TRIUMPHant Walkabout update
One nanna, two parents, three grandchildren, umpteen cans of spray paint and the beast is partially decorated with footprints, still another 50 to go on. On 25th May we depart Sydney for Adelaide and the start of our 3,800 klm trip to Cairns via as many dirt roads as the organisers could find. With 200 […]
Local MP rings changes to racial discrimination laws
The tricky balancing act of the right to freedom of speech and preventing racial abuse through inflammatory language, has been a personal crusade for Berowra MP Julian Leeser. In what has been an intractable political issue for six years, the MP and member of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights has described the Committee’s […]
Blitz on illegal ‘no refund’ signs
The local shop that says ‘no’ to your request for a refund is breaking the law, according to Hornsby MP and Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean. Yet 20% of businesses across the state visited by inspectors are doing just that, a recent blitz on illegal ‘no refund’ signs found, when 12 consumer […]
Ways to recycle at work
Over 75% of businesses believe that reducing waste is part of being a sustainable and ethical business, new Planet Ark and Environmental Protection Agency research reveals. But there’s also the perception that they’re doing all they can to manage their waste, that there may be little benefit in doing more, or that they don’t have […]
Wild Walks
Flint and Steel track 1hr, 2.1 km return, grade 3 (moderate) walk Do you like quiet, secluded beaches nestled in beautiful bushland? This walk follows a scenic track down to the gorgeous Flint and Steel Beach, which provides views across the Hawkesbury River to landmarks such as Lion Island, Patonga and Box Head. The walk […]
Wallpaper revival
Just about anything goes when it comes to embracing the current trends for papering your walls! Wallpaper is enjoying something of a renaissance at the moment, in line with the current home design trend to mix it up, keep it eclectic and not too matchy matchy in your look. So that means you’re not committing […]
Hamish Rogers Realty goes from strength to strength
Announcing the opening of the Arcadia Office Hamish Rogers Realty is proud to announce the launch of its new office in Arcadia to bring the focus and dedication to the local areas of Dural, Kenthurst, Galston, Arcadia, Berrilee, Glenorie and Cattai. Hamish Rogers has been listing and selling the finest homes and properties in the […]
Dural Pony Club
The wet weather doesn’t bother Dural Pony Club, because we just have a wet weather rally day instead! During the torrential rains in March and early April, we were forced to have two wet weather rally days. This is where the kids come, without their horses but have the opportunity to learn so much more […]
Arcadia Pony Club hosts successful Zone Show Jumping competition
Arcadia Pony Club hosted the Zone 23 Show Jumping competition at their wonderful grounds at the Rural Sports Facility on Sunday 2nd April. With over 50 competitors the day was a huge success with the event generously sponsored by Horseland Dural. The results for the day were as follows: A Grade Champion – Rachel Temm […]
Galston Equestrian Club – our new jumps had a good work out!
Judy Brightman of “Mindful Horse Mindful Leader” gave a very interesting talk on Thursday 16 March about Eponaquest, which was well attended and well received. She covered the topics of Leadership: developing skills in assertiveness, team building, emotional fitness, nonverbal communication, innovation, conflict resolution, and leadership presence. Personal Development: developing skills in relationship, emotional fitness, […]