelly more >
3 December 2009
NEW BATTLE FOR BENNELONG
Branches meeting to elect pre-selectors more >
3 December 2009
SEASON OF LIGHT
Buon Natale more >
3 December 2009
MARKET DAY SAT. 5 DEC
Market Day starts at 9am in Gladesville more >
3 December 2009
CAROLS AT BORONIA PARK
The skies will light up more >
2 December 2009
SINGING STAR CONCERT
Gladesville Christmas Festival more >
2 December 2009
HUNTERS HILL TRUST CHRISTMAS PARTY
Alice Arnott Oppen hosted a successful more >
2 December 2009
TO THE POINT with Paula Astridge
Heroes who tried to remove Hitler more >
2 December 2009
TURNBULL GONE! WHERE'S JOE?
Australia’s working families more >
2 December 2009
DOB IN THESE GRAFFITI VANDALS
$5,000 reward more >
2 December 2009
THEY'RE ALL WINNERS
Special vintage cars more >
2 December 2009
VARIETY SANTA SINGING STAR
Natalie Camporeale was the more >
2 December 2009
GPS SCHOOL CHOIR LAUNCHES FESTIVAL
Gladesville Public School Choir more >
2 December 2009
2009 TWT TEEN QUEEN CROWNED
Newly crowned Teen Queen Zoe Jane more >
26 November 2009
JOE HOCKEY AND PAUL KELLY
Supporting the launch of the revamped DiscoverHuntersHill website. more >
26 November 2009
DHH WEBSITE LAUNCH PHOTOS
More photos from successful launch. more >
25 November 2009
NEW CONDUCTOR TAKES THE BATON
Concert at Hunters Hill Town Hall more >
25 November 2009
MAYOR BACK SOON
Acting Mayor Richard Quinn more >
25 November 2009
7 JOEYS STUDENTS NOMINATED
Pre-selected for prestigious Artexpress more >
25 November 2009
BATTLE FOR BENNELONG
THE next federal election more >
24 November 2009
VIENNA COTTAGE CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
National Trust's John Neish launched more >
24 November 2009
TO THE POINT with Brian Harkin
It’s a stage for dogs more >
24 November 2009
NEWS IN BRIEF
Community Grants announced more >
23 November 2009
PATROLS HELP TO CONTROL CRIME
Police from Gladesville more >
23 November 2009
TEENS VIE FOR TITLE AS TEEN QUEEN
Teenagers will face the judges more >
23 November 2009
MARKET DAY STALLS
Gladesville Christmas Festival more >
23 November 2009
KRISTY APPLAUDS HER 'PHYSI'
Finalist in Australia's more >
23 November 2009
MILESTONE FOR AGNES
Sister Agnes O’Brien's 100th birthday more >
19 November 2009
SURGERY FOR MAYOR
Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann has undergone emergency surgery more >
19 November 2009
TO THE POINT with Brian Langford
Website gets a makeover followed by the relaunch more >
19 November 2009
RELAUNCH OF OUR WEBSITE!
The DISCOVER HUNTERS HILL website has undergone a makeover. more >
19 November 2009
DOB IN THIS GRAFFITI VANDAL
$5000 reward more >
18 November 2009
HUNTERS HILL A GREAT SUBURB
Ideal location says survey. more >
18 November 2009
MAYOR HOOPMANN MAKING A RECOVERY
HUNTERS Hill Mayor Sue Hoopmann more >
17 November 2009
THE PRIORY PHOTOS
Great photos of the Cocktail Party. more >
17 November 2009
THE PRIORY TRUST FUNDRAISER
Deputy Mayor welcomed guests. more >
16 November 2009
LOTS TO DO
Carols, Stall & Pink Shop Day more >
16 November 2009
RIVER RESCUE
Councils join to rescue Parramatta River more >
16 November 2009
RUNNING FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIAN
HUNTLEYS Point resident Nina Funnell more >
15 November 2009
COUNCILS CALL FOR PROMISED LINKS
HH Council's motion. more >
15 November 2009
SURGERY FOR MAYOR
Sue is expected to make a full recovery. more >
15 November 2009
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS UP
Christmas festival activities commence more >
15 November 2009
FAB PRIZES FOR TWT TEEN QUEEN
Entries close this week more >
14 November 2009
PRIORY FUND RAISER
Hunters Hill Deputy Mayor Clr Richard Quinn welcomed guests more >
12 November 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Mayor Sue Hoopmann reports more >
12 November 2009
BUSY TIME FOR VIENNA COTTAGE
AGM, a talk on Thistle Harris and the Christmas Boutique more >
11 November 2009
LEST WE FORGET
Remembrance Day is a time more >
11 November 2009
NEW LOOK FESTIVAL
Gladesville's Christmas Festival and Market Day this year more >
10 November 2009
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Bands and choirs from St Josephs College more >
10 November 2009
HUNTERS HILL ALL SAINTS
Prayers answered for soccer champions more >
10 November 2009
SHOPPERS LOVE SALVOS
Now Gladesville residents will more >
9 November 2009
NATIONAL AWARD FOR TIMES
The Northern District Times has... more >
7 November 2009
FUN FOR EVERYONE!
This year's Gladesville Christmas Festival... more >
6 November 2009
TO THE POINT with Katie Poulton
My garden is a labour of love... more >
6 November 2009
SCHOOL SPECTACULAR
A record 27 schools... more >
6 November 2009
REGATTA RAISES $110,000
Giant Steps Autism... more >
6 November 2009
HUNG IN THE TOWN HALL
Judith Burgess Hunters Hill Quilters... more >
4 November 2009
HALLOWEEN 'TRICK OR TREAT'
Local Hunters Hill children... more >
29 October 2009
PRIORY COCKTAIL PARTY
The Mayor invites all to help preserve Priory more >
29 October 2009
A BLOOMIN' GOOD TIME
Enjoy the many Jacaranda Time events more >
28 October 2009
METRO OPPOSITION UNANIMOUS
Opposed at Local Government Conference more >
28 October 2009
GROWING POPULATION
Bob Carr addresses Local Government delegates more >
28 October 2009
AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLBOYS' RUGBY
Hugh Roach of Hunters Hill selected more >
27 October 2009
PINK PACKS A PUNCH
Nocturnal Designs' fund raiser more >
27 October 2009
TEEN QUEEN QUEST LAUNCH
Teen Queen Quest is officially launched this week. more >
26 October 2009
DIAMOND CELEBRATION
Gladesville residents Betty and Ken Johnston more >
26 October 2009
AWARD FOR DYNAMIC DUO
Gladesville RSL gymnasts honoured more >
23 October 2009
MUNDEY PRAISED
Jack Mundey's work will be celebrated at special event more >
22 October 2009
CLEAR UP BEGINS IN NELSON PARADE
State Property Authority began work on Monday more >
22 October 2009
TO THE POINT with Kristy Dunlop & Jackie Kingston
Look for the signs your child is being bullied more >
22 October 2009
CHAMPION OF THE TRIPLES
Gladesville Bowling Club Triples champions 2009 more >
22 October 2009
ROTARY CHARITY GOLF DAY
Hunters Hill Rotary Club Annual Golf Day more >
22 October 2009
HH RESIDENT JOHN NEISH NEW RYDE GM
John Neish Is the new General Manager of Ryde more >
22 October 2009
$5,000 REWARD
Graffiti Vandals Active Again in School Hols more >
22 October 2009
CONNECTING BY DESIGN
Nocturnal Design's Pink Ribbon breakfast more >
22 October 2009
HUFFIN- AND PUFFIN'
Martin is dedicated to helping James more >
22 October 2009
RYDE GM'S PAY LESS THAN RUDD
John Neish’s salary will not top the Prime Minister’s. more >
16 October 2009
HUNTERS HILL RESIDENT RYDE'S NEW GM
City of Ryde Mayor Clr Michael Butterworth today announced the appointment of Mr John Neish more >
15 October 2009
HILLIES RUGBY CLAIMS CLUB OF YEAR AWARD
HUNTERS HILL Rugby Club have received the highest accolade more >
14 October 2009
FOOD & CLOTHING APPEAL
Aid for Philippines Typhoon Victims more >
14 October 2009
GRANT FOR GIANT STEPS
Gladesville Giant Steps is to receive $10,000 more >
14 October 2009
SWITCHED ON, FOR 25 YEARS
2RRR 88.5 FM celebrates its 25th anniversary more >
14 October 2009
CANCER TRIAL STARTS
TO cancer survivor Charles Zammit, of Hunters Hill, a flight of stairs is like climbing Mt Everest. more >
14 October 2009
TO THE POINT with Andrew Kennedy
One constant around the parks: leather on willow more >
14 October 2009
FOUR LOCAL STUDENTS IN BISHOP'S AWARDS
Local secondary school students recognised more >
10 October 2009
ENJOY A HELPING OF THE BEST
Owner/chef Daz Antaw is an eccentric character more >
9 October 2009
TO THE POINT With Annie Goodman
Party time set to raise funds for The Priory more >
8 October 2009
BORONIA PARK SCOOPS AWARDS
Boronia Park Public School pupils were triumphant more >
8 October 2009
STAR CAFE WASH HOSTS CHAMBER
Paul & Sue Calderara host Business After Hours meeting of Gladesville Chamber of Commerce more >
8 October 2009
CANDIDATES LINE UP
Philip Ruddock will face 2 challengers: Hunters Hill councillor Richard Quinn and... more >
8 October 2009
JAIPUR BIZARRE INDIAN RESTAURANT
See Northern District Times Photos more >
1 October 2009
THOUSANDS TURN UP TO MOURN
'Death of Democracy' Rally more >
1 October 2009
TELL 'EM THEY'RE DREAMING
Planning laws under attack more >
30 September 2009
NAME CHANGE FOR PROUD CRICKET ASSOCIATION
Gladesville District Cricket Association will come under a new banner. more >
30 September 2009
CLR RICHARD QUINN NEW DEPUTY MAYOR
Clr Richard Quinn was elected Deputy Mayor more >
30 September 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
School setting for peace event more >
29 September 2009
MATHLETES WIN MIND CHALLENGE
MARIST Sisters’ College Woolwich survived a nail-biting finish more >
29 September 2009
BUSY BEES SPRUCE UP CHILD CARE CENTRE
When it comes to volunteering more >
29 September 2009
NEW MAYOR AT LANE COVE COUNCIL
CLR WIN GAFFNEY is the new Mayor more >
24 September 2009
WINDSCREEN OF BUS SMASHED
BLOCK of concrete thrown at RTA bus more >
23 September 2009
CAR WASH COMPLAINST SPILL TO LOSS OF PARKING
GLADESVILLE businesses enjoyed a short-lived victory more >
23 September 2009
TO THE POINT with Clr Roy Maggio
Pirates cricket club fields lots of junior teams again more >
23 September 2009
JACK SCOOPS AWARDS
CRICKET whiz Jack James capped a memorable season with Ryde-Hunters Hill Pirates more >
23 September 2009
GLADESVILLE RSL GYMNASTICS DRAGON CHAMPS
Gladesville RSL Gymnastics were the champions at this year's Ryde Aquatic Festival more >
23 September 2009
PROGRESS IN GLADESVILLE?
In the late 1920s, watching Charles Engisch putting the Gladesville Weekly Times together was of constant interest to local schoolboys. more >
23 September 2009
GOLF DAY FOR YOUTH SPORTS AND CANCER
The event is being staged as a joint project of Hunters Hill, West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook Rotary clubs more >
22 September 2009
BATTLE FOR BENNELONG HAS BEGUN
THE fight for Bennelong has begun more >
17 September 2009
YOUNG GUN SCOOPS THE PRIZE POOL IN WINTER CRICKET
NINE-year-old Jack James has capped off a memorable season of cricket more >
16 September 2009
FAMILY FUN FOR ALL IN THE SUN!
Brilliant sunshine and ideal weather more >
16 September 2009
N0 STOPPING SIGNS WON'T WASH
MORE controversy has sprung up around the newly-opened Crystal Car Wash more >
16 September 2009
THE WORLD IS AT PUBLISHER'S FEET
AT 576 pages and two-and-a-half years in the making more >
16 September 2009
A CUPPA AND A CHEER FOR VOLUNTEERS
Local “good seeds” were recognised by Hunters Hill Council more >
16 September 2009
TO THE POINT with Pamela Alverez
Join in the fun & games @ the All Saints Fair more >
16 September 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Care services set for the future more >
16 September 2009
DEVELOPER 'BREACHES' PARKING SIGN RULE
Gladesville retailers got a shock last week more >
16 September 2009
PIRATES ENJOY FUN CRICKET GAMES
RYDE-Hunters Hill Cricket Club tuned up for this Saturday’s 2009-10 season more >
16 September 2009
NO FAIRYTALE FINISH FOR HILLIES RUGBY TEAMS
HUNTERS HILL Rugby’s 2009 season did not have its fairytale ending more >
10 September 2009
CLASSICAL TRIO POWERS ON
The Power of Three will be playing at the Hunters Hill Town Hall more >
9 September 2009
TO THE POINT WITH Clare Neems
More units and facelift for retirement village more >
9 September 2009
GOLDEN WIN FOR A PAIR OF ACROBATS
Outstanding Gladesville RSL gymnasts Rebecca Buffrey and Lucy Stevens more >
9 September 2009
IAN WILSON: ALL-ROUND SPORTSMAN
GLADESVILLE sporting fraternity is mourning the death of legendary all-round sportsman and auditor Ian Wilson more >
9 September 2009
GO AHEAD FOR CARWASH FIRM
After years of controversy Ryde City Council has finally given the green light more >
9 September 2009
GOLDEN YEAR FOR HILLIES RUGBY
HUNTERS Hill Rugby continues to go from strength to strength in 2009 more >
9 September 2009
SHARKS ROCKTHE PREMIERS IN GRAND FINAL
Gladesville Sharks Over 35s soccer team clinched the Gladesville-Hornsby Soccer Association championship more >
2 September 2009
TO THE POINT with Kathyrn Meekings
Fundraising fete to help reach ‘technology goals’ more >
2 September 2009
OUR RUGBY TEAMS SCORING WELL
rugby teams have had a great season; progressing to the finals. more >
2 September 2009
TOPS: ON AND IN THE WATER
Marist Sisters students represent Australia more >
2 September 2009
MARINA DEVELOPMENT ON HOLD
“These relatively unimpeded views will be lost to the public.” more >
2 September 2009
COUNCIL'S LEGAL FEES 'NOT OUT OF CONTROL'
Barry Smith to prepare a report more >
2 September 2009
DOB IN THIS GRAFITTI VANDAL!
$5000 REWARDS more >
2 September 2009
WINNING BIDDER CHOOSES GEM OF A NAME
Named Ruby, chosen for her by Margaret Bowman more >
2 September 2009
RECORD DRAGON BOAT ENTRIES
Dragon Boat challenge races Sunday week September 13 more >
2 September 2009
TWT SPORTS STARS NO. 3 & 4
Awards for league warrior Gower & swimmer Laura more >
2 September 2009
COUNCIL TO INSPECT MARINA
Proposedredevelopment of Woolwich Marina more >
28 August 2009
HUNTERS HILL SCHOOL GIRL DIES IN SKI CRASH
AMELIA McGuiness from Hunters Hill was killed yesterday after skiing into a gum tree more >
26 August 2009
TO THE POINT with Gil Wahlquist
Get ready to celebrate our 150th birthday more >
26 August 2009
HISTORIC HOME NETS BUMPER SALE PRICE
HISTORY went under the hammer recently more >
26 August 2009
'LILIES' - BEST IN A YOUNG FIELD
Budding artist Oliver Kennedy from Boronia Park Public has taken out first prize more >
26 August 2009
HILLIES TURN UP FOR FINALS
HUNTERS Hill first grade rugby team captured the 2009 Tony Brunsdon Cup more >
26 August 2009
9 LIVES, 3 LEGS BUT NO NAME
THE tragic tale of this kitten, so cruelly abused that her front left leg had to be amputated, will have a happy ending tomorrow night. more >
20 August 2009
WESTON PROVES AN INSPIRATIONAL LEADER
Hunters Hill first grade captain Dave Weston, the choice to move to the Boronia Park-based club in 2008 involved far more that a mere change of jersey colours. more >
20 August 2009
TO THE POINT with Janet Williams
Young Parisians take to blue skies and top views more >
20 August 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
There’s growing support for National Tree Day more >
20 August 2009
$5,000 REWARD
Dob in this Graffiti Vandal! more >
20 August 2009
BRUNSDON CUP PREVIEW
INAUGURAL Tony Brunsdon Challenge Cup was held last year more >
20 August 2009
NSW U/15 CAPS FOR TOP JUNIORS
HUNTERS Hill Rugby juniors more >
20 August 2009
CATS OUT TO LICK DADS
GOLDEN Oldies rugby returns to Boronia Park Oval this Saturday more >
20 August 2009
ALEX THE BRIGHT LIGHT FOR RESURGENT HILLIES
With the Club Championship secure and all grades into the semi finals, more >
20 August 2009
NEW LOOK HILLIES CROWNED DIV. 3 CHAMPIONS
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club have clinched the Division 3 Suburban Rugby Club Championship trophy for 2009. more >
20 August 2009
JUNIOR HILLIES CAPTURE COFFS COAST CHALLENGE
Hunters Hill U/11 junior rugby side win ARU Coffs Coast U/12 Challenge more >
20 August 2009
2009 GAME HONOURS
2009 Game honours more >
20 August 2009
KIDS PICK THEIR FAVOURITE EATERIES
The Sawdust Hotel (formerly the Gladesville Hotel) comes highly recommended. more >
20 August 2009
PERCIVAL MILESTONE
Graham & Carolyn Percival celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary more >
20 August 2009
STRIKER'S SOCCER STAR IS RISING
SINCE the age of six, when she started playing soccer for the All Saints Hunters Hill club, Nadia Nisbet has wanted to play professionally. more >
18 August 2009
WILL THEY DIVE IN TO HELP?
HUNTERS Hill council have asked Hunters Hill Swimming Club and the Giant Steps if they are interested in forming a partnership more >
18 August 2009
DINING REVIEW
Iyara Restaurant Gladesville more >
14 August 2009
PROPOSED SYDNEY UNI ROWING CLUB FACILITY
Sydney Uni proposal to build large rowing club on public land adjoining Lane Cove River more >
13 August 2009
YOUNG IN ART EXHIBITION
The Young in Art Exhibition plays an important role in encouraging art among school students more >
13 August 2009
$5000 REWARD
Dob in these Graffiti Vandals! more >
13 August 2009
TO THE POINT with John Birch
All Saints Church and National Trust combine for music, history, and high tea. more >
13 August 2009
MORE MOOCOOBOOLA HIGHLIGHTS
People are still taking more >
13 August 2009
MARSHALL LIFTS THE HILLIES
HUNTERS HILL first grade rugby team has a decisive victory more >
13 August 2009
MP PASSES THE PUPPY TEST - NOW FOR A BABY!
Anthony Roberts was given the thumbs up for his next responsibility more >
6 August 2009
RECORD CROWDS IN BRILLIANT SUNSHINE
Record crowds packed Boronia Park more >
6 August 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Check new local rates adjustments more >
6 August 2009
CIRCUS FUN AT MOOCOOBOOLA
Circus Playground popular more >
6 August 2009
HILLIES TOO STRONG
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club sit on top of the Suburban Club Championship more >
6 August 2009
PANTHERS CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF HOCKEY IN RYDE
RYDE-HUNTERS HILL Hockey Club celebrated 75 years of hockey more >
6 August 2009
STATE RECORDS TUMBLE FOR SWIMMER LAURA
Training six to eight times per week with Ryde Carlile Swimming Club more >
6 August 2009
JOEYS FIRST YEAR 11 DAY BOYS
Joeys accepts day boy enrolments more >
6 August 2009
REPORTS SAYS 'RADIATION LEVELS SAFE'
Levels on Nelson Pde declared safe more >
6 August 2009
MOOCOOBOOLA PHOTOS
Hundreds turned out to enjoy all the fun more >
6 August 2009
SHOCK DEATH OF RON BRADBURY
Hunters Hill in mourning more >
6 August 2009
MP TO JOIN CITY TO SURF FUND RAISER
Walk for a good cause: Local MP Anthony Roberts more >
6 August 2009
OTTIMO ITALIAN KITCHEN AT HUNTERS HILL
Take a look into Ottimo Italian Kitchen more >
6 August 2009
CLUB BOATSHED PLAN STALLED BY COUNCIL
Sydney Uni boatshed on Lane Cove river more >
6 August 2009
TO THE POINT with Margaret Treble
Learning for Leisure’s classes at new venue more >
31 July 2009
MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL THIS SUNDAY
All roads will lead to Boronia Park Hunters Hill this Sunday for the 30th annual Moocooboola Festival from 10am to 5pm. more >
30 July 2009
TO THE POINT with Adrian Black
Annual Moocooboola brings us all together more >
30 July 2009
SCHOOL ON HIT LIST FOR SALE?
I am deeply disturbed to hear that NSW Education Minister Verity Firth has refused to rule out the sale of school land more >
30 July 2009
COUNCIL TAKES TIME TO LISTEN
I write in response to J. Knight’s reply (TWT 15/7) supporting my earlier letter on the ‘Great Wall of Gladesville’, more >
30 July 2009
BONUS POINT WIN FOR HUNTERS HILL
REVENGE was sweet for Hunters Hill first grade rugby side more >
30 July 2009
ACROSS THE US IN 6 DAYS - ON A BICYCLE
HUNTERS Hill resident Glenn Druery is a cyclist who takes his love of two-wheeled adventure to extremes. more >
30 July 2009
JAZZ STARS TO GET IN THE SWING
THE Riverside Swings Night will recreate the old-time dance hall atmosphere more >
23 July 2009
VOLUNTEERS MAKE FESTIVAL RUN SMOOTHLY
10,000 people estimated to turn up for the Moocooboola Festival on Sunday, August 2 more >
22 July 2009
BUTLER SUPERB IN HILLIES' 10-3 WIN
HUNTERS HILL first grade rugby team returned to the winners circle with 10-3 victory over Hawkesbury Valley last Saturday at McQuade Park in Windsor. more >
22 July 2009
LOCAL SCHOOLS ON GOVERNMENT HIT LIST, SAYS ROBERTS
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts says he fears land at three local schools could be up for sale by State Labor Government. more >
22 July 2009
PAWS FOR ENTERTAINMENT
THOSE attending the Moocooboola Festival at Hunters Hill on Sunday, August 2, are invited to bring along their best four-legged friend more >
22 July 2009
CELEBRATE ON SUNDAY, 2 AUGUST
THAT the Moocooboola Festival has been around for 30 years is a testament to its importance to the Hunters Hill community. more >
22 July 2009
TO THE POINT with Graham Mitchell
Ordinary folk who do extraordinary things more >
22 July 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Get ready for a bumper Moocooboola more >
22 July 2009
NEW VILLAGE CARE MANAGER MOVES IN
Claire Neem is the new resident Care Manager of Hunters Hill Congregational Church Retirement Village more >
19 July 2009
LITTLE HUNTERS HILL BIGGEST RATE PAYERS
Official data released at the weekend shows that residents in Hunters Hill are still paying the highest council rates in NSW more >
16 July 2009
SOCIETY FACES NEW BATTLE
A FLORA and fauna group that helped stop the Field of Mars Reserve being used as a rubbish tip back in the 1960s may be forced to pay to use a visitors centre more >
15 July 2009
BRAVE MUMS IN GREATEST SHAVE
Three mums from Gladesville came together to raise money for cancer research more >
15 July 2009
ST ANDREW'S 120 YEARS CELEBRATION
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Gladesville/Hunters Hill celebrated 120 years Sunday last week July 5 more >
15 July 2009
GLADESVILLE CHRISTMAS IN JULY 2009
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce held a successful Christmas in July party more >
15 July 2009
MARIST SISTERS MAKE HISTORY
First ever twins to be co-captains in the college’s 100-year history. more >
9 July 2009
ART THAT'S THE ANTS PANTS
ROBYN Ross’ painting of H.G. Nelson - aka Greig Pickhaver - still holds the record for the highest-selling jeans at the Jeans for Genes Day charity auction. more >
9 July 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Grant to boost reserve project more >
9 July 2009
TO THE POINT WITH Betty Benjamin
Volunteers who watch over the older resident more >
9 July 2009
VAUDEVILLE AT PUTNEY FETE
Putney Public School will hold its famous fund raising fete on Sunday August 9 more >
9 July 2009
DOB in a Graffiti Vandal
$5,000 reward will be paid for identifying and convicting the vandal or vandals who graffitied this building in Pittwater Road near Victoria Road, Gladesville. more >
9 July 2009
POLICE ROUNDS
Mother and her young sons attack manager more >
30 June 2009
Culture trip for French students
Eight French students have arrived in Hunters Hill more >
30 June 2009
Flu Closes Joeys!
St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill students got an early mark from term 2 more >
30 June 2009
To The POINT with Katie Poulton
Fun and games night to boost funds for preschool more >
30 June 2009
Kiwi Henry in fine form
HUNTERS HILL Rugby’s march towards promotion continued more >
30 June 2009
TWT SPORTS STARS No 1 & 2
Top awards for Aidan & Alicia more >
29 June 2009
LAUNCH OF UNSW BOATSHED PHOTOS
UNSW Boatshed at Tarban Creek was Openened on Sunday by The Governor of NSW Professor Marie Bashir more >
22 June 2009
GLADESVILLE MASTER PLAN BEFORE COUNCIL
GLADESVILLE MASTER PLAN BEFORE HUNTERS HILL COUNCIL MONDAY, 22 JUNE @ 7:30 PM more >
20 June 2009
$100K GRANT TO BRUSH UP OUR RESERVE
Anthony Roberts a certificate for a $94,500 grant more >
20 June 2009
HILLIES RUN AMOK
HUNTERS HILL first grade rugby side press claims as finals threat more >
20 June 2009
TO THE POINT WITH CHARLES MURRAY
Municipality named after martyr’s Scotland home more >
16 June 2009
HUNTERS HILL MUSIC CONCERT
New Sydney Wind Quintet more >
16 June 2009
RECORD $21,000 RAISED AT BIGGEST MORNING TEA
Hunters Hill Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea raised $21,000 more >
16 June 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Overpass safety issue more... more >
16 June 2009
FAREWELL CHRIS O'BRIEN AO
Professor Chris O’Brien AO of Hunters Hill will be honoured with a State Funeral more >
5 June 2009
RUDD PAYS TRIBUTE TO CHRIS O'BRIEN
Announces State Funeral more >
2 June 2009
COUNCIL TACKLES RTA ON PEDESTRIAN SAFTEY ISSUE
At the danger spot in Hunters Hill more >
2 June 2009
TO THE POINT with Tony Coote
THE TRUST welcomes new members more >
2 June 2009
HOORAY FOR SKATE PARK
We say yippee for the go-ahead of the long-awaited skate park more >
26 May 2009
NEW STREET UNDER REVIEW
Plans to introduce a new street more >
26 May 2009
OUTDOOR DINING PROPOSAL REJECTED
Outdoor dining @ Jaspers rejected more >
26 May 2009
TO THE POINT with Lynn Trainor
Local theatre’s romantic piece romps along more >
26 May 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Art and craft exhibition off to swinging opening more >
26 May 2009
TOO MANY GOOD KID DESIGNERS
3 winners from local primary schools more >
22 May 2009
TO THE POINT with Jacqueline Stene
Hoping for another top fundraiser more >
21 May 2009
HISTORY OF BRICKMAKERS
Story of Sydney’s brickmakers topic of a Vienna Cottage talk on Sunday May 31 more >
21 May 2009
VISION AND INSPIRATION
Chris O’Brien special guest of honour more >
21 May 2009
WHEELS IN MOTION FOR THE NEW SKATE PARK
Approved skate park to go in at Henley more >
21 May 2009
BUT IT'S NOT IN BORONIA PARK!
Proposal nearly stopped because of typo more >
21 May 2009
'NOT THE TIME TO SPEND'
Clr Ross Sheerin says $75,000 is too much for Hunters Hill to spend more >
21 May 2009
ARMED MEN HOLD-UP A HUNTERS HILL HOTEL
INVESTIGATIONS continue in armed hold-up more >
19 May 2009
HUNTERS HILL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL PHOTOS
Photos on Northern District Times Website more >
19 May 2009
PARENTS ANGRY OVER CHARGES
HUNTERS Hill Swimming club needs two extra lanes more >
15 May 2009
ARTISTS GO WORLD-WIDE ON WEB
Hunters Hill Exhibition will go world-wide more >
13 May 2009
KEITH SANSOM NEW HUNTERS HILL PRESIDENT
New Hunters Hill Rotary President more >
13 May 2009
TO THE POINT with Toni Courtelis
Exhibition opens - and goes online more >
13 May 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Should we move festival venue? more >
12 May 2009
GREEN LIGHT FOR LONG AWAITED SKATE PARK
AFTER 10 years of passionate debate more >
8 May 2009
SUCCESS HUNTERS HILL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Annual Hunters Hill Food & Wine Festival proved a huge success last Sunday at Boronia Park Oval more >
8 May 2009
HUNTERS HILL SOUNDINGS Presents Roy Williams
Roy Williams is speaker at the next “Soundings” lecture this Sunday May 10 in Hunters Hill Anglican Church hall, Ambrose Street, Hunters Hill from 3.30pm. more >
8 May 2009
NEW BORONIA PARK CHURCH
Boronia Park Uniting Church new building was dedicated and officially opened last Sunday afternoon more >
8 May 2009
WEDDING BELLS FOR BEN & MEGAN
Megan and Ben Dornan after their wedding on April 18 in St James Church more >
8 May 2009
DOB IN A GRAFFITI VANDAL
$5,000 REWARDS
Dob in this Graffiti Vandal! more >
8 May 2009
TO THE POINT with Jayne Ross
Local club will help you to confidently speak out more >
4 May 2009
EASTER IN BOUGANVILLE
Six students from St Joseph¡¯s College, Hunters Hill, spent the recent school holidays working with a disadvantaged school community in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. more >
21 April 2009
SUBURBAN RUGBY OPEN
Hunters Hill Mayor Sue Hoopmann presents Hunters Hill inside centre Chris Collins with his playing jumper more >
21 April 2009
ANZAC SERVICES
THE WEEKLY TIMES has compiled a comprehensive guide to the Anzac Day services scheduled around the area. more >
21 April 2009
TOP HONORS FOR JO AND SAMANTHA
ACCOMPLISHED netballer Joanne Day of Gladesville and multi talented athlete Samantha Rodgers of Eastwood are the final monthly winners in the 2008-09 TWT Club Six/Ryde Sports Foundation Sports Star of the Year Award. more >
21 April 2009
TO THE POINT with Rod Salmon
Seasoned rugby club still scoring victories more >
17 April 2009
APPLICATIONS FLOOD IN FOR PART-TIME JOB
MORE than 250 applications were received for a part-time job as an administration assistant at Hunters Hill Council. more >
17 April 2009
TO THE POINT with Dr Andrew Bowes
Greater variety of services at Hunters Hill Medical Practice more >
17 April 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
All welcome at Anzac Memorial service more >
17 April 2009
DOB IN A GRAFFITI VANDAL
$5,000 reward will be paid for identifying and convicting any of the vandals who graffitied this building in Boronia Park corner Park Road and High Street. more >
9 April 2009
EVENT FOR BOARD YOUTHS
HUNTERS Hill Council is seeking bands interested in getting involved in its bi-annual Youth Skate Day. more >
8 April 2009
TO THE POINT with Doug Shannon
ANZAC EVE MEMORIAL SERVICE AT TOWN HALL more >
8 April 2009
DOB IN A GRAFFITI VANDAL
$5,000 reward more >
8 April 2009
"WAY OF THE CROSS' GOOD FRIDAY WALK
At All Saints Anglican Church where the Way of the Cross will start more >
8 April 2009
HUNTERS HILL HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Hunters Hill Heritage Festival was launched last Saturday more >
8 April 2009
GALILEO TELESCOPE IN HUNTERS HILL
Dr John Birch later officially opened an exhibition in the cottage with the theme “Secrets of the Sun” more >
2 April 2009
WE'RE GETTING PREPARED FOR THE WAY OF THE CROSS
The Committee for the Combined Churches of Hunters Hill and Gladesville are holding ‘The Way of the Cross’ Good Friday Walk on April 10. more >
2 April 2009
COUNCILS AGREE ON PAVING LOOK
The Gladesville Town Centre upgrade along Victoria Road is ready to start now that City of Ryde and Hunters Hill councils last week settled their differences over paving works. more >
2 April 2009
STARS RALLY FOR PAULINE'S 90TH
Some of the biggest names in Australian tennis gathered recently to celebrate the 90th birthday of long-time Hunters Hill resident Pauline Callaghan. more >
2 April 2009
TO THE POINT with John Birch
SECRETS OF the Sun is the theme of the National Trust Vienna Cottage contribution to the 2009 Heritage Festival. more >
2 April 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Stalls galore all set for festival more >
29 March 2009
HUNTERS HILL TRUST HERITAGE FESTIVAL
National Trust will launch its 2009 Heritage Festival on Saturday April 4 at Vienna Cottage, 38 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill. more >
28 March 2009
TO THE POINT with Geoffrey Chard
I’M FOREVER lost in admiration for those who have the gift of words - one often reads a phrase which encapsulates a whole range of meanings. more >
28 March 2009
MAKING FRIENDS COUNTRY STYLE
Hunters Hill Council has signed a Friendship Pact with Richmond Valley local government area based on Casino. more >
28 March 2009
SPEAKING UP FOR THEMSELVES
Members of Happy Hunters Hill Toastmasters Club more >
28 March 2009
AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST MORNING TEA IN HUNTERS HILL
Help the Community of Hunters Hill make a difference in the Fight Against Cancer on Thursday, 28 May. more >
17 March 2009
COUNCIL PUTS BRAKES ON SKATE PARK
Hunters Hill Council have skirted the issue of installing a $100,000 skate park - deferring the decision until May. more >
17 March 2009
PLANS FOR NEW SALON APPROVED
Hunters Hill Council recently approved a proposal to turn an Alexandra Street property into a hair and beauty salon. more >
17 March 2009
TO THE POINT with Graham Mitchell
Join the SES if you want to help the community more >
17 March 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
No rusted cars, but still lots of rubbish more >
17 March 2009
DOB IN A GRAFFITI VANDAL
$5,000 REWARD more >
17 March 2009
PROTEST RALLY BRIDGE WALK
Victoria Road Community Committee will continue its campaign against the duplication of the Iron Cove Bridge by holding a protest rally and bridge walk on Sunday March 29. more >
12 March 2009
GLADESVILLE MASTERPLAN SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED
Submissions can be made to Hunters Hill Council until this Friday March 13 and to Ryde Council til Friday March 27. more >
12 March 2009
SKATEBOARD PROJECT DEFERRED
Councillors and members of the public spoke passionately for and against the skateboard facility concentrating on the Gladesville Reserve area. more >
12 March 2009
FAREWELL SHEILA SWAIN AM
SHEILA BURNS SWAIN AM former mayor of Hunters Hill and local activist and feminist was farewelled at Macquarie Park Camellia chapel and cemetery on Tuesday last week. more >
12 March 2009
TO THE POINT with Caroline Chung
Celebrating 40 years legal Service to our community more >
12 March 2009
PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB TURNS 70
Gladesville-Ryde Physical Culture Club is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2009. more >
12 March 2009
CHAMBER SOCIAL
Milne, Berry Berger & Freed-man are hosting a Gladesville Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday March 17. more >
8 March 2009
TEN WICKETS AND 138 FOR PIRATES STAR ALEX
A MAGNIFICENT solo effort by gun all rounder Alex Martin has propelled Ryde-Hunters Hill into the semi finals of the Gladesville Cricket Association C Grade competition. more >
8 March 2009
BUFFALO CREEK WALKING TRAIL EXTENSION
Ryde City Council will receive $381,000 to extend the Buffalo Creek Walking Trail more >
8 March 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Need to throw light on these absurd increases more >
8 March 2009
TO THE POINT with Peter Thomas
Twilight picnic: free and packed with lots of fun more >
8 March 2009
TREES THREATENING OUR SAFETY CLAIM ANGRY RESIDENTS
Woolwich residents are up in arms about the dangerous state of kerb-side trees near the corner of The Point Road and Hunter Street. more >
28 February 2009
ROTARY TERTIARY BURSARY AWARDS
veryone was a winner at the recent Gladesville Rotary Club Tertiary Bursary Awards presentation at Gladesville Sporties Club. more >
28 February 2009
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PLANNING MEETING
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce is making submissions to Ryde and Hunters Hill Councils regarding the controversial draft Masterplan for Gladesville town centre more >
28 February 2009
RYDE GM UPSET BY CHAMBER
Ryde Council general manager Michael Whittaker has expressed his dismay at behaviour at a previous meeting of Gladesville Chamber of Commerce more >
28 February 2009
SHEILA SWAIN: EX-MAYOR, COMMUNITY STALWART
Sheila Swain AM, a passionate lover of Hunters Hill who was extremely active within the community, especially on preservation and heritage issues, died in Ashburn House on Saturday night aged 88. more >
28 February 2009
DOB IN A GRAFFITI VANDAL
$5,000 reward will be paid for identifying and convicting the graffiti vandal who hit the R & W building at Hunters Hill more >
28 February 2009
HUNTERS HILL GUEST SPEAKER
Hunters Hill Rotary Club will welcome Major Peter Horsfall as guest speaker at their meeting next Wednesday March 4 more >
28 February 2009
TO THE POINT with Peter Astridge
Councils should meet over Gladesville plan more >
25 February 2009
ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE REGATTA
St Joseph¡¯s College enjoyed great success at the SJC Regatta on Saturday 14 February, with 16 crews achieving top three placings. more >
19 February 2009
BIG HEARTED TWT TERRITORY DONORS
TWT Territory community members have responded magnificently and immediately to aid victims of the horrific Victorian bushfires more >
19 February 2009
GIVING GENEROUSLY
GLADESVILLE ROTARY Club members assisted by Hunters Hill SES are collecting at Gladesville Shopping Village for the Bushfire Appeal more >
19 February 2009
COUNCILS IN DISPUTE OVER THE GLADESVILLE UPGRADE
Hunters Hill and the City of Ryde may have been happy to jointly take on the proposed upgrade of Gladesville Town Centre, but now they’ve locked horns over implementation of the plans. more >
19 February 2009
GLADESVILLE MASTER PLAN STILL UNDER DISCUSSION!
Gladesville Masterplan has been years in the making and anxious waiting by affected business and town folk in Gladesville and still the process continues. more >
19 February 2009
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Beautification boost for Henley more >
19 February 2009
NEW FED SHADOW TREASURER AT HUNTERS HILL SES
North Sydney MP Joe Hockey attended Monday night’s annual Hunters Hill BBQ at their Gladesville HQ more >
19 February 2009
HOCKEY PANTHERS' FAMILY CONNECTION
RYDE-HUNTERS HILL Junior Hockey section have stamped themselves a “family club” following an impressive honour roll in 2008-09. more >
19 February 2009
BATHURST CHAMPS RACE TO DEFEND ENDURO TITLE
LOCAL businessman Rod Salmon is gearing up for another big car race on the challenging Mt Panorama Bathurst circuit. more >
19 February 2009
TO THE POINT with Roy Maggio
Cricket club is scoring more and more teams more >
15 February 2009
GLADESVILLE MASTER PLAN MEETING
Gladesville Master Plan will be discussed at this Tuesday February 17 meeting of Gladesville Chamber of Commerce at Gladesville RSL Community Club at 6.15pm more >
14 February 2009
TO THE POINT with Jackie Bradshaw
Well served by a tennis club with a long history more >
14 February 2009
DOB IN A GRAFFITI VANDAL
$5,000 reward will be paid for identifying and convicting the graffiti vandal or vandals who hit the Posh Pavers building in Monash Road Gladesville more >
14 February 2009
BIG RUNS FOR 'PIRATE' MUNNS
A MAJESTIC century by Ryde-Hunters Hill ‘comeback kid’ Craig Munns speared the Pirates to an emphatic win over Gladesville Indoor Sports more >
14 February 2009
JOIN IN THE CLEAN UP
Clean Up Australia Day is the perfect opportunity for
everyone to come together to help clean up local parks and
waterways and think about how we can reduce our impact on
the environment. more >
14 February 2009
HUNTERS HILL SAILORS WIN THREE NATIONAL TITLES
THREE sailors representing Hunters Hill Sailing Club won their classes at recent national championships. more >
29 January 2009
TO THE POINT with Hunters Hill Top Three Citizens
RICHARD JOHNSON,
ALICIA BROOKS and EVAN O’HANLON more >
29 January 2009
20 NEW CITIZENS WELCOMED
Twenty new citizens were welcomed at the Hunters Hill Australia Day celebrations on Monday. more >
29 January 2009
DREAM WALK FOR YOUNG CHAMPS
MICHAELLA Shand is just 12 and Priscilla Soenario, 16, but both the northern district rising tennis stars dream of the day they will stride on to centre court at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre to play for their country’s honour. more >
29 January 2009
BEIJING HEROES
PARALYMPIC stars Grant Mizens and Evan O’Hanlon each have a new medal for their “trophy” cupboard. more >
29 January 2009
COUNCILS 'STUFF UP' GLADESVILLE MASTER PLAN
Tempers flared at a meeting last Wednesday between Gladesville Chamber of Commerce and the two local councils about plans to upgrade Gladesville town centre. more >
6 January 2009
JOB OPPORTUNITY -FOOD SERVICES COORDINATOR
Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services is seeking a qualified (part-time) Food Services Coordinator. For more info, contact 9817-0101 more >
24 December 2008
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES 2008
Rod Pittorino hosted Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Christmas party at the Bayview Tavern more >
24 December 2008
TRIBUTE TO THE VALIANT FOUR
National Trust Vienna Cottage committee organised an afternoon tea at the Cottage for four of its stalwart members who retired from the committee this year. more >
24 December 2008
TO THE POINT with Ellen Wilton
Chasing happiness? Jack up a game of lawn bowls more >
24 December 2008
FESTIVE FIRE RISKS WARNING
Firies from Gladesville Fire Station are warning locals about the risk of festive fires over the holiday period. more >
24 December 2008
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS AT BLANDVILLE COURT
Christ Church Gladesville Hosts annual Christmas Celebration more >
19 December 2008
TWT TEEN QUEEN OPENS 08 GLADESVILLE XMAS FESTIVAL
Newly crowned 2008 TWT Teen Queen Natalie Camporeale officially opened this year’s expanded Gladesville Christmas Festival last Saturday. more >
19 December 2008
RESIDENTS ANGRY OVER B&B VOTE
Neighbouring residents were outraged when Council approved alterations and extensions to an existing bed and breakfast on John Street last week. more >
19 December 2008
TREE OF JOY BRINGS HAPPINESS TO NEEDY
Caroline Cheung from Gladesville Rotary Club would like to thank the Gladesville community for the generous donations made so far through the Tree of Joy Project in Gladesville Shopping Village Arcade. more >
19 December 2008
NEW POSITION FOR GENERAL MANAGER
General Manager Barry Smith was recognised for his election as a Director of the Board of Local Government Managers Australia (NSW). more >
19 December 2008
TO THE POINT with Philip Bradford
Christmas is really all about God’s gift to us more >
19 December 2008
LOCAL NURSE A LIFE SAVER
Hunters Hill’s Bernadette Madigan has received a Royal Life Saving Society Australia award for helping to save the life of a seriously injured motorcyclist. more >
17 December 2008
Govt ‘playing with our lives’
WEEDS have sprung up around Peter and Michelle Vassiliou’s million-dollar waterfront property on Nelson Pde more >
12 December 2008
MARKET DAY THIS SATURDAY
Christmas Market Day will be celebrated this Saturday as part of this year’s TWT Gladesville Christmas Festival more >
11 December 2008
SANTA IS HERE!
Santa Claus aka Father Christmas has arrived in TWT Territory more >
11 December 2008
TO THE POINT with Fr Kevin Bates
God’s dream: something very real and achievable more >
11 December 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Thank you for the gifts to hospital kids more >
11 December 2008
HUNTERS HILL MAYORAL CELEBRATION
2008 Year of the Australian Scout was celebrated at last week’s Hunters Hill Mayoral Christmas Cocktail Function more >
11 December 2008
YOUNG RAVENS MIX IT WITH BEST
MEET the Gladesville Ravens Under 11 Div 1 boys soccer squad that captured both the premiership and championship titles in the Gladesville-Hornsby Football Association during 2008. more >
11 December 2008
GLADESVILLE RESERVE/BETTS PARK REVISED MGMT PLAN
Proposed revision identifies possible construction of a skate facility more >
4 December 2008
Fresh, Vibrant and Authentic
THAI Noodle Hut in Gladesville was easy to spot from busy Victoria Rd with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows revealing an eye-catching interior of bright red chairs and colourful paintings more >
4 December 2008
To the Point With Adrian Black
Carols By Candle Light: A Great Community Event...THE HUNTERS Hill Carols by Candlelight (on Sunday December 7 at Boronia Park Oval from 6.30pm) is a wonderful Christmas celebration with a great community atmosphere. more >
4 December 2008
Lights Go On In Gladesville
2008 TWT Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival was launched Thursday night with turning on the Christmas Tree lights in Trim Place ... more >
28 November 2008
To the Point With Jan Johnson
Theatre presents fresh 'face' as it heads for 80. more >
28 November 2008
Festival Lights Up!
Mayors of Ryde and Hunters Hill will inaugurate this year’s TWT Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival .... more >
28 November 2008
Risk Management & Priory Update
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS with Mayor SUE HOOPMANN....
RISK MANAGEMENT applies to us in a multitude of ways these days.... more >
28 November 2008
Moustaches for a worthy cause
More than $1000 has been raised by local identities for prostate cancer awareness and support to those suffering from depression by ‘keeping a stiff upper lip’. more >
18 November 2008
Pen friend's reunion
WHEN Gladesville schoolgirl Barbara Murray received a letter from an English pen friend 60 years ago, little did she realise its significance. more >
18 November 2008
To the Point With Rachelle Elliott
Group experience where your voice can be heard. more >
12 November 2008
WE'RE GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS TOY APPEAL
CHRISTMAS IS coming - it seems to come faster each year - so we are planning the Mayor’s Christmas Toy Appeal. more >
12 November 2008
NEVILLE SNARES 12-38 TO PUMMEL PIRATES
A SUPERB bowling performance by Balmain Old Boys all rounder Adam Neville set tongues wagging in the Gladesville Cricket Association A Grade competition last weekend. more >
12 November 2008
TO THE POINT with Josephine McBride
Speaking of stimulating monthly meetings ... more >
12 November 2008
BANK ROBBERS
Ned Kelly was a gentleman. He wore a mask. Today’s bank robbers are the chief executives of the Big Four Banks more >
10 November 2008
$5,000 REWARD - Dob in these Graffiti Vandals
$5,000 reward will be paid for identifying and convicting the vandal or vandals who graffitied this building more >
10 November 2008
SEND US YOUR JACARANDA PHOTOS
Our photogrpapher snapped this shot of Hunters Hill resident Phil Jenkyns admiring the trees. more >
10 November 2008
CARTER ANNIVERSARY
Long time North Ryde residents Jim and Nola Carter will celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary more >
5 November 2008
JACARANDA TIME'S TRUE BLUE
THE jacarandas are once again in full bloom more >
5 November 2008
PROGRAM IS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
COMMUNITY Radio 2RRR is celebrating 20th anniversary editions of its Sunday night Armenian program “Voice of Nor Serount”. more >
4 November 2008
GROWING A MO ALL THE GO - THIS MONTH
It’s Movember time again more >
4 November 2008
TO THE POINT with Greg Larkin
It’s a blend of chess and snooker played outside more >
4 November 2008
Christmas Singing Star Comp $1000 Cash Plus Prizes
This year’s Gladesville Christmas Festival will feature a Gladesville Christmas Singing Star Contest with $1,000 cash and other valuable prizes... more >
4 November 2008
Wlkinson Sets Up Win
HUNTERS Hill recorded an emphatic nine wicket victory over Radio Physics in the NSW Suburban cricket competition at Boronia Park Oval. more >
4 November 2008
PINK BOWLING SUCCESS
GLADESVILLE Sporties Club lady bowlers conducted a Charity Pink Day more >
28 October 2008
TO THE POINT with Deborah Anschau
Take a walk, or cruise to see the jacarandas more >
28 October 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
No initials for our footpaths more >
28 October 2008
HHH School's 50 Fabulous Years!
NSW Governor Professor Marie Bashir AO was special guest of honour at last Friday’s 50th Anniversary Cocktail Party more >
28 October 2008
GLADESVILLE RSL CRICKET LAUNCHES NEW GENERATION
GLADESVILLE RSL Junior Cricket Club recently launched its special ‘In2cricket’ skills development program at Westminster Park. more >
22 October 2008
BLOOMING TIME IS FOR WALKS AND CRUISES
Early November is a great time to enjoy the magnificent jacarandas in full bloom that dominate the historic Hunters Hill landscape. more >
22 October 2008
VILLAGE FETE - A DAY OF FUN FOR WHOLE FAMILY
Spring has sprung and Woolwich Village will be celebrating by holding its annual Village Fete this Saturday more >
22 October 2008
SCHOOL FETE BRINGS A WORLD OF DIVERSITY
Boronia Park Public School’s annual fete on Saturday November 1 is more than just a fete - it’s a whole world of fun! more >
22 October 2008
TO THE POINT with Connie Netterfield
How to do something for your community more >
22 October 2008
$5,000 REWARD DOB IN THIS GRAFFITI VANDAL @ HENLEY
$5,000 reward will be paid for identifying and convicting the vandal who graffitied this power control box on Victoria Road at Henley. more >
21 October 2008
7 BRIDGES WALK 2008
The Seven Bridges Walk in Sydney was first held in October 2006 and by every measure was a resounding success as a new FREE healthy community event for all ages and groups. more >
16 October 2008
JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL 2008
The purple blossoms of our beautiful Jacarandas are just about to burst into life! Jacaranda time in Hunters Hill is fast approaching! more >
15 October 2008
TO THE POINT with Betty Benjamin
Be happy, be healthy, and pop in to the expo more >
15 October 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Council team sworn in and ready for business more >
15 October 2008
DOUBLE FOR HOBDEN
HUNTERS Hill Cricket Club opened the 2008-09 City & Suburban cricket competition last weekend more >
15 October 2008
LEADING THE WAY AS HE SHINES FOR THE BLUES
The future looks bright for promising rugby junior Rory Vevers of Hunters Hill more >
9 October 2008
NOT EASY TO DEFINE WHAT'S SAFE
DEPENDING on which report you believe.... more >
9 October 2008
RADIATION TESTING ALERT
NELSON Pde, Hunters Hill, its houses and surrounding streets, even the footpaths, need to be retested for radioactive contamination, a government inquiry has found. more >
9 October 2008
HEALTH FEARS BULLDUST, SAYS KEITH, 91
HEALTH fears in Nelson Pde are “a load of baloney”, according to Alan Hunt, 90, and Keith Dreverman, 91, both long-term Hunters Hill residents. more >
7 October 2008
TO THE POINT with Kelly Lachman
Desexing pets: a win, win solution for us all more >
7 October 2008
IT'S CHORAL TIME FOR JOUBERT SINGERS
“Lux Aeterna”- Eternal Light - evokes images of shafts of sunlight shining down upon a darkened earth, giving hope for the future. more >
7 October 2008
JOINS THE HERO TEAM
Eleven-year-old Samantha Stibbard of Gladesville is one of those brave and inspiring children more >
7 October 2008
SENIORS SPRING CELEBRATION
Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services Seniors Support Program members enjoyed a Spring Celebration more >
7 October 2008
LOCAL ARTIST SAILS INTO AWARDS, AGAIN
Hunters Hill artist Ian Hansen recently featured in the annual International Marine Art Awards in Connecticut, USA more >
7 October 2008
HUNTERS HILL RYDE COMMUNITY SERVICE AGM
Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services which succeeds Gladesville Community Aid held its first annual general meeting more >
7 October 2008
COMMUNITY WORKER DON STANDS FOR NRMA BOARD
Local Gladesville identity Don Bollard is standing for a position on the NRMA Motoring & Services Board for the region of Howe. more >
30 September 2008
TO THE POINT with Helen Appleton
A touch of the Olympics at Giant Steps carnival more >
30 September 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
AT THE beginning of this new Council term, I welcome the new team of councillors who I know will work together for the benefit of Hunters Hill. more >
30 September 2008
NEW COUNCIL AT HUNTERS HILL
Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann was formally inducted after being elected by popular vote for a further four year term more >
30 September 2008
RUGBY TIPS FROM MARK ELLA
WALLABY great Mark Ella and World Cup-winning rugby coach Bob Dwyer visited Boronia Park recently more >
30 September 2008
TOXIC SHOCK
NELSON Pde, Hunters Hill, its houses and surrounding streets, even the footpaths, need to be retested more >
29 September 2008
JOEYS FAREWELLS THE CLASS OF 2008
The St Joseph’s College class of 2008 was farewelled by the college community on Thursday 25 September. more >
24 September 2008
TO THE POINT with Don Bollard
Gymnastics club caters for more than 500 kids more >
24 September 2008
THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN ACTOR'S SITCOM
Tired of auditioning for the same ‘blink and you’ll miss him’ roles, Hunters Hill local Jaffar Hussain decided it was time to take matters into his own hands. more >
24 September 2008
FIRE ALARM BATTERY CHECK FOR ELDERLY
Local fire brigades urge older residents to partake in the Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement for the Elderly (SABRE) program. more >
24 September 2008
COMMUNITY DAY AT THE FIELD OF MARS
Ryde-Hunters Hill Flora & Fauna Preservation Society and the Environmental Education Centre will hold a Community Day this Sunday more >
24 September 2008
GLADES CENTRE ARCADE CELEBRATIONS
Glades Centre Arcade Celebrations
Glades Centre Arcade shopkeepers sponsored Gladesville Chamber of Commerce After Hours more >
24 September 2008
HUNTERS HILL VOLUNTEERS HONOURED
Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann and Council hosted the annual Volunteers Thankyou reception more >
24 September 2008
HUNIOR HILLIES TRIUMPH
HUNTERS Hill U/10B junior rugby team that defeated Manly 29-5 to win a Metropolitan North Zone premiership. more >
24 September 2008
YOUNG TALENT TIME FOR HILLIES JUNIORS
HUNTERS HILL Junior Rugby experienced a successful 2008 season by featuring in seven Grand Finals in the Metropolitan North Zone age competitions. more >
17 September 2008
DOB IN A GRAFFITI VANDAL
$5,000 reward will be paid for identifying and convicting the vandal and or vandals who graffitied the wall at Hunters Hill more >
17 September 2008
STORAGE UNIT SEARCH NETS DOCTOR
DOCUMENTS seized from a Gladesville storage unit formed part of a police investigation resulting in the arrest of the former doctor Graeme Reeves, more >
17 September 2008
P0LLS DRAMAS!
Saturday’s Local Government Council elections saw some dramatic changes in TWT Territory more >
17 September 2008
ALL SAINTS SPRING FAIR
Radio host Phil Halderman will officially open the All Saints Hunters Hill Spring Fair this Saturday more >
17 September 2008
GALLERY FEATURES BRONZE COLLECTION
The works of contemporary sculptor Dr Alex Kolozsy are now available at Leatherby’s Art Gallery. more >
17 September 2008
WORLD RECORDS AND GOLD FOR MIGHTY EVAN
WORLD champion sprinter Evan O’Hanlon of Hunters Hill has collected the 100m-200m double at the Paralympic Games in Beijing last weekend. more >
17 September 2008
TO THE POINT with Elizabeth Anderson
How school days can run smoothly for kids more >
17 September 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Shuttle service keeps our seniors moving more >
16 September 2008
MAYOR & COUNCILLORS FOR HUNTERS HILL 2008
Sue Hoopmann was re-elected mayor more >
12 September 2008
GREEN LIGHT - YET AGAIN
THE redevelopment of heritage-listed The Chalet has been given the go-ahead for the second time. more >
12 September 2008
CANDIDATES' TRUE COLOURS
THERE are 14 candidates for the Hunters Hill Council elections and three candidates for the popularly elected Hunters Hill mayor: more >
9 September 2008
MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR HUNTERS HILL EAST WARD
Candidates for HUNTERS HILL Council and RYDE EAST WARD spoke at last Thursday’s TWT Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Meet the Candidates Forum more >
9 September 2008
MAJOR PAIRS TRIUMPH
IM Sadler and Charles Phillips have taken out the Hunters Hill Mens Bowling Club Major Pairs championship title more >
9 September 2008
TO THE POINT with David Page
‘Our Olympian’ sailors feature in medal action more >
9 September 2008
HUNTERS HILL - 14 for 7 SPOTS
Fourteen candidates will be vying for seven available spots on Hunters Hill Council more >
9 September 2008
HUNTERS HILL CELEBRATE RUGBY CUP TROPHY WIN
HUNTERS Hill fourth grade rugby team are the toast of the Club after bringing home the 2008 Nicholson Cup premiership trophy. more >
9 September 2008
MAYORAL HOPEFULS
Ryde and Hunters Hill mayors Clr Ivan Petch and Clr Sue Hoopmann more >
2 September 2008
TO THE POINT with Gil Wahlquist
A time when golfers were forced to dodge the cows more >
2 September 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
For a good place to live, we are right up there more >
2 September 2008
LESS NOISE WITH AIRPORT UPGRADE
Bennelong residents can expect less aircraft noise than anticipated as a result of new conditions imposed on safety upgrade work at Sydney Airport. more >
2 September 2008
MEET THE CANDIDATES
Local Government election round-up more >
2 September 2008
PARKING METERS & FINES ARE MAJOR ELECTION ISSUES
Parking meters, parking fines and traffic are major issues confronting candidates for Saturday week’s Local Government elections. more >
2 September 2008
HILLIES IN NICHOLSON CUP GRAND FINAL
YOU could roll back the years to see some of the great names of Hunters Hill rugby in a Grand Final with the likes of White, Brunsdon, and O’Toole more >
2 September 2008
CHARITY SPORTS LUNCHEON
Hunters Hill Club hosted a successful Charity Sports luncheon last Friday in aid of Giant Steps. more >
2 September 2008
SPORTIES BOOK LAUNCH
GLADESVILLE Bowling & Sports Club legend George ‘Buddy’ Brennan officially launched the Golden Jubilee history book more >
28 August 2008
GET READY FOR A YEAR OF LIVING NOISILY
CHANGES to Sydney Airport's proposed safety upgrade program will give residents a small reprieve from airport noise. more >
28 August 2008
PARALYMPIANS FOLLOW THE LEAD
A NEW flame burns in the Chinese capital of Beijing from tomorrow and athletes from the northern district will carry our hopes and best wishes for glory in the 13th Paralympics. more >
28 August 2008
SHIRLEY'S SHOW OF SUPPORT
DAVID Rollo, 25, loves drawing, company and The Easybeats. more >
28 August 2008
SECOND TO NONE
The view that Hunters Hill Mayor Sue Hoopmann says is second to none, no matter what a quality of life index says about the suburb. more >
28 August 2008
FAMILY, FUN AND FINE FRESH FOOD
GROWING up in a small fishing town on the south coast of Italy in Palmi, it's no wonder George Colosi developed a passion for seafood. more >
28 August 2008
HAYDEN PLAYS ENGAGING KNOCK
AUSTRALIAN cricketer Matthew Hayden spent an afternoon with some talented rugby players from St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill. more >
26 August 2008
TO THE POINT with Maureen Smith
Rally team has a bash at raising $1 million more >
26 August 2008
HISTORY OF GLADESVILLE BOWLING & SPORTS CLUB
GLADESVILLE Sporties will launch the book “The Story of the Beginnings and the First Fifty Years - a History of Gladesville Bowling & Sports Club” written by Les Chambers more >
26 August 2008
'BRING ON THE SECOND TERM'
Hunters Hill’s first popularly elected mayor, Sue Hoopmann, believes she has what it takes to make it eight straight years in the top job. more >
26 August 2008
PRIDE OF RAVENS SOCCER
GLADESVILLE Ravens U/14 Div 3 soccer team have completed a bumper 2008 season by capturing both the Gladesville-Hornsby Association premiership and championship titles. more >
26 August 2008
TIGERS LEGENDS AT CHARITY SPORTS LUNCH
BALMAIN rugby league legends Paul Sironen (pictured) and Gary Freeman are guest speakers at this Friday’s Sportsmen’s Charity luncheon at the Hunters Hill Club, more >
26 August 2008
MEET THE CANDIDATES
HUNTERS HILL and RYDE East Ward candidates are invited to a forum at Gladesville RSL Community Club more >
26 August 2008
HERITAGE EVENT
All Saints Church and Vienna Cottage Hunters Hill have combined to present a program of music and a heritage talk this Friday August 29 more >
20 August 2008
TO THE POINT with Judity Felton
Governor to join school’s big birthday celebration more >
20 August 2008
WORLD CLASS ADVICE FOR JOEYS RUGBY
Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden recently spent an afternoon with some talented rugby players from St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill. more >
20 August 2008
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION ROUND-UP
Hunters Hill - It's time for a big shake-up more >
20 August 2008
HE'S A REAL GEN WHEN DESIGNING
Budding young jeweller Jonathon Calleija was recently crowned ‘Jewellery Designer of the Year’ in a nationwide competition. more >
20 August 2008
$5,000 REWARD
$5,000 reward will be paid for identifying and convicting the vandal who graffitied this post box in Gladesville, pictured below. more >
20 August 2008
OLYMPIC GOLD FOR LOCAL SAILOR PAGE
HUNTERS HILL Sailing Club product Malcolm Page is celebrating a gold medal victory in the Men’s 470 (Two Person Dinghy) at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. more >
20 August 2008
MINI CRICKET PROGRAM
RYDE-Hunters Hill Pirates Cricket Club will conduct a 12 week Friday Afternoon Mini Cricket Program from October 17 at Bremner Park, Morrison Road, Putney from 5pm to 6pm. more >
20 August 2008
MAYOR'S TOUGH OPPOSITION
THREE candidates are vying to be Hunters Hill's next popularly elected mayor. more >
20 August 2008
CURRENT COUNCILLORS THE MAIN CONTENDERS
HUNTERS Hill Council has received nominations from 14 candidates for the September 13 poll. more >
20 August 2008
RIVERSIDE GIRLS SURGE TO THE SEMI-FINALS
RIVERSIDE Girls High School's open football team has reached the semi-finals of the NSW Combined High Schools Errea Trophy competition. more >
20 August 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Local schools brush up for Young in Art show more >
14 August 2008
PIANIST WITH MAGIC TOUCH
RUSSIAN pianist Tatiana Kolesova, the runner-up in the hotly-contested Sydney International Piano Competition, will play at Hunters Hill Town Hall this Sunday. more >
13 August 2008
LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS: NOMINATIONS CLOSE TODAY
Nominations close at 12 noon today for local government elections which will be held on Saturday September 13. more >
12 August 2008
TO THE POINT with Nola Barkl
They’re helping to put new bowlers on a roll more >
12 August 2008
STUDY TOUR OFF TO GERMANY
Hunters Hill Rotary is calling for applications from professionals or business people aged 25 to 40, interested in being part of a Group Study Exchange (GSE) team to Germany between May 13 and June 10 next year. more >
12 August 2008
NIPPING OFF FOR A SAIL
Popular ‘Nippers’ junior sailing program is ready to run again in October at Hunters Hill Sailing Club. more >
12 August 2008
$5,000 REWARD
Dob in a Graffiti Vandal more >
12 August 2008
CLEAN SWEEP FOR HILLIES
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club recorded a clean sweep of wins over Brothers last weekend in the NSW Suburban competitions at Boronia Park Oval. more >
9 August 2008
HUNT FOR BABY TEAGAN
Police continue their search at the house in Venus St, Gladesville. more >
9 August 2008
HANDS UP IF YOU HAD A GREAT TIME
A HUGE crowd flocked to Hunters Hill for Sunday's 29th annual Moocooboola Festival, held for the first time on the ovals at Boronia Park. more >
9 August 2008
ENGLISH THRILLER TO SLAY 'EM
HUNTERS Hill Theatre will present a traditional English murder mystery Driven to Murder from this Friday. more >
9 August 2008
FINE MUSIC, A HERITAGE TALK & SUPPER
THE Vienna Cottage-National Trust Committee and the Anglican Parish of Hunters Hill will hold an annual combined heritage evening on Friday, August 29. more >
9 August 2008
N0 JAIL TIME FOR FILMING IN CHANGEROOMS
AN autistic "naturist" who filmed boys getting changed at Ryde Aquatic Centre has avoided imprisonment. more >
9 August 2008
KINGS AND JOEYS PAIR UP FOR ONCE
A HEALTHY old school-sporting rivalry between a couple of lads from Kings and Joeys could provide the chemistry Australia's aspiring "awesome foursome" successors will need to claim gold in Beijing. more >
9 August 2008
TRADITIONAL THAI WITH A ZING
THE traffic roars hungrily along Victoria Rd, Gladesville, but, thanks to Tew Thai restaurant's side street location, the soft oriental soundtrack and light conversations of happy customers, the only noise is from the rumbling tummies of hungry diners reading the menu. more >
9 August 2008
REVVED UP FOR CHARITY DRIVE
MORE than 100 cars are gearing up for the start of a 10-day adventure from Blacktown to Batemans Bay. more >
5 August 2008
MOOCOOBOOLA MANIFIQUE
Hunters Hill’s French influence was evident at Sunday’s Moocooboola Festival ... more >
5 August 2008
PHYSI TROUPE ALL STYLE
Members of Hunters Hill Physical Culture performing troupe that impressed keen judges at last Sunday’s annual Moocooboola Festival more >
5 August 2008
TO THE POINT with Graham Mitchell
We’re just one of 230 SES units across NSW more >
5 August 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Rotary stalwarts rewarded at changeover celebration more >
5 August 2008
DIGGING UP HOME FOR REMAINS OF BABY TEAGAN
Excavations began this week on a home in Venus Street, Gladesville, in the hope of finding the remains of baby Tegan Lane. more >
5 August 2008
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER IN DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce will enter a Dragon Boat team in this year’s Ryde Aquatic Festival and is challenging other chambers of commerce to compete. more >
5 August 2008
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION ROUND-UP
Nominations are now open for anyone wishing to stand for the September 13 local government elections. more >
5 August 2008
REP HONORS FOR RUGBY JUNIORS
SIX promising Hunters Hill rugby juniors will participate at the upcoming NSW Primary Schools Sports Association Rugby Carnival in Nowra. more >
5 August 2008
PUSHING FOR A TRUCK
Hunters Hill SES member Louise Bertoni manned the stand at last Sunday’s Moocooboola Festival, collecting donations for a new truck more >
1 August 2008
MAYOR TO TAKE ANOTHER RUN
HUNTERS Hill's first popularly-elected mayor Susan Hoopmann intends to run again in this year's council elections. more >
1 August 2008
JONATHAN'S A GEM
JONATHON Calleija is a local gem. The Gladesville resident was the "Red Carpet" category and overall winner at the AGR Matthey Next Generation jewellery design awards. more >
31 July 2008
COUNCIL ELECTIONS SEPTEMBER 13
Meet the Candidates
Open Public Forums more >
30 July 2008
ROTARY 2008
New Officer Bearers for local Rotary Clubs more >
30 July 2008
MINI CRICKET PROGRAM
RYDE-Hunters Hill Pirates Cricket Club will conduct a 12 week Friday Afternoon Mini Cricket Program from October 17 at Bremner Park, Morrison Road, Putney from 5pm to 6pm more >
30 July 2008
TO THE POINT with Judy Redlich
They stage nice murders at the theatre every year more >
30 July 2008
SWOTTING UP ON WATER FACTS
Using a kitchen jug, Hunters Hill Public School Year 4 student Briar symbolically removes varied amounts of the “globe’s” water in an experiment to demonstrate the benefits of being waterwise. more >
30 July 2008
MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL
This Sunday at Boronia Park more >
30 July 2008
BUSY DAY AT THE PRIORY
Sunday’s open day at The Priory Hunters Hill was a busy day for all concerned with plenty of visitors and public inquiries. more >
30 July 2008
TRIVIA NIGHT FOR SES
Hunters Hill SES will hold a Trivia Night on Saturday August 9 in Drummoyne RSL Club, 162 Victoria Road, Drummoyne from 6.30pm. more >
24 July 2008
ANYTHING BUT SQUARE
A KNITTING group at Gladesville library has been unravelling gender stereotypes one stitch at a time. more >
24 July 2008
HISTORIC TIPPLE TO SAVE ICON
WINE-TASTING and a walk through a secret tunnel under Victoria Rd will be some of the highlights of the Priory open day this Sunday. more >
24 July 2008
EMOTIONAL ROLE TOOK PHYSICAL TOLL
Hunters Hill resident Chehade Richa, 18, who played Judas, was also hoping to meet the pontiff and had to restrain himself when he saw the Pope enter the stage during the scene of the Last Supper. more >
22 July 2008
TO THE POINT with Adrian Black
Moocooboola: now on a Sunday at a new site more >
22 July 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
A history of our French connection more >
22 July 2008
DANISH GYMNASTS VISIT GLADESVILLE
GLADESVILLE RSL Gymnastics Club played host to a talented Danish team of 40 gymnasts during the last week of the school holidays. more >
22 July 2008
WORLD YOUTH DAY TRIUMPH
Pope Benedict XVI lived up to the expectations of the hundreds of thousands of World Youth Day pilgrims and followers who attended the Sunday Mass at Randwick which Cardinal George Pell described as a “tsunami of faith and joy”. more >
22 July 2008
PHOTOGRAPHY COMP WINNERS
Hunters Hill Council recently announced the winners of its Youth Photography competition. more >
17 July 2008
PENGUIN SUITS EVERY MOOD
DIVERSE quartet Penguin will perform classical pieces as well as evergreens, swing, jazz and latin at their concert this Sunday in Hunters Hill. more >
17 July 2008
CHALET SAGA BACK TO THE FUTURE
MORE than a year after it was approved and $73,000 in legal fees later, Hunters Hill Council has been forced to reassess the redevelopment of The Chalet because of a clerical error. more >
17 July 2008
FESTIVAL ARTISTS NEEDED
ORGANISERS of this year's Moocooboola Festival are hoping to entice more artists to display and sell their work in an outdoor gallery. more >
16 July 2008
TO THE POINT with Margaret Treble
Joining a group should improve your social life more >
16 July 2008
PUT OVERHEAD WIRES UNDERGROUND PLEA
Worried that their leafy suburb is being mauled by overhead powerlines, Woolwich residents are lobbying to have them moved underground. more >
16 July 2008
LOCAL MP DROPS IN FOR A PRIZE VISIT
Boronia Park After School Care students were surprised recently when Bennelong MP Maxine McKew dropped by to present an award to the centre. more >
16 July 2008
LOCAL CHURCHES HOST PILGRIMS
Local churches and individuals and families are hosting thousands of visiting pilgrims and visitors from around the world for this week’s World Youth Day Sydney 2008 celebrations. more >
16 July 2008
CHASING A DOUBLE WITH QUATRO ART
Huntleys Cove artist Robyn Ross has again picked up her paint brush for a good cause, taking part in the Children’s Medical Research Institute’s (CMRI) Jeans for Genes Charity Auction. more >
16 July 2008
ARE YOU IN2 CRICKET?
IT’S a great hit for six - it’s Cric Hit, the innovative Cricket NSW program which is backed by Ryde-Hunters Hill Cricket Club with the aim of introducing the sport to girls. more >
16 July 2008
COTTAGE TALK
Geoffrey Swain will be guest speaker at the next Vienna Cottage talk, this Sunday more >
10 July 2008
RADIATION A MATTER OF 'CONTEXT'
THE NSW Health Department says certificates clearing the way for development on a previously contaminated site in Nelson Pde, Hunters Hill, must be viewed in the "context of the day". more >
10 July 2008
MEET MARY AND JUDAS
Marina Dixon of Epping will play Mary and Chehade Richa of Hunters Hill will play Judas. more >
8 July 2008
MOOCOOBOOLA NEXT MONTH
This year’s Moocooboola Festival, to be held on Sunday August 3 at Boronia Park Oval, promises to have something for everyone. more >
8 July 2008
TO THE POINT with Yvonne Dornan
Their aim is to ensure our ‘home’ has healthy future. more >
8 July 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
$20k boost for refit fund more >
8 July 2008
LOCAL MAN LANDS JOB AT THE WORLD BANK
Hunters Hill’s Dr Robert Christie recently took up a three-year appointment as economic development advisor to the executive director for the Western Pacific at Washington’s World Bank. more >
2 July 2008
PLEA FOR SAFETY TESTS IGNORED
A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry into radioactive sites in Hunters Hill will not commission new safety tests despite growing concerns about the health risk to residents. more >
2 July 2008
WIDE ANGLE ON A BIG EVENT
THEY don't do things by halves at Christ Church, Gladesville. And celebration of their pre-school's 30th anniversary was no exception. more >
2 July 2008
TO THE POINT with Christine Nafe
Helping retired guys to get out and about more more >
2 July 2008
BIG WELCOME BUT A NOT SO BON VOYAGE
Hunters Hill Mayor Sue Hoopmann (pictured below, centre) last week welcomed the latest bunch of exchange students from the leafy Paris suburb of Le Vesinet. more >
25 June 2008
SARTOR OLIVE BRANCH OVER LAWS
A single vote in the Legislative saw the new law passed early last Wednesday. more >
25 June 2008
CRAFT OF DOLLMAKING COMES EASY
GLADESVILLE resident Carla Carr went all the way to Gosford to win first prize in the disappearing craft of doll-making. more >
24 June 2008
SIGN UP FOR MOOCOOBOOLA
Application forms are now available for this year’s Moocooboola Festival more >
24 June 2008
TO THE POINT with Jacquelene Stene
All-round effort that goes into the Big Morning Tea more >
24 June 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Planning changes ‘stun’ councils more >
24 June 2008
HUNTERS HILL SUPPORTS TWT ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN
Hunters Hill Council this week joins the TWT and combined Chambers of Commerce Anti-Graffiti Campaign with an additional $5,000 reward money. more >
24 June 2008
BACK TO HILLIES DAY
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club will stage their annual ‘Back to Hillies Day’ this Saturday against Blue Mountains at Boronia Park Oval from 1pm. more >
24 June 2008
HUNTERS HILL TRUST AGM
Hunters Hill Trust annual general meeting guest speaker was former Hunters Hill councillor and environmental barrister Matthew Baird more >
23 June 2008
ALTERING THE 'LOOK & FEEL' OF NEIGHBOURHOODS
THE most radical change to NSW planning laws in 30 years could change the face of every resident's street or suburb forever, president of the Local Government Association Genia McCaffery said. more >
23 June 2008
COMMENTARY: BOB OSBURN, EDITOR IN CHIEF
EVERY Sydneysider who cherishes their neighbourhood should be extremely fearful of Planning Minister Frank Sartor's new planning laws. more >
23 June 2008
OPINION: FRANT SARTOR, PLANNING MINISTER
A couple of years ago, as part of an extension to my house in southern Sydney, I decided to install a rainwater tank. more >
17 June 2008
TO THE POINT with Bruce Armstrong
IN KEEPING with their reputation as being competitive and innovative Hunters Hill Rugby Union Football Club are sending an u/13 team to tour Japan in September/ October this year. more >
17 June 2008
HUNTERS HILL NEWS IN BRIEF
ARCHITECT TONY Coote will speak on the heritage of Hunters Hill at the National Trust Vienna Committee’s talk this Sunday from 2pm till 4pm at the Hunters Hill RSL Hall, corner Alexandra and Ady streets. more >
17 June 2008
A DEMANDING TIME IN ROLE AS ANNIE
After hundreds of hours of rehearsals Marist Sisters College Woolwich’s production of ‘Annie’ is set to open next week with Year 11’s Madylin Wilkinson in the lead role. more >
17 June 2008
ROBBO WELCOMES BRENDAN NELSON TO TWT TERRITORY
Lane Cove State MP Anthony Roberts welcomed new Federal Liberal Party Leader Dr Brendan Nelson to TWT Territory more >
14 June 2008
CHORUS OF CONCERN THAT MUST BE HEARD
To bogey man Frank Sartor it’s a non-story; a typical newspaper beat up – to the uninitiated, the media tactic of creating a headline from nothing. more >
12 June 2008
HANDS OFF HUNTERS HILL
THE entire municipality of Hunters Hill should be heritage-listed to protect it from demolition under Frank Sartor's new planning reforms, according to residents. more >
12 June 2008
SARTOR COPS A BAD RAT
ANTHONY Roberts, the Lane Cove State Liberal MP who was elevated to the Opposition front bench last month, has launched a colourful attack on Planning Minister Frank Sartor more >
12 June 2008
TIME FOR A GREEN BAN?
MOVES to take planning powers from councils would see historic homes bulldozed without warning a public rally was told. more >
11 June 2008
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK @ ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
Indigenous students at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, took to the stage on Thursday 5 June to perform traditional dances and music as part of the college’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations. more >
11 June 2008
CHRISTMAS DAY ROBBER, SENTENCE INCREASED
A MAN involved in the terrifying Christmas Day robbery of the Woolwich Pier Hotel in 2005 has had his sentence increased by 18 months. more >
11 June 2008
Men's Social Trips -Ryde/HH Community Transport
An invitation for men to join this new group more >
10 June 2008
TO THE POINT with Philip Bradford
A special charity dinner set for Parliament House more >
10 June 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Parking scheme up for review more >
10 June 2008
SCIENCE CHALLENGE FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
In a bid to get local young people interested in the sciences two organisations are setting them a challenge. more >
10 June 2008
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST 2008
This year's local recepients.... more >
10 June 2008
BUMPER SEASON FOR PIRATES
RYDE-Hunters Hill Under 10 Buccaneers cricket team that were crowned Gladesville Junior Cricket Association champions in 2007-08. more >
10 June 2008
POSTHUMOUS HONOUR FOR FATHER BRYON
Long time Gladesville priest the Reverend Father Brian Byron has been honoured with a posthumous OAM in the latest round of Queen’s Birthday Honours. more >
6 June 2008
MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT - Last Chance to Save State
At 2am this morning contentious changes to the state planning laws were pushed through the NSW State Parliament Lower House.
This pro-development legislation is an immense threat to heritage protection, to the character of our suburbs, to the amenity of the places we live and to home ownership in this state. more >
6 June 2008
SAILING MEMORIES
Hunters Hill Sailing Club members are invited to the mid-winter sausage sizzle of the Hunters Hill Historical Society to talk about the history of the club. more >
5 June 2008
TO THE POINT with Kerani Francis
Chorus group sail into it with an impromptu gig more >
4 June 2008
PUB'S CALL FOR MORE HOURS WITHDRAWN
Woolwich residents are celebrating after a development application to extend the Woolwich Pier Hotel’s trading hours was withdrawn more >
4 June 2008
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
Hunters Hill High School last week hosted a special assembly to celebrate Education and Reconciliation weeks more >
4 June 2008
EMERGENCY WORKS FOR TIDAL BATHS
Hunters Hill Council will undertake emergency works on the Henley tidal baths in an attempt to prevent a potential “major public liability” issue. more >
4 June 2008
HUNTERS HILL TRUST AGM
Hunters Hill Trust Annual General Meeting is this Friday June 6 at 6.45pm for 7pm in the Hunters Hill RSL Hall Alexandra Street Hunters Hill. more >
4 June 2008
YOUTH PHOTO COMPETITION
Hunters Hill Council’s Youth Photography Competition is now on for people aged seven to 18 years. more >
4 June 2008
TWEEDIE ROARS IN
HUNTERS Hill resident Tom Tweedie claimed his first race victory in the NSW Formula Ford 1600 Championship on the weekend of May 24-25. more >
30 May 2008
TAKE ACTIION!
YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT CALLS FOR
AN ENQUIRY INTO THE PLANNING LEGISLATION CHANGES more >
27 May 2008
80 QUILTS ON SHOW
The Hunters Hill Quilters’ 2008 Quilt Show opens tomorrow night at the Hunters Hill Town Hall, more >
27 May 2008
TO THE POINT with Peter Colthorpe
Building up funds for The Priory’s new look more >
27 May 2008
HUNTERS HILL PRESIDENT'S DAY
20th Birthday and President’s Day of Hunters Hill Women’s Bowling Club. more >
27 May 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Our former mayor was an avid RSL supporter more >
27 May 2008
OUR CHAMBER TAKES ON THE TOUGH ISSUES
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce will be dealing with two important issues over the coming months - the Gladesville Masterplan and the local government elections. more >
22 May 2008
PURPLE PATCH FOR QUILT FANS
MARGARET Pomeranz will judge the 2008 Hunters Hill Quilters Show at its opening night next Thursday, May 29. more >
22 May 2008
COMMITTEE TO LOOK AT OLD SMELTER SITE
THE safety of radioactive sites in Hunters Hill will be investigated as part of a parliamentary inquiry announced last Wednesday. more >
21 May 2008
MARATHON FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
HUNTERS Hill teacher Gabriel Kenniff had extra incentive to train for the Half Marathon held in the city on Sunday. more >
20 May 2008
TO THE POINT with Jacquelene Stene
Bringing cups of cheer to a worthwhile cause more >
20 May 2008
'NEWSPAPER BOY' MAKES THE HEADLINES
Hunters Hill Mayor Sue Hoopmann dropped by Boronia Park’s Casamento Newsagency recently to congratulate proprietor Norm Casamento on picking up a statewide award for newspaper distribution. more >
20 May 2008
STUDENTS TO TACKLE THE KOKODA TRACK
Local Year 12 students James Black and Kimberley Counter will be faced with a life-changing experience when they walk Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track later this year. more >
20 May 2008
HUNTERS HILL U/13 RUGBY SQUAD WILL TOUR JAPAN
HUNTERS HILL Junior Rugby Club will create history later this year when their talented U/13 colts embark on a goodwill tour of Japan. more >
20 May 2008
CLEAN SWEEP FOR HILLIES
HUNTERS HILL Rugby Club recorded a clean sweep of victories over Hawkesbury Valley last weekend. more >
14 May 2008
FIGHTING FOR RESIDENTS' RIGHTS
HUNTERS Hill Council is fighting to protect the community's right to have a say over local developments under the State Government's "pro-developer laws". more >
13 May 2008
ROBBO PROMOTED TO SHADOW MINISTRY
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts has been elevated to the NSW Liberal/National shadow ministry by State Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell. more >
13 May 2008
ABORIGINAL HERITAGE
Author Keith Vincent Smith will speak about and illustrate Aboriginal bark huts, canoes and baskets of the region at a National Trust Vienna Cottage more >
13 May 2008
TO THE POINT with Judy Goodsell
It’s a privilege to lead at such a great school more >
13 May 2008
MEDALS FOR OUR STORM FIGHTERS
Hardworking Hunters Hill SES volunteers were recently recognised for the part they played in last June’s Hunter region and Central Coast storms response. more >
13 May 2008
FIGHTING SARTOR'S PRO-DEVELOPER LAWS!
Councillors Say: Keep It Local! more >
6 May 2008
HUNTERS HILL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL SUCCESS
Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann was delighted with the success of Sunday’s annual Food and Wine Festival on Boronia Park Oval more >
6 May 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
At last, skate park a reality more >
6 May 2008
TO THE POINT with Morna Staunton
Local artist will open this year’s art and craft show more >
6 May 2008
JOHN McCARTHY: EX MAYOR DIES
Hunters Hill community is mourning the death of former Hunters Hill Mayor John McCarthy. more >
6 May 2008
ANYONE FOR A CUPPA?
Hunters Hill trio of Jacqueline Stene, Susanne Goh and Amanda Lee, right, with Eastwood ladies Aileen Clare and Bet Hungerford at the official launch of this year’s World’s Greatest Morning Tea more >
1 May 2008
CALL TO KEEP IT LOCAL
Ku-ring-gai Mayor has backed calls from councils across the state for a parlimentary inquiry more >
29 April 2008
TRIPLE BYPASS FOR REG CAIN
REG CAIN of Able’s Betta Electrical Gladesville and president of Gladesville Chamber of Commerce and active Gladesville Rotarian is currently in the coronary care unit of The San Hospital more >
29 April 2008
TO THE POINT with Linda Allen
Top deal: playing cards stimulates your brain more >
29 April 2008
HE'S A SPECIAL SWIMMER WITH MEDALS TO MATCH
Hunters Hill swimmer Tim Hayes is brimming with confidence following a sterling performance at the recent National Youth Special Olympics for children with intellectual disabilities. more >
29 April 2008
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW WITH LOTS FOR SALE
Hunters Hill Art and Craft Exhibition, the longest continuous running annual exhibition in NSW, is on again. more >
29 April 2008
FIFTY GOLDEN YEARS OF ACHIEVEMENT
Hunters Hill Rotary Club celebrated 50 Golden Years of activity and achievement at their gala Dinner Celebration last Wednesday night at The Epping Club, Epping. more >
29 April 2008
ANZAC DAY 2008 AT HUNTERS HILL
Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann led the wreath laying at the Hunters Hill Council and RSL 85th Anzac Eve observance in Hunters Hill Town Hall more >
29 April 2008
MONICA'S BIG DAY
At least as many guests as the number of years to be celebrated were invited to the Hunters Hill Club on Saturday afternoon for Monica Sheehan’s 90th birthday. more >
23 April 2008
CONTROVERSIAL CAR WASH APPLICANT
Ryde Council is still considering an application to open another car wash business on Victoria Road Gladesville more >
23 April 2008
KOKODA YOUTH CHALLENGE
Gladesville RSL Community Club and Gladesville RSL Sub Branch are challenging local Year 12 students to take part in the Kokoda Youth Challenge trek. more >
23 April 2008
NEW 20-SEATER BUS
NEW 20-seater bus has been commissioned to help the elderly and needy access shopping centres, medical services and business appointments. more >
23 April 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Great community night for us all on Cockatoo Island more >
23 April 2008
WHARF ROAD DELI HOSTS GLADESVILLE AFTER HOURS
Christine and Maureen of Wharf Road Deli Café hosted last month’s Gladesville Chamber of Commerce After-Hours social more >
23 April 2008
ANZAC SUNDAY SERVICE AT GLADESVILLE
Gladesville RSL Anzac Sunday Commemoration Service was held at 10.30am in the grounds of Gladesville Public School more >
23 April 2008
NEW BUS BOOST FOR COMMUNITY GROUP SERVICE
Ryde Hunters Hill Community Transport last week welcomed a shiny new bus - named in honour of the late Raymond Quinn (pictured bottom) - into its fleet. more >
23 April 2008
PARTY RAISES $50k FOR THE PRIORY REFIT
Hunters Hill Council’s recent cocktail party on Cockatoo Island was a glittering success, raising about $50,000 towards the restoration of the historic building, The Priory. more >
23 April 2008
ONCE A STREET TEEN, NOW KING KYLE
A SELF-CONFESSED workaholic, Kyle Sandilands spends his precious downtime relaxing in the Woolwich mansion he shares with fiancee Tamara Jaber. more >
23 April 2008
SLIP ON YOUR DANCIN' SHOES
JELLYBEAN Jam will get the punters on the dance floor at the Bayview Tavern this Saturday. more >
23 April 2008
TO THE POINT with Ross McBride
Trust to celebrate link with Vienna Cottage more >
23 April 2008
CERTIFICATE FOR ELVA
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts presented Gladesville resident Elva Stonham with a 2008 NSW Woman of the Year Award nomination certificate last week. more >
17 April 2008
WALKING MAPS OF SYDNEY HARBOUR AND COASTAL SYDNEY
The Walking Volunteers together with the Sydney Coastal Councils Group are jointly developing a website featuring magnificent walks around Sydney Harbour and along the Coast more >
17 April 2008
ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE WATERPOLO WARRIORS
St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, has dominated this season’s AAGPS/CAS Waterpolo competition, with the Senior team finishing as undefeated champions more >
16 April 2008
COUNCILLORS DECLARE WAR ON GRAFFITI
So fed up with the recent spate of graffiti attacks in their leafy suburb, two Hunters Hill councillors are preparing to take unprecedented action to remedy the problem. more >
16 April 2008
BIG CHEQUE FOR THE BEST IN PARADE
Marist Sisters College Woolwich were last week awarded $1000 from Gladesville Chamber of Commerce more >
16 April 2008
KIND-HEARTED PIRATES
RYDE-Hunters Hill Pirates Cricket Club raised nearly $2000 for the Children’s Cancer Institute from the 3rd annual charity cricket match held recently at Eastwood Oval. more >
16 April 2008
BIGGEST MORNING TEA LAUNCHED
Sydney community is once again coming together in the fight against cancer with locals gathering recently to launch this year’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. more >
16 April 2008
TO THE POINT with Frank Larbalestier
Anzac Eve Memorial Service for Town Hall more >
16 April 2008
NEW HEADS FOR SCHOOLS
Hunters Hill and North Ryde public schools have both recently welcomed new principals. more >
8 April 2008
BLANCHETT, A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE
HAVING forged a stellar career in Hollywood, actress Cate Blanchett showed that she still called Australia home, settling in Hunters Hill in 2004. more >
8 April 2008
SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN
Gladesville Library is hosting a number of events for the upcoming school holidays. more >
8 April 2008
TO THE POINT with Keith Sansom
Wine tasting event to boost restoration fund more >
8 April 2008
COCKATOO ISLAND PARTY TO AID HISTORIC PRIORY
First major fundraising function in the preservation and restoration of the historic Priory building at Hunters Hill is this Friday’s mayoral event on Cockatoo Island more >
8 April 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Catch a ferry for a fun island night out more >
4 April 2008
HUNTERS HILL HERITAGE IN FOCUS
THE Hunters Hill Heritage Festival, which starts on Sunday, April 6, will include entry to historical buildings and churches, a river cruise and art exhibitions. more >
3 April 2008
PUBLIC MEETING - A SUCCESS
254 residents attended the Public Meeting on 1 April called by the Hunters Hill Trust in response to the Department of Planning's target of an additional 1200 new dwellings for Hunters Hill over the next 25 years and the plans for the Hunters Hill Village shopping area. more >
3 April 2008
HUNTERS HILL TRUST ADDRESS PUBLIC MEETING 1 APRIL
Address given by Tony Coote, Vice President of the Hunters Hill Trust. more >
3 April 2008
STATE GOVERNMENT DOWNGRADES HERITAGE PROTECTION
Graham Quint's, Conservation Director, National Trust of Australia (NSW) address to the Public Meeting held on 1st April. more >
3 April 2008
TO THE POINT with Deborah Anschau
Heritage festival adopts the ‘Our Place’ theme more >
3 April 2008
DEVELOPMENT KING FRANK SARTOR NOW A BACKYARD NIMBY
Mr Sartor has found himself in the middle of a planning dispute that involves a multi-storey unit development that would back on to -- and overlook -- his Beverley Park home. more >
2 April 2008
NEWS IN BRIEF
HUNTERS HILL Council has planned a special morning tea for Wednesday April 16 as part of Seniors and Heritage week activities. more >
2 April 2008
COCKATOO ISLAND MAYORAL EVENT
Hunters Hill Council in conjunction with The Priory Preservation & Restoration Trust will stage a Mayoral Event on Friday April 11 at the Old Convict Barracks more >
2 April 2008
SPECIAL MORNING AT ALL SAINTS
A special morning is planned on Wednesday April 16 in All Saints Church more >
2 April 2008
MEMORABLE FOR BOWLING OVER TITLES
Barbara Jackson capped a memorable 2007 on the bowling greens by annexing the pairs, triples and fours championship titles at Hunters Hill Women’s Bowling Club. more >
2 April 2008
PLANE NUISANCE
RESIDENTS would not be silenced on airport noise after it was revealed flights over Hunters Hill may increase by 70 per cent an extra 69 noisy jets a day. more >
26 March 2008
HALF REJECT LOSING INPUT
AN overwhelming response from local residents opposed to the State Government planning reforms has reached the office of Planning Minister Frank Sartor. more >
26 March 2008
BELLY DANCING LESSONS
BELLY DANCING, gardening workshops and a concert will be held to celebrate Seniors Week in Hunters Hill. more >
26 March 2008
PUBLIC MEETING - Hunters Hill Draft DCP/LEP
All residents of Hunters Hill are invited to attend a Public Meeting regarding the future of Hunters Hill. The State Gov't wants 1200 new dwellings in the Municipality. more >
25 March 2008
NEW MAN PRESIDENT OF PROBUS
John Rogers was recently elected as the new president of Hunters Hill and District Probus Club for the coming year. more >
25 March 2008
STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING A MOVIE STAR
Lifelong Hunters Hill resident Alexandra Bard is one step closer to achieving her acting dreams in the entertainment capital of the world. more >
25 March 2008
EASTER PARADES
New Villa Maria parish priest Father Kevin Bates played the flute at the Combined Hunters Hill and Gladesville churches Way of the Cross walk on Good Friday, more >
25 March 2008
TO THE POINT with Margaret Kelly
April: entertainment month for our Seniors more >
25 March 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Top night out - all for a good cause more >
25 March 2008
MAYOR'S X1 SCRAMBLES HOME
Hunters Hill Mayor Sue Hoopmann with Hunters Hill Council General Manager Barry Smith (right) and guest player Will Psaltis after the recent Mayor’s X1 v Hunters Hill Cricket Club cricket challenge at Boronia Park Oval. more >
24 March 2008
HUNTERS HILL RUGBY
The Hunters Hill Rugby Club is only two weeks away from kickoff more >
20 March 2008
TELL US A STORY - NATIONAL TRUST'S TELLABRATION
Tell us a story: National Trust seeks to publish ‘Our Place’ stories
Call it a ‘tellabration.’ Story sharing is going to play a major role at the National Trust Festival in 2008 with the public encouraged to write to the non-profit heritage charity with stories and anecdotes about what makes their homes and communities special, and how these places have shaped their lives. more >
20 March 2008
CUTTING IT AT SPORTIES
Gladesville Sporties Club member Billy Hamilton - a former hairdresser - shaves the hair of ex-Balmain and South Sydney rugby league centre Jacin Sinclair more >
19 March 2008
BIBLICAL STORY CARRIED TO THE STREETS
Young Christians from the Hunters Hill area rehearse for Friday's ninth Walk of the Cross Easter procession. more >
18 March 2008
JOIN THE WAY OF THE CROSS
As always, the acting out the tale of Jesus’ death will be an integral part of the Combined Churches of Hunters Hill and Gladesville more >
18 March 2008
SENIORS ALL SET FOR FUN
Hunters Hill Council has so much planned for this year’s Senior’s Week, that they’ve had to spread events across all of April. more >
18 March 2008
COMMUNITY GROUPS PREPARE TO MERGE
Local community organisations - Gladesville Community Aid, Hunters Hill Respite Care Centre Inc and the Brain Injury & Respite Development Service have amalgamated to become the Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services. more >
18 March 2008
PRACTICE'S NEW SITE
Hunters Hill Medical Practice has been a fixture on Alexandra Street since the late 1800s, but all that is set to change, more >
18 March 2008
TO THE POINT with Philip Bradford
Without Easter Sunday, Friday wouldn’t be good more >
18 March 2008
HUNTERS HILL PRESIDENT FOURS
Charles Phillips’ lawn bowls team took out this year’s Hunters Hill President Fours Final 25-7. more >
18 March 2008
BOWEL SCAN PROGRAM
Local pharmacies are this month participating in Rotary’s Bowelscan 2008 program more >
18 March 2008
600 CLEANED US UP
Hunters Hill is a whole lot cleaner thanks to the efforts of more than 600 volunteers who took part in local Clean Up events earlier this month. more >
13 March 2008
WAY OF THE CROSS IN ITS 9TH YEAR
Combined Churches of Hunters Hill and Gladesville will be staging the ninth annual ‘Way of the Cross’ walk this Good Friday (March 21). more >
13 March 2008
THREE LOCAL CARE GROUPS JOIN FORCES
Three local community service organisations have joined forces to create the Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services Inc. more >
13 March 2008
JUNIOR PIRATES SHOWCASE TALENT
RYDE-Hunters Hill Pirates Cricket Club held a barbecue last Friday for budding young cricketers in its Mini Cricket Program. more >
13 March 2008
TO THE POINT with Josephine McBride
Probus: social network for those in retirement more >
13 March 2008
HUNTERS HILL QUILTERS 2008 SHOW
Hunters Hill Quilters Textile Stars to be Judged by Margaret Pomeranz, in support of Redkite. more >
13 March 2008
COUNCIL PUSH FOR A REP ON AIRPORT TEAM
Hunters Hill Council is taking steps to have its own representative installed on the Sydney Airport Community Forum (SACF). more >
13 March 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Chance for a close look at The Priory more >
7 March 2008
COMMUNITY WEBSITE INITIATIVE
A free information workshop will be held in Chatswood this month to explain how to set up a community website under the Community Geographic Domain Name (CGDN) initiative more >
5 March 2008
GROWING NEED FOR SECURITY CAMERAS
A state-wide business register of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems has highlighted a growing need for more cameras in Gladesville Shopping precinct. more >
5 March 2008
TO THE POINT with Rachelle Elliott
Singing the praises of ‘In Harmony’ choirs more >
5 March 2008
MR PROBUS HITS A TON
Australia’s longest-serving Probus member Ian ‘Scotty’ Malcolm celebrates his 100th birthday more >
27 February 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Publication to reflect on war experiences more >
27 February 2008
ROTARY CLUB BURSARIES FOR STUDENTS
Rotary Club of Gladesville recently awarded its schools’ bursaries for 2008. more >
27 February 2008
JOEYS HELPS TO CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA
Year 7 students from St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, will roll up their sleeves on Friday 29 February more >
27 February 2008
TO THE POINT with Gil Wahlquist
Motivating older men to take up movement more >
27 February 2008
MAYORS IN CHARITY MATCH
RYDE-HUNTERS HILL Pirates Cricket Club will stage their 5th annual Charity cricket match between the Mayors X1 and a President’s Invitational X1 on Sunday March 30 at Eastwood Oval. more >
27 February 2008
SAILING STAR TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
Eight years of competitive sailing and five days of training week in and out have paid off for sailing star Alex South. more >
27 February 2008
WHO'S A FUNNYMAN AT GLADESVILLE
COMEDIANS Gary Who and Rash Ryder will appear at the Gladesville RSL this Saturday, March 1. more >
27 February 2008
HUNTERS HILL DRAFT LEP & DCP SUBMISSIONS
Draft Local Environmental Plan stage 1 aims to rezone the Hunters Hill Village Centre - Submissions close 29/2/2008. more >
20 February 2008
'LESS SUPPORT' FOR AIR TRAFFIC ISSUES
Hunters Hill residents may soon be left to cope with increased aircraft traffic overhead, according to North Sydney MP Joe Hockey. more >
20 February 2008
CHARITABLE PIRATES
RYDE-HUNTERS HILL Pirates Cricket Club will stage their 5th annual Charity cricket match between the Mayors X1 and a President’s Invitational X1 on Sunday March 30 more >
20 February 2008
TO THE POINT with Sally Treffry
Big leaps forward when there’s support at hand more >
20 February 2008
D-TRAIN HAVE DONE IT AGAIN
Hunters Hill Rotary Club held a successful fundraising Trivia Night last Saturday at Gladesville Sporties Club. more >
13 February 2008
SECTION 94: HANDS OFF!
Frank Sartor lampooned as the Sheriff of Nottingham. more >
13 February 2008
NIGHT OF NIGHTS FOR JUNIOR SPORTS STARS
THE winner of the Northern District Times Junior Sports Star award for 2007 will be announced in this newspaper next week. more >
12 February 2008
UNIQUE HISTORY TAKES US BACK OVER 150 YEARS
This Sunday marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Tarban Chapel-Schoolhouse, now incorporated in Hunters Hill’s St Mark’s Church. more >
12 February 2008
ANOTHER ONE FOR THE COLLECTION
Hunters Hill Private Hospital is already home to 14 paintings from Leatherby’s Art Gallery, and now it has added another to its collection. more >
12 February 2008
TO THE POINT with Lynn Trainor
Some honest fun from ‘Billy Liar’ production more >
12 February 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Govt planning is all too radical more >
8 February 2008
CHANGING FACE OF DOCK LANDS
ARTEFACTS from an 1880s iron foundry have been discovered at Clarkes Point, delaying the extension of its car park. more >
8 February 2008
STRAYS FACE CERTAIN DEATH
STRAY dogs or cats picked up in the northern districts face almost certain death at a pound that has been revealed as the state's worst. more >
8 February 2008
PETCH PITCH TARGETS PLAN LAWS
RYDE Mayor Ivan Petch was a key speaker at an emergency meeting of 250 mayors and general managers that was called to block changes to planning laws. more >
5 February 2008
MAYORS BACK MOVE ON DEVELOPER LEVIES
Local mayors, councillors Sue Hoopmann (Hunters Hill) and Ivan Petch (Ryde) are backing a move by councils to refuse to hand over valuable community funds to State Government. more >
5 February 2008
TO THE POINT with Magdalene Cheung
Volunteer visits help to reduce isolation factor more >
5 February 2008
FAREWELL, FR BRIAN
Gladesville’s OLQP Parish Priest Passes more >
30 January 2008
SOCCER WHIZ CARLIE SHINES IN EUROPE
ONE of the shooting stars on the Australian womens soccer scene is 17 year old Hunters Hill schoolgirl Carlie Ikonomou more >
30 January 2008
RADIOACTIVE 'DUMP' FEARS
HUNTERS Hill Council was investigating the site of a radioactive waste dump yesterday after it was revealed the State Government planned to ship the contaminated soil to the western suburbs. more >
30 January 2008
HUNTERS HILL AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
1st Boronia Scout Group opened last Saturday’s Hunters Hill Council Australia Day celebrations more >
30 January 2008
TO THE POINT with Community Award Citizens
To The POINT With PHILIP DAVIDSON, LILY AINSWORTH and
LAUREN SALMON more >
30 January 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Marist history brought back to life more >
30 January 2008
POLICE ARREST CLUB ROBBERS
GLADESVILLE SPORTIES Club was broken into last Monday night at around 10.30pm, sparking a police pursuit across Sydney. more >
30 January 2008
BAYVIEW TAVERN HOSTS GLADESVILLE AFTER HOURS
Rod Pittorino of Gladesville Bayview Tavern hosted the last Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. more >
30 January 2008
THREE ARRESTS AFTER ROBBERS' ARGUMENT
GLADESVILLE police arrested three men after armed robbers struck the Gladesville Sporties Club on Monday night. more >
23 January 2008
CONCERN FOR OUR HERITAGE
DEVELOPMENTS worth less than $1 million may no longer have to be approved by local councils if changes to the NSW planning system are approved. more >
22 January 2008
WANT TO HELP CLEAN UP?
Hunters Hill Council is now calling on volunteer site co-ordinators for this year’s Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday March 2, from 9am till 12pm. more >
22 January 2008
STICKING TO TWO WARDS
Hunters Hill councillors have unanimously voted to maintain council’s two-ward structure. more >
22 January 2008
HUNTERS HILL OZ DAY CELEBRATIONS AT CLARKE'S POINT
Peaceful, riverside venue of Clarke’s Point Reserve is set to become a hot spot for thongs and eskies more >
22 January 2008
TO THE POINT with Adrian Black
A day to celebrate what makes Australia great more >
22 January 2008
DIAMOND TIME FOR GLADESVILLE COUPLE
Long-time Gladesville residents Ron and Dulcie Jones celebrate their Diamond Wedding anniversary next month. more >
16 January 2008
A HOT SPOT FOR CELEBRATING
The peaceful, riverside venue of Clarke’s Point Reserve is set to become a hot spot for thongs and eskys... more >
16 January 2008
STUDIO'S POTTED HISTORY
Gladesville Hospital’s bakehouse has racked up 40 years as home to Gladesville Pottery Studio. more >
16 January 2008
AFL GLORY
HUNTERS Hill High School AFL team that reached the quarter finals of the State CHS U/15 Swans Shield last season. more >
16 January 2008
TO THE POINT with David Page
Sailing club has a flying start in championships more >
16 January 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
And now, get ready for the big day more >
16 January 2008
COMBINED PENSIONERS ENJOYING CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Gladesville-Ryde/Hunters Hill branch of NSW Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association recently held its annual Christmas luncheon more >
8 January 2008
LEARNING GROUP CRAFT SHOW AT OPEN DAY
Gladesville Learning for Leisure held their annual Open Day more >
8 January 2008
COL JOY ENTERTAINS HUNTERS HILL ROTARY
Australian rock icon Col Joye entertained Rotarians at the Hunter’s Hill Club Christmas party. more >
8 January 2008
FRESH LOOK AT SUSTAINABILITY
Hunters Hill Council has decided to get practical about sustainability more >
8 January 2008
TO THE POINT with Eric Moulton
A group voice for those living with brain injury more >
19 December 2007
PLEA TO SAVE GUM TREE
They drop their bark, are often messy, and can become dangerous, but the scribbly gum in the grounds of Villa Maria Primary School holds a sentimental value for 10-year-old Anna O’Hanlon more >
19 December 2007
TO THE POINT with Philip Bradford
Christmas: it’s a special time for all the children more >
19 December 2007
ROTARY AWARDS
Gladesville Rotary Club’s Immediate Past President and Assistant District Governor Paul Wynn was the surprise recipient of a Paul Harris Fellowship more >
19 December 2007
STATE RUGBY TEAM MEMBERS HONOURED
BORONIA Park Public School students have been honoured for their performances in the state Rugby team. more >
19 December 2007
STARS HONOUR ALMA MATER
THREE members of the Beijing Olympics sailing team stopped in at the Hunters Hill Sailing Club's Christmas party more >
19 December 2007
STRONG HSC RESULTS AT ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
Staff and students from St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, are celebrating another year of strong HSC results. more >
19 December 2007
LOCAL SAILORS TUNE UP FOR SYDNEY TO HOBART
Ichi Ban, runner up over the line to Wild Oats XI in last year’s Rolex Sydney to Hobart, will be hoping to go one better in this year’s race. more >
19 December 2007
OLYMPIANS VISIT SAILING CLUB
Hunters Hill Mayor Sue Hoopmann and some 160 members enjoyed the “best ever” Christmas Party at Hunters Hill Sailing Club more >
19 December 2007
PENISULA CLOSED ON NEW YEAR'S EVE
HUNTERS Hill peninsula will be closed to traffic on New Year's Eve at the Church St overpass, from 1pm until midnight. more >
12 December 2007
KELLAWAY TWINS LEAVE THEIR MARK
IT has been an eventful year on the sporting front for 12 year old Boronia Park twins Andrew and Nicholas Kellaway. more >
12 December 2007
CROQUET CLUB SCHOOL INVASION
There’s been excitement at the Hunters Hill Croquet Club of late - but not just the polite applause when a member pulls off what seems an impossible hoop shot. more >
12 December 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Huge response to Christmas toy appeal more >
12 December 2007
TOP SPORTS FIGURES SHARE TIPS
NEXT year's sports leaders from St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill, benefited from the wisdom and experience of well-known athletes at a recent leadership forum. more >
12 December 2007
To The POINT with Atlanta Camilleri
SMART way puts addicts on the road to recovery more >
12 December 2007
WE KNOW WE CAN DANCE
A group of fancy-footed Boronia Park Public School students have proven that ballroom dancing isn’t just the domain of the stars. more >
12 December 2007
DUNKING TARGETS POPULAR AT GLADESVILLE FESTIVAL
School teachers and especially the school principal were popular targets for dunking at the Gladesville Christmas Festival more >
12 December 2007
JOEYS STUDENTS EXCEL IN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, is confirming its reputation for academic excellence with outstanding School Certificate results for yet another year. more >
5 December 2007
A BRIGHTER CHRISTMAS THANKS TO JOEYS STUDENTS
Sam Walker and his Year 11 Catholic Studies classmates at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, are spreading the true spirit of Christmas. more >
4 December 2007
BUSH BATTLER AND A GREEN BAN
Betty James was the inspiration behind the defence of Kelly's Bush against the developers and the NSW Government... more >
4 December 2007
BUSH BATTLE ON SHOW AT THE STATE LIBRARY
One of Hunters Hill’s most historic battles is being remembered in a major exhibition at the NSW State Library. more >
4 December 2007
TO THE POINT with Graham Mitchell
Ensure that you’re not blown away by storms more >
4 December 2007
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL SUCCESS
TWT Gladesville Christmas Festival Teen Queen Lilian Tahmassian starred in last Saturday’s Grand Parade more >
4 December 2007
ST GEORGE BANK GIVES GENEROUSLY
St George Bank at Gladesville donated cheques totalling $55,000 last week to the Giant Steps School for children with autism based at Gladesville and Wheelchair Sports NSW. more >
27 November 2007
MAXINE McKEW MP?
Eyes and ears of the world were on Bennelong electorate for last Saturday’s decisive Federal election more >
27 November 2007
SIX TO SAIL IN SABOT NATIONALS
IT was a tight race but Hunters Hill sabot sailors last weekend emerged triumphant more >
27 November 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Toy appeal for kids in hospital at Christmas more >
27 November 2007
TO THE POINT with Peter Colthorpe
Urgent works needed to restore historic building more >
27 November 2007
OUR BIANCA MEETS GEORGIO
Gladesville’s Bianca Venuti met up with fashion guru Georgio Armani more >
21 November 2007
DISCOVER HUNTERS HILL 2nd AGM
Discover Hunters Hill Incorporated held its 2nd Annual General Meeting. The Chair's report follows. more >
20 November 2007
ALYSOUN - A QUIET ACHIEVER, BATTLER
Hunters Hill has lost one of its great identities, with the recent death of Alysoun Ryves following a long illness. more >
20 November 2007
$1.5m BOOST FOR RESTORATION
North Sydney MP Joe Hockey announced a major funding boost for heritage-listed The Priory more >
20 November 2007
MOVE TO GET MORE FUNDS FOR LIBRARIES
Hunters Hill Council is supporting a NSW Public Libraries’ day of action next Thursday more >
20 November 2007
KOKODA YOUTH CHALLENGE
Gladesville RSL & Community Club in conjunction with Gladesville RSL Sub Branch are challenging local students to take part in The Kokoda Youth Challenge trek. more >
20 November 2007
TO THE POINT with Geoff Craig
Your support helps us to work for mental health more >
20 November 2007
OPERATION CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Marist Sister Woolwich students Dropped into Hunters Hill Lodge to help decorate the Operation Christmas Child boxes. more >
15 November 2007
WOOLWICH DOCK AND PARKLANDS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Woolwich Dock and Parklands Management Plan Amendment 1 finalised more >
14 November 2007
TO THE POINT with Joan Papayanni
We’re fighting for the rights of our animals more >
14 November 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Time to restore The Priory more >
14 November 2007
HUNTERS HILL ROTARY CLUB AWARDS
Hunters Hill Rotary Club presented three Pride of Workmanship Awards more >
14 November 2007
NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK
It’s National Recycling Week more >
14 November 2007
SKATE PARK PLANNED
Twice a year the youth of Hunters Hill flock in droves to Council’s free skate day more >
7 November 2007
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS EVENTS ON OFFER
ACTIVITIES celebrating the blooming jacarandas of Hunters Hill continue this week. more >
7 November 2007
JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL 2007
Early November is a great time to enjoy the magnificent jacarandas in full bloom that dominate the historic Hunters Hill landscape. more >
7 November 2007
THE PRIORY SURVIVES
THE empty rooms of The Priory rang with excited footsteps last week following the announcement that the historical building would be donated for public use. more >
6 November 2007
GUIDED JACARANDA WALKS
Jacaranda Walks have been organised this weekend in Hunters Hill from 11am to 12.30pm. more >
6 November 2007
THE PRIORY - BACK IN PUBLIC HANDS
Heritage-listed The Priory, sitting empty in the grounds of the old Gladesville Hospital, typifies an historic building long past its prime. more >
6 November 2007
NORA HEYSEN DOCUMENTARY
Hunters Hill Trust is presenting a documentary on the extraordinary life and work of renowned artist Nora Heysen who lived in Hunters Hill for 50 of her 92 years. more >
6 November 2007
TO THE POINT with Peter Atkins
Do we get a glimpse of heaven through music? more >
6 November 2007
ALL SAINTS MARCH ON TO SOCCER TITLES
ALL SAINTS Hunters Hill Soccer Club recently conducted a successful Presentation & Skills Day at Gladesville Reserve. more >
6 November 2007
FETES SUCCESS DESPITE RAIN
Rainfall last Saturday reduced numbers at festivals and fetes more >
2 November 2007
PLACES TO GO AT JACARANDA TIME
EARLY November is a great time to enjoy the magnificent jacarandas in full bloom that dominate the historic Hunters Hill landscape. more >
31 October 2007
HARBOUR DEFENDERS HONOURED
ETCHED into a plaque at the top of a hill is the story of the blood, sweat and tears that preserved Woolwich dock and parklands for future generations to enjoy. more >
30 October 2007
JOHN HOWARD MEETS SHOPPING VILLAGE MANAGEMENT
Shoppers at Gladesville Shopping Village were surprised recently more >
30 October 2007
COSTELLO LAUNCHES HOCKEY CAMPAIGN
Federal Treasurer Peter Costello officially opened North Sydney MP Joe Hockey’s federal election campaign more >
30 October 2007
TO THE POINT with Geoffrey Chard
Supplying locals with quality classical music more >
30 October 2007
A REALLY FAIR GO AT ST JOEYS
Its origins may be a bit hazy, but that certainly doesn’t detract from the fun that is St Joseph’s College Spring Fair. more >
30 October 2007
GOAT PADDOCK PLAQUE UNVEILED
Years of hard work by Woolwich foreshore action groups was officially recognised by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (SHFT) last week. more >
30 October 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Joining forces to remove graffiti more >
24 October 2007
SAD BUT GRATEFUL
HUNTERS Hill couple Ray and Margaret Merchant who recently lost their son, Tony, to cancer. more >
24 October 2007
THOMAS PLAYS IN THE 'TRAFFIC'
HE'S come a long way since practising the trombone before school classes at Hunters Hill High School. more >
23 October 2007
A BLOOMING GOOD TIME OF THE YEAR
Hunters Hill looks good most times of the year, but come springtime the historic riverside suburb really comes into its own. more >
23 October 2007
TO THE POINT with Pam Ward
Helping to restore one of our natural retreats more >
23 October 2007
'BELT THE BASTARDS'
Graffiti critics have called for tough police and state law and order controls on convicted graffiti vandals who show little or no respect for other people’s goods or property. more >
17 October 2007
BREAKFAST IN THE PINK ON MONDAY
Josephine Maniscalco of Nocturnal Designs in Gladesville has arranged breakfast for Pink Ribbon day. more >
17 October 2007
TO THE POINT with Michael Parsons
Club’s $5k donation for brain tumour research more >
17 October 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Seniors learn how to keep active more >
17 October 2007
ROTARY GOLF DAY
Hunters Hill Rotary Club will stage its annual Charity Golf Day and dinner on Tuesday October 23 more >
17 October 2007
PM NAMES NOVEMBER 24
Prime Minister John Howard has named Saturday November 24 as the date for the long awaited 2007 federal election. more >
10 October 2007
COUNCIL TO REVIEW ITS PARKING RULES
As residential parking in Gladesville reaches crisis point, Hunters Hill Council has decided it’s time to take action. more >
10 October 2007
TO THE POINT with Natalie Pozdeev
2RRR is a community radio station run by members of the community for the communities of Ryde, Hunters Hill, Gladesville, Eastwood, Epping and everything in between. more >
10 October 2007
FLOG THE BUGGERS
“It’s time stronger and more determined action is taken to deter these monsters from re-offending”. more >
10 October 2007
TEN YEARS OLD TAKES SHOT AT $1M PRIZE
Liam Cavanagh-Downs is quite at home with a mouse and a dinosaur, having designed a prize-winning game featuring T-Rex. more >
4 October 2007
WOOLWICH CAR PARK CLOSURE
Construction works on the car park will commence on 4 October 2007. Temporary parking available on the Horse Paddock, Margaret St. more >
3 October 2007
HUNTERS HILL CITIZENS HONOURED
Hunters Hill citizens were among those honoured at last Friday’s North Sydney Community Awards Presentation more >
3 October 2007
RONNY MONKS RECEIVES AWARD
Ronny Monks receives award more >
3 October 2007
TO THE POINT with Betty Benjamin
Where seniors will learn how to live healthy lives more >
3 October 2007
HUNTERS HILL IS THE RIGHT WAY?
For years, debate has raged over the true spelling of ‘Hunters Hill’. Some argue for ‘Hunter’s Hill’, while others maintain that the correct spelling is minus the apostrophe. more >
3 October 2007
NEW DEPUTY MAYOR WELCOMED
Clr Simon Frame Has capped off his first week as Hunters Hill Deputy Mayor more >
3 October 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Big push to put cables underground more >
3 October 2007
STRONG PUBLIC SUPPORT
Public support has been overwhelming in favour of the Anti Graffiti Campaign more >
3 October 2007
FED UP WITH GRAFFITI
FED up with removing graffiti more >
3 October 2007
ALL ROUNDER IS GOOD SPORT
GLADESVILLE'S Andrew Kellaway is probably the envy of many young athletes in the northern district area. more >
25 September 2007
ROLL UP FOR SKATE DAY
Hunters Hill Council is holding another free skate day on Thursday October 11 more >
25 September 2007
TO THE POINT with Pamela Alvarez
How parish caters for young people’s needs more >
25 September 2007
VICTORIOUS PAIRS TEAM
Nick Oppedisano and Rob Rose recently took out the Hunters Hill Mens Bowling Club Major Pairs final more >
25 September 2007
GRAFFITI FIGHTBACK!
The Weekly Times and local Chambers of Commerce in co-operation with local Police are combining in a campaign to fight the scourge of graffiti more >
20 September 2007
DEADLINE SET FOR COLLEGE WORKS
A timeframe has been put on the major redevelopment of Marist Sisters College more >
20 September 2007
TO THE POINT WITH Jenny O'Reilly-Carter
Celebrating a decade of folk music and poetry more >
20 September 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Chance for a student to go to Paris more >
13 September 2007
ANGRY HORNETS
A HUNTERS HILL media personality... more >
13 September 2007
TO THE POINT with Amanda Lee
Time to grab bargains at Hunters Hill Public School’s annual fete. more >
13 September 2007
THEY'RE KNITTING AWAY FOR CHARITY
A small, but dedicated group of women at Hunters Hill Lodge are working hard to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to needy children the world over. more >
13 September 2007
HISTORY WITH A BIT OF CLASS
This was Woolwich Public School’s ‘Class of 1905’, and while the school may have long closed its doors, it has certainly not been forgotten. more >
13 September 2007
CAMPSITE FOR HISTORIC COCKATOO ISLAND
A CAMP ground with room for up to 300 sites is due to be opened at Cockatoo Island in November more >
13 September 2007
COCKATOO ISLAND GIVES UP ITS FASCINATING SECRETS
The huge Turbine Hall once housed a ship-building workshop, where equally bulky lathes await visitors to marvel at their size. more >
5 September 2007
COLOURFUL LAUNCH FOR GLADESVILLE'S NEW ART GALLERY
Darin and Lana Leatherby hosted a packed house last Friday evening for the official opening of their Leatherbys Art Gallery more >
5 September 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Singers in good voice for concert more >
5 September 2007
FUNDS TO KEEP RABBITS DOWN
Hunters Hill Council is stepping up its defences against feral rabbits. more >
5 September 2007
TO THE POINT with Alister Sharp
Plan for better cycling just a sign of the times more >
31 August 2007
RETIRING POLICE CHIEF DROPS IN TO WOOLWICH
Students and staff of Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich were on their best behaviour more >
31 August 2007
RYDE AQUATIC FESTIVAL FUND FOR ALL ON SUNDAY WEEK
All roads will lead to Kissing Point Park at Putney on Sunday week September 9 for this year’s spectacular Ryde Aquatic Festival. more >
31 August 2007
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR GRANT SCHEME
Now is the time to apply for the 2007 Hunters Hill Council Community Services Grants. more >
31 August 2007
GIRLS TALK THEIR WAY TO THE TOP
Past President Michael Parsons of Hunters Hill Rotary presents a shield and a $500 cheque to debating team member Anna Bradley more >
31 August 2007
ROTARY'S TEAM OF FUNDRAISERS
Hunters Hill Rotarians’ fundraising team at this year’s Moocooboola Festival. more >
31 August 2007
TO THE POINT with Jo Henwood
Storytellers weave their magic for kids and adults more >
31 August 2007
GIVE US SOME PEACE: LOCALS
Residents of Woolwich are opposing plans to develop the shopping strip. more >
31 August 2007
PRIEST SHELTER PUSHED
RETIRED priests at Villa Maria at Hunters Hill are living in buildings which did not meet current standards for seniors accommodation. more >
22 August 2007
YOUNG IN ART WINNERS
Hunters Hill Young in Art Exhibition was staged last week in the Hunters Hill Town Hall. more >
22 August 2007
56% OF HOME FIRES START IN KITCHEN
Gladesville Fire Brigade officers are urging local residents to be alert to possible fire dangers in the kitchen this winter. more >
22 August 2007
TO THE POINT with Kerani Francis
Competing, performing in true barbershop style more >
22 August 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
‘Flower Power’ shines at art show more >
22 August 2007
SECURING OUR FUTURE: BIG PROBS IN SMALL BURB'
HOW do you fit 1200 extra people and 300 new jobs into Hunters Hill? more >
22 August 2007
LIGHTING UP A WHOLE NEW WORLD
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts joins an enlightening experiment run for Year 2 Boronia Park Primary School students more >
22 August 2007
POTTY OVER POTS
THE owners of a Woolwich restaurant say residents are trying to drive them out of business with an endless campaign of complaints. more >
16 August 2007
NOTICE - WOOLWICH DOCK WALKING TRACK CLOSURE
The walking track around the dock closed Mon 20th August - Fri 24th August more >
15 August 2007
TO THE POINT with Brian Langford
LOCAL BUSINESSES in Gladesville and Hunters Hill are taking up subscriptions right now on the DiscoverHuntersHill Website. more >
14 August 2007
THEY'LL BE SINGING A TRIBUTE TO GRIEG
Hunters Hill based choir Joubert Singers on Sunday August 26 with vocal ensemble Nordic Voices. more >
14 August 2007
POPULATION RISING
Hunters Hill’s population has continued to grow in recent years. more >
14 August 2007
PARKING PROBLEMS: GLADESVILLE
Gladesvile Chamber of Commerce laments the lack of parking in Gladesville. more >
14 August 2007
CEO RESIGNS
GLADESVILLE Sporties Club Chief Executive Officer John Barras has resigned. more >
9 August 2007
GREENHOUSE MESSAGE GOES GLOBAL
HOW many Bennelong voters does it take to change a light globe? more >
9 August 2007
HITTING BACK AT HIS CRITICS
HUNTERS Hill Theatre Presents Soulmates by David Williamson more >
9 August 2007
BIG DAY AT MOOCOOBOOLA
Crowds flock to biggest and best Festival more >
9 August 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Young artists show their true colours more >
8 August 2007
FUN DAY FOR THOUSANDS
THOUSANDS of residents and visitors flock to Moocooboola more >
8 August 2007
CONCERT A CELEBRATION OF GREAT WORKS
Joubert Singers with the vocal ensemble Nordic Voices more >
8 August 2007
COUNTRY LIFE ON STAGE
William Christie's play 'Under Mulga Wood' more >
7 August 2007
CARLIE & JESSICA ON A SOCCER MISSION
MARIST Sisters Woolwich students Carlie Ikonomou and Jessica Seamen have stamped their mark in the soccer arena this season. more >
7 August 2007
LEARN TO SAIL
Learn to Sail ‘Nippers’ Training more >
7 August 2007
TO THE POINT with Eric Hansen
Sporting life kicks off with a black belt at 15 more >
1 August 2007
RATE HIKE OF 7.54%
The cost of living in Hunters Hill just went up following a 7.54 per cent increase in residential rates. more >
1 August 2007
TOUGH TALKING TEACHER
SINGLING out some teachers and not others for financial bonuses is not the way to improve student results and produce quality teachers, Riverside Girls' High School principal Judy King says. more >
1 August 2007
KNITTING KNOW-HOW
Hunters Hill Mayor Sue Hoopmann shows novice knitter Ryde Mayor Ivan Petch a few tricks of the trade. more >
1 August 2007
MOOCOOBOOLA
It’s on again this Saturday, 4 August more >
1 August 2007
TO THE POINT with Frances Wislaw
A mixture of snooker and chess, and it’s great fun more >
1 August 2007
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July celebration hosted by the Gladesville Chamber of Commerce more >
1 August 2007
FILL UP ON THE MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL
HUNTERS Hill's Moocooboola Festival on Saturday will feature more than 130 stalls with an array of food, jewellery, knick-knacks and community information. more >
27 July 2007
TO THE POINT with Adrian Black
Moocooboola all set to be something special! more >
27 July 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Got any ideas on how we should promote library? more >
27 July 2007
HG AND HIS JEANS CHARITY PAINTING BREAKS RECORD
Huntleys Cove resident Robyn Ross has accomplished many things in her distinguished art career, but none have ranked so highly as her two most recent achievements. more >
27 July 2007
JOINT EFFORT RAISES FUNDS FOR CANCER
Five local Rotary clubs - Gladesville, Ryde, Hunters Hill, Eastwood and Rydalmere - have raised money to help step up the fight against brain cancer. more >
27 July 2007
GLADESVILLE CHRISTMAS IN JULY
TWT Gladesville Teen Queen Kristy Walker entertained at Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Christmas in July Party at Gladesville RSL Community Club last Tuesday more >
19 July 2007
TO THE POINT with Audrey O'Connor
Long days, early hours, for budding movie star more >
19 July 2007
LEADS THE WAY IN SHORT FILM
When Marist Sisters College Woolwich student Audrey O’Connor was approached to play the lead in the short film, ‘Yolk’, she had no idea it would go on to make waves around the nation. more >
19 July 2007
GETTING THE YOUNG TO THINK HEALTHY
Primary schools across Ryde and Hunters Hill are back in session and gearing up to take part in a new health campaign called ‘Q4: Live Outside the Box’. more >
19 July 2007
CONCERN OVER WHO CONTROLS ADS & SIGNS
Hunters Hill Council is concerned over draft amendments to the State Environment Planning Policy No 64 (SEPP64), relating to advertising and signage. more >
19 July 2007
CHECK ON THE STATE OF OVALS
Hunters Hill Council has added a new page to its website which displays the availability of ovals within the municipality. more >
11 July 2007
TO THE POINT with Ashleigh Cummings
Truly passionate about making feature movies more >
11 July 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Now, the French get to know us more >
11 July 2007
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Tuesday July 17 meeting will be a Christmas in July party event in the Gladesville RSL Community Club restaurant. more >
4 July 2007
TO THE POINT with Andrew Skelly
Rugby club reformation led to a lofty conversion more >
4 July 2007
BATTLE CELEBRATION
More than 100 celebrated the 10th anniversary of the start of the successful battle by Foreshore 2000 Woolwich to save former Defence land on Sydney Harbour. more >
4 July 2007
IT'S A PERFECT ALTERNATIVE
With the closure of Top Ryde Shopping Centre rapidly approaching Gladesville Chamber of Commerce is inviting people to discover what Gladesville town centre has to offer. more >
4 July 2007
TWO FREE FILM NIGHTS
Gladesville Library will play host to one of Ryde City Council’s two free film nights to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week. more >
4 July 2007
MINI CRICKET PROGRAM
RYDE-HUNTERS HILL Cricket Club has launched an innovative 12-week cricket program - Mini Cricket - for budding young male and female cricketers aged four to six. more >
28 June 2007
TO THE POINT with Paul Wynn
Group of clubs takes on ‘meaningful activities’ more >
28 June 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Cash boost for bushcare groups more >
19 June 2007
10th ANNIVERSARY OF FORESHORE WAR
It’s been 10 years since a group of concerned locals formed the ‘Foreshore 2000 Woolwich’ group to help save former Defence land on Sydney Harbour. more >
19 June 2007
TO THE POINT with Ruth Newman
Singing with the choir has happy feet tapping more >
19 June 2007
GLADESVILLE ROTARY CLUB CELEBRATIONS
Rotary Club of Gladesville held last Monday night’s meeting in the new restaurant at Gladesville Sporties Club with the new caterers serving dinner. more >
13 June 2007
LITTLE CUTIE OFF TO GREENER PASTURES
Little Cutie with her owners Ruth Bacon and 10-year-old Pip.
ALL'S well that ends well, the saying goes. more >
13 June 2007
CRIME GANG BUST
POLICE say they have broken up an alleged criminal syndicate following armed robberies at hotels at Ryde and Woolwich last Monday night. more >
13 June 2007
KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH WOOLWICH
Hunters Hill Council has officially formed the Woolwich Village Working Party to ensure a channel of communication is maintained between Council and Woolwich residents. more >
13 June 2007
PINSON TALK ON 'BUNDANON'
Professor Emeritus Peter Pinson will talk on “Bundanon” more >
13 June 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Push to cut red tape off and running more >
13 June 2007
COLLEGE ON TOP AT TALKFEST
About 45 people watched as Marist Sisters College Woolwich took out top honours in the 18th annual Rotary Inter-school debating grand final more >
13 June 2007
QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Straight-shooting volunteer fights to secure benefits for war veterans ƒLen Schulz, an old soldier on a mission to `honour the dead, but fight like hell for the living'. more >
13 June 2007
TO THE POINT with Amanda Lee
Chasing funds to help build new classrooms more >
9 June 2007
DRAFT MGMT PLAN (AMEND 1) WOOLWICH DOCK/PARKLANDS
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust advises that the Draft Management Plan (Amendment 1) for Woolwich Dock and Parklands is on public exhibition from 8 June - 6 July 2007. more >
6 June 2007
WEBSITE RE-LAUNCH AT HUNTERS HILL
Hunters Hill Council last week officially launched its “new and improved” website at www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au more >
6 June 2007
GRAFFITI TARGETTED
Hunters Hill Council last week adopted a Draft Graffiti Management Policy to help curb the growing incidences of graffiti. more >
6 June 2007
HAZY OVER COLLEGE WORKS DATES
Hunters Hill Council last week deferred judgement on an application that sought to extend the completion time for construction works on Marist Sisters College, Woolwich. more >
6 June 2007
CALL TO MOVE A SIGN, RATHER THAN THE TREE
Hunters Hill Deputy Mayor Clr Peter Astridge last week questioned Council’s removal of a tree on Gladesville Road. more >
6 June 2007
THE CHALET DECISION IS OVERTURNED
Clrs Sue Hoopmann and Richard Quinn have been instrumental in overturning Hunters Hill Council’s decision to refuse restoration alteration works to heritage building ‘The Chalet’. more >
6 June 2007
TO THE POINT with Steve Hannan
Ideal venue for weddings and family functions more >
31 May 2007
LAUNCH OF COUNCIL'S NEW WEBSITE
Hunters Hill Council launched its new website at a function at the Town Hall on 30 May. See the website at www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au more >
30 May 2007
POOR LITTLE CUTIE
Little Cutie takes shelter under a tree in the vacant lot at Gladesville she has occupied for two years. more >
30 May 2007
BEWARE BOGUS HANDYMAN
POLICE are warning residents about a bogus handyman who, they say, is defrauding the elderly of thousands of dollars. more >
29 May 2007
BABS MCKINNON AT MORNING TEA
Woolwich-Hunters Hill Ladies Group will hold a Morning Tea & Talk on Thursday June 21 in the RSL Hall, Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill (near Ferry Street) at 10.30am. more >
29 May 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Council falls into line with the 10-year strategic plan more >
29 May 2007
TRIUMPHANT AT TRIVIA TEAM
Siblings Natasha, Kylie, Matthew and Paul O’Dwyer led the Minus One table to victory at Hunters Hill Rotary’s recent Trivia Night at Gladesville Sporties more >
29 May 2007
FOR HIGH QUALITY FIRST AID SERVICE
Hunters Hill resident Helen Banu-Lawrence was one of 21 St John volunteers officially honoured by NSW Governor Marie Bashir AC at a recent ceremony. more >
29 May 2007
TO THE POINT with Michelle Peters
Market set to be ‘bigger and better’ than ever more >
23 May 2007
TRUE LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS
The team at Slices Cafe Deli in the Gladesville Shopping Village.
SLICES Cafe Deli runs on teamwork more >
23 May 2007
Arts & Crafts 2007 Official Opening - Bruce Harris
Art is the spice, the zest – the creative ingredient that provides flavour and piquancy to our lives. more >
23 May 2007
ACCIDENTAL TRUCKIE HERO
Ahmad Dabboussi swerved his 20-tonne truck into a side street to avoid slamming into rows of cars at the traffic lights on Victoria Rd, Gladesville. more >
22 May 2007
PAUL'S COMMUNITY STORE OF THE YEAR IS BACK
The aim of this year’s program is to further raise the profile of independently operated retailers across the community and to highlight the important contribution independent businesses makes to our ‘Village Economy’. more >
22 May 2007
PARISH TO CELEBRATE
The Anglican Parish of Hunters Hill will on February 17 next year celebrate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Tarban (now Fig Tree) Chapel schoolhouse, now incorporated in St Mark’s Church, Fig Tree. more >
22 May 2007
TO THE POINT with Anna Buddo
Forty years almost since meals got wheels locally more >
22 May 2007
DISMISSAL EXONERATES SPORTIES' CHIEF
CEO of the Gladesville Sporties John Barras after the charges were dismissed. more >
22 May 2007
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTS SCHOOL
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce president Reg Cain presented a $1,000 cheque to Gladesville Public School more >
22 May 2007
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SOCIAL
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce next special social After-Hours Meeting will be held in the new FIVE Restaurant inside Gladesville RSL Community Club. more >
22 May 2007
ART/CRAFT SHOW WINNERS
Hunters Hill Art and Craft Show Committee Chairman Morna Staunton (far left) and Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann congratulate winners at this year’s Hunters Hill Art and Craft Show more >
22 May 2007
INNOCENT!
Court slams Police for false charges more >
21 May 2007
MADELEINE'S EYE HOLDS VITAL CLUE
Madeleine McCann's family believe a new picture of the missing four-year-old could play a vital role in the search for her. more >
16 May 2007
TO THE POINT with Keith Anderson
Become accustomed to speaking in public more >
16 May 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Big cheer for the festival crowd who did us proud more >
16 May 2007
HUNTERS HILL WOMEN'S BOWLING CLUB
Members of Hunters Hill Women’s Bowling Club have such a ball playing lawn bowls, that they want you to join in the fun more >
10 May 2007
HUNTERS HILL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL SUCCESS
Sunday’s Hunters Hill seventh annual Food & Wine Festival on Boronia Park Oval was again an outstanding success. more >
10 May 2007
LEARNING HOW THEY FIGHT FIRES
Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann visited Gladesville Fire Station for the open day more >
10 May 2007
GREEN LIGHT FOR FEE RISE
MAYORS and councillors will receive a 4 per cent pay rise if they decide to award it to themselves. more >
10 May 2007
GLADESVILLE NOW A PIANO BAR
GLADESVILLE Hotel has opened a piano bar. more >
10 May 2007
TO THE POINT with Neville Hodgson
Where is Rotary going, and what is it doing? more >
10 May 2007
THANK YOU LUNCH FOR 'TOP NURSES'
Hunters Hill Private Hospital is holding a staff lunch this Friday to celebrate International Nurses Day more >
10 May 2007
SOFI THE CAT MAKES A 'MIRACLE' RETURN
Ninety-six year-old Hunters Hill Lodge resident Ruby Carnie Can’t stop smiling now that Sofi her cat is back where she belongs more >
2 May 2007
TO THE POINT with Ulrike Sturm
All prepared to dish it up at wine and food festival more >
2 May 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Recalling memories we associate with Diggers more >
2 May 2007
COUNCIL MOVES ON CHILDCARD CENTRES
Hunters Hill Council can now stop a childcare centre from being built within 300 metres of a mobile phone tower. more >
2 May 2007
RAIN FORCED ANZAC DAY SERVICES INSIDE
Welcome rain forced Anzac Services inside at Hunters Hill Town Hall more >
26 April 2007
CHALET DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REJECTED
AN application to restore and extend ``The Chalet'' at Hunters Hill was refused by Hunters Hill Council on Monday night. more >
26 April 2007
STUDY GROUP FROM BRAZIL
Gladesville and Hunters Hill Rotary recently hosted the annual combined Rotary Group Study Exchange (GSE) dinner more >
26 April 2007
SCHOOLS IN TALKFEST CONTEST
Year 11 students from Ryde Secondary College, Hunters Hill High School, Marist Sisters College, and St Joseph’s College are gearing up to battle it out more >
26 April 2007
OUT OF THE BLUE - A QUILT FOR YOU
As a receptionist at Hunters Hill Medical practice Cheryl Moore has been bringing cheer to the lives of others for 20 years more >
26 April 2007
A PRODIGY RETURNS
INTERNATIONAL concert pianist Tamara Anna Cislowska will perform for Hunters Hill Music from 2.30pm on Sunday. more >
26 April 2007
FERAL ANIMALS CULLED
SHOOTING foxes and rabbits is part of a Feral Animal Control program being conducted by Hunters Hill Council. more >
26 April 2007
JR SPORTS STAR: KEEN TO REACH HER GOAL
SERENA Reid began playing water polo three years ago, because she wanted to be like her brother. more >
26 April 2007
TO THE POINT with Mike Regnis
What is a Probus club, and what do they do? more >
18 April 2007
TO THE POINT with Frank Larbalestier
Anzac Eve Memorial Service for Town Hall more >
18 April 2007
Hunters Hill Happenings
Council rolls out free skate day more >
18 April 2007
RETIREMENT VILLAGE UNITS GO ON DISPLAY
Hunters Hill Congregational Retirement Village at 10 D’Aram Street has a number of independent-living units on the market and open for viewing on Saturday (April 21) from 9am to 4pm. more >
12 April 2007
WHEN WE NEED A SHORT BREAK
Hunters Hill Congregational Church Retirement Village recognises that caring for a loved one at home takes a lot of effort more >
12 April 2007
PLANNING FOR PARADISE
Cathy Sherry, Lecturer in Law at University of NSW Law School, will speak on the topic: “Planning for Paradise: Property law and communities” at a talk organised by Vienna Cottage this Sunday more >
12 April 2007
GROWING CROWDS FOLLOW THE WAY OF THE CROSS
Last Friday’s combined churches Way of the Cross walk attracted record crowds more >
12 April 2007
TELSTRA RECONSIDERS PHONE TOWER PLAN
Telstra is reconsidering its options for a planned mobile phone tower for Weil Park more >
12 April 2007
TO THE POINT with Atlanta Camilleri
Groups’ free help with addictions and phobias more >
12 April 2007
VIVIEN LOOKS FOR DREAM COME TRUE
HUNTERS Hill resident Vivien Conacher is about to take the trip of a lifetime: she's going to Italy to study singing. more >
4 April 2007
OFFICIAL NOD FOR GLADESVILLE LIBRARY
It’s official, Ryde and Hunters Hill councils last week ratified a Joint Library Agreement more >
4 April 2007
TO THE POINT with Graham Ascough
Everyone has a life story worth writing. more >
4 April 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Food and wine: serving up soon more >
4 April 2007
PLANE NOISE CULPRITS NOT BEING FINED
Hunters Hill residents have long complained about excessive noise from low-flying aircraft, and now council is taking their concerns to the very top. more >
4 April 2007
VICTORIOUS AT THE REGATTA
The 171st Australia Day Regatta presentations were held at Sydney Town Hall recently and Hunters Hill Sailing Club members were present more >
28 March 2007
FIVE LOCAL CHURCHES PREPARE FOR THE WALK
Beginning at All Saints’ Church in Ferry Street at 10.15am, more >
28 March 2007
GROUP TO FIGHT OVER-DEVELOPMENT
Angry Woolwich residents have banded together in a bid to put an end to “inappropriate and excessive development” in the Woolwich Village precinct. more >
28 March 2007
FIVE LOCAL CHURCHES PREPARE FOR THE WALK
Beginning at All Saints’ Church in Ferry Street at 10.15am, more >
28 March 2007
PROBUS CLUB'S NEW TEAM
Hunters Hill Probus Club recently elected its 31st committee more >
28 March 2007
ON THE RIGHT ROAD TO DRIVING SUCCESS
Eighteen-year-old Hunters Hill resident Tom Tweedie (pictured) has swapped school books for the motor racing circuit. more >
28 March 2007
TO THE POINT with Rev Jackie Somerville
Way of the Cross walk now in its eighth year more >
28 March 2007
GLADESVILLE SHOPPING VILLAGE PRIZE PRESENTATION
Gladesville Public School was winner of the Gladesville Shopping Village sponsored first prize more >
28 March 2007
ANIMAL FUN FOR ALL AT SHOPPING CENTRE
Animal lovers of all ages can get up close with baby animals more >
21 March 2007
RESTORATION PLAN STOPPED
Proposed restoration works to Hunters Hill heritage property “The Chalet” have been halted more >
21 March 2007
TO THE POINT with Ian McNab
How you can help police to reduce property theft more >
21 March 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Sailing club big on trophy wins more >
21 March 2007
STORMERS AT BORONIA PARK
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club had a guest training session run by the coaching staff of the Stormers Super 14 rugby team from South Africa last Thursday. more >
21 March 2007
BIG DAY FOR HILLIES
HUNTERS Hill cricket team have pulled off one of their proudest wins on record more >
15 March 2007
HUNTERS HILL WALKS AND EXHIBITIONS
HUNTERS Hill celebrations for Heritage Week end on Sunday with a guided walk around The Priory more >
14 March 2007
WALKING IS THE WAY
Boronia Park Primary students are walking to school with parents. more >
13 March 2007
WAY OF THE CROSS WALK
The Good Friday Walk, staged by the Combined Churches of Hunters Hill and Gladesville, more >
13 March 2007
ALL SAINTS MUSIC CONCERT @ St Mark's Church
Final Parish of All Saints’ event for the 2007 Heritage Festival in Hunters Hill more >
13 March 2007
TO THE POINT with Jeff McEwen
Hockey season swings back into action again more >
13 March 2007
TWILIGHT WALKING TOUR OF ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
Hunters Hill Clr Richard Quinn of St Joseph’s College will lead a FREE twilight walking tour of the famous school more >
8 March 2007
TO THE POINT with Philip Jenkyn
Cruises, walks, music, it’s all part of a festival more >
7 March 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
MY APOLOGIES for not being able to attend the Weil Park Telstra facility meeting on Thursday February 22. more >
7 March 2007
TO THE POINT with Leanne Costantino
Playgroups are fun, but they’re not just for kids more >
7 March 2007
SES HUNTERS HILL AWARDS LONG SERVING MEMBERS
Long serving members of the Hunters Hill State Emergency Service were honoured for years of hard work more >
28 February 2007
HISTORIC CHURCHES OPEN DOORS TO VISITORS
NSW National Trust Heritage Festival begins this week and continues until March 18. more >
28 February 2007
PR vs PM
Federal Labor Leader Kevin Rudd dropped a bombshell Sunday night more >
28 February 2007
KIWI STAR TO COACH HILLIES
HUNTERS HILL Rugby Club have appointed former New Zealand rugby league international Jason Williams as first grade coach for 2007. more >
28 February 2007
EXPLORE HUNTERS HILL
HUNTERS Hill's two-week Heritage Festival will get under way on Sunday with a walk through Boronia Park. more >
23 February 2007
TO THE POINT with Derek Knox
Desexing our cats will save lives and money more >
23 February 2007
DON COTTEE RETIRES
Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann thanks engineer Don Cottee for his 16 years of faithful service more >
23 February 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Council engineer Don calls it a day more >
23 February 2007
CAIN FAMILY IS ABLE
Established Gladesville company Able’s Betta Electrical have been a leader in the electrical trade for more than 40 years. more >
16 February 2007
FESTIVAL STREETS AHEAD
One of Hunters Hill's most charming streets will this year be featured in The National Trust Heritage Festival this March. more >
15 February 2007
PROPOSED MOBILE PHONE TOWER @ WEIL PARK
Community Information Evening for Proposed 25m Mobile Phone Tower at Weil Park. more >
14 February 2007
TO THE POINT with Grace Widders
They have the love of quilting all sewn up! more >
14 February 2007
Eventful Year for the Team
Big grins from four happy members of the Hunters Hill Quilters! more >
14 February 2007
WELCOME TO GLADESVILLE
Chamber of Commerce Ready to Serve you more >
14 February 2007
GLADESVILLE ROTARY SCHOOLS BURSARIES PRESENTATIONS
Three students from local high schools have been awarded Bursaries for higher education by the Rotary Club of Gladesville more >
14 February 2007
GLADES VILLAGE PHARMACY
‘Modern as Today with Old Fashioned Service’ more >
7 February 2007
QUILTERS TAKE EVENT AWARD
The bi-annual Hunters Hill Quilt Show was named Community Event of the Year more >
7 February 2007
TO THE POINT with Jessica Kleinberg
Battle still on for a safer bike route to the bridge more >
7 February 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Great day to become one of us more >
7 February 2007
VESPA THE MACAW - SNATCHED
Gladesville’s Awash Car Care ‘n’ Café lost its colourful main attraction late Saturday night more >
7 February 2007
GORGEOUS GARDENS - 2nd in the Series
Hidden from view in Hunters Hill is a magnificent Japanese garden. more >
7 February 2007
WHO STOLE MY VESPA
Vespa, the missing macaw. He speaks and dances .. have you seen him? more >
7 February 2007
NEW HOME CARE PLAN FOR SENIORS LAUNCHED
Daily, weekly or full-time home care is now available to locals thanks to the recent launch of Home Instead Senior Care more >
31 January 2007
AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS
Australia Day celebrations at Hunters Hill featured a citizenship ceremony for 40 new Australians more >
31 January 2007
TO THE POINT with Community Award Winners
JUNE BECK, ELAHM TAHZIB and ELSA O’HANLON are thrilled, excited and humbled by awards more >
31 January 2007
AUSTRALIAN HONOURS
OFFICERS OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA (AO) more >
31 January 2007
WYVERN TOSS HUNTERS
A DEPLETED Hunters Hill cricket team found the going tough on the Australia Day weekend more >
31 January 2007
HILLIES PRIMED FOR SUCCESS
SEASON 2007 is fast approaching and after a successful 2006, this season is sure to be an even bigger one for the Hunters Hill Rugby Union Football Club. more >
31 January 2007
TWO TOP AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS LIST
THERE was a strong showing of northern districts residents in the Australia Day honours list. more >
24 January 2007
VISIT A PIECE OF HISTORY
Hunters Hill’s historic Vienna Cottage, at 38 Alexander Street, will be open to the public for free on Australia Day more >
24 January 2007
GETTING IN THE ACT - EARLY ON
Hunters Hill’s Sydney Teenage Actors Studio pride themselves on being able to offer classes to focus on improvisational skills, monologues, group performances, acting theory and movement. more >
24 January 2007
TO THE POINT with Kate O'Sullivan
IN YEARS gone by physical culture was regarded as simple, regimented exercises set to old fashioned music more >
24 January 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
It’s time to put on your best smile more >
17 January 2007
SPECTACULAR AUSTRALIA DAY
‘Family fun and true blue entertainment’ more >
17 January 2007
SHE'S HUNG UP ON CHARITY CALENDAR
For Hunters Hill resident Janelle McIntosh, it was a matter of being in the right place at the right time more >
17 January 2007
SINGER, SONGWRITER BRIELLE TAKES AMBASSADOR ROLE
Brielle Davis - the youngest ever golden guitar nominee and television veteran - is this year’s Hunters Hill Australia Day Ambassador. more >
17 January 2007
TO THE POINT with Ida Ozoux-Blessing
Get ready for a day full of fun at Clarke’s Point more >
10 January 2007
TO THE POINT with Maire Sheehan
Move to sell The Priory to Council - 'duplicitous' more >
10 January 2007
$150,00 GRANT TO HUNTERS HILL HIGH
Hunters Hill High School can look forward to a brighter future more >
10 January 2007
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Happiness is a truck full of toys for kids more >
10 January 2007
HILLIES SET FOR AN AWESOME SEASON
THE RUGBY season about to unfold has been two years in the planning and the movers and shakers at Boronia Park are tipping a return to the Hillies' heyday. more >
20 December 2006
Christmas Boutique time at the Cottage
(TWT) Hunters Hill’s historic Vienna Cottage started celebrating recently with their annual Christmas Boutique. more >
20 December 2006
Top environment award for council
(TWT) By participating in a nationwide sustainability initiative Hunters Hill Council has helped to achieve the equivalent of taking 674,000 cars off the road. more >
20 December 2006
Restoration to historic house gets go-ahead
(TWT) Two of Hunters Hill’s notable buildings came up for development approval at last week’s Council meeting. more >
14 December 2006
Low priority for Priory
HUNTERS Hill mayor Sue Hoopmann came under fire this week over her council's failure to commit funds to help save the historic Priory from sale to private developers. more >
14 December 2006
Schools band together over carols
Hunters Hill Carols by Candlelight again proved a popular event this year at Boronia Park Oval. more >
14 December 2006
Quilts for Charity
This three-part quilt (pictured) was carefully created by the talented Hunters Hill Quilters, who have donated to various and local charities more >
14 December 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS With MAYOR SUE HOOPMAN
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS With MAYOR SUE HOOPMAN - We must preserve our historic past more >
14 December 2006
Councils hoarding $58m in fees
COUNCILS covering the northern districts are hoarding $58 million in unspent development levies more >
6 December 2006
GROUPS UNITE TO FIGHT PRIORY SELL OFF
Four groups have united in a bid to stop the sale of one of Gladesville’s historical assets - The Priory. more >
6 December 2006
TO THE POINT with David Page
Club has a flying start to the sailing season more >
6 December 2006
10 YEARS OF OFFERING HOPE
Last Friday marked the 10th anniversary since Gladesville’s Cornucopia Café first opened its doors more >
6 December 2006
QUILTERS ADD SOME COLOUR TO TOWN HALL
Given the challenge to beautify a Hunters Hill Council Chambers wall more >
29 November 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
State Gov't intends to sell The Priory. more >
29 November 2006
TO THE POINT with Bev Debrincat
Local group rallying us to help the environment more >
29 November 2006
COUNCIL - GIVE US THE PRIORY
Hunters Hill Council wants NSW Health to transfer the land and buildings to Council for restoration. more >
29 November 2006
SWIFT RESPONSE TO HINTED SALE
RESIDENT activists mobilised this week to block a State government plan to sell the historic Priory at Hunters Hill to private interests. more >
29 November 2006
MOTHER OF 7 IN BATTLE FOR CURE
THE diagnosis of a terminal illness often unleashes a renewed vigour for life. more >
28 November 2006
THESE BOWLING GRINNERS ARE WINNERS
Hunters Hill Womens Bowling Club took out this year’s Grade 3 Pennants competition more >
28 November 2006
GLADESVILLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
‘Family Fun for All’ with something of everybody. more >
28 November 2006
AWARD FOR GLORIOUS SERVICE
Gladesville Community Aid Food Services Co-ordinator Anna Buddoh displays the NSW Meals on Wheels Association 2006 Service Award for Food Services more >
21 November 2006
TO THE POINT with Roy Maggio
Record 15 junior teams at Hunters Hill Cricket Club more >
21 November 2006
TOP COP IS IMPRESSED
New Gladesville Local Area Commander Superintendent Philip Flogel attended his first Hunters Hill Council meeting last week. more >
21 November 2006
NOW, IT'S A MARKETING CAMPAIGN FOR BUSINESS
DiscoverHuntersHill aims to increase the profile of Hunters Hill. more >
21 November 2006
GCA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
Gladesville Community Aid celebrated 40 years service to the community last weekend more >
17 November 2006
DISCOVER HUNTERS HILL INAUGURAL AGM
The first year and more of the Association’s activities have been both successful and rewarding. more >
15 November 2006
TO THE POINT with Alistar Sharp
Let’s build a safer way to get to Gladesville Bridge more >
15 November 2006
TALENTED TARA RUNS 800m PB
PROMISING junior distance runner Tara Vance (pictured) performed with distinction at the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association State Athletics Carnival at Homebush last Thursday. more >
15 November 2006
COUNCIL ADOPTS DRAFT PLAN FOR HUNTERS HILL VILLAGE
While the submissions supported the master plan concept, many didn’t think it was ready to be approved more >
15 November 2006
TWO PROJECTS GET APPROVED, CONDITIONALLY
Two development applications were each given a deferred commencement clause by Hunters Hill Council last week. more >
15 November 2006
BRUCE LUCAS MEMORIAL
The late Bruce Lucas was honoured earlier this month with a memorial seat at Clarke’s Point Reserve more >
15 November 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Push to get underground cabling up and running more >
8 November 2006
TO THE POINT with Robyn Harvey
Just a couple of weeks to GCA’s 40th celebrations more >
8 November 2006
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE AT VIENNA COTTAGE
Historic Vienna Cottage will be transformed into a glamorous Christmas Boutique more >
8 November 2006
TOY DRIVE FOR HOSPITAL KIDS
Spending Christmas in hospital isn’t much fun for kids more >
8 November 2006
A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
Hunters Hill Rotary Club presented seven Pride of Workmanship awards more >
5 November 2006
DHH Wins Community Group of the Year Awards
Discover Hunters Hill Inc receives two awards at the North Sydney Community Award, 3rd November 2006. more >
5 November 2006
DHH Wins Community Awards
Discover Hunters Hill Inc receives two awards at the North Sydney Community Awards, 3rd November 2006. more >
2 November 2006
JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL
The jacarandas are magnificent in Hunters Hill in early November. more >
2 November 2006
STRUGGLE TO RULE FORESHORE
Struggle to rule harbour foreshore becomes backyard blitz of century more >
1 November 2006
COUNCIL'S PLANS TO SAVE WATER
Hunters Hill Council says it can save up to 1.5 million litres of water each year by implementing new water-saving initiatives. more >
1 November 2006
START BIDDING FOR THEIR COLOURFUL UMBRELLA
Boronia Park Public School students will auction this outdoor three-metre market umbrella at their school fete more >
1 November 2006
DISABLED TOILETS FOR WHARF
To meet an overwhelming lack of public disabled toilets in Hunters Hill - there are none more >
1 November 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Thank you to 300 volunteers more >
1 November 2006
$1,000 PRIZE FOR BEST YOUTH ENTRY IN PARADE
Best youth entry in this year’s Gladesville Christmas Festival Grand Parade will win $1,000. more >
1 November 2006
TO THE POINT with Angela Dewan
Indigenous students on a program for success more >
1 November 2006
SPIRITED ACTION BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER
Like many on the North Shore, Phil Jenkyn is passionate about his local area. more >
26 October 2006
JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL
... and there’s lots for everyone more >
26 October 2006
TO THE POINT with David Gaunt
Spring into celebration with Jacaranda Time... more >
25 October 2006
International Fellowship Dinner
Former scouts and guides will join with members of Hunters Hill Rotary Club more >
25 October 2006
It’s all systems go on Skate Day
All geared up.... more >
25 October 2006
Perry's appeal pulls in $20,000 for the School
Little Perry Fisher started something big more >
19 October 2006
WOOLWICH DOCK & 'MALUKA' FREE TOUR
Two additonal dates for free tours of Woolwich Dock & 'Maluka' more >
18 October 2006
RSL Sub Branch Appreciation Certificates
NSW State President of the RSL Don Rowe OAM presented Appreciation Certificates more >
18 October 2006
TO THE POINT with Perry Fisher
Fundraising, so we can build new classrooms more >
18 October 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Just an hour of your time for safety audit more >
18 October 2006
UNITED OVER LIBRARY PLAN
Putting their differences aside after months of disagreement more >
11 October 2006
GOLDEN MEMORIES FOR BILL & PAM
Western Suburbs rugby league stalwart Bill Owens and wife Pam (pictured) of Hunters Hill celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary this Sunday. more >
11 October 2006
LUKE LEADS WAY WITH 47 & 3-42
HUNTERS Hill Crick-et Club opened their 2006-07 campaign with an emphatic win over Scots Old Boys more >
11 October 2006
MAYORS ATTACK STATE GOVERNMENT
Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils got stuck into NSW Minister for Local Government more >
11 October 2006
COUNCIL SET TO FORM PARKS GREEN TEAM
A new Sustainability and Biodiversity Committee is to be formed by Hunters Hill Council more >
11 October 2006
NEW RETIREMENT VILLAGE UNITS OPENED
Mr Hal Drayton officially cut the ribbon more >
11 October 2006
TO THE POINT with Betty Benjamin
Making it easier to keep up to date and pay bills more >
10 October 2006
HAPPY END TO LIBRARY FEUD
RESIDENTS fighting to save Gladesville library are celebrating more >
4 October 2006
TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT
Choosing the right assisted-care facility isn’t always an easy choice more >
4 October 2006
POPULAR RESPITE CARE SERVICE
Caring for someone you love 24 hours a day more >
4 October 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Know someone worthy of a community award? more >
4 October 2006
RYDE HUNTERS HILL LIFE EDUCATION AGM
The Ryde Hunters Hill Life Education Centre (RHHLEC) Annual General Meeting was held at the Ryde Civic Centre more >
4 October 2006
GIANT STEP BY STEP WALK FOR AUTISM
North Ryde mother Michelle Bollard sets off on her marathon walk more >
4 October 2006
FLYING TEAM'S FLAG
Bennelong District Bowling Association President Mrs Ray Davies visited the Hunters Hill Women’s Bowling Club more >
4 October 2006
ZONE SPORT TRIFECTA FOR BORONIA ATHLETES
BORONIA Park Public School have stamped themselves the top sporting nursery in the Ryde Zone after capturing a Carnival trifecta in 2006. more >
4 October 2006
SCHOOLBOYS CELEBRATE TWIN VICTORIES IN FIJI
ST Joseph's College rugby prodigy Kurtley Beale's captaincy of the Australian Schoolboys South Pacific tour got off to a flying start more >
4 October 2006
TO THE POINT with Paul Wynn
Rotary’s fun family day all set for Sunday week more >
28 September 2006
IN THE RIGHT DOMAIN WITH WEBSITES
Hunters Hill is leading the way in cyberspace with the first geographic community domain website in Australia more >
28 September 2006
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS FOR INAUGURAL 7 BRIDGES WALK
Hunters Hill volunteers urgenty need for Inaugural 7 Bridges Walk more >
27 September 2006
LIBRARY PAID UP UNTIL MARCH
Financial support for Gladesville Library has been secured until March 2007 more >
27 September 2006
BENNETT ANNIVERSARY
Popular Boronia Park residents Joyce and Ron Bennett (pictured) celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary this Friday. more >
27 September 2006
COUNCIL REJECTS PLANFOR CHILDCARE CENTRE
Earl Street Boronia Park won’t be getting a childcare facility more >
27 September 2006
BEARS GOOD NEWS FOR HEROES
Bandaged Bear made a special visit to Boronia Park Woolworths more >
27 September 2006
BOYS IN THE ZONE
The Boronia Park Public School record breaking senior boys 4 x 100m relay team more >
27 September 2006
TO THE POINT with Craig Easdown
Witness Woolwich Dock’s boat restoration venture more >
27 September 2006
TOP PHOTOS WILL APPEAR IN CALENDAR
Gladesville Public School staged a photo exhibition titled, Gladesville Through The Eyes of a Child more >
22 September 2006
HUNTERS HILL VILLAGE DRAFT MASTER PLAN ON DISPLAY
Council has recently considered the draft Master Plan and a draft DCP for the Hunters Hill Village more >
22 September 2006
DiscoverHuntersHill COMMUNITY WEBSITE
FIRST TO GO LIVE SINCE LAUNCH! more >
20 September 2006
PAVILION RISES FROM THE ASHES
Hunters Hill High School at last had a reason to celebrate again more >
20 September 2006
TO THE POINT with Amanda Lee
Still swinging for playgrounds more >
20 September 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
85 years young - a good year for all more >
15 September 2006
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION FOR VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT
The Hunters Hill Masterplan – on exhibition until the end of the month more >
15 September 2006
UPBEAT AWARD FOR SONGWRITER'S 'MOAN'
Hunters Hill songwriter Janet Swain (below) recently won first place more >
15 September 2006
TO THE POINT with Ellen Wilton
Our bowling ladies have lots of fun chasing jack more >
7 September 2006
SCHOOL REDISCOVERS ITS PAST, WITH HELP
Hunters Hill Public School students went back in time last week to celebrate their school’s history which dates back to 1870. more >
7 September 2006
TO THE POINT with Janet Williams
French student’s view of formidable Sydney visit more >
7 September 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Have your say on Village Master Plan more >
7 September 2006
CHURCH A CRASH VICTIM - AGAIN
The recently restored Our Lady Queen of Peace Church at Gladesville was last week the scene of yet another runaway vehicle accident - this time involving a delivery truck. more >
7 September 2006
HILLIES CLAIM RUGBY TITLES
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club are celebrating premiership success in the Metropolitan Northern Zone ranks. more >
1 September 2006
BUY A BRICK, BUILD CLASSROOMS
Some of our best memories are of our time at school and for the 136-year-old Hunters Hill Primary School there must be plenty of them out there. more >
1 September 2006
TO THE POINT with Derek Knox
Brought in from the cold, these kittens were lucky. more >
1 September 2006
TRIBUTE TO HILLIES WARRIOR 'LUCY'
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club is mourning the death of one of its greatest stalwarts Ray Bortolussi (pictured) who lost a brave fight with cancer last Thursday at the age of 63. more >
23 August 2006
ARE WE ONLY PAYING FOR LIBRARY COSTS?
Hunters Hill Clr Richard Quinn: “We are just interested in knowing what we are paying for and in having some say in what our contribution is used for.” more >
23 August 2006
TO THE POINT with Coralie Jensen
Fun night out can seriously help those needing support more >
23 August 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Aussie send-off for our French visitors more >
23 August 2006
TWO STAND OUT IN BLAZE OF COLOURFUL YOUNG ARTWORK
The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words was reaffirmed in a vibrant display of colour, textures and media at this year’s Hunters Hill Young in Art Exhibition. more >
23 August 2006
PLAYGROUNDS: PUSH TO MAKE THEM GREENER
Local public schools will be encouraged to plant more trees and conserve their water under a new plan known as the ‘Greener Playgrounds plan’. more >
23 August 2006
WARNING: STAY AWAY FROM THREE RESERVES
To ensure their own safety and that of their pets, Hunters Hill Council is urging local residents to keep clear of three reserve areas where feral animal control programs are being carried out. more >
16 August 2006
YOUNG ARTWORKS GO ON SHOW
The annual Hunters Hill Young in Art Exhibition opens tonight at Hunters Hill Town Hall, showcasing dozens of works by talented local school students. more >
16 August 2006
THEY ARE DOING THAT LITTLE BIT EXTRA
At their Pride of Workmanship Awards 2006 ceremony recently Hunters Hill Rotary Club honoured four new recipients from the local community for always ‘doing that little bit extra’. more >
16 August 2006
REMEMBERING BENNELONG
Keith Vincent Smith is guest speaker at Hunters Hill Historical Society’s AGM next Tuesday August 22 in the RSL Hall, Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill at 8pm. more >
16 August 2006
TO THE POINT with Barbara E Pye
New cultural centre looks for committee members more >
11 August 2006
CANCELLED - HUNTERS HILL CELEBRITY MATCH
Please be aware due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to postpone this Saturday's Celebrity Rugby Match (12th August), and all activities surrounding the night. more >
9 August 2006
DELI CELEBRATES TRIPLE TRIUMPH
IT was the night of nights for Northern Districts businesses more >
9 August 2006
WITH HELP, THEY'LL SORT LIBRARY ISSUE
After sifting through a kaleidoscope of issues Gladesville Joint Library Committee, which meets again tonight (August 9), is closer to fashioning an agreement between Hunters Hill and Ryde City councils. more >
9 August 2006
TRIBUTE TO JOHN MERRINGTON
Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann recently made a special tribute to mark the passing of friend, former Hunters Hill councillor and life-long resident of Hunters Hill, John Merrington MBE. more >
9 August 2006
TO THE POINT with Rod Salmon
Celebrity bash to raise funds for park upgrade more >
9 August 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Welfare of a municipality was late mayor’s passion more >
9 August 2006
RUGBY FUNDRAISER HAS WIDE APPEAL
DRUMMOYNE’S legendary rugby union ‘scrum doctor’ Tony Swanson is a disappointed man today. more >
9 August 2006
MARKETS ON SATURDAY
Riverside Markets are on again this Saturday August 12, from 9am to 3pm at Riverside Girls High School, Gladesville. more >
4 August 2006
TO THE POINT with Anthea Holder-Grobe
Push to open more kids’ play groups in the area more >
4 August 2006
CHILDCARE CENTRE PLAN PUT ON HOLD
Hunters Hill Council last week deferred an application for a childcare facility in Earl Street after concerned residents cited traffic, parking, noise, and safety issues. more >
4 August 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
We are all very sorry not to have celebrated our Moocooboola Festival, particularly me, who put off a holiday to be there. more >
4 August 2006
BEATTIE PRIMED FOR RUGBY CHALLENGE
FORMER Balmain rugby league forwards John Owens and Alan Beattie will line up in this month’s Celebrity Rugby Match to raise money for local sport at Boronia Park Oval. more >
4 August 2006
LOCAL SAILORS ON TOP OF WORLD
GLADESVILLE’S Doug McGain and Michael Spies of Hunters Hill were part of the winning team at the recent 11 metre One Design World Sailing Championships in Bornholm, Denmark. more >
4 August 2006
ALEX SHOWS CLASS
TALENTED Hunters Hill rugby centre Alex Birtwistle spearheaded his side to a 15-0 win over semi final rivals Manly in the NSW Suburban U/16 competition last Saturday at Keirle Park. more >
26 July 2006
POLICE ROUNDS
GLADESVILE SPORTIES club was robbed late on Sunday evening by two armed men with cloth wrapped around their heads. more >
26 July 2006
RUGBY COLTS WIN
HUNTERS Hill U/19 rugby team defeated Briars 24-14 in a hard fought NSW Suburban semi final last Saturday at Wills Ground. more >
26 July 2006
MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL - CANCELLLED
MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL 2006 - CANCELLED
UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO THE RECENT HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING OF THE HIGH SCHOOL OVAL, MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL 2006 IS CANCELLED. more >
31 May 2006
TO THE POINT with Deborah Anschau
Our website is a one-stop ‘shop’ for all things local
WATER PIPE broken and you need a plumber - fast? more >