Changing people’s lives – one pair of shoes at a time
Viv Kartsounis may have thousands of shoes at her Waitara home – but she’ll never wear them – and she has nowhere to put them. Viv is the woman behind the remarkable local charity Shoes for Planet Earth. It has put sports shoes on the feet of over 51,000 disadvantaged and homeless kids and adults […]
Wild Walks
Mt Ku-ring-gai to Cowan, via Berowra Waters 17.2 km, 8 hour hard walk This bushwalk explores some of the most spectacular scenery in the Hornsby area, featuring big views with big hills, so it’s really for the regular walker and reasonably fit. Start with a coffee at Mt Ku-ring-gai, then explore the sandstone caves and […]
Just a Bit of Fun!
Community News Treasure Hunt, look for the answers and win. So all the answers are contained in this issue, you just need to find them. The first to respond with all correct answers will win a large scented candle courtesy of Luxe elicious Galston, Shop 3 Galston Village 358-360 Galston Road Galston 9653 2187 Please […]
Aussie Feeds the Machine
Australian Pump’s surging high pressure water blaster production has suppliers scrambling to keep up. The company is Australia’s leading producer of professional high pressure cleaners with a product range that extends from 100 Bar (1,400 psi) all the way through to 500 Bar (7,300 psi). The products are used in a wide range of commercial […]
5 tips to keep your hearing aids working
You know how frustrating it is when your hearing aid doesn’t work, especially when you need it most. The really good news is Hear Clear Australia has some simple tips for you. 1 Clean them often Wax is nature’s way of removing debris from your ear, but it clogs up the hearing aid’s mechanisms. At […]
Heartbeats
My mother’s day experience I hope all the mothers in our community enjoyed their dedicated day and that some surprises and delights came your way. I have four boys and one girl (she lives in Kenya), so when it comes to Mother’s Day it is up to the boys to be resourceful. My boys range […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News
Winter Is Upon Us The weather is starting to get colder and it is important that you clean your chimney every year. Soot can build up in the flue and cause a fire in the chimney itself. Remember in case of fire, call Triple Zero “000”. Planned Fuel Management Burns Each year, only a small […]
June member profile: Kat Dunlop
How long have you been a part of the Galston Rural Fire Brigade? 8 years What is your role there? I am currently a Deputy Captain and the President of the Brigade When you’re not at the brigade, what do you do for a living? I am a Technical Training Officer for the Department of […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade News
Man trapped under car The Galston RFB crew attended an early morning call near the Galston Club on Arcadia Road recently. They assisted other emergency services free a man trapped under a car after he had allegedly jumped onto the bonnet of the car. He sustained a broken leg from the incident. Hazard Reduction Season […]
The Government Experimental Farm
Way back in 1907, when our district was the most important area for the growing of Citrus and many other varieties of fruit, the Department of Agriculture purchased 40 acres of an old run down orchard in Galston Road, Dural, to be used as an experimental property for research into fruit disease and good orchard […]
