18 May 2012
HUNTERS HILL DRAFT LEP ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Submissions close 21 May..... more >17 May 2012
WOMEN TERRIFIED AS ARMED MEN RAID CLUB
Patrons held at gunpoint on Thursday night.... more >
17 May 2012
HUNTERS HILL RED SHIELD APPEAL
Volunteers to meeting this Sunday at Fairland Hall, Alexandra St...... more >
17 May 2012
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
A bumper festival for one and all.... more >
17 May 2012
DADS SERVE MUMS AT BORONIA PARK
Boronia Park Public School hosts Mothers Day morning tea... more >
17 May 2012
TO THE POINT with Father Kevin Bates
Priesthood: no life more satisfying and privileged more >
11 May 2012
AXE, RIFLE USED IN HUNTERS HILL ARMED ROBBERY
THE CEO of Hunters Hill Club, Steve Hannan, has praised Gladesville Police for their fast response after two men broke into the club with an axe and rifle last night.... more >
10 May 2012
STUDENTS GO PINK FOR CANCER
'The morning tea is about raising awareness....." more >
8 May 2012
TO THE POINT with Judy Goodsell
Hunters Hill Public School will again host Biggest Morning Tea on 24 May .... more >
8 May 2012
QUEEN'S FUNDRAISER
Coordinating event this Friday @ HH High for Breast Cancer awareness..... more >
8 May 2012
Ryde-Hunters Hill Hockey Club conned by both Labor
O’Farrell Coalition Government is proving to be no better than its predecessor Labor Government in keeping pre-election promises... more >
8 May 2012
TALK ON AUSSIE SILVER MARKING
Sunday, 20 May @ 2:30pm @ HH RSL.... more >
8 May 2012
'FISH' PORTRAIT LANDS ART PRIZE
Balmain painter Mertim Gokalp wins Regional prize.... more >
8 May 2012
ANNIVERSRY FOR FATHER KEVIN
Father Kevin celebrates 40th anniversary..... more >
8 May 2012
HUNTERS HILL VILLAGE WELCOMES NEW BUSINESSES
Discover Figtree Shops in Hunters Hill.... more >
8 May 2012
THEIR FIRST DAYS ON THE BEAT
4 new rookie officers take their first steps..... more >
8 May 2012
EIGHT OUT OF TEN WOMEN WEARING THE WRONG BRA
Nocturnal Designs in Gladesville can help..... more >
8 May 2012
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CELEBRATION
Inaugural concert a great success!,,, more >
2 May 2012
BRUSH UP ON YOUR TRADE SKILLS AT THE MENS SHED
Open day recently held..... more >
2 May 2012
TO THE POINT with Kim Alfeldi
Funds to help little ones fight their biggest battles more >
2 May 2012
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Fun time at Wine and Food Festival 6 May 2012..... more >
2 May 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS IN HUNTERS HILL AREA...
Seniors from Ryde/Hunters Hill experienced a delightful day.... more >
2 May 2012
HUNTERS HLLL ANZAC EVE MEMORIAL SERVICE
Ron Wick played the bagpipes and Mark Traill the drums....... more >
2 May 2012
SPOIL MUM ON MOTHERS' DAY
Get ideas to spoil your mum!.... more >
30 April 2012
ELDERSLY DRIVER KILLED IN VICTORIA ROAD CRASH
Huntleys Cove man died at the scene of this fatal car crash... more >
30 April 2012
TO THE POINT with Susanah Fullerton
Church and music links in Jane Austen concert... more >
30 April 2012
FLOOD WATERS BURY TWT TERRITORY
Storms wreacked havoc..... more >
30 April 2012
JOEY'S CLAIM SYDNEY FC FOOTBALL CUP
Joey's takes out inaugural cup..... more >
30 April 2012
RYDE HUNTERS HILL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Presents 'Taste of Nations - A Musical Journey{.... more >
30 April 2012
ORCHESTRA IS SET FOR INAUGURAL CONCERT
The program includes Schubert, Massenet, Mirzoyan, Khachaturian and Australian composer Christopher Gordon, of Ryde.... more >
30 April 2012
CATHOLICS TARGETED BY PARKING RANGERS
HH Council shocked by allegations.... more >
19 April 2012
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
New LEP to guide future development on exhibition 23 April - 21 May more >
19 April 2012
ANZAC DAY SERVICES
26 April 2012.... more >
18 April 2012
FRENCH HERITAGE BROUGHT TO LIFE
The French history of Hunters Hill was brought to life at the Town Hall museum last week .... more >
18 April 2012
TO THE POINT with Ian Grant
Do we do enough for those who’ve served in conflicts? more >
18 April 2012
ANZAC DAY SERVICES- HUNTERS, GLADESVILLE
Ryde and Epping..... more >
18 April 2012
KIDS' MEALS DISH UP DONATIONS
Woolwich Pier Hotel Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation with $8,000... more >
18 April 2012
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHED LAUNCHED INTO CYBERSPACE
Residents to get involved in ‘Project Eyewatch’, an internet-based project updating Neighbourhood Watch... more >
15 April 2012
HERITAGE FESTIVAL BEGINS
The National Trust Heritage Festival starts this Saturday and Hunters Hill is hosting several events... more >
15 April 2012
JOUBERT CHILDREN FEATURE
in one of Australia's earliest photographs..... more >
15 April 2012
HUNTERS HILL FRENCH EXPO
French Exhibition open at Hunters Hill Museum.... more >
15 April 2012
JESUS GREETS THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM
More than 1,000 people took part in the Annual Way of the Cross procession..... more >
15 April 2012
EASTER WAY OF THE CROSS
Easter celebrations well attended... more >
15 April 2012
ALL THINGS PINK - Breast Cancer Luncheon
@ The Hunters Hill Club - 18th May.... Supporting Breast Cancer Research more >
15 April 2012
TO THE POINT with Judy Smith
A real lawn tennis club with a very long history.... more >
4 April 2012
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Sensational opening for our French connection.... more >
4 April 2012
TO THE POINT with Chris Schofield
Heritage Festival 14-29 April 2012 more >
4 April 2012
MORGAN LEADS WAY
Hunters Hill High School elected for the prestigious place at the UBS Young Women’s Leadership Academy.... more >
4 April 2012
PASSION PLAY ON GOOD FRIDAY
Re-enacted on Good Friday, 5 April 2012..... more >
4 April 2012
NORA HEYSEN MOVIE 'Of Art and Men'
Will be shown @ Hunters Hill Town Hall 26 April.... more >
4 April 2012
TWO LOCAL POLICE STATIONS IN GOVT PLAN FOR MERGER?
O'Farrell gov't considering merging Eastwood & Gladesville police..... more >
4 April 2012
MACHINE MUSIK ROCKS
HH Council & Machine Musijk offer free workshop.... more >
30 March 2012
STATIONS OF THE CROSS COME ALIVE IN HUNTERS HILL
‘...weep not for me, but for yourselves ...’ more >
30 March 2012
EASTER SERVICES 2012
A listing of local churchs' Easter Services... more >
30 March 2012
TALKS AND DISPLAYS AT VIENNA COTTAGE
Brad Powe family collection..... more >
30 March 2012
OUT OF AFRICA MUSICAL SPECTACUAR
Last Sunday’s Out of Africa Spectacular Packed All Saints’ Church.... more >
30 March 2012
TO THE POINT with Lynn Trainor
If you’re after a chat, BBQ, or a trip, Probus has got it... more >
30 March 2012
WOOLWICH MARIST COLLEGE REUNION
Callng all ex-students..... more >
30 March 2012
MAYOR SHOWS OFF ENCHANTING WALKWAY
Foreshore walks in Canada Bay and Hunters Hill close to transport....great school holiday activity. more >
30 March 2012
COUNCIL STOMPS OUT SMOKES
Hunters Hill Council reviewing draft No-Smoking policy.... more >
30 March 2012
EMOTIONAL DAY AS RICHARD WALKS IN JESUS' STOPS
He will lead a crowd of followers throughout Hunters Hill, starting from All Saints’ Anglican Church in Ferry St, at 10.15am.... more >
30 March 2012
58th HUNTERS HILL ART EXHIBITION
Experience NSW longest continuous running Art Exhibition .... more >
30 March 2012
GREEN GROUP STILL VIGLANT
47th AGM held last Saturday..... more >
30 March 2012
LOST HISTORY
Hunters Hill (Lawn) Tennis Club seeking memorabilia.... more >
30 March 2012
NEW PROBUS COMMITTEE
Probus Club of Hunters Hill & District conducted its 36th AGM recently at the Hunters Hill Club... more >
29 March 2012
STATIONS OF THE CROSS COME ALIVE IN HUNTERS HILL
‘...weep not for me, but for yourselves ...’ more >
21 March 2012
HUNTERS HILL SET TO SCAT TO BILLY BURTON AND BAND
Legend of the Sydney music scene for more than three decades, Billy Burton, will again bring his unique big band sound to Hunters Hill on Saturday 2 June...... more >
21 March 2012
STATIONS OF THE CROSS WALK
Actor Richard Korkor will play the role of Jesus Christ for the third consecutive year..... more >
21 March 2012
TO THE POINT with Natalie Lin
Natural introduction to a world of gymnastics...and now to represent Australia more >
21 March 2012
GREATEST SHAVE FOR A CURE
Hunters Hill Club was buzzing with patrons last week to help raise money... more >
21 March 2012
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
When winding up can be wonderful.... more >
21 March 2012
COUNCIL WORKERS TO THE RESCUE
Five homes in Gladesville Road saved last Thursday morning... more >
14 March 2012
HUNTERS HILL CELEBRATIONS END
2 book launches..... more >
14 March 2012
ART / WORK EVENTS
Hunters Hill Arts Exhibition and Hunters Hill Club invite you..... more >
14 March 2012
THE END OF A BIG CELEBRATION
Mayor plants time capsule to be opened in 2061.... more >
14 March 2012
TO THE POINT with Roslyn Maguire
Passy, significant link in our French connection..... more >
14 March 2012
END OF SESQUICENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
Boronia Scouts donate scarves to the time capsule.... more >
14 March 2012
RESIDENTS TOAST 150-YEAR MARK
200+ dignataries, politicians and devoted residents..... more >
6 March 2012
MAYORS' PHOTOS GO INTO COUNCIL TIME CAPSULE
Discover Hunters Hill produces pictorial history of the Council’s 58 Mayors and Chairmen from 1861..... more >
29 February 2012
W.A.WINDEYER BOOK LAUNCH BY MAYOR S HOOPMANN
The book launch will be a feature of the closing ceremony of Hunters Hill Sesquicentenary celebrations more >
29 February 2012
TOTHE POINT with Shelly Ryan
Playgroup gearing up to launch fun day on 10 March ..... more >
29 February 2012
BOATS IN STREETS COP A BROADSIDE
Residents have few things in common, - a dislike for boat owners who moor their craft in narrow residential streets.... more >
29 February 2012
MEETINGS ARE KEY TO GLADESVILLE RESERVE'S FUTURE
Depends on outcome of 2 community consultations this week... more >
29 February 2012
GETTING ALL SQUEEZED UP FOR A BIG PHOTO
Dozens of HH Familites enjoy festivities at All Saints..... more >
29 February 2012
UP TEMPO SALUTE TO AFRICAN MIGRANTS
'Out of Africa: A Celebration': 25 March 2012..... more >
22 February 2012
CIGARETTE BUTTS IN DRAINS IS NOT A GOOD LOOK
Shopkeepers in Gladesville have had enough..... more >
22 February 2012
OUR SES FIRST FAMILY
Enthusiastic young member of Hunters Hill SES..... more >
22 February 2012
TO THE POINT with Ian Adair
Recollections of earlier times prized by society.... more >
22 February 2012
A BIG MASS FOR TINY TOTS
Historic Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church filled to capacity...... more >
22 February 2012
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Timely capsule to mark end of sesquicentenary more >
22 February 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS AND NOTICES
Celebrations, classes and more..... more >
22 February 2012
HUNTERS HILL SES CELEBRATIONS
SES held their annual BBQ.... more >
22 February 2012
TWILIGHT PICNIC AT ALL SAINTS
4th annual event to be held 25 February @ All Saints..... more >
22 February 2012
CLASS SETS ITS ART ON SENIORS
Friday afternoons at Hunters Hill Community Centre.... more >
15 February 2012
DA & S96 Notifications
Proposed DA's & amendments for apartment units in Hunters Hill..... more >
15 February 2012
RATES RISE WILL SAVE ROADS AND SERVICES
Fears about a loss of services and further deterioration of roads more >
15 February 2012
NEW PLAN FOR FORMER BUTCHER'S SHOP
Erection of a three-storey mixed use development.... more >
15 February 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS IN HUNTERS HILL
Twilight Picnic - 25 Feb and Cockatoo Island History talk 23 Feb + more... more >
15 February 2012
TO THE POINT with Lucy Hobgood-Brown
Rotary salutes African migrants’ contribution.... more >
15 February 2012
COMBINDED SERVICES CLUBS DINNER
Rotary Club of Gladesville hosts @ Gladesville Sporties..... more >
14 February 2012
MYSTERY GLADESVILLE SHOPPER WINS $2MILLION LOTTO
Unaware of their good fortune - check your tickets! more >
14 February 2012
COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD HISTORY
Hunters Hill Historical Society have organised a special talk by John Jeremy on the “History of Cockatoo Island” on Thursday February 23 more >
14 February 2012
TO THE POINT WITH NICOLE GOUGH
Virtual treasure trove for everything at good prices more >
14 February 2012
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Fundraising efforts pay off with a restored roof... more >
14 February 2012
WOMAN'S BODY FOUND IN UNIT
A crime scene has been established.... more >
6 February 2012
RAIN WASHED OUT OZ DAY FESTIVITIES
Many activities forced indoors due to heavy rainfall..... more >
6 February 2012
TITLE HAT TRICK FOR HUNTERS HILL PHYSI
Club produces most successful year to date...... more >
6 February 2012
MARINE RESCUE QUITS BOWLS CLUB
A photo of Marine Rescue officers is all that remains... more >
6 February 2012
TO THE POINT with R Wilson, A LeLievre & W Anschau
Our citizens of the year give us their thoughts.... more >
26 January 2012
TO THE POINT with Bruce Flarretty
Our local radio station manned by volunteers more >
26 January 2012
CANNONS SILENT AS THUNDER EXPLODES
Thunder and lightning replaced the sound of cannons at a cancelled performance... more >
26 January 2012
AFRICAN MUSICAL SPECTACULAR
A line-up of top performers has been assembled for the spectacular event ‘Out of Africa more >
26 January 2012
WE'VE FOUND 'DR JILL'
Thanks to Good Samaritan Dr Jill Wheeler who saved Jonathon Devenish's life..... more >
26 January 2012
FOUR RECEIVE AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
EXPERTS in the fields of history, medicine, firefighting and disadvantaged children in the northern district have been included..... more >
26 January 2012
GLADESVILLE NEW GATEWAY PROJECT
Gateway @ Gladesville rejuvenation project is at dilapedated clocktower.... more >
26 January 2012
CHAUFFEUR'S ON THE JOB IN HUNTERS HILL
Chauffer Noeline Jerrett has no problem hocking up a trailer..... more >
26 January 2012
SPLASHING ABOUT WITH SERIOUS ART
Camp Quality joined Kaycee Tuckerman at Hunters Hill Club for some serious finger painting.... more >
26 January 2012
STAR VOLINIST JOINS OUR NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Kirsten Williams becomes latest star..... more >
19 January 2012
CONCERNS OVER GLADESVILLE DEVELOPMENT
AFTER years of discussions and planning, the City of Ryde has taken a significant step.... more >
19 January 2012
TALKING TURKEY IN HUNTERS HILL
Bush turkeys gobbling up Hunters Hill..... more >
19 January 2012
BRUSH WITH AUTHORITY AFTER PAINT JOB
Roy Maggio cleans up...... more >
19 January 2012
To THE POINT with Bev Sherry
40 plaques and pictorial history leave their mark... more >
19 January 2012
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Top spot to celebrate our national day more >
19 January 2012
GOOD SAMARAITAN LIFESAVERS!
Gladesville couple want to thank saviours.... more >
19 January 2012
HUNTERS HILL SCHOOLBOY AIMS FOR BAGGY GREEN DREAM
To play for Australia would certainly be a future ambition..... more >
19 January 2012
AUSTRALIA DAY FUN IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICTS
Host of fantastic events...... more >
15 December 2011
2011 CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES
Come and celebrate Christmas..... more >
15 December 2011
SHERRYS HOST TRUST CHRISTMAS PARTY
at heritage-listed home.... more >
15 December 2011
UNLESS RATES GO UP SERVICES CUTBACKS ON THE CARD
Major cutbacks unless Hunters Hill Council rates increase by 3.6%.... more >
15 December 2011
PROJECT LOCAL HELPS SHED POWER AHEAD
Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services winner of Northern District Times Project local...... more >
15 December 2011
GLADESVILLE SINGING STAR GRAND FINALISTS
Stefanie Caccamo, Star of Hunters Hill X-Faktor wins Gladesville Singing Contest...... more >
15 December 2011
CHAMPION RAVENS THE ENTERTAINERS
Former Socceroos skipper Paul Wade praises womens' soccer teams.... more >
15 December 2011
TO THE POINT with Kimberly Sawyer
God comes into our world so small and vulnerable.... more >
15 December 2011
SWITCHED ON FOR CHRISTMAS AND A VILLAGE VISION
Hunters Hill Village a fairyland of lights..... more >
15 December 2011
TOP OF COURSE IN HSC
THESE are three of the brightest teenagers in NSW... more >
27 November 2011
RATES UP BY 2.5% TO MEET SHORTFALL?
Council will shortly conduct survey for rate hike... more >
27 November 2011
GLADESVILLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 2011
Market Fair on Saturday, 3 December..... more >
27 November 2011
FUNTASTIC WEEKEND!
Sesquicentenary Weekend a huge success.... more >
27 November 2011
HUNTERS HILL PICTORIAL HISTORY BOOK LAUNCHED
by Joe Hockey, MP and Hunters Hill resident.... more >
27 November 2011
WELCOME TO SESQUICENTENARY DINNER
Belles of the Ball.... more >
27 November 2011
Rotary Antique & Collectables Fair Success
Now an annual event on the 3rd weekend of November..... more >
27 November 2011
KEEPING UP A SWEET TRADITION
Revived at historic Hunters Hill Public School.... more >
27 November 2011
To the Point with Rosalie Lucas
Honeybees should get the audience buzzing.... more >
16 November 2011
AUSSI WAR CORRESPONDENT CREATED A SPECIAL DAY
Moving speech by General Mgr Barry Smith praising War Correspondent Edward Honey..... more >
16 November 2011
HUNTERS HILL CELEBRATING HERITAGE
Hunters Hill's peak event - Back to Hunters Hill Weekend 18-20 Nov..... more >
16 November 2011
STEP BACK IN TIME - DISCOVER A SLICE OF AUSTRALIA
James Morrison & Band, SBS Youth Orchestra, Theatre, Derby Cart Race, Sculptures by the Harbour and more...... more >
16 November 2011
FOLLOW US DOWN TO CLARKES POINT ON SUNDAY
Great Picnic Day on Sunday @ Clarkes Point..... more >
16 November 2011
SALVO STORE HAS TWO BIRTHDAYS
Salvation Army celebrating 125 years and Gladesville Salvo Store celebrates 2nd anniversary.... more >
16 November 2011
PAINTER HONOURED WITH BUST
Nora Heysen bust will be unveiled at 3pm Sat. 19 November... more >
16 November 2011
HEAR YE, HEAR YE, COME BACK TO HUNTERS HILL
Fun for all this weekend @ Clarkes Point.... more >
16 November 2011
TO THE POINT with John Birch
There's a lot going on at Vienna Cottage.... more >
11 November 2011
FUN FOR ALL - WEEKEND IN HUNTERS HILL
Featuring James Morrison & Band, SBS Youth Orchestra + heaps more! more >
11 November 2011
BACK TO HUNTERS HILL WEEKEND 18-20 NOVEMBER
Free Vintage and Shuttle Buses so leave the car at home! more >
11 November 2011
PICNIC DAY ON THE HARBOUR
Featuring James Morrison & Band, SBS Youth Orchestra, Food & Wine, Kids' Stuff, Markets, Theatre and much more..... more >
11 November 2011
BRONZE SCULPTURE TO HONOUR NORA HEYSEN
Pictorial History of Hunters Hill and Antique & Collectables Fair.... more >
11 November 2011
SESQUICENTENARY DINNER
A night to remember..... Don't miss out....bookings closing soon! more >
11 November 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Welcome praise for our Christmas Toy Appeal more >
11 November 2011
TO THE POINT with Ian Cox
Special weekend with lots and lots of events.... more >
11 November 2011
BIRTHDAY MILESTONES FOR BILL AND JOHN
Sporting celebraties from various codes celebrate 50th birthday of Bill Lain and John Owens..... more >
3 November 2011
HAIR FORCE
Gladesville Police have joined the hair force, growing a mo for a good cause..... more >
3 November 2011
DARTH VADER JOINS BIG DAY IN
More than $23,000 raised for new playground.... more >
3 November 2011
ILLUMINATING BUSH ISSUES
'Beyond the Sandstone Curtain' @ Field of Mars Reserve, Sat. 5 Nov..... more >
3 November 2011
STUDENTS' MATURE ARTWORKS
Heaps of praise for students from Hunters Hill/Gladesville in Young In Art Exhibition.... more >
3 November 2011
TO THE POINT with John Verhelst
Rotary to adopt a more young, vibrant outlook ..... more >
3 November 2011
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Don't miss out on the 'Back to Hunters Hill Weekend' 18-20 November..... James Morrison, SBS Youth Orchestra + more..... more >
3 November 2011
RESIDENTS OPEN THEIR GATES & SHARE SECRET GARDENS
4 Open Gardens in Woolwich benefiting The Mully Childrens' Foundation..... more >
3 November 2011
STATE PLAN FOR ON-STIE SEPARATION OF WASTE
Finance and Services Minister Greg Pearce 'has come up with a solution'..... more >
26 October 2011
THE CHURCH'S HAPPY BELL RINGER
Helen Riley celebrates 19 years as bell ringer.... more >
26 October 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Council in a good financial position... more >
26 October 2011
TO THE POINT with Gabrielle Shannon
New melodrama will take us back to 1861.... more >
26 October 2011
OPERA HIGHLIGHTS @ ST MARK'S CHURCH
Saturday, 29 November @ 2:30pm more >
26 October 2011
STUDENT X-FAKTOR GIGS ON DVD
Emerging talent of students from four local schools.... more >
26 October 2011
CELEBRATION CALENDAR
Upcoming events - Note Cruises are Fully Booked more >
26 October 2011
HAVING A BALL WITH EARTH
THE Earth whizzed through Gladesville on Friday..... more >
26 October 2011
NOCTURNAL DESIGNS PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST
Raising funds for breast cancer research.... more >
26 October 2011
FINANCE TALK AT HUNTERS HILL ROTARY CLUB
Dr Helen Lange inducted as HH Rotary Secretary..... more >
26 October 2011
COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUE FAIR
Wide range of fine estate/period jewellry, furniture, silver, gold and more... more >
26 October 2011
ANIMAL SAVIOUR JOAN FAREWELLED
Joan Papayanni - a Gladesville legend - laid to rest.... more >
21 October 2011
TO THE POINT with Deborah Anschau
Cruising down the river ... BOOKED OUT! more >
20 October 2011
UPCOMING EVENTS....
Collectables & Antiques Fair - 19-20 November
Robyn Gaye Fashions - 25 October
Christian Meditation - 24 October-28 November more >
20 October 2011
Hunters Hill Celebration Calendar
Cruising, Concerts and Picnics..... more >
20 October 2011
MADDIE'S GIFT
Sacrificing birthday presents to find a cure...... more >
20 October 2011
2rrr Fundraiser Concert
Raising funds for our Community Radio Station - 22 October more >
20 October 2011
ARCH ALLIES IN FIGHTING CANCER
Less than 2 weeks until Cancer Council's 7 Bridges Walk..... more >
20 October 2011
CHARITY LUNCHEON BOOSTS BEYOND BLUE
Raises over $3,500 for Beyond Blue..... more >
20 October 2011
BREAST AWARENESS CLINIC
24 October @ Glades Village Pharmacy.... more >
20 October 2011
PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST @ Nocturnal Designs
Monday, 24 October @ Gladesville Shopping Village.... more >
19 October 2011
WASTE GOING, BUT WHERE?
Radioactive waste faces an uncertain future..... more >
13 October 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Tribute to the few who took on the world.... more >
13 October 2011
STROLL OUR GARDENS AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE KIDS
Open Gardens Walk in Woolwich to raise desperately needed funds for the Mully Children's Family in Kenya.... more >
13 October 2011
LAST RITES FOR THE JACARANDA?
Hunters Hill icon or noxious weed?.... more >
13 October 2011
MOTHERS SING OUT FOR CHARITY
Boronoia Park community choir, The Mamas & The Mamas are supporting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) this Saturday... more >
5 October 2011
VILLA MARIA GIRLS WIN GOLD
Amazing relay team will now go on to compete in NSW State Championship.... more >
5 October 2011
MUSEUM: 'A GHOULISH LABOUR OF LOVE'
School holiday best kept secrets hidden behind the walls in the old Gladesville Hospital site.... more >
5 October 2011
LANDMARK PUB BITES THE SAWDUST FOR 190 APARTMENTS
Sawdust Hotel will be demolished for 6-story development...... more >
5 October 2011
TO THE POINT with Phil Jenkyn
Step up and explore the latest in walks network.... more >
5 October 2011
UPCOMING 150th CELEBRATIONS
What's on until 30 October.... more >
5 October 2011
GUSTAV MAHLER RECITAL
Sunday, 16 October @ Town Hall.... Win a double pass! more >
5 October 2011
SONGS FOR SOMALIA
A community concert in aid of African famine being held Sat., 22 October..... more >
30 September 2011
LONG HAUL FOR A SHORT WALK
AFTER 10 long years of campaigning by dedicated walkers, the last link of the Sydney Harbour foreshore track – the Parramatta River Walk – was opened.... more >
29 September 2011
LAUNCH OF PARRAMATTA RIVER WALK
Parramatta River walking maps and brochures are now available... more >
29 September 2011
LAST LINK IN FORESHORE WALKING NETWORK OPENS
Parramatta River Walk opened by Premier Barry O'Farrell on Friday.... more >
28 September 2011
TO THE POINT with Chris Schofield
Pay tribute to those who gave us Jacaranda Time more >
28 September 2011
FIVE BATTLERS FOR KELLY'S BUSH BACK FOR THE PARTY
TORRENTIAL rain forced a change in venue for the 40th anniversary of the green ban in Kelly’s Bush.... more >
28 September 2011
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Upcoming events..... more >
28 September 2011
YOUNG TALENT SHINES IN X-FAKTOR AWARDS
Young talent from Hunters Hill shone brightly at Town Hall last Friday.... more >
28 September 2011
ROTARY CHARITY GOLF DAY
Charity Golf Day organised by Rotary Clubs of Hunters Hill and West Pennant Hills/Cherrybrook on Tuesday October 18.... more >
28 September 2011
SINGULAR BOND THAT SAVED THE BUSH
Never in her wildest dreams...... more >
28 September 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
On show to residents and visitors.... more >
28 September 2011
CONGRATULATIONS TO CLR RICHARD QUINN
Re-elected as Deputy Mayor.... more >
28 September 2011
CHAMBER GOES FOR A BANQUET MEXICAN STYLE
Mexican Independence Day was celebrated by the Gladesville Chamber of Commerce at Dos Senoritas Mexican more >
27 September 2011
LONG HAUL FOR A DECENT WALK
10 longs years of campaigning by dedicated walkers - last link of Sydney Harbour foreshort track open.... more >
26 September 2011
PLAQUES TO RECALL HUNTERS HILL'S HISTORIC PAST
More than 40 plaques commemorating historic figures and landmarks in the Sydney suburb of Hunters Hill are being installed over the next few months. more >
24 September 2011
GREEN BATTLE TO BE REMEMBERED
Tree planting ceremony for 40th anniversary.... more >
24 September 2011
TWO IN A ROW FOR TOP MINDS
HH High students put their minds to the test.... more >
24 September 2011
COUNCIL MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN DEBT
Deficit of $1.4 million was revealed..... more >
24 September 2011
HUNTERS HILL HIGH RISE
High rise next to HH Hotel unveiled.... more >
24 September 2011
GATHERING ROUND FOR AN HISTORIC WEEK
Walking tours, historic exhibitions and this historic photo...... more >
24 September 2011
TO THE POINT with Anthony Roberts
Nominiate a 'heritage hero' for the volunteer awards... more >
24 September 2011
CHEFS FOR A DAY SHOW THEIR SKILL
Year 11 students Brienna Fonti and Johanna Sciancalepore represented Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich in the regional commercial cookery section of the WorldSkills championships at Ryde TAFE. more >
24 September 2011
GIANTS STEPS NEEDS YOUR HELP
Gladesville family are urging the community to help them raise money for their son’s school, Giant Steps, more >
23 September 2011
CELEBRATE HISTORY WEEK
Garibaldi Hotel..... more >
16 September 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
TWT's still bring us up to date.... more >
16 September 2011
TO THE POINT with Rev Kimberly Sawyer
Strong bond between the church and community.... more >
16 September 2011
NO FOUNDATION IN WAVE OF RUMOURS
Marine Rescue NSW has moved to quash rumours it has abandoned the Henley Bowling Club.... more >
16 September 2011
COLLAPES FENCE 'A DANGER'
The risk of a child wandering onto busy Burns Bay Road, on the boundary of Lane Cove and Hunters Hill, has increased.... more >
16 September 2011
RYDE RIVERS FESTIVAL THRILLER!
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce surprise winners!..... more >
16 September 2011
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Local sporting news..... more >
16 September 2011
HUNTERS HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL FETE
Being held Sunday, 18 September...... more >
16 September 2011
RYDE RIVERS FESTIVAL CHAMBERS CHALLENGE
3 Chambers in Dragons thriller.... more >
16 September 2011
CELEBRATION TO REMEMBER
ORGANISERS are putting together one of the biggest events of the Hunters Hill Sesquicentenary - the Back to Hunters Hill Weekend. more >
7 September 2011
COME AND HAVE A WHACK
Anyone for croquet? more >
7 September 2011
MUSIC IS MY WORLD
This excellent portait painting of local identity and Australian entertainment legend Col Joye.... more >
7 September 2011
PANTHERS CAPTURE JUNIOR HOCKEY TITLES
Ryde-HuntersHill Hockey Club underlined its depth of Junior talent..... more >
7 September 2011
TOWN HALL HOSTS ART OF 'THE ROMANTICS'
Captivating and evocative romantic paintings graced Hunters Hill Town Hall over the weekend more >
7 September 2011
EAT HISTORY IN RYDE AND HUNTERS HILL
The Eat History launch will be held at Ryde Library from 6pm to 8pm more >
7 September 2011
UPCOMING 150th CELEBRATION EVENTS
Yoga House Open Week; Good Design Awards; St Joseph's College Open Day, HH Bridge Club Annual Congress. more >
7 September 2011
HUNT IS ON FOR THE FLASHER 'IN BROWN'
Police are searching for man 'in brown' flasher who struck in Hunters Hill and Eastwood.... more >
7 September 2011
KEEP OFF THE GRASS
ADDING four more soccer pitches in Riverglade Reserve in Hunters Hill has not gone down well with everyone... more >
7 September 2011
TO THE POINT with David Lonie
On open day learn how to swing a mallett... more >
2 September 2011
JOEY'S TEACHER - CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP
The Director of Mission at one of Australia’s leading boys schools, St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, has been recognised .... more >
2 September 2011
JOEYS TEACHERS TACKLE THE MARATHON
8 staff members are about to prove the students aren’t the only athletes in the college.... more >
31 August 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Another top art exhibition..... more >
31 August 2011
GUIDED TOURS OF HISTORIC CHURCHES
Walks and talks..... more >
31 August 2011
ROMANTICS ART EXHIBITION
Superb collection of art this weekend... more >
31 August 2011
FESTIVAL'S FUNDS GO TO GIANT STEPS
$20,000 cheque to Giant Steps... more >
31 August 2011
EXPLORE HISTORIC CHURCHES
Explore Hunters Hill's historic churches on Sunday, 4 Sept.... more >
31 August 2011
CLUB SEEKS PEOPLE WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT POTTERY
POTTERY 1967... more >
31 August 2011
HILLIES ONE WIN AWAY FROM TITLE
HUNTERS Hill meets University of NSW on Saturday... more >
31 August 2011
READERS' GOODWILL MESSAGES
Celebrating 90 years.... more >
31 August 2011
TO THE POINT with Charles Murray
I have read TWT for 84 of it's 90 years.... more >
31 August 2011
HE WAS TWT'S FIRST PAPERBOY
Arthur Mashford recalls life in the 1920's..... more >
29 August 2011
HUNTERS HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL OPEN DAY INCORRECT DATE
Open Day is Saturday, 19 November 2011. more >
24 August 2011
'OUR POLICE ARE TRUSTED'
New Gladesville Police Superindendent Insp. John Duncan welcomed.... more >
24 August 2011
NORTH SYDNEY COMMUNITY AWARDS
Hunters Hill High School and Hunters Hill Primary School recepients.... more >
24 August 2011
150th CELEBRATION CALENDAR
Good Design Awards; The Romantics Art Exhibition and In the Footsteps of the Marists.... more >
24 August 2011
HERITAGE AFTERNOON
All Saints Church and Vienna Cottage are holding a Heritage Afternoon this Sunday, 28 Aug.... more >
24 August 2011
TWO SESQUICENTENARIES CELEBRATED @ ONE EVENT
Hunters Hill's Italian connection..... more >
24 August 2011
ITALY'S EARLY CONNECTION
It's Guiseppe Garibaldi time in Hunters Hill.... more >
24 August 2011
TO THE POINT with Dr Meredith Sheil
Should we stick with the current ward system? more >
24 August 2011
HILLIES ADVANCE TO RUGBY TITLE DECIDER
Hunters Hill 1st Grade Rugby team have an empahtic 42-12 major semi-final victory.... more >
17 August 2011
SAINT'S CELEBRATION
Local Catholic Parishes celebrated the Feast Day of St Mary MacKillop last week... more >
17 August 2011
UPCOMING EVENTS
Joey's Rugby Dinner, Fashion Parades and more..... more >
17 August 2011
LOCAL VET HONOURED
Local Vet Dr Perry Manusu honoured with award,,,, more >
17 August 2011
TO THE POINT with John Birch
1861: The Municipality's noted Italian connection... more >
17 August 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Giant Steps receives a festival fund's boost.... more >
17 August 2011
TOURS OF LOCAL HISTORIC CHURCHES
Hunters Hill Holy Name of Mary Catholic Parish will be hosting guided tours.... more >
17 August 2011
TOP TEAMS HAVE WINNING WAYS WITH WORDS & LOGIC
Students from Marist Sisters College take out Yr 7 & 8 and Jr Aggregate Shield.... more >
17 August 2011
ST IGNATIUS EDGES AHEAD OF ST JOSEPH'S
ST Ignatius’ College Riverview First XV defeated arch-rivals St Joseph’s Hunters Hill at Riverview 26-22 on Saturday morning.... more >
16 August 2011
HUNTERS FINISH ON TOP OF THE LADDER
in NSW Suburgan Rugby Union Div. 2 Barraclough Cup.... more >
11 August 2011
'BELONGING' presented by The Joubert Singers
This Sunday, a concert reflecting place, community and love will be held at Villa Maria Church.... more >
11 August 2011
CELEBRATION WITH CRICKET!
Ryde Hunters Hill (Pirates) Cricket Club help celebrate Sesquincentenary..... more >
11 August 2011
A TRADITIONAL WELCOME TO THE FESTIVAL!
Glen Doyle of the Wallumedegal Clan of the Eora Nation used a tradtional welcome song to open Moocooboola.... more >
11 August 2011
UPCOMING EVENTS
What's On..... concerts, talks, fashion parades & more.... more >
11 August 2011
JENAN SCHOOL OF DANCE
Takes out 1st place in 'Small Group Open Age Jazz' category @ Ryde Eisteddford..... more >
11 August 2011
TO THE POINT with Kaye Batten
Meals on Wheels still delivering the goods.... more >
11 August 2011
1961 - HUNTERS HILL CELBRATED IT'S CENTENARY
Rare footage...... more >
11 August 2011
THOUSANDS ENJOY FESTIVAL IN PARK
Est. 15,000 people @ Moocooboola..... more >
11 August 2011
ITS RYDE V HUNTERS HILL....Again
Rivalry resurfaces at local Council meetings..... more >
11 August 2011
GLADESVILLE ROTARY PRESENTS....
'Pride of Workmanship' Awards to seven worthy recepients..... more >
11 August 2011
MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL CHAMPIONS
Moocooboola Festival Dog Show competition attracted a record number of spectators and competitors.... more >
5 August 2011
MOOCOOBOOLA 2011
Fun for all this Sunday, 7 August..... more >
4 August 2011
BISHOP'S BLESSING FOR NEW SCHOOL BUILDINGS
More than 1,000 students, parents, staff & guests attend..... more >
4 August 2011
TO THE POINT with Rachelle Elliott
They will sing the praises of our Sesquincentenary....looking for local talent.... more >
4 August 2011
ACQUIRING A HEAD FOR SCULPTURE
The Sydney Sculpture School, Gladesville, held an open day on Sunday of local works..... more >
4 August 2011
A GREAT LOSS TO RIVERSIDE'S COMMUNITY
Riverside Girls' High mourns the loss of teacher, Sharon Douglass.... more >
4 August 2011
NO MOBILITY, BUT A LIVELY PASSION
Many former students of St Joseph's remember Bro. Paul Brook.... more >
4 August 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Thankfully, we've seen the last of 2 eyesores.... more >
4 August 2011
HUNTERS HILL GOOD DESIGN AWARDS
Award categories: contribution to built environment & heritage and conservation.... more >
4 August 2011
CARING & SHARING THE KEY PRINCIPLES
An absolute joy to represent Riverside Girls High Students ..... more >
29 July 2011
MERGER CELEBRATED BY HOUSING GROUPS
Ryde Hunters Hill Community Housing merged w/State's largest independent provider of community housing..... more >
29 July 2011
JULIE'S CHANGE OF HEART WORKS
HH resident Julie White launches her book..... more >
29 July 2011
TO THE POINT with Peter Astridge
This year is a special Moocooboola Event..... more >
29 July 2011
GM's CALL TO SCRAP WARDS
Ward boundaries in HH may be abolished...... more >
29 July 2011
CELEBRATION CALENDAR - 150th
What's coming up..... more >
29 July 2011
STUCK WITH GRAFFITI
Loophole appears in Section 12 of NSW Graffiti Control Act.... more >
29 July 2011
PAULA ASTRIDGE BOOKS
'In the Way of the Reich' and 'Golden Boy: The Albert Speer Story"..... more >
29 July 2011
CATHIE'S COLUMN
Upcoming community events..... more >
29 July 2011
VINTAGE CAR BUFF POLISHES UP ROLE
Michael Parsons MC of Moocooboola Festival 2011...... more >
23 July 2011
150th WEBSITE MARKS HUNTERS HILL ANNIVERSARY
Website packed with information on upcoming celebrations...... more >
22 July 2011
NEW VISION FOR GLADESVILLE
Clock Tower Area Redevelopment..... more >
22 July 2011
LOCAL BROADCASTERS BRING TOUCH OF HONESTY TO RADIO
AJ Jarvis gives radio a go..... more >
22 July 2011
CHAMBER CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce hosted by Gladesville RSL..... more >
22 July 2011
CELEBRATING OUR TIES W/FRANCE AND THE BIG DAY
France’s most cherished national holiday, Bastille Day...... more >
22 July 2011
VIRTUOSSO PERFORMANCE HAS US SPELLBOUND!
Hearts & hands warmed...... more >
22 July 2011
EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY
Hosted by Combined Emergency Services @ Boronia Park this Sunday.... more >
22 July 2011
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Local Sports achievements..... more >
22 July 2011
HUNTERS HILL NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENTS
Latest DA applications..... more >
22 July 2011
CHESSBOARD OF NAPOLEONIC ERA
A chessboard made from the uniforms of soldiers who fought at the Battle of Waterloo is on display at Hunters Hill Museum at the Town Hall. more >
13 July 2011
RUBY-DAZZLER, CUT THAT CAKE
Ruby Carnie celebrates 100th birthday..... more >
13 July 2011
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE XMAS IN JULY
New Clock Tower Gateway Plan to be outlined..... more >
13 July 2011
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Local sports wrap-up..... more >
13 July 2011
VILLAGE BUTCHER SHUTS UP VINTAGE SHOP
One of Hunters Hill's oldest shops will close this Saturday more >
13 July 2011
To the Point with Dr Charbel Badr
Flu jabs free for those in high risk groups...... more >
13 July 2011
A CHANCE TO JUDGE WHICH POLICE SET HIGH STANDARD
The Weekly Times in partnership with NSW Police is asking readers to nominate police staff in Eastwood, Gladesville and Five Dock for outstanding achievement more >
13 July 2011
DOCTORS' PLEA: HAVE A FLU JAB
Ashthmatics, Diabetics and people suffering chronic diseases urge to seek medical advice re: importance of flu vaccinations..... more >
13 July 2011
WE WANT TO SEE POLICE ON THE BEAT
RESIDENTS have told Eastwood and Gladesville police officers they need to be seen on the streets more often. more >
13 July 2011
WIN RAISES HUNTER HILL'S PROMOTION HOPES
HUNTERS Hill rugby club celebrated Back to Boronia Day with a 22-8 win more >
6 July 2011
LOCAL HISTORY REVEALED
Hunters Hill Historical Society celebrates its 50th Anniversary..... more >
6 July 2011
SENIORS TARGETED IN INTERNET SCAMS
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts warns of internet scams..... more >
6 July 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Do you deserve a design award?...... more >
6 July 2011
HONOUR FOR DORIS
DORIS CARRALL was presented with Gladesville Rotary Club’s Community Service Award.... more >
6 July 2011
HUNTERS HILL MEN SEARCH FOR A SHED
HUNTERS Hill residents say they’re keen to help set up a Men’s Shed. more >
6 July 2011
TO THE POINT with Gil Wahlquist
Creating a historical society and a museum..... more >
6 July 2011
UPCOMING 150th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
What's on next ..... more >
6 July 2011
FRENCH STUDENTS RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Students from Le Vesinet in France unfurled their national flag.... more >
6 July 2011
MARINE RESCUE ANCORED AT THE BOWLS CLUB
The Henley Bowling Club’s occupation by Marine Rescue is lawful and is unlikely to be repealed by the O’Farrell Government in the near future. more >
29 June 2011
NEW YORK DIRECTOR CREATES A PLAY WITH LOCAL DRAMA
A group of loca Hunters Hill actors are writing their own play.... more >
29 June 2011
40 YEARS SINCE WORLD'S FIRST GREEN BAN
Noted and devoted Green Ban Campaigner Monica Sheehan reminds - 16 June is 40th anniversary to Save Kellys Bush more >
29 June 2011
GOOD NEWS WEEK ACTIVITIES
One of Sydney's leading paediatricians is among speakes lined up.... more >
29 June 2011
A GREAT GROUP OF GIRLS: COACH
Marist Sisters' College Woolwich wins through to top division.... more >
29 June 2011
TO THE POINT with Paula Astridge
My trilogy of Hitler's madness and murder.... more >
29 June 2011
SEEKING YOUR THOUGHTS ON CRIME AND POLICE
Gladesville Police will canvass feedback about crime..... more >
29 June 2011
UPCOMING 150th CELEBRATION EVENTS
What's on in July & August 2011..... more >
29 June 2011
TEACHING HOW TO DEBATE
Former Hunters Hill High School student Hugo Li chosen as debating coach and adjudicator for the Premier's Debating Challenge..... more >
29 June 2011
LONG-TERM DISABILITY CARE & SUPPORT
Hunters Hill Council gives its support.... more >
29 June 2011
TWT TOPS AGAIN!
TWT starred again at last week’s Community Newspapers of Australia awards presentation night more >
29 June 2011
NEW GATEWAY FOR GLADESVILLE
Business leaders support Clock Tower development.... more >
29 June 2011
SUPPORTING GLADESVILLE BUSINESS & COMMUNITY
Belle Property Gladesville proudly sponsors Gladesville Chamber of Commerce.... more >
29 June 2011
STAKING THEIR REPUTATION ON BEEF
Hunters Hill Bistro Joubert stands by its steaks..... more >
29 June 2011
ROCKFACE GARAGE GETS GO-AHEAD IN WOOLWICH
Hunters Hill Council approves a controversial 4-space garage.... more >
24 June 2011
BORONIA PARK TREES MYSTERY
25 trees destroyed by Hunters Hill Council more >
24 June 2011
TO THE POINT with Ellen Mary Wilton
It's about a book, bowls and making many friends..... more >
24 June 2011
Letters to the TWT Editor
Childcare Centre Claim Laughable..... more >
24 June 2011
MARIST DEBATING TEAM IS THE TALK OF THE TOWN
Four students from Marist Sisters College in Woolwich have won this year’s Rotary Club of Hunters Hill Inter-School Debating Trophy. more >
24 June 2011
CALL TO STOP ROCKFACE EXCAVATION
Dispute over underground garage at historic home.... more >
24 June 2011
UPCOMING 150th EVENTS
What's Up for next 2 weeks..... more >
24 June 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS w/ Mayor R Quinn
2030 Plan - Now the Details..... more >
24 June 2011
GLADESVILLE LIFE
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce....
Walking with Style......
Roasting Chicken & Salad..... more >
16 June 2011
TO THE POINT with Kate O'Sullivan
Physi gets in fashion for some fundraising more >
16 June 2011
MATCH MADE IN GLADESVILLE
Long time Gladesville residents Frank and Maria Mastro celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary more >
16 June 2011
CHILD CENTRE VICTORY
Hunters Hill will have its first private, purposely built childcare centre..... more >
16 June 2011
150th CELEBRATIONS
Upcoming events..... more >
10 June 2011
MOTORISTS URGED TO PLAN AHEAD FOR QUEENS BIRTHDAY
Police commissioner Andrew Scipione has pleaded with motorists to take care on the roads this Queen’s Birthday long weekend. more >
9 June 2011
UPCOMING 150th EVENTS
What's coming up..... more >
9 June 2011
AND THEN THERE WERE FLASHING LIGHTS
Flashing School Zone Lights have been installed on Pittwatwer Road outside Boronia Park Public School. more >
9 June 2011
BEALE'S GIFT TO FAMOUS COLLEGE
Priceless Wallaby cap.... more >
9 June 2011
TO THE POINT with John Birch AM
Gladesville's asylum where many spent their last days.... more >
9 June 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Our talented player joins jr world rugby squad more >
9 June 2011
GLADESVILLE ROTARY'S WORLD PRO WRESTLING
Former world champion wrestler Mario Milano made a guest appearance.... more >
1 June 2011
150th Celebrations
What's On this week... more >
1 June 2011
SOCIETY SAYS COUNCILS PLANS ARE OFF THE ROAD
RYDE Hunters Hill Flora and Fauna Preservation Society is fuming at Ryde Council’s plans to both widen Pittwater Rd, East Ryde, and build an off-road shared pedestrian/cycleway. more >
1 June 2011
THE MAYOR GOES BACK TO SCHOOL
The Mayor presented Patricia Lor with a Google encouragement award more >
1 June 2011
NO CONSULTATION ON IMPORTANT ISSUES
Hunters Hill Council has denied its residents a say on important issues including child safety and parking.... more >
1 June 2011
TO THE POINT with Belinda Kelly
Celebrating successes outside the classroom more >
1 June 2011
CAUGHT IN THE ACT: COPS
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Hunters Hill was charged with possessing graffiti implements.... more >
1 June 2011
MASTERCHEFS @ SCHOOL FETE
Five of Australia’s Junior Masterchef’s demonstrated their skills at Putney Public School fete on Sunday morning more >
26 May 2011
COLLETTE SNARES TOP PRIZE
Major prize winner in Gladesville Shopping Village Mother's Day Draw.... more >
26 May 2011
TIDE TURNS ON TARBAN CREEK OVERFLOW
New weir to be installed to reduce sewage/stormwater drainage into Tarban Creek..... more >
26 May 2011
TO THE POINT with Howard Smartt
Help put some sparkle into tired, lifeless eyes.... more >
26 May 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Displaying lots of style and some fine artworks.... more >
26 May 2011
TESTING TIME FOR UNIT
GLADESVILLE Hospital was overrun by State Emergency Service rescue teams recently, but the only urgency was in trying to win the Sydney Northern Region rescue competition. more >
26 May 2011
HEADING FOR STARDOM ON THE BIGGER SCREEN
A 24-year-old Australian actress who grew up in Hunters Hill is beginning to make it big in Hollywood.... more >
26 May 2011
Hunters Hill 150th Celebration Calendar
What's coming up! more >
26 May 2011
A PAINTERLY AFTERNOON FRENCH STYLE
Open air drawing, painting and a picnic to boot! more >
26 May 2011
HUNTERS HILL'S ROMANTIC STORY
What's in a name - Hunters Hill.... more >
23 May 2011
GIFTS WITH GENTLEMEN IN MIND
A shop that brings the style of Sydney's famous Strand Arcade to Gladesville.... more >
19 May 2011
CELEBRATION ART SHOW
Exhibition continues daily until Sunday, 22 May.... more >
19 May 2011
TO THE POINT with Sara Vickers
Orchard picnic honours our French connection more >
19 May 2011
Upcoming events for 150th in Hunters Hill
What's on week 22 May & 5 June.... more >
19 May 2011
DUO READY TO ROLL IN S**TBOX RALLY
A GLADESVILLE couple are packing up their car as they prepare to embark on a seven-day 3800km rally from Brisbane to Darwin this Saturday. more >
19 May 2011
ART GROUP'S SCENES FROM A 'FRENCH VILLAGE'
Hunters Hill’s French connection will be celebrated at an art exhibition and sale of works at historic Vienna Cottage in Alexandra St from Friday, May 20. more >
19 May 2011
VOLUNTEER CALL FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORT GROUP
Ryde Hunters Hill Community Transport is a small but busy service providing help to local residents more >
19 May 2011
Le Vesinet Picnic
Invitation to all.... more >
19 May 2011
RECORD TURNOUT FOR ART SHOW OPENING
A record number of visitors attended the official opening of the Sesquicentenary Hunters Hill Art Exhibition on Friday 13 May... more >
19 May 2011
LOSING OUT ON WASTE FEES
only 45% waste removal fees paid by Hunters Hill ratepayers returns to the community.... more >
11 May 2011
GIVING STUDENTS THE SKILLS FOR SURVIVAL
New School Principal, Belinda Kelly of Riverside Girls High... more >
11 May 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
It was cheers all round to a wonderful festival more >
11 May 2011
BIG CAUSE, BIG RESULT OVER A CUPPA
Organisers Maria Iacono, Catrina Stramandinoli, Isabella Agostino and Veronica Riske raise $10,000 for Cancer Council more >
11 May 2011
RALLYING FOR A SAFETY RAIL
Legally blind Woolwich resident frightened she will fall off Woolwich Lookout... more >
11 May 2011
TO THE POINT with Michael Parsons
Coming soon, the longest running continuous show.... more >
11 May 2011
JR MASTERCHEFS @ PUTNEY SCHOOL FETE
Biggest public gathering of former Junior Masterchef contestants since the popular show’s 2010 finale will occur on Sunday May 29 at Putney Public School’s Fete from 10am to 3pm. more >
11 May 2011
AROUND THE GROUNDS...
Local Sporting results more >
11 May 2011
COMMUNITY PLAYS VITAL POLICING ROLE
John Duncan has taken the reins @ Gladesville LAC more >
11 May 2011
DRAWINGS AND ARTWORKS ON SHOW
Exhibition of Robyn Ross's drawings and recent works.... more >
11 May 2011
LOCAL ECO WORKSHOPS
Glades Villlage Pharmacy leads list of sustainable practices... more >
5 May 2011
FINE FOOD, WINE AND WEATHER
The sun shone on the annual Hunters Hill Food & Wine Festival.... more >
5 May 2011
TREE PLANTING IN HUNTLEYS COVE
The day is part of the Growers for Greenspace project.... more >
5 May 2011
DAVIS FAMILY SUPPORTS ICU
Hunters Hill resident Cherie Davis supports hospital's intensive care unit.... more >
5 May 2011
FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 2011
Hundreds of visitors enjoy the day..... more >
5 May 2011
FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL A BIG SUCCESS
11th annual Food & Wine Festival goes on rain, hail and (thankfully) shine! more >
5 May 2011
150th CELEBRATION CALENDAR
What's on for week of 9 May..... more >
5 May 2011
TO THE POINT with David & Robyn Carver
Helping elderly to live at home for as long as possible more >
5 May 2011
CLASH OF THE CODES - League vs Rugby
Hunters Hill Rotary On Fire Charity event on Tues, 24 May.... more >
5 May 2011
GRAFFIT ACTION DAY
being held in Gladesville on 15 May..... more >
3 May 2011
WORLD OF TASTY TREATS FROM JR MASTERCHEFS
Putney School fete hosts biggest public gathering of former Jr Masterchefs..... more >
28 April 2011
NOW FOR THE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
This coming weekend, Sunday, 1 May @ Boronia Park more >
27 April 2011
GOOD TIMES ROLL AT GLADESVILLE SKATE PARK
MORE than 45 young people took to Gladesville Skatepark as part of Youth Week more >
27 April 2011
ALMOST TARBAN CREEK
What's in a name: Gladesville more >
27 April 2011
HUNTERS HILL ANZAC SERVICE SPEECHES
What Anzac means to youth.... more >
27 April 2011
150th CELEBRATION CALENDAR
Upcoming events.... more >
27 April 2011
HUNTERS HILL FESTIVAL SET TO TAKE GIANT STEPS
HUNTERS Hill annual Food and Wine Festival is on Sunday, May 1 2011 more >
27 April 2011
TO THE POINT with Barry Irvin AM
Lots of dedicated support keeps Giant Steps on top more >
27 April 2011
CUSTOMISING THE OFFICE AT HOME
Wildwood Designs in Gladesville have unique and quality Australian hardwood furniture more >
20 April 2011
WALK THIS GOOD FRIDAY
The Way of the Cross departs from All Saints Anglican Church in Hunters Hill around 10am.... more >
20 April 2011
150th CELEBRATION CALENDAR
What's On This & Next Week..... more >
20 April 2011
88th ANZAC SERVICE IN HUNTERS HILL TOWN HALL
HH Council and HH RSL Sub-branch Anzac observance held last Thursday.... more >
20 April 2011
TO THE POINT with Barbara Holborow OAM
What can you do for our community and youth? more >
20 April 2011
LOCAL CHILDREN BUILDING UP TO WIN BIG PRIZES
in local Lego Building Competition! more >
20 April 2011
LEST WE FORGET
Local Anzac Memorial Services..... more >
20 April 2011
CELEBRATION AT THE PRIORY
A Special Day @ The Priory in Gladesville.... more >
20 April 2011
PRIORY FUTURE ON AGENDA
Will be discussed @ next HH Council Meeting 9 May more >
15 April 2011
SES NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS
Drop in any Monday for more information more >
15 April 2011
NEW HEAD GEARS UP FOR EASTER
New Villia Maria Principal Kevin Turner.... more >
15 April 2011
CATHIE'S COLUMN - WHAT'S ON IN HUNTERS HILL
Clash of 'The Codes' Rubgy vs League + Lipman Harp Duo presented by HH Music... more >
15 April 2011
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Hunters Hill Sporting News more >
15 April 2011
MAIN STREET CHURNS INTO A RIVER OF MUD
Burst watermains on Church St & Moorefield Ave more >
15 April 2011
TO THE POINT with Fr Kevin Bates
Jesus offers lifestyle of ultimate joy and peace! more >
15 April 2011
HUNTERS HILL 150th Celebration Calendar
What's On This Week more >
15 April 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Sesquicentenary Anzac Eve Service more >
15 April 2011
VILLA MARIA'S NEW PRINCIPAL
Kevin Turner has taken over role.... more >
15 April 2011
WALK OF FAITH
Richard Korkor reprises his role as Jesus more >
15 April 2011
PRIORY FUTURE ON AGENDA
THE future of The Priory to be discussed at the next meeting of Hunters Hill Council, Mon, May 9. more >
11 April 2011
SHOULDERING THE BURDEN OF JESUS
Good Friday's Way of the Cross in Hunters Hill more >
11 April 2011
TO THE POINT with Ian Grant
Rember them but give a thought to those serving more >
11 April 2011
EXHIBITION HAS HISTORY STITCHED UP
Historic Vienna Cottage Exhibition '50 Years of Busy Hands' more >
11 April 2011
WRITERS' COMMON THREAD
A HUNTERS Hill creative writing group is looking for the missing threads of its next short story anthology. more >
11 April 2011
CHARITY DANCE PARTY HELPS RAISE $9000
Zena Sutton of Have to Shop Gladesville raises funds for Sydney Head & Neck Cancer Institute more >
9 April 2011
TENNIS ACE VISITS JOEYS
Renowned Australian tennis ace, John Alexander OAM, visited St Joseph’s College, more >
7 April 2011
STUDENTS OF '76 REUNITED
Facebook results in Riverside Girls High School reunion of 1973-78 more >
31 March 2011
ANIMATION'S A FEATURE
An animation created by Peter Reeve, a 2010 Hunters Hill High School student, chosen to show at ArtExpress. more >
30 March 2011
FASHION SALE AT ALL SAINTS
Champagne preview and sale of pre-loved fashion items.... more >
30 March 2011
EXHIBITION HAS HISTORY OF NEEDLEWORK SEWN UP!
To The Point with John Birch more >
30 March 2011
ROBBO CELEBRATES @ PUTNEY BOWLING CLUB
How sweet it is..... more >
30 March 2011
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Local sports news.... more >
30 March 2011
VALE LYNNE DOWD
Gladesville doctor killed by lightning in Sth Africa more >
30 March 2011
CELEBRATING THAT FIRST MEETING IN 1861
Sesquincentenary launched on 14 March..... more >
30 March 2011
RESIDENTS SEEK TO TAKE ON THE PRIORY
The Priory proposed as a multi-purpose cultural centre. more >
30 March 2011
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
Historic Villa Maria Church will be the final destination for pilgrims more >
30 March 2011
FESTIVAL'S 'RIVER OF STORIES'
A sneek peak with what's on offer! more >
29 March 2011
DELICIOUS FOOD IS POETRY ON A PLATE
Beautiful Rockend Cottage (c1830), Banjo Patterson's home more >
23 March 2011
CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUE MORE STUDENT FRIENDLY
Joey's Yr 11 students make climate change film.... more >
23 March 2011
TO THE POINT with Phil Jenkyn
National Trust's Heritage Festival Events 'A River of Stories' in Hunters Hill more >
23 March 2011
BENNELONG GRAVE FOUND IN PUTNEY
Colonial-era Aboriginal leader's grave discovered in Putney garden more >
23 March 2011
JOUBERT SINGERS' HERITAGE CONCERTS
Performing @ The Garibaldi this Sunday, 27 March more >
23 March 2011
MBBF HOSTS GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Special guest was new Gladesville office solicitor Daniel Mifsud more >
17 March 2011
HUNTERS HILL SESQUINCENTENARY LAUNCH!
Commemorative quilt presented by Judith Burgess-Cuneo.... more >
16 March 2011
HUNTERS HILL'S YEAR OF CELEBRATIONS
Year-long celebration of events to celebrate 150th anniversary more >
16 March 2011
'SWOOP' on HENLEY BOWLING CLUB DEFENDED
“It was my decision and I take full responsibility for it,” Mr Watkins AM told more than 300 residents..... more >
16 March 2011
CHOICE OF SCHNITZEL A HIT WITH DINERS
Austrian Schnitzelhaus celebrates 6th anniversary more >
16 March 2011
CHARTING BIRTH OF THE GARDEN SUBURB
LET us go back 150 years.... more >
15 March 2011
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Local sports news/results more >
15 March 2011
COUNCIL TO HOST MORNING TEA
for seniors being held on 23 March.... more >
15 March 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
All agreed there was reason for concern... more >
15 March 2011
TO THE POINT with Tania Gamble
Lots going on for Seniors of next couple of weeks.... more >
14 March 2011
CALL TO GET INVOLVED
Hunters Hill - celebrating 150th anniversary.... more >
14 March 2011
RESIDENTS CALL FOR LOCAL CONTROL OF HENLEY CLUB
Hunters Hill residents have voiced their opposition... more >
9 March 2011
VICTOR BERGER HOSTS GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERC
Social meeting 15/3/2011 at 223 Victoria Road, Gladesville more >
9 March 2011
TO THE POINT with Mollie Bainton
Lots of special events arranged for seniors more >
9 March 2011
ROTARY BURSARY FOR STUDENTS
presented to students from Hunters Hill High, Riverside Girls and Ryde Secondary more >
9 March 2011
EDUCATION SPECIAL
Marist Sisters Woolwich & Villa Maria Primary schools have new principals more >
9 March 2011
SESQUICENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
Launch Monday 14 March @ Hunters Hill Council Chambers more >
9 March 2011
A FRENCH CONNECTION?
A classy, permanent and inexpensive idea to celebrate Hunters Hill’s sesquicentenary more >
9 March 2011
RESTAURANT FINED $22K OVER LACK OF HYGIENE
Indian restaurant closes owing a massive $21,000 in fines more >
9 March 2011
VALE BILL GREEN
Founder of Bilita Foods fondly farewelled more >
9 March 2011
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Local sporting results more >
9 March 2011
LANE COVE POLLING LOCATIONS - NSW ELECTIONS
Counting down the days..... more >
9 March 2011
HUNTLEYS POINT WOMAN 2011 NSW FINALIST
for Woman of the Year. more >
4 March 2011
WHAT'S IN A NAME? YOUR SUBURB?
How have our suburbs names come about..... more >
4 March 2011
PUBLIC MEETING RE: HENLEY BOWLING CLUB
MARINE RESCUE MOVE MAKES WAVES more >
3 March 2011
LETTER TO THE TWT EDITOR
Club plan better than eysesore more >
3 March 2011
OUTRAGED OVER HIGH FENCE
Residents protest proposed 2.1 metre high security school fence along historic Three Patriots Walk in Hunters Hill. more >
3 March 2011
VOLUNTEERS URGED TO CLEAN UP
CLEAN Up Australia sites have been established in Hunters Hill for Sunday. more >
1 March 2011
SES LOOKS FOR FRESH RECRUITS TO JOIN RANKS
HUNTERS Hill SES is on the hunt for fresh blood to add to its dynamic team more >
1 March 2011
TO THE POINT with Graham Mitchell
What to do when there is imminent flash flooding more >
27 February 2011
CLUB TAKEOVER OUTRAGE TRIGGERS PUBLIC DEBATE
A public meeting to brief the community on the NSW Government’s takeover of Henley Bowling Club will be held at Hunters Hill Town Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday, March 8 more >
27 February 2011
LAND SHOULD BE RETURNED TO US
Letter to the Editor re: Henley Bowling Club more >
27 February 2011
PHYSI EXPONENT ELISE TO TEACH
Hunters Hill Physical Culture appoints Elise Bryan to teach more >
26 February 2011
OUTFOXING A PREDATOR ON THE INCREASE
Pet chickens, rabbits and their owners across Hunters Hill are sleeping easier.... more >
26 February 2011
YOUNG FILMMAKER TURNS THE PAGE
Danielle Payne shoots her latest film.... more >
26 February 2011
TO THE POINT with Malcolm Alder
All Saints Soccer Club gears up for the kick off more >
24 February 2011
COUPLES WELCOME TO JOIN SAFARI
A HUNTLEYS Cove couple who have a passion for car safaris have invited others to join them more >
23 February 2011
POLICE ARREST WANTED MEN
TWO men wanted by Gladesville and Marrickville police were arrested at a Gladesville motel last week more >
23 February 2011
GLADESVILLE / BORONIA PARK LOCAL BUSINESSES
Find out the latest happenings with local businesses more >
23 February 2011
OUR BUSH POET IN TOP FORM
The official poet laureate for Ryde and Hunters Hill has won first prize in a prestigious competition in Tamworth. more >
23 February 2011
SHADY GROUNDS FOR A COOL PICNIC
Traditional celebrations held in the gardens of the historic sandstone church more >
23 February 2011
31 DAYS TO GO!
State Election March 26 - Meet the Candidates more >
22 February 2011
WEDDING BELLS FOR ALICIA & TIM
Gladesville Public School assistant principal Alicia Brown marries Tim Elsinger more >
19 February 2011
FINAL FAREWELL TO JOEY'S HIGH ACHIEVERS
THE highest achieving HSC students from last year returned to St Joseph’s College for its prizegiving evening earlier this month. more >
18 February 2011
TAKEOVER THE THIN EDGE OF THE WEDGE
NSW Maritime will unilaterally take over the Henley Club from the Hunters Hill Council more >
16 February 2011
TO THE POINT with Paul Vevers
Privileged to be providing social housing more >
16 February 2011
GLADESVILLE MAGNIFICENT 7 CELEBRATE HIGH SCORES
THE magnificent seven are back, accoding to Stan Ireland of the Gladesville Social and Community Golf Club. more >
16 February 2011
MP SEEKS TALKS ON BOWLING CLUB SITE
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts has called for full public consultation on the future of the bowling club site at Henley more >
16 February 2011
KIND ACT LEADS TO LAND GRAB
State Government grabs one of its most valuable community assets more >
16 February 2011
SOME CLOSE SHAVES FOR CHARITY EVENT
Artizano Salon, Gladesville donating time to help Leukemia Foundation more >
16 February 2011
LEARN TO TEACH YOGA
Yoga Teacher/Therapy Course currently enrolling in Gladesville more >
16 February 2011
BRIDGE TOO FAR FOR CLUB
HUNTERS Hill Bridge Club could be forced to find another home after the State Government assumed control of the Henley Community Centre more >
16 February 2011
RECOGNITION FOR HUNTERS HILL VENTURE
Holistic Skin & Body Therapy Finalist in Telstra 2010 Businesswomen's Awards more >
15 February 2011
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Frank Larbalestier successfully steers Hunters Hill RSL.... more >
12 January 2011
SHE'S OUR AMBASSADOR
Australian Olympic Swinner Susie Maroney is this year's Hunters Hill Australia Day Ambassador more >
12 January 2011
PIRATES STUMPED BY BARMY ARMY COLTS
Northern District held its own Ashes battles last week more >
12 January 2011
TO THE POINT WITH Dr Charbel Badr
Think health insurance if you’re going overseas more >
12 January 2011
LUCKY DRAW WINNERS @ GLADESVILLE SHOPPING VILLAGE
Excited Mrs Ilgin Huseyin of Tennyson Point suprised 1st prize winner more >
12 January 2011
GREETINGS FROM US TO YOU
Our Team of 200 faithful local distributors brings 54,000 CAB audited copies of The Weekly Times to local letterboxes more >
11 January 2011
FEMALE PIRATES DECLARE BOY-FREE CRICKET ZONE
Charlotte Jones & Oliver Porter of Ryde Hunters Hill Cricket Club more >
4 January 2011
MUM, KIDS CONFRONTED BY INTRUDER
A WOOLWICH resident received a shock when she returned home with her 12-year-old son and eight-year-old daughter the week before Christmas. more >
3 January 2011
PUT IN A TAX CLAIM FOR BACK TO SCHOOL EXPENSES
This year more than 1.3 million families will be eligible to claim against half the money they spend on academic costs under the Federal Government’s $4.4billion Education Tax Refund scheme. more >
26 December 2010
OLIVIA'S JAZZ CLASS COLLECT TWT TROPHY
Gladesville RSL Youth Dance Club Annual Concert was won by the 8 Years Jazz class more >
26 December 2010
BAYVIEW TAVERN HOSTS GLADSEVILLE CHRISTMAS PARTY
in Bayview Tavern's new Green Room more >
26 December 2010
WINDVALL BOOST FOR RSL
The memorandum commits a future Liberal State Government to funding grants more >
26 December 2010
HUNTERS HILL CELEBRATIONS
Christmas drinks in Hunters Hill Town Hall more >
26 December 2010
TO THE POINT with Peter Atkins
The baby who came to reconnect us with God more >
26 December 2010
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Hunters Hill Medical Practice which won the General Practitioners Network Northside Practice Team of the Year Award more >
20 December 2010
CHILDCARE CENTRE REJECTED
Application for badly needed child care centre rejected by Hunters Hill Council more >
20 December 2010
STRONG HSC RESULTS FOR JOEY'S
6 students scoring Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATAR) above 99 and 5 students achieving in the top 10 in the state more >
20 December 2010
MAYOR HAS SPECIAL POWER TO RESOLVE HOTEL STAND OFF
HH Council has voted to invest its 3 most senior people to negotiate an outcome on controversial Hunters Hill Hotel DA more >
17 December 2010
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Sporting news more >
17 December 2010
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Listing of Christmas Church services - Gladesville/Hunters Hill Inter-Church Council more >
17 December 2010
RSL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
President Frank Labalestier and his wife Shirley on their diamond wedding anniversary more >
17 December 2010
EARLY TWT ISSUE NEXT WEEK ON TUES. 21 DEC
12 January will be first issue for 2011 more >
17 December 2010
MAYOR OPENS COMPUTER KIOSK
at Hunters Hill Historical Society more >
17 December 2010
CELEBRATING SESQUICENTENARY
Hunters Hill Council has released a draft calendar of events to celebrate next year’s Sesquicentenary more >
17 December 2010
TO THE POINT with Richard Quinn
Our saint’s message still at work in Hunters Hill more >
8 December 2010
GLADESVILLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL SUCCESS
Hunter Holden Ute & Firies @ Gladesville Chrissie Festival more >
8 December 2010
QUEEN LIV OPENS FESTIVAL
Newly crowned 2010 TWT Queen officially opens Gladesville Christmas Festival more >
8 December 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Next year will be even busier... more >
8 December 2010
ENTER INTO THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
'Gloria' by Francis Poulenc presented by the Joubert Singers... more >
8 December 2010
TO THE POINT with Olivia Johnston
A great honour for me to represent our community more >
8 December 2010
ONLY 2 WEEKS & 3 DAYS TO GO!
Olivia Johnston of Hunters Hill officially opened Gladesville Christmas Festival more >
8 December 2010
JOEYS RELEASE CHRISTMAS ALBUM
in time for seasonal celebration more >
8 December 2010
MARIST SISTERS COLLEGE STUDENTS' ENERGY FEAT
Students completed a gruelling 24-hour endurance event as part of the RACV Energy Breakthrough Challenge more >
8 December 2010
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Local Sporting News more >
3 December 2010
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
Now at North Boronia Park - Corner of Park and High St. more >
2 December 2010
MAYOR GRANTS REPRIEVE TO HOTEL
Mayor Sue Hoopmann uses her casting vote to defeat motion to reject controversial development more >
1 December 2010
MOOCOOBOOLAH DISTICT SCOUTS RALLY
@ Boronia Park last weekend more >
1 December 2010
MAYOR THANKS ' ESSENTIAL' VOLUNTEERS
Hunters Hill Mayor Clr Sue Hoopmann hosted the annual Volunteers Luncheon at Hunters Hill Council auditorium more >
1 December 2010
EIGHT RECEIVE ROTARY AWARDS
Rotary Club of Hunters Hill presented Pride of Workmanship Awards more >
1 December 2010
VALE RON PARSONS
farewelled at a funeral service at Christchurch Gladesville more >
1 December 2010
TWT TEEN OLIVIA OPENS FESTIVAL
Gladesville Christmas Festival this Saturday more >
1 December 2010
TO THE POINT with Adrian Black
Upcoming events bring us such a lot of good cheer more >
24 November 2010
BUILDING LAUNCH BACKFIRES
Launch of Gladesville community housing development goes terribly wrong... more >
24 November 2010
TO THE POINT with John Birch
It’s a busy time for the Vienna Cottage team more >
24 November 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Timely reflection on how we arrived.... more >
24 November 2010
GLADESVILLE HAPPENINGS
Festival Launch in Gladesville
Chocolarts Christmas Wonderland
Bean Read Cafe - Perfect Place to relax more >
24 November 2010
ONLY FOUR WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!
Mama Claus @ Gladesville Festival Fair more >
24 November 2010
DEAL HELP CUTS LIGHTING BILL
HUNTERS Hill Council general manager Barry Smith said council’s largest single bill was for street lighting. more >
24 November 2010
ALL-DAY MENU OF CLASSIC PUB FARE
Woolwich Pier Hotel - one of Sydney's finest dining spots... more >
24 November 2010
ARRESTING LOOK OF FUZZ MEN & 5 O'CLOCK SHADOW
Gladesville Police officers taking part in Movember more >
18 November 2010
COMMUNITY WEBSITE'S YEAR OF PROGRESS
60+ Hunters Hill community/business representatives attended Annual General Meeting more >
18 November 2010
PHYSICAL MODEL OF PROPOSED HH HOTEL REDEVELOPMENT
Can be viewed @ Council Chambers. Extraordinary meeting to be held on Monday, 29 November more >
17 November 2010
ACTING LIKE 'PIRATES' OVER PARKING ISSUES
Woolwich residents blast councillors more >
17 November 2010
MP PLEA OVER AIRCRAFT NOISE
Anthony Roberts urges residents to complain to Noise Enquiry Unit 1800 802 584 more >
17 November 2010
PASSIONATE ABOUT KIDS CARE
The Fun Team @ Kids Cottage Gladesville more >
17 November 2010
DIAMOND TIME FOR PET RESCUE
75th Anniversary celebratory luncheon @ Hunters Hill Sailing Club more >
17 November 2010
RIVERSIDE GIRLS PRINCIPAL FAREWELLED
Principal Judy King retiring after 16 years more >
17 November 2010
THEY SERVED UP SOME TASTY DISHES
Around a dozen families served up a treat at the Asian food stall more >
17 November 2010
TO THE POINT with Judy King
Wonderful to see over 2000 girls graduate more >
17 November 2010
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
63-65 Ryde Rd, HH - Construction of 9 units & basement parking
157 Victoria Rd, Gladesville - Construction of 6-storey building more >
10 November 2010
TO THE POINT with Anthony Roberts
Municipality’s long and strong link with France more >
10 November 2010
FERRY COLLISON @ MEADOWBANK
Heroic Rescue By local Policewoman more >
10 November 2010
SCOOBY DOO A BIT HIT @ BIG DAY OUT
Star attraction at Boronia Park Big Day Out on Sunday more >
10 November 2010
PARKING FURY EXTENDED TO COUNCIL
FURIOUS residents in Woolwich who complain they cannot find any off street parking outside their homes.... more >
10 November 2010
GLADESVILLE CHRISTMAS MARKET SAT. 4 DECEMBER
Gladesville Christmas Market returns to Gladesville on 4 December more >
10 November 2010
VIENNA COTTAGE'S ANNUAL DINNER
@ Hunters Hill RSL, 26 November more >
10 November 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
New tree with a ‘remarkable history’ more >
4 November 2010
ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE 3nd ART SHOW & SPRING FAIR
Art Show: 12-14 November
Spring Fair, Sunday, 14 November more >
4 November 2010
TO THE POINT with Arnold Ewald
More friends wanted to care for Kelly’s Bush more >
4 November 2010
SES TO HOLD OPEN DAY
at its headquarters in Gladesville Hospital on Sat., 13 November more >
4 November 2010
OUR CHRIS MEETS HIS MATCH!
TWT Sports Editor Chris Karas made the biggest play of his life .... more >
4 November 2010
AROUND THE GROUNDS SPORTS NEWS
Lady Bowlers in the Pink! more >
4 November 2010
'OVERDEVELOPMENT HEADING THIS WAY?'
Urban Planning expert John Mant gave a lecture on the threat posed to Hunters Hill by over development. more >
4 November 2010
WALKING GUIDES HIT THE PURPLE PATCHES
Hunters Hill’s jacarandas bloomed this week, covering its heritage streets with a mantle of purple flowers more >
4 November 2010
LAWYER MOVES ON AFTER SEVEN YEARS
Caroline Chung embarking on a seachange more >
4 November 2010
AROUND THE GROUNDS SPORTS NEWS
Rugby, Hockey, Football & Cricket more >
4 November 2010
JUST IN BLOOMING TIME
JACARANDAS have sprouted in Hunters Hill just in time for Jacaranda Time, which is on until Sunday, November 14. more >
2 November 2010
NOMINATE NOW FOR AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
Run by Hunters Hill Council in conjunction with the Australia Day Council, close on Friday, November 26. more >
28 October 2010
BLOOM TIMES AHEAD @ JACARANDA FESTIVAL
JACARANDA Time in Hunters Hill begins on Saturday. more >
27 October 2010
TO THE POINT with Greg Bennett
How legendary Charlie pitched us into cricket more >
27 October 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Cyclists, please ring those warning bells! more >
27 October 2010
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER HOSTS HARBOUR CRUISE
aboard mv Pacific Pearl on Friday November 26 more >
27 October 2010
BIRTH OF AN OPPORTUNITY
Opportunity for a new business in baby clothes more >
27 October 2010
REMEDIATION OF 'RADIUM HILL' ON HOLD
PLANS to remove radioactive have been put on hold. more >
27 October 2010
PEKING-PARIS: 14,360KM OF MEMORIES
WOOLWICH husband and wife car lovers take part in Peking-Paris Motor challenge more >
27 October 2010
A PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST
@ Nocturnal Designs Gladesville more >
19 October 2010
MIXED FEELING ON WASTE
Removal of radioactive waste has drawn a mixed response from residents. more >
19 October 2010
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Sports news more >
19 October 2010
JACARANDA TIME IN HUNTERS HILL
From 30 Oct - 14 Nov more >
19 October 2010
TALES OF LOST SOULS AND BURIAL GROUNDS
Ghostly walking tour of Gladesville Hospital site... more >
19 October 2010
100+ JOIN BIG BIKE RIDE
Celebrating the launch of the new Hunters Hill bike trail more >
19 October 2010
'HELP US KEEP CRIME RATE LOW'
asks new Gladesville Police Crime Manager more >
19 October 2010
CANONISATION CELEBRATION
Saint Mary McKillop established a girls school in Hunters Hill 100 years ago more >
19 October 2010
LOCAL RADIO CELEBRATES @ FESTIVAL
2RRR - 25 Years on the air waves more >
19 October 2010
NEW ROLE NABBED
Crime Manager of Gladesville LAC, Insp Ian McNab finished up at the station last week. more >
19 October 2010
PROS AND CONS OF HERITAGE LISTING
A talk by John Mant - Heritage Conservation 'The Good and Not So Good Consequences of Listing more >
14 October 2010
DISCOVER HUNTERS HILL DURING JACARANDA TIME
The Jacaranda trees in Hunters Hill are expected to blossom in a magnificent display of purple flowers more >
14 October 2010
TO THE POINT with John Verhelst
Make your mark on your community with Rotary more >
13 October 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
A sell-out Sunday of musical mastery more >
13 October 2010
NEW LOOK VET HOSPITAL
New Gladesville Veterinary Hospital officially opened more >
13 October 2010
AUSTRALIA'S FIRST SAINT HONOURED
Around five hundred people attended a Mass at Sisters of St Joseph aged care more >
13 October 2010
SIGN LEASE OR JETTY GOES
HUNTERS Hill pensioner Luba Levansky is taking on NSW Maritime more >
13 October 2010
THEATRE CELEBRATES MILESTONE
Strike a pose for 80th birthday more >
13 October 2010
HUNTERS HILL PLANS 150 YEARS CELEBRATION
Next committee meeting is Thursday October 21 at 5.30pm in the Council Chambers more >
13 October 2010
RESTRICTED PARKING IN WOOLWICH VILLAGE
Hunters Hill Council has agreed to a proposal to place two hour parking more >
13 October 2010
COUNCIL FINANCES 'EXTREMELY HEALTHY'
Hunters Hill Council has passed its annual audit with a strong working surplus more >
13 October 2010
ACTIVE MINDS ACTIVE BODIES
Active Mind - Active Body programs launched in Gladesville more >
8 October 2010
R.I.P DOUGLASS BAGLIN
Funeral 3pm Monday, 11 October @ All Saints Church, Ambrose St Hunters Hill more >
6 October 2010
MEXICAN COOKING STREET STYLE ON VICTORIA ROAD
Domingo promotes new Gladesville Restaurant 'Dos Senoritas' more >
6 October 2010
NOVEL IDEA BECOMES REALITY
Young author and former Marist Sisters Woolwich College student Alex Argaet with an early copy of her first novel ‘Becoming’ more >
6 October 2010
TO THE POINT with Janet Williams
Oz Adventure - Amazing Contrast to Life in Paris more >
6 October 2010
GUIDES FLY CENTENARY CELEBRATION FLAGS
This Sunday @ 10:00 am to celebrate 100 years more >
6 October 2010
APPOINTMENT WITH A SAINT
HUNTERS Hill will be represented at Sister Mary MacKillop’s Canonisation in Vatican City on Sunday, October 17. more >
1 October 2010
NEW RULES TO RAISE THE ROOFS
A 7m increase in maximum heights in parts of Gladesville more >
30 September 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
New ferry time hitting students more >
30 September 2010
RIGHT OF WAY TO BECOME STREET
A controversial plan that could doom open space piazza more >
29 September 2010
'WOOLWICH DOCKS' ART ON EXHIBITION
Hunters Hill Town Hall packed with art lovers during 'The Romantics' Art exhibition and sale more >
29 September 2010
TO THE POINT with Betty Benjamin
Showing us how to get active while having fun more >
29 September 2010
RICHARD QUINN ELECTED DEPUTY MAYOR
Councillor Richard Quinn was unamimously elected more >
29 September 2010
RYDE HUNTERS HILL PANTHERS HOCKEY PRESENTATION
Club's presentation dinner held last Saturday more >
29 September 2010
SCHOOL SEEKS HELP TO BUILD NEW PLAYGROUND
Hunters Hill Public School hope to raise $40,000 more >
23 September 2010
UPDATED S96 FOR HUNTERS HILL HOTEL
Submissions will close 22 Oct for latest amendments more >
22 September 2010
TO THE POINT with Judith Goodsell
Public school celebrates its 140th anniversary more >
22 September 2010
TRAFFIC EXPERTS TO STUDY DEVELOPMENT SITE
Hunters Hill traffic committee expected to approve proposed 3-storey development more >
22 September 2010
PREMIER AWARD TO HER HUSBAND
NSW Premier Kristina Kenneally presented Holy Cross College (Ryde) Community awards on Friday more >
22 September 2010
ROMANTICS ART EXHIBITION
A superb collection of art will be on display this weekend more >
22 September 2010
BEFORE BREAKING INTO SONG...
Joubert Singers captivated audience @ Joey's last Sunday more >
20 September 2010
TURNER PRAISES HUNTERS HILL
Hunters Hill first grade second-rower Tom Kellaway is presented with the Most Improved Forward award more >
20 September 2010
UPDATED SYDNEY FERRIES TIMETABLE
3000 responses received during community consultation... more >
19 September 2010
MIXED USE PLAN IS DEFERRED UNTIL 21 SEPTEMBER
A DA for 47 Gladesville Rd (5 level mixed development) will be discussed on 21 September more >
16 September 2010
COUNCIL IS PLANNING A SENSATIONAL SESQUI
NEXT year Hunters Hill celebrates 150 years since its first council meeting. more >
16 September 2010
COOL OFF YOUR DESIRE FOR THAT 2ND FRIDGE
70+ householders in Hunters Hill give away their beer fridge more >
16 September 2010
TO THE POINT with Bob Hayes
Historic it may be, but park has a natural heritage, too more >
16 September 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
When young in art ‘run wild’ more >
15 September 2010
NOT BLAND, BUT FEISTY
William Bland married Sarah Henry, but her infidelity with Richard Drake saw Bland sue Drake. more >
15 September 2010
HILLIES' RUGBY PREMIERSHIP DOUBLE
HUNTERS HILL Rugby Club cap another successful campaign more >
15 September 2010
JUNIOR HOCKEY SUCCESS
RYDE-Hunters Hill Hockey Club win 6 junior Sydney premierships more >
9 September 2010
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2010
A full listing of times and events more >
8 September 2010
PIRATES PREPARE FOR NEW CRICKET SEASON
Open Day for Ryde Hunters Hill Cricket Club (Pirates) is at Boronia Park, Hunters Hill, this Saturday from 9am to 12pm. more >
8 September 2010
DRAGONS CHALLENGE!
Teams from Gladesville, Ryde and Eastwood will compete more >
8 September 2010
IN CHARACTER FOR CLASS PERFORMANCE
Year 5 students dressed as their favourite book characters more >
8 September 2010
BIKE ROUTE OPENING IN OCTOBER
Launched with a 6km-long Family Bike Ride on Oct 10 more >
8 September 2010
MEETING FAILS TO TRANSMIT SITE SOLUTION
Henley based radio station 2RRR and Sydney Water have failed to result in a solution more >
8 September 2010
SOCCER SCORES FRIENDS
HUNTERS Hill resident Courtenay Peters recently returned from E. Timor. more >
8 September 2010
TO THE POINT with Barry Sheehan
Crusaders: hitting a ton plus of quality cricket more >
8 September 2010
HUNTERS HILL COLTS ALL SPIRIT AND CLASS
HUNTERS Hill rugby Colts are on the brink of a NSW Suburban premiership more >
3 September 2010
TO THE POINT with Ian Hanson
Five ‘Romantics’ link up to stage their art show more >
3 September 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Ferry timetables set to change – again more >
3 September 2010
FERRY CUTS TO HIT STUDENTS
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts has condemned a Sydney Ferries’ proposal to cut services. more >
2 September 2010
GLADES SHOPPING VILLAGE SPONSORS DRAGON BOATS
Start from 9am with the annual Fun Run and Walk. more >
2 September 2010
MILESTONE FOR PRIDE
GLADESVILLE’S Belinda Pride has made Sydney Women’s AFL history more >
2 September 2010
JOEYS IN CUP FINAL
Joeys 1st XI football team battled it out for the title of NSW Independent Schools Cup champions more >
2 September 2010
HH LODGE HOSTS GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Hunters Hill Lodge at 43 Gladesville Road Hunters Hill hosted last monthly Business After Hours meeting of Gladesville Chamber of Commerce more >
2 September 2010
FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL DONATIONS
Four local community groups share $20,000 proceeds more >
27 August 2010
PROPOSED CHANGES TO WOOLWICH FERRY TIMETABLE
Sydney Ferry proposes axing 11:30 pm Woolwich Ferry
SUBMISSIONS IN NO LATER THAN 1 SEPTEMBER more >
25 August 2010
LIB'S WIN EASY IN TWT TERRITORY
National Poll on Knife’s edge, but Libs easy wins in TWT Territory more >
25 August 2010
NEW MP ONTHE JOB EARLY...
JA MP says Thank-you to his new constituents more >
25 August 2010
PLANNING POLICY CHANGE @ HUNTERS HILL COUNCIL
Council officers will no longer have the final say in such applications. more >
25 August 2010
GREAT USE OF COLOUR & DESIGN
Quilts on display at the recent Hunters Hill Quilt Show. more >
25 August 2010
TO THE POINT with Kevin Lance
Join a local Rotary club and make a better world more >
25 August 2010
BAYVIEW'S NEW GREEN ROOM 'IDEAL FOR EVENTS'
The Bayview Tavern Opens new function room for up to 80 guests. more >
25 August 2010
ELECTION ROUNDUP
For Bennelong & North Sydney 2010 more >
25 August 2010
THERESE AUSTIN OPENS NEW GLADESVILLE OFFICE
Therese Austin of Austin Conveyancing officially opened her new office in Gladesville more >
25 August 2010
JOHN ALEXANDER ACES BENNELONG
Wins Bennelong! more >
25 August 2010
RUGBY TENS TITLES FOR HILLIES
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Juniors showed their depth of emerging talent more >
25 August 2010
CRICKETING GREAT @ NEW SEASON LAUNCH
Launch 2010-11 Inner West Harbour Cricket Association season with a Twenty20 Tribute cricket match on Saturday September 11 at Boronia Park more >
25 August 2010
CHAMBERS DRAGON BOATS CHALLENGE
Ryde Rivers Festival Sunday September 12 more >
24 August 2010
ALEXANDER TRIUMPH IN BENNELONG
MAXINE McKew comprehensively defeated more >
24 August 2010
HUNG PARLIAMENT BUT WHO WON SYDNEY SEATS
AUSTRALIA has a historic hung Parliament more >
18 August 2010
JOE HOCKEY SUPPORTS THE PRIORY
Joe Hockey Pledges $500,000 to Hunters Hill Council’s The Priory restoration fund more >
18 August 2010
11 STAND IN BENNELONG
Eleven candidates have nominated for the seat of Bennelong more >
18 August 2010
TO THE POINT with Roy Maggio
Women and girls leading the way at Pirates Club more >
18 August 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
How can we celebrate our 150-year history? more >
18 August 2010
HAVING A BASH AT FUNDRAISING
HUNTERS Hill’s Brigit Kirk and friends are putting the final touches on her 1966 Mustang in readiness for the 26th annual NSW Variety Bash more >
18 August 2010
D-DAY SATURDAY!
Result is too Close to Call more >
18 August 2010
MP'S PUSH TO EDUCATE US ABOUT GUIDE DOGS' RIGHTS
Lane Cove MP Anthony Roberts recently visited shops in Lane Cove more >
18 August 2010
CDP BENNELONG TEAM
Pastor Robyn Peebles of West Ryde’s Church of the Good Shepherd is standing for the Senate in NSW. more >
12 August 2010
JOHN ALEXANDER GUEST @ RYDE BUSINESS FORUM
JA Guest speaker @ Ryde Business Forum more >
12 August 2010
CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATS PARTY CAMPAIGNS
Julie Worsley campaigns... more >
12 August 2010
POLICE AND SECURITY NEEDED @ JOEYS
GROUP of “old boys” got into a brawl more >
12 August 2010
CAMPAIGN ACTION
Major candidates for Saturday week’s vital poll in Bennelong were out in full force more >
12 August 2010
WE WIN AGAIN! TWT FIRST IN 2010
The Weekly Times Team members celebrate at the Community Newspapers Australia Award presentation more >
12 August 2010
TO THE POINT with John Birch
Annual heritage event for our historic church more >
12 August 2010
NEW COLLEGE LEADERS
Woolwich girl Gabrielle Edwards new Vice Captain of PLC more >
12 August 2010
MILESTONE FOR BORONIA TROOP
Invest their first female Scouts on July 29 2010 more >
12 August 2010
10 DAYS TO GO!
Last days for Battle for Bennelong 2010 more >
6 August 2010
WOOLWICH VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL PARKING SCHEME REVIEW
Residents are asked for their input regarding the Woolwich Residential Parking Scheme more >
5 August 2010
HUNTERS HILL QUILT SHOW
14th bi-annual Hunters Hill Quilt Show promises to be the best ever. more >
5 August 2010
HUNTERS HILL'S 20-YEAR COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
Where should we be in 20 years time? more >
5 August 2010
UPDATE ON (GLADESVILLE) VILLAGE PLANS
So far 42 submissions have been considered by Hunters Hill Council more >
4 August 2010
GLADESVILLE JUNIORS ARE IN2CRICKET
Out and about promoting cricket awareness more >
4 August 2010
BOOST FOR THE PRIORY
Coalition Federal Government would contribute $500,000 to the historic Priory more >
4 August 2010
BORN TO WEAR A CROWN
ZOE ALEXIOU TWT Gladesville Teen Queen celebrates 16th birthday. more >
4 August 2010
GLADESVILLE SHOPPING VILLAGE SPONSORS
Dragon Boat Teams more >
4 August 2010
RAVENS CELEBRATE MILESTONE
Celebrated its 50th anniversary at a Golden Jubilee Dinner last Saturday night more >
4 August 2010
FASCINATION OF COCKATOO ISLAND
Annual biennale ended on Sunday more >
4 August 2010
VETTORI IS OFF-SINNER'S HERO
10-year-old Charlie Booth wanted to “knock someone’s block off” in his quest to become a fiery pace bowler. more >
4 August 2010
TO THE POINT with John Collins
The ‘home of recreation’ has a long, long history more >
4 August 2010
MOOCOOBOOLA CANCELLED
Cancelled to the disappointment of thousands of festival goers. more >
4 August 2010
HOTSHOT CLOSE ON TARGET FOR PANTHERS
RYDE-Hunters Hill womens first grade hockey team overcame a sluggish start more >
4 August 2010
BISTRO JOUBERT'S MENU A RIB-TICKLER
Don't forget the ribs! more >
31 July 2010
MOOCOOBOOLA CANCELLED
DUE TO WET CONDITIONS OF GROUNDS @ BORONIA PARK more >
29 July 2010
MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL
This Sunday @ Boronia Park more >
29 July 2010
EVERYBODY LOVED CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Christmas in July for local residents more >
29 July 2010
GLADESVILE SHOPPING VILLAGE SPONSORS
Dragon Boats Challenge! more >
29 July 2010
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Celebrations @ Gladesville RSL more >
29 July 2010
TO THE POINT with Roy Maggio
Pirates gearing up for bumper cricket season more >
29 July 2010
CLUB'S 110 YEARS
Hunters Hill Club’s recent 110 years anniversay more >
29 July 2010
AIR TRAFFIC NOISE UP
The “Bennelong Funnel” is back in action more >
29 July 2010
JULIA'S JOKE
On Climate Change and Penny Wrong! more >
29 July 2010
GLADESVILLE HOST COMBINED SERVICES CLUB DINNER
held @ Next Generation Ryde more >
22 July 2010
GOVT BACKS GLADESVILLE CENTRE PLAN
Supports government’s dwelling target of 1,200 additional dwellings in the Hunters Hill area more >
21 July 2010
AN FMB TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Peter Scutts returned to his old stomping ground at Cockatoo Island more >
21 July 2010
RETURN OF 'BENNELONG FUNNEL' FLIGHT PATH
The busy flight path tracking over the northern district - appeared to have returned more >
21 July 2010
NEW EATERY IS OFF TO FLYING START
Deckhouse - Cafe & Function Centre @ Woolwich Dock more >
21 July 2010
HUNTERS HILL QUILT SHOW
The 14th bi-annual Hunters Hill Quilt Show more >
21 July 2010
CELEBRATING 110 YEARS OF HUNTERS HILL CLUB
Sell out 110th Anniversary more >
21 July 2010
TO THE POINT with Peter Astridge
Festival’s a stunning fun day for everyone more >
21 July 2010
IT'S BONJOUR, G'DAY AND WELCOME
Latest group of French exchange students from Le Vesinet more >
21 July 2010
IT'S ON AUGUST 21
Snap election for Saturday August 21 more >
20 July 2010
TEST CAP FOR HOOKER HUGH
LIGHTNING has struck twice for rising rugby hooker Hugh Roach more >
20 July 2010
JUBILEE CELEBRATION FOR MIGHTY RAVENS
GLADESVILLE Ravens Sports Club turned 50 last month more >
14 July 2010
LEGENDS SUPPORT ALEXANDER
Australia’s greatest sports and entertainment legends attended John Alexander’s campaign launch more >
14 July 2010
TO THE POINT with Peter Egan
Cheers to an amazing 60-year career in song more >
14 July 2010
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING
Hosted by Able's Betta Electrical, Gladesville more >
14 July 2010
SCHOOL HEAD SAYS FAREWELL
Boronia Park Public School came together on 1 July more >
14 July 2010
FESTIVAL TO FEATURE RANGE OF 200 STALLS
21st Hunters Hill Moocooboola Festival takes place on Sunday August 1 more >
14 July 2010
HILLIES THUMP HORNSBY
Hunters Hill first grade rugby team will go into the final six games of the season more >
9 July 2010
SHOPPING CENTRE CRISIS
Gladesville Master Plan Objections more >
9 July 2010
HUNTERS HILL HOTEL SECTION 96
Pub submits more changes to DA in guise of Section 96 more >
8 July 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
What are your thoughts on local parking meters? more >
7 July 2010
LEARNER DRIVER COURSE FOR SUPERVISORS
Free learner driver course targeted at parents and supervisors more >
7 July 2010
COUPLE SET TO TRAVEL FROM PEKING TO PARIS
In a trusty old Holden! more >
7 July 2010
JA BACK ON TRACK!
John Alexander is back on the campaign trail more >
7 July 2010
GREAT COMMUNITY CLUB CONTINUES TO PROSPER
HUNTERS Hill Clubchalks up 110th anniversary milestone more >
7 July 2010
TO THE POINT with Connie Netterfield
Rotary, and those things we do for the community more >
7 July 2010
FAT: TO BE OR NOT TO BE?
JOHN Alexander spent his teenage years hard in training to realise his dream of becoming a Wimbledon champion. more >
4 July 2010
RETIREMENT FOR SCHOOL'S DRIVING FORCE
Boronia Park Public invites past and present students more >
4 July 2010
2010 BATTLE FOR BENNELONG
Federal election takes on new complexion following demise of Kevin Rudd more >
4 July 2010
FOR PARENTS: ISSUES CHILDREN FACE
Child care experts will address parents on a range of topical issues more >
4 July 2010
OUTREACH PROGRAM'S FRESH LOOK
New interior for Schizophrenia Fellowship at Gladesville Hospital more >
4 July 2010
LUNCH, T-SHIRT FOR VOLUNTEERS @ MOOCOOBOOLA
Council calling for volunteers for Moocooboola Festival more >
30 June 2010
TO THE POINT with Bernadette Beinke
Continuing the battle for the Cornucopia program more >
29 June 2010
DANCE TWINS IN STEP FOR BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS
Australia’s Got Talent Winners more >
29 June 2010
FLARE UP IN SPRAY BOOTH CONTAINED
Police are investigating a fire more >
29 June 2010
DENTIST RETIRES
Dental surgeon Dr Michael O’Hehir retires more >
29 June 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Join the party and help The Priory more >
29 June 2010
WRAPPED IN HELPING OUT
Blandville Court Public Housing Estate Knitting Circle want to help the less-fortunate. more >
29 June 2010
HILLIES BACK ON TRACK
Successful day for the club with all six grades winning more >
29 June 2010
HUNTERS HILL RESIDENTS OBJECT TO DA
Residents express anger about proposed DA 33 Augustine St more >
29 June 2010
SPORTIES' PAIRS TITLE
GLEN Jones and David Hogan are the Gladesville Sporties’ men’s lawn bowls pairs champions for 2010. more >
29 June 2010
80 BOATS DESTROYED IN $1M FIRE
MARIST Sisters’ Woolwich boatshed destroyed by fire more >
16 June 2010
BORONIA PARK TO HONOUR PRINCIPAL
Marilyn Torr is retiring after 15 Years more >
16 June 2010
CORNUCOPIA OF OPTIONS
NSW Department of Health staff will recommend future of cafe program more >
16 June 2010
FORGOTTEN PHOTOS FOUND IN STEEL BOX
Steel box unearthed in storeroom marked ‘Hunters Hill Recreation Club 1900’. more >
16 June 2010
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2010
14 people in TWT territory have been recognised more >
16 June 2010
TO THE POINT with Barbara Dorsch
Always vigilant about assisting the disabled more >
16 June 2010
PLAY CROQUET
The club is open to visitors any time but especially Saturday mornings more >
16 June 2010
FAMOUS RAVENS CELEBRATE JUBILEE
Golf Day (Friday July 30) and Anniversary Party (Saturday July 31) at Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club. more >
16 June 2010
JUSTICE CREW DELIGHTS CRESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
AND WIN AUSTRALIA'S GOT TALENT!!!! more >
16 June 2010
BEETHOVEN FOR BOUGAINVILLE
Rare opportunity to enjoy Beethoven’s magnificent Choral Symphony no 9 more >
16 June 2010
YOU WON'T GET BETTER THAN CUCINETTA
Well worth a look more >
16 June 2010
POLLIES' THOUGHTS DIFFER ON EDUCATION REVOLUTION
BENNELONG Greens candidate Lindsay Peters has criticised the government more >
11 June 2010
JUST 10 MONTHS OF LABOR LEFT, SAYS ROBERTS
THE NSW State Budget had a remaining shelf-life of 10 months more >
10 June 2010
TALENTED TWINS NEED YOUR VOTE
vote for Justice Crew, SMS justice to 19977772 more >
10 June 2010
COMBINED SERVICES CLUBS
Meet at Next Generation more >
10 June 2010
TO THE POINT with Zoe Alexiou
Would-be MP gets first hand work experience more >
10 June 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Colleges feature in debate finals more >
10 June 2010
SHARKS EDGE OUT PANTHERS
SUTHERLAND took the honours more >
10 June 2010
RAVENS SPORTS JUBILEE
Jubilee anniversary in 2010 more >
10 June 2010
LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR GLADESVILLE RSL TRIO
Club stalwarts Don Bollard, Chris Reid and Roley Roberts officially recognised more >
3 June 2010
TALKING ABOUT HER NEW BOOK....
‘Daughters of Allah by Ellen Wilton more >
3 June 2010
GYMNASTICS TRIVIA NIGHT
Help raise funds for club members chosen to represent Australia more >
3 June 2010
HOCKEY BATS FOR JOHN ALEXANDER
Hockey sang the praises of John Alexander more >
3 June 2010
RAVENS JUBILEE
Golf Day will be held on Friday July 30 more >
3 June 2010
TAYLOR BOOTS HILLIES TO VICTORY
HUNTERS Hill 1st grade rugby team remain in the top 4 more >
3 June 2010
INVENTIVE MUM ENJOYS WORLDWIDE SUCCESS
A HUNTERS Hill mum's invention becomes international success more >
3 June 2010
SALVOS' COLLECTION UP
Red Shield Appeal Doorknocks improvement on last year more >
3 June 2010
TO THE POINT with Monica Sheehan
Green Ban made history and set worldwide trend more >
3 June 2010
PANTHERS TROUNCE UTS
RYDE-Hunters Hill 1st grade mens hockey team back to winners list more >
26 May 2010
POOR DEFENCE PROVES COSTLY FOR HUNTERS HILL
Hunters Hill's Luke Bird goes on the attack more >
26 May 2010
TO THE POINT with Georgia Symmons
Unpaid endeavour pays off in a stage production more >
26 May 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
HUNTERS HILL Sailing Club held their 2009-2010 Presentation Night more >
26 May 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOYCE!
Celebrated her birthday at Gladesville Sporties Club more >
26 May 2010
CELEBRITY WALK BOOSTS FOUNDATION
Raising awareness for the medical condition Alopecia more >
26 May 2010
GYMNASTICS TRIVIA NIGHT
Funds for members chosen to represent Australia at World Gymnastics Championships in Poland more >
26 May 2010
GIRL GUIDES CELEBRATE 100 YEARS DOWN UNDER
With rally at Boronia Park more >
26 May 2010
TWT TEAMS HOSTS GLADESVILLE CHAMBER MEETING
The Weekly Times Team hosts Gladesville Chamber of Commerce After-Hours social meeting more >
26 May 2010
VOLUNTEER COLLECTORS WANTED
Volunteer collectors are urgently required for this weekend’s Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Doorknock. more >
26 May 2010
READY TO CELEBRATE CENTENARY
Girl Guides know to be prepared for anything more >
26 May 2010
SCOUTS CLEAN UP WOOLWICH RESERVE
Scout Scott Worthington organised a work bee at Onions Point more >
26 May 2010
MARY MacKILLOP TOUR PACKAGES
Be part of Australian history this October more >
25 May 2010
FEW QUILTS A PATCH ON THOSE @ SHOW
14th Bi-annual Hunters Hill Quilt Show more >
25 May 2010
PHILLIP FINDS 'HAPPY SOIL'
ONE of the most interesting accounts of the early settlement of NSW.... more >
20 May 2010
TO THE POINT with Jacqueline Stene
Big Morning Tea event raises more than $17k more >
19 May 2010
CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUE IN BENNELONG
CLIMATE change groups have taken opposite positions more >
19 May 2010
VILLAGE RESPITE CARE AVAILABLE
Congregational Church Retirement Village at Hunters Hill now providing respite care more >
19 May 2010
PEDALLING FOR KIDNEY HEALTH
Paul Kelly to ride from Sydney to Melbourne raising funds for Kidney Health Australia more >
19 May 2010
FUNDING AFTER FANFARE
Darug elder Uncle Greg Simms delivers the Welcome to Country more >
19 May 2010
NEEDHAM, 13, NAMED JR CRICKETER OF YEAR
Patrick Needham is Gladesville RSL Junior Cricketer of the Year for 2009-10. more >
19 May 2010
PEARCE DOUBLE SPURS PANTHERETTES' WIN
1st grade womens hockey team returned to the winners list more >
19 May 2010
MARSHALL TRY SEALS WIN
Consolidated 4th spot in the NSW Suburban Second Division competition more >
18 May 2010
HUNTERS HILL HOME AFTER CLOSE TUSSLE
HUNTERS Hill rugby first grade kept hold of fourth spot on the ladder more >
13 May 2010
GREEN MAKES THREE IN BENNELONG
Lindsay Peters selected to run for the Greens in Bennelong more >
13 May 2010
SAVE 2RRR TOWER RADIOTHON
Radiothon youth show 'The Flop' from 5pm on Monday more >
13 May 2010
FILM FESTIVAL PRODUCED BY FRUSTRATION
Joey Hakim was bored by the usual conventional films on show at Australian film festivals more >
13 May 2010
BUDGET A SHAMELESS CON, SAYS BENNELONG CONTENDER
A ``shameless con’’ more >
12 May 2010
TOP COP REWARDED
One of 7 NSW Police Force officers presented the Australian Police Medal more >
12 May 2010
TON UP LIGHT CHALKS UP RUGBY MILESTONE
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club held their annual Ladies Day more >
12 May 2010
BAYVIEW SPONSORS RAVENS' SPORTS JUBILEE
Thanks major sponsor Rod Pittarino of Bayview Tavern more >
12 May 2010
JOEYS GOES BEYOND THE BLOCKADE IN BOUGAINVILLE
Joeys embarked on a mission to assist the people of St Joseph¡¯s School in Mabiri more >
12 May 2010
$5,000 HUNTERS HILL ART PRIZE
Won by artist Jana Hunt more >
12 May 2010
GAIL O'BRIEN OPENS ART SHOW
Officially opened last Friday more >
12 May 2010
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT THANKS VOLUNTEERS
who have assisted delivering this essential service. more >
12 May 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Sunshine brings cheer to festival more >
12 May 2010
HUNTERS HILL BIGGEST MORNING TEA RECORD SUCCESS
over $15,000 raised and still counting! more >
12 May 2010
TO THE POINT with Ellen Wilton
A first-hand look at life, culture behind the veil more >
12 May 2010
AND THE SES HUNTERS HILL WINNERS ARE....
Outstanding service awards more >
7 May 2010
THEY ATE DRANK AND WERE MERRY
UNDER a perfect autumn sky more >
7 May 2010
TRACK WINDING BACK TIME
Thullii Dreaming Dance Group performing more >
7 May 2010
HERITAGE IS IN GOOD HANDS
Phil Jenkyn - National Trust Lifetime Achievement Award more >
5 May 2010
SUCCESSFUL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 2010
Another resounding success more >
5 May 2010
STUDENT'S BOOST FOR CHARITY
$10,000 for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation more >
5 May 2010
TO THE POINT with Toni Courtellis
Small artworks should make a big impression more >
5 May 2010
PANTHERS BLITZ GNS
RYDE-Hunters Hill 1st grade womens hockey team over-powered Gordon-North Sydney more >
5 May 2010
PIRATES' GOLDEN SUMMER OF CRICKET
RYDE Hunters Hill Cricket Club held its presentation day more >
5 May 2010
AJ BACKS JA!
Alan Jones publicly supports Bennelong Liberal candidate John Alexander more >
5 May 2010
BRING IT ON: JA v McKEW
Knows he has a battle on his hands more >
5 May 2010
SYDNEY WATER PLAN SINKS ETHNIC RADIO
THE future of community radio station 2RRR is threatened more >
4 May 2010
DRAGON BOATERS' PRIDE OF WOOLWICH
MARIST Sisters’ College Woolwich Dragon Boating team narrowly miss out on 1st place more >
4 May 2010
RAVENS SPORTS JUBILEE
Celebrating its Jubilee anniversary in 2010 more >
30 April 2010
FREE OFFER ON DHH ONLINE ADVERTISING EXTENDED!
Subscriber's online ads created for free....limited time only more >
30 April 2010
OFF LIMITS FOR CENTURIES
because Lunatic Asylum occupied land... more >
29 April 2010
BACK ON TRACK
The place where Gov Phillip stepped ashore... more >
29 April 2010
WALK IN PHILLIP'S FOOTSTEPS
Seeking verdant virgin land.... more >
28 April 2010
JA SPECIAL GUEST @ 2010 TENNIS LUNCH
Former Davis Cup star joins join Ken Rosewall for lunch more >
28 April 2010
TO THE POINT with Jaqueline Stene
Hunters Hill Biggest Morning Tea more >
28 April 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Getting there: thanks for your support more >
28 April 2010
GLADESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL MEETS SPORTING HEROES
While participating in Queen's Baton more >
28 April 2010
HUNTERS HILL EVE SERVICE
Hunters Hill Council and RSL combined 87th Anzac Service more >
28 April 2010
WOOLWICH MARINA APPROVED
PLANS for a floating marina in Woolwich more >
28 April 2010
MORTGAGE CHOICE HOSTS CHAMBER SOCIAL MEETING
Welcomed by Matthew Holland & Tiziana Baldacci more >
21 April 2010
TO THE POINT with Frank Labalestier
Anzac Eve Memorial service at Town Hall more >
21 April 2010
FUNDRAISER HITS THE RIGHT NOTE
The Billy Burton Big Band entertained 180 guests more >
21 April 2010
ANZAC DAY SERVICES
Listing of local Anzac Day Services.... more >
21 April 2010
TRIBUTE OF CHAMPION ARCHER
Grace Duke inducted into the Australian Archery Hall of Fame more >
15 April 2010
PHILIP JENKYN HONOURED
2010 National Trust Lifetime Achievement Award more >
14 April 2010
TO THE POINT with Deborah Anschau
Work of early pioneers feature of local festival more >
13 April 2010
CONCERT @ THE PRIORY
Renowned Joubert Singers perform at a special concert this Sunday more >
13 April 2010
FUNDRAISER, ALL PART OF HER PROJECT
Fundraiser for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation later this month. more >
13 April 2010
TWO-TRY HAVEAU SHINES FOR HILLIES
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club made sure their intentions were clear last Saturday more >
13 April 2010
TO THE POINT with James Wiltshire
Montbel, a fitting name to reflect Lodge heritage more >
13 April 2010
CHARITY BIKE RIDE
almost half-way through their fundraiser bike ride across the Nullarbor Plain more >
13 April 2010
QUEEN'S BATON
Gladesville Public School students will carry the Queen’s Baton more >
13 April 2010
CHARITY DINNER FEATURING BILLY BURTON
Will perform with 15 piece Big Band dinner organised by Hunters Hill Rotary more >
13 April 2010
ANZAC DAY SERVICES
to be held this Sunday more >
13 April 2010
EVERYONE BELONGS
150 community members of multicultural backgrounds got together last week more >
12 April 2010
TAKE AN ART WALK & TALK
@ The 56th Hunters Hill Art Exhibition more >
11 April 2010
ARTWORKS GET A NEW HOME AT COUNCIL
REPRODUCTIONS of French paintings presented to HH Council more >
8 April 2010
HUNTERS HILL COMBINED CHURCHES
Good Friday Walk more >
8 April 2010
RAVENS SPORTS JUBILEE
Celebrating Jubilee Anniversary in 2010 more >
8 April 2010
ANGER FLOWS OVER MARINA PLAN
Proposes new floating marina more >
8 April 2010
INQUIRY INTO EDUCATION SPENDING
Federal Government’s $16.2 billion BER more >
8 April 2010
SMALL BUSINESS GAINS FROM VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE
Want to grow your businesses but not sure how.... more >
8 April 2010
CROWDS AT EASTER SERVICES
Local churches reported strong attendances more >
8 April 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Anzac Eve Service @ Town Hall more >
8 April 2010
ABBOTT LAUNCHES BENNELONG CAMPAIGN
Officially opens “Liberal House” more >
1 April 2010
HELP US EXPAND OUR ANZAC DAY HONOUR WALL
Time for all Australians to honour those brave men and women more >
1 April 2010
HILLIES RETAIN CUP
HUNTERS HILL Rugby Club reclaim Tony Brunsdon Cup more >
1 April 2010
OFF ON A BIG PUSH ACROSS THE NULLABOR
Robin Blong and Mat Arentz set off on a 1267km charity bike ride more >
1 April 2010
SKATING PLUS CIRCUS FUN
Set to come alive with a skate day and circus playground more >
1 April 2010
TO THE POINT with Joanne Taylor
New category for this year’s art exhibition more >
1 April 2010
GORDON TAME PANTHERS
RYDE-Hunters Hill Premier League 1st grade hockey team crash more >
1 April 2010
ALL CAN JOIN WAY OF THE CROSS WALK
The Way of the Cross Good Friday Walk through Hunters Hill tomorow more >
1 April 2010
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Activities sure to keep kids happy during school holidays more >
31 March 2010
HUNTERS HILL AMONG NATION'S TOP EARNERS
Among the top 10 richest suburbs more >
24 March 2010
TO THE POINT with Philip Bradford
Way of the Cross annual walk this Good Friday more >
24 March 2010
ART SHOW LOOKS FOR VOLUNTEERS
2010 Hunters Hill Art Exhibition is just six weeks away more >
24 March 2010
SKATEPARK GETS A NEW NAME
Celebrate opening of new Gladesville Skatepark more >
24 March 2010
GOOD FRIDAY IS A REMINDER
What kind of a god would allow the tragedies that have filled our TVs... more >
24 March 2010
ALL CAN JOIN WAY OF THE CROSS WALK
The Way of the Cross Good Friday Walk through Hunters Hill on April 2 more >
24 March 2010
HUNTERS HILL LODGE CELEBRATIONS
Montbel Room Officially Opened more >
24 March 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Hunters Hill Heritage Festival coming up more >
24 March 2010
PANTHERS TRIUMPH
RYDE-Hunters Hill first grade mens hockey team opened its 2010 campaign more >
24 March 2010
GYMNASTICS CAMPS
School holiday Gym-nastics Program at Gladesville RSL Youth Club more >
22 March 2010
SJC BOYS JOIN PM FOR GENERATION ONE LAUNCH
Indigenous students joined Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Sydney more >
17 March 2010
TO THE POINT with Geoffrey Chard
Promoting, enriching our musical life more >
17 March 2010
HUNTERS HILL LODGE GALA REOPENING
After a half million dollars refurbishment. more >
17 March 2010
CALL TO RESPECT '1200 TORMENTED SOULS'
Gravesite of about 1200 former patients found.... more >
17 March 2010
NEW SKATE PARK LAUNCH
Giving thumbs up to new skate park more >
17 March 2010
ARTHRITIS SEMINAR
Will hold a public seminar 25 March more >
17 March 2010
RYDE HUNTERS HILL CRICKET RECEIVE FUNDING
For construction of cricket nets at Boronia Park. more >
17 March 2010
CLEARING OUT THE RUBBISH
Hunters Hill Public School students clean-up more >
17 March 2010
PLAN TO MAKE PERSONAL TRAINERS PAY
Trainers in Hunters Hill will be hit with a fee more >
17 March 2010
BOWEL CANCER TEST KITS NOW AVAILABLE
Rolling out test kits across Sydney until April 3. more >
10 March 2010
JR GLADESVILLE CRICKETERS MIX IT W/STARS @ SCG
GLADESVILLE RSL Junior Cricket Club was treated to a memorable day more >
10 March 2010
ALL CAN JOIN IN THE GOOD FRIDAY WALK
The Way of the Cross Good Friday Walk through Hunters Hill on April 2 more >
10 March 2010
HUNTERS HILL WOMEN WINNING BOWLERS
Women’s Bowling Club continue to unearth talented more >
10 March 2010
TO THE POINT with Derry Simonds
Mallets are swinging on the ‘perfect lawn’ more >
10 March 2010
JA COMMITTED TO BENNELONG RACE
JOHN Howard played an active role in recruiting John Alexander more >
10 March 2010
MAYOR BACK IN CHARGE AFTER ILLNESS
Mayor Sue Hoopmann returned on Monday night more >
8 March 2010
POLICE SNIFFER DOG NO BOOZE HOUND
PATRON at a Gladesville hotel was arrested more >
4 March 2010
WOOLWICH RAMPS UP
SIGNIFICANT upgrades to the boat ramp 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
22 February 2010
GLADESVILLE'S BACKWARD STEP
“Another backwards step” for the suburb claims more >
22 February 2010
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
New Skate Park Up and Running 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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
25 January 2010
PAY UP OR LOSE JETTY
Luba Levanski says she is being held to ransom more >
25 January 2010
COP THE HAVE-A-GO HERO
POLICEMAN Brett Matthews... 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 >
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 >
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
CASH WILL BOOST FORESHORE BEAUTY
Sydney Harbour foreshore at Hunters Hill more >
18 January 2010
ONE OF OUR TOP CITIZENS
Congratulations to Gemma Foxton more >
18 January 2010
VALE CEL BLACK OAM
Gladesville is mourning more >
18 January 2010
AUSTRALIA DAY FESTIVITIES
Citizenship ceremonies.... more >
8 January 2010
COUNCIL SWIMS TO FINANCIAL AID
HH Council expresses interest to take over Gladesville Hospital swimming pool 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
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
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 >
22 December 2009
HUNTERS HILL MAYORAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
Deputy Mayor Councillor Richard Quinn officiated 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
CAROLS AT BORONIA PARK
The skies will light up 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 >
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
BATTLE FOR BENNELONG
THE next federal election 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 >
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 >
24 November 2009
VIENNA COTTAGE CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
National Trust's John Neish launched more >
23 November 2009
MILESTONE FOR AGNES
Sister Agnes O’Brien's 100th birthday more >
23 November 2009
KRISTY APPLAUDS HER 'PHYSI'
Finalist in Australia's 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 >
19 November 2009
DOB IN THIS GRAFFITI VANDAL
$5000 reward more >
19 November 2009
RELAUNCH OF OUR WEBSITE!
The DISCOVER HUNTERS HILL website has undergone a makeover. 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 >
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 TRUST FUNDRAISER
Deputy Mayor welcomed guests. more >
17 November 2009
THE PRIORY PHOTOS
Great photos of the Cocktail Party. more >
16 November 2009
RIVER RESCUE
Councils join to rescue Parramatta River more >
16 November 2009
LOTS TO DO
Carols, Stall & Pink Shop Day 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
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS UP
Christmas festival activities commence more >
15 November 2009
FAB PRIZES FOR TWT TEEN QUEEN
Entries close this week more >
15 November 2009
SURGERY FOR MAYOR
Sue is expected to make a full recovery. 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
HUNG IN THE TOWN HALL
Judith Burgess Hunters Hill Quilters... more >
6 November 2009
SCHOOL SPECTACULAR
A record 27 schools... more >
6 November 2009
REGATTA RAISES $110,000
Giant Steps Autism... 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
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 >
30 September 2009
NAME CHANGE FOR PROUD CRICKET ASSOCIATION
Gladesville District Cricket Association will come under a new banner. 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
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 >
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 >
10 September 2009
CLASSICAL TRIO POWERS ON
The Power of Three will be playing at the Hunters Hill Town Hall more >
9 September 2009
SHARKS ROCKTHE PREMIERS IN GRAND FINAL
Gladesville Sharks Over 35s soccer team clinched the Gladesville-Hornsby Soccer Association championship 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 >
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 >
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 >
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
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
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
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
DINING REVIEW
Iyara Restaurant Gladesville 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 >
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
$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 >
13 August 2009
YOUNG IN ART EXHIBITION
The Young in Art Exhibition plays an important role in encouraging art among school students 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
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
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
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 >
16 June 2009
HUNTERS HILL MUSIC CONCERT
New Sydney Wind Quintet 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
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 >
26 May 2009
NEW STREET UNDER REVIEW
Plans to introduce a new street 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
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 >
8 March 2009
BUFFALO CREEK WALKING TRAIL EXTENSION
Ryde City Council will receive $381,000 to extend the Buffalo Creek Walking Trail 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
TO THE POINT with Peter Astridge
Councils should meet over Gladesville plan 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 >
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
TO THE POINT with Roy Maggio
Cricket club is scoring more and more teams 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 >
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
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS AT BLANDVILLE COURT
Christ Church Gladesville Hosts annual Christmas Celebration 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
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES 2008
Rod Pittorino hosted Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Christmas party at the Bayview Tavern 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 >
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 >
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
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
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
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
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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
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 >
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
TO THE POINT with Judity Felton
Governor to join school’s big birthday celebration 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
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
1 August 2008
HUNTERS HILL TO GO THE WAY OF KU-RING-GAI
Hunters Hill locals and community groups are waging an uphill battle against developer interests 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
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 >
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 >
16 July 2008
COTTAGE TALK
Geoffrey Swain will be guest speaker at the next Vienna Cottage talk, this Sunday 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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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
TO THE POINT with Peter Colthorpe
Building up funds for The Priory’s new look 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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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
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
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
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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
NEW HEADS FOR SCHOOLS
Hunters Hill and North Ryde public schools have both recently welcomed new principals. more >
16 April 2008
TO THE POINT with Frank Larbalestier
Anzac Eve Memorial Service for Town Hall more >
8 April 2008
TO THE POINT with Keith Sansom
Wine tasting event to boost restoration fund 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
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
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
25 March 2008
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Top night out - all for a good cause 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
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 >
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 >
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
MR PROBUS HITS A TON
Australia’s longest-serving Probus member Ian ‘Scotty’ Malcolm celebrates his 100th birthday more >
5 March 2008
TO THE POINT with Rachelle Elliott
Singing the praises of ‘In Harmony’ choirs 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
D-TRAIN HAVE DONE IT AGAIN
Hunters Hill Rotary Club held a successful fundraising Trivia Night last Saturday at Gladesville Sporties Club. more >
20 February 2008
TO THE POINT with Sally Treffry
Big leaps forward when there’s support at hand 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
THREE ARRESTS AFTER ROBBERS' ARGUMENT
GLADESVILLE police arrested three men after armed robbers struck the Gladesville Sporties Club on Monday night. 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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 >
12 December 2007
To The POINT with Atlanta Camilleri
SMART way puts addicts on the road to recovery 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
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 >
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
OUR BIANCA MEETS GEORGIO
Gladesville’s Bianca Venuti met up with fashion guru Georgio Armani 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 >
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
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 >
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
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS EVENTS ON OFFER
ACTIVITIES celebrating the blooming jacarandas of Hunters Hill continue this week. 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
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
JOHN HOWARD MEETS SHOPPING VILLAGE MANAGEMENT
Shoppers at Gladesville Shopping Village were surprised recently 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 >
30 October 2007
COSTELLO LAUNCHES HOCKEY CAMPAIGN
Federal Treasurer Peter Costello officially opened North Sydney MP Joe Hockey’s federal election campaign 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
ALL ROUNDER IS GOOD SPORT
GLADESVILLE'S Andrew Kellaway is probably the envy of many young athletes in the northern district area. 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 >
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
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 >
13 September 2007
ANGRY HORNETS
A HUNTERS HILL media personality... 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 >
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 >
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
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
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
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
4 July 2007
TO THE POINT with Andrew Skelly
Rugby club reformation led to a lofty conversion 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
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 >
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 >
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 >
18 April 2007
TO THE POINT with Frank Larbalestier
Anzac Eve Memorial Service for Town Hall 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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
FIVE LOCAL CHURCHES PREPARE FOR THE WALK
Beginning at All Saints’ Church in Ferry Street at 10.15am, 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
BIG DAY FOR HILLIES
HUNTERS Hill cricket team have pulled off one of their proudest wins on record 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 >
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
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 >
23 February 2007
TO THE POINT with Derek Knox
Desexing our cats will save lives and money 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
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
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
QUILTERS ADD SOME COLOUR TO TOWN HALL
Given the challenge to beautify a Hunters Hill Council Chambers wall 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 >
29 November 2006
TO THE POINT with Bev Debrincat
Local group rallying us to help the environment more >
29 November 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
State Gov't intends to sell The Priory. more >
28 November 2006
GLADESVILLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
‘Family Fun for All’ with something of everybody. 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
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
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
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
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 Awards
Discover Hunters Hill Inc receives two awards at the North Sydney Community Awards, 3rd November 2006. 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 >
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
TO THE POINT with Angela Dewan
Indigenous students on a program for success 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
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
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
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
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
TO THE POINT with Paul Wynn
Rotary’s fun family day all set for Sunday week 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 >
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
BEARS GOOD NEWS FOR HEROES
Bandaged Bear made a special visit to Boronia Park Woolworths 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
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 >
27 September 2006
BOYS IN THE ZONE
The Boronia Park Public School record breaking senior boys 4 x 100m relay team 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
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 >
4 August 2006
TO THE POINT with Anthea Holder-Grobe
Push to open more kids’ play groups in the area more >
26 July 2006
CELEBRITY RUGBY MATCH AT BORONIA PARK
HUNTERS Hill Rugby Club will play host to a local Celebrity Rugby Match on Saturday August 12 in their quest to raise much needed funds for local junior sport and an upgrade of Boronia Park Oval. more >
26 July 2006
LOCAL ARTIST REFLECTS THE AUSSIE CULTURE
Local artist Barbara E. Pye will celebrate the launch of her new exhibition - land+people+place - on Wednesday August 2 at the historic Vienna Cottage more >
26 July 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Looking out for elderly who live alone more >
26 July 2006
MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL 2006
Mission - to go one better more >
26 July 2006
TO THE POINT with Denise Bennett
Schemes that help the police to help the public more >
26 July 2006
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce Christmas in July meeting last week in Gladesville RSL Community Club was attended by representatives of Ryde and Hunters Hill Councils who presented an update on the Gladesville Master Plan. more >
26 July 2006
SPORTMEN'S TALES ADD SPICE TO CHARITY LAUNCH
Hunters Hill Club hosted a successful Sportsman’s Luncheon last Thursday with Test cricketer Stuart Clark and NSW Waratahs coach Ewen McKenzie proving a hit as guest speakers. 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 >
19 July 2006
FLOATING BOOM IDEA FOR CREEK KNOCKED BACK
Despite repeated re-quests from Hunters Hill Clr Peter Astridge for a floating boom in Tarban Creek - to catch gross pollutants - it has again been knocked back. more >
19 July 2006
IT'S ONE BIG, BIG DAY FOR BETTY CUNEO
Hunters Hill identity Betty Cuneo takes centre stage as she celebrates her 90th Birthday amongst family and friends more >
19 July 2006
PUB LURES DISCERNING CROWD
WE were keen to try the new restaurant which opened in the landmark Woolwich Pier Hotel. more >
19 July 2006
TO THE POINT with Peter Colthorpe
We should own Priory, not a government department more >
19 July 2006
MYSTERIOUS SPILL FORCES FERRIES TO STOP ENGINES
A sticky substance, now identified as an acrylic polymer, is responsible for the closure of over two kilometres of the Parramatta River this week. more >
19 July 2006
SOCCER STARLETS IN NSW SQUAD
MEET three of the most exciting womens soccer prospects in TWT territory - Nicole Ravenscroft, Jessica Seaman and Carlie Ikonomou (pictured) who recently participated at the NSW All Schools Soccer Championships at Parklea. more >
12 July 2006
RSL' STINK POLE
HUNTERS Hill residents will be spared the visual blight of a mobile phone tower next to the RSL hall on Alexandra St. more >
11 July 2006
HH COUNCIL HOSTS RYDE BUSINESS FORUM
Hunters Hill Council hosted last week’s Ryde Business Forum After-Hours meeting in Hunters Hill Town Hall. more >
11 July 2006
NEW LIBRARY ISSUE DEADLINE SET
The joint committee set up to resolve the future of Gladesville Library has set itself a September deadline - three months earlier than planned. more >
11 July 2006
RUGBY LUNCHEON
TWT readers can win two tickets valued at $90 each to a Rugby Luncheon on Thursday July 20 at the Hunters Hill Club in Madeline Street Hunters Hill from 12 noon. more >
11 July 2006
COLLEY SHINES AS HILLIES ROLL SAINTS
HUNTERS Hill first grade rugby team gained sweet revenge with a 27-19 win over St George in the NSW Suburban competition last Saturday at Boronia Park Oval. more >
11 July 2006
GLADESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE XMAS IN JULY
Gladesville Chamber of Commerce July meeting will take the form of a Christmas in July social special next Wednesday July 19 at Gladesville RSL Community Club at 6.15pm for 6.30pm. more >
7 July 2006
SCHOOL'S EXTRA PARKING SPOTS
A Marist Sisters College Woolwich development must now include no less than 38 on-site car spaces following requests by Hunters Hill Council. more >
7 July 2006
YOUNG ALL ROUNDER TAKES THE HONOURS
NSW SpeedBlitz Blues opening batsman Craig Simmons was special guest at Ryde-Hunters Hill Pirates Junior Cricket Club’s recent Presentation Day in the grounds of Hunters Hill High School. more >
7 July 2006
CONSULTANT CHOSEN
A consultant has been appointed to the Gladesville Town Centre Master Plan more >
7 July 2006
TO THE POINT with Michael Parsons
Sausages aside, there’s a lot more sizzle to Rotary more >
7 July 2006
HISTORIC CHURCH SOLD
THE Presbyterian Church on Woolwich Rd, Hunters Hill, has been sold and rezoned for residential use, much to the disappointment of its former congregants. more >
1 July 2006
JOEYS TOPS WITH WORDS
In a grand final debate St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill convinced the adjudicator that television was not evil, and by doing so took home the Rotary Trophy (for the fourth time) after a nail-biting tussle with Hunters Hill High School. more >
1 July 2006
TO THE POINT with Geoffrey Chard
How our surroundings can have an influence more >
1 July 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Six months to sort out library issue more >
1 July 2006
COPING WITH SOCIAL CHANGE
Eminent psychologist and social commentator Hugh Mackay recently challenged a full house in All Saints’ Hunters Hill Church more >
28 June 2006
RUGBY UNION DOORS OPEN FOR BEALE
CLUB rugby will be the next rung on the ladder to fame for schoolboy prodigy Kurtley Beale, and a berth at Eastwood is ``under consideration''. more >
28 June 2006
TO THE POINT with Geoffrey Chard
How our surroundings can have an influence more >
28 June 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Six months to sort out library issue more >
28 June 2006
COPING WITH SOCIAL CHANGE
Eminent psychologist and social commentator Hugh Mackay recently challenged a full house in All Saints’ Hunters Hill Church hall to think deeply about recent social change and its impact on community values and egalitarianism in contemporary Australia. more >
28 June 2006
JOEYS TOPS WITH WORDS
In a grand final debate St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill convinced the adjudicator that television was not evil more >
25 June 2006
GREEN LIGHT FOR SINGLE DWELLING
A new development at 16A and 14B Crescent Street, Hunters Hill was given the green light last week. more >
25 June 2006
OBJECTIONS TO COLLEGE WORKS
A massive upgrade and extension of the Marist Sisters College Woolwich facilities have faced a number of objections from surrounding residents. more >
25 June 2006
NETBALLERS 'DANCE' THEIR WAY TO PERTH
Students at Marist Sisters College Woolwich have swapped their netball skirts for dancing costumes to help raise money to send them to Perth. more >
25 June 2006
TO THE POINT with Margaret Treble
Continuing that tradition of supporting one another more >
22 June 2006
SON-IN-LAW PLEADS GUILTY TO BLAZE
The historic Hunters Hill landmark, Alexandra House, destroyed by fire in 2004. The son-in-law of a restaurant owner has pleaded guilty more >
21 June 2006
NO RISK WITH RSL PHONE TOWER PLAN
A proposed Vodafone Mobile Phone tower alongside Hunters Hill RSL Hall has been deemed safe more >
16 June 2006
GLADESVILLE LIBRARY'S REPRIEVE
After months of debate over the future of Gladesville Library, Ryde City Council last week agreed to accept Hunters Hill Council’s offer of a six-month extension more >
16 June 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Club wants more mums to get runs on the board more >
16 June 2006
RAILWAY WORKSHOPS
Well known conservation architect Jean Rice is guest speaker when National Trust Vienna Cottage meets this Sunday June 18 in Hunters Hill RSL Hall at 2pm. more >
16 June 2006
TUSSLE OVER LIBRARY
RYDE Council has agreed to continue funding the Gladesville library until December but ignored pleas from residents to guarantee its long-term survival. more >
16 June 2006
TO THE POINT with Mike Regnis
Probus Club celebrates its 30th anniversary more >
9 June 2006
TELECOM UNIT FOR LOCAL PARK
Hunters Hill Council has approved the installation of a mobile phone telecommunications facility in Boronia Park. more >
9 June 2006
LIBRARY CRISIS: 'WE'LL WORK IT OUT'
Finally Hunters Hill and Ryde City councils will begin working together to resolve the almost 50-year funding battle over Gladesville Library. more >
9 June 2006
PLAN TO BUY THE PRIORY THROWN OUT
Hunters Hill Council has given up on a plan to buy the historic property, The Priory. more >
9 June 2006
CLUB PLAN STILL ON HOLD
Hunters Hill Rugby Club and Henley Bowling and Recreation Club have had informal discussions regarding a joint development plan for the Henley Club. more >
9 June 2006
WIN A PRIZE QUEEN-SIZE QUILT
queen-size quilt titled ‘Daisy Meadow’ (below) and created by the Hunters Hill Quilters will be on display and up for grabs at this year’s Sydney Craft & Quilt Fair from June 14-18 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour more >
9 June 2006
TO THE POINT with Reg Cain
Councils working to the detriment of Gladesville more >
31 May 2006
HUNTERS HILL HALVE LIBRARY DEBATE
Hunters Hill halve library deadline 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 >
31 May 2006
MARY NAMED GARDENER OF THE MONTH
Hunters Hill Garden Centre’s inaugural ‘Gardener of the Month’ Award was presented recently to volunteer gardener Mary Quinion. more >
31 May 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Artists and quilters stage high-quality local shows more >
31 May 2006
RAVENS SHAVE NETS$6,000
GLADESVILLE Ravens Soccer Club recently tackled the ‘World’s Greatest Shave’ at Peel Park and Morrison Park, raising over $6,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. more >
31 May 2006
JEERS GREET PLANS
GLADESVILLE library looks set to close its doors in December after Hunters Hill Council set a blistering six-month timetable to plan its own library, probably in Hunters Hill. more >
25 May 2006
HORSE RIDING IN PARKS BANNED
After rejecting horse riders’ pleas to use Boronia Park Reserve, Hunters Hill Council has joined other Sydney councils in banning riding in local parks and reserves. more >
25 May 2006
LOOK OUT FOR NASTY WEED
Ryde and Hunters Hill councils are actively working to educate the community about Asthma Weed - a serious noxious weed in the Sydney region. more >
25 May 2006
TO THE POINT with Robyn Harvey
Celebrating 40 years of community caring more >
17 May 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Payment keeps library going more >
17 May 2006
MENTAL HEALTH FORUM
Mental illness including depression will be discussed at a free Public Community Forum on mental health this Monday May 22 at 7pm at Gladesville Sporties Club. more >
17 May 2006
THANK YOU REG
REG CAIN principal of Able’s Betta Electrical Gladesville was presented with an Award of Appreciation by Ryde Sports Foundation more >
17 May 2006
BACKFLIP BY RYDE COUNCIL!
People Power Saves Library! more >
17 May 2006
ONE YEAR REPRIEVE FOR LIBRARY
After weeks of disagreement and the threat of closure, the future looks brighter for Gladesville Library more >
17 May 2006
TO THE POINT with Alysoun Ryves
Quilter show proceeds go to help cure cancer more >
17 May 2006
HUNTERS HILL ART & CRAFT SHOW
$3,500 Hunters Hill Art Prize was won by Sarah Aylward with her painting “Reaching Towards the Light II” more >
17 May 2006
HUNTERS HILL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Crowds flocked to Hunters Hill Food & Wine Festival held again on Boronia Park more >
16 May 2006
RIDING BANNED
About 20 horse-riders attended a council meeting on May 8 to support the two-horse riding school run by Robert Stuart. more >
16 May 2006
ONE OF A HANDFUL
THE parish of Hunters Hill has become the vanguard of women's ministry in the Anglican Church. more >
16 May 2006
RESCUE PLAN SAVE LIBRARY
A LAST-minute backdown by Ryde Council has given Gladesville Library a stay of execution until December. more >
16 May 2006
SKILLS SHORTAGE HITS HERITAGE HOMES
TRADESMEN skilled in the repair and renovation of heritage homes are becoming as rare as hen's teeth. more >
13 May 2006
PROTEST IGNORED
HUNTERS Hill councillors ignored the protests from an overflowing public gallery to practically guarantee Gladesville library's closure. more >
13 May 2006
SWIM POOLS SWAMPED IN RED TAPE
Hunters Hill Council is just one of a number of councils under attack from the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of NSW (SPASA) who want them to cut down DA approval times for backyard pools. more >
10 May 2006
TO THE POINT with Irini Tsiauharas
A home from home for intellectually disabled more >
10 May 2006
LIBRARY FURORE!
‘Keep It Open’ call by Ryde Residents more >
3 May 2006
LOCAL COUNCILS IN CRISIS
Local Councils are at crisis point this week on a number of fronts including the shock decision by Ryde Council to close down the Gladesville joint library with Hunters Hill without further discussion. more >
3 May 2006
LAST DITCH LIBRARY MOVE REJECTED
An eleventh hour offer from Hunters Hill Council to buy more time for the controversial joint library service wasn’t enough to stop Ryde City Council closing down Gladesville Branch Library next month. more >
3 May 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Stunned and amazed by decision to close library more >
3 May 2006
TO THE POINT with Shirley Hicks
Laughter helps you get to the heart of the matter more >
3 May 2006
RAVENS GET INTO THE SHAVE
GLADESVILLE Ravens Sports Club members and friends will be shaving and colouring their hair this weekend as part of the World’s Greatest Shave. more >
2 May 2006
LIBRARY TO CLOSE
Betty Johnston and fellow Gladesville library users have formed a protest group to prevent closure. more >
24 April 2006
HUNTERS HILL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Now in its sixth year, the annual Hunters Hill Food and Wine Festival is just under two weeks away with organisers busy making final preparations. more >
24 April 2006
HUNTERS HILL QUILTERS ON SHOW
Traditionally the show exhibits over 100 handmade quilts as well as antique quilts, with many for sale. more >
24 April 2006
TO THE POINT with Annie Pool
Local marine artist will open art and craft show more >
19 April 2006
RESIDENTS LEFT IN LURCH
AFTER years in the public transport ``wilderness'' Hunters Hill now has buses and ferries at weekends. But, according to residents, the two services are not fully coordinated, are little publicised and are under-used. more >
19 April 2006
WE'LL GET OUR OWN LIBRARY
Hunters Hill could have its own temporary library within four to six weeks if mediation with Ryde City Council doesn’t resolve the library funding stalemate. more >
19 April 2006
CLEVER INN DESIGN
For Garibaldi Inn owner Nadine O’Brien and architect Kate Mount Stephens, it was the combination of old and new mixed with clever design, which won them the Heritage and Conservation award at the first Hunters Hill Good Design Award last week. more >
19 April 2006
TO THE POINT with Frank Larbalestier
HUNTERS HILL Council and the Hunters Hill RSL Sub-Branch will hold the 83rd Combined Anzac Eve Memorial Service in the Town Hall on Monday April 24 at 8pm. more >
19 April 2006
GOOD FRIDAY WAY OF THE CROSS
Hunters Hill Combined Churches Good Friday Way of the Cross walk attracted record numbers this year of about 800 people. more >
19 April 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
A VERY successful and happy Seniors’ morning tea was held at the Hunters Hill Town Hall during Seniors Week, which coincided with Heritage Week this year. more >
13 April 2006
THE BATTLE FOR KELLY'S BUSH REVISITED
35 years since the battle for Kelly’s Bush was won. more >
13 April 2006
DOCKS EXHIBITION - HUNTERS HILL HERITAGE FESTIVAL
An exhibition of Hunters Hill’s maritime history more >
13 April 2006
HUNTERS HILL QUILTERS EXHIBITION
Creative energies are bursting at the seams more >
13 April 2006
TO THE POINT With Rev Philip Bradford
On Good Friday the walk will again bring together the combined churches of Gladesville and Hunters Hill as we process through the streets of Hunters Hill, stopping at various points along the way to re-enact Christ’s journey to the cross. more >
12 April 2006
LIBRARY NOT ON BOOKS
Hunters Hill Council has developed plans to open a library.
However, it's reluctant to go ahead with the plan. more >
10 April 2006
52nd Hunters Hill Art & Craft Exhibition
With paintbrushes poised and canvases primed, artists have still got time to enter the 52nd Hunters Hill Art and Craft Exhibition from now until Friday April 28. more >
10 April 2006
HERITAGE WEEK CRUISES
Heritage Week cruises special
A number of cruises feature in Hunters Hill’s Heritage Week from April 9-16. more >
10 April 2006
HUNTERS HILL HAPPENINGS
Library vital, but at such a cost?
THE PACKED Hunters Hill Council meeting on March 27 provided speakers to the problem of a somewhat excessive payment of $500,000 per year to Ryde City Council for the joint Gladesville Library service. more >
6 April 2006
United Against Sartor’s Draconian Planning Laws
Many Mayors, Councillors and Local Government supporters united in protest against “draconian laws” being introduced by the self imposed “Mayor of NSW” and State Minister for Planning Frank Sartor on the steps of Parliament House last week more >
5 April 2006
RESIDENTS BRING TWO COUNCILS TO BOOK
RESIDENTS have sent a clear message to two councils bickering over Gladesville library - resolve the dispute and fund our library. more >
5 April 2006
BATTLERS SALUTE HISTORIC VICTORY
THE Green Ban movement to protect urban and environmental heritage is perhaps most famous in Sydney for saving the historic Rocks precinct. more >
3 April 2006
Music to feature in Way of the Cross Walk
Musical diversity will be the focus of this year’s Good Friday Way of the Cross Walk, with a fusion of different musical traditions included in the program. more >
1 November 2005
WE WANT A SHARE OF GST: COUNCILS
Research just released by Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) forecasts population growth will damage the environment, cause traffic gridlock and spark demand for services and infrastructure which local councils cannot fund. more >
12 April 2004
PLOTTING A PATH OF SECRETS TO PROTECT HERITAGE
People who think they know Hunters Hill may be in for a surprise when the suburb's walking trails project gets under way later this year. more >
28 October 2003
Legislative Assembly Hansard (Extract)
COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF HUNTERS HILL AMALGAMATION more >
12 September 2003
DISSENT - THE FIGHT FOR HUNTERS HILL
Transcript from interview with Quentin Dempster - Stateline NSW more >
27 August 2003
SURBURBAN MORSEL WON'T BE SWALLOWED WITHOUT FIGHT
Hunters Hill, Sydney's smallest municipality, has become the latest victim to be singled out in the city's local government turf wars. more >