Eastbend Report

The next Eastbend Rural Communications meeting will be held on Monday May 21st at the Resource Centre, Maroota Public School, 4540 Old Northern Road, Maroota. If you have any local issues you would like to discuss or have help with please come to the meeting. If you can’t come, please contact Pat Schwartz, at deblacko7@hotmail. […]

Warehouse Sale

Sherpa is a locally owned Dural based wholesaler of clothing for the outdoors & active sports. Sherpa supplies the Sherpa & ThermaTech brands to retailers all around Australia and direct to the public via its website www.sherpa.com.au. Each year at the start of winter Sherpa has a popular warehouse sale giving local people the opportunity […]

“Wiseman’s Colonial Weekend” — Inaugural Event

Wiseman’s Ferry May 19/20 2018 The township of Wisemans Ferry will be filled with a host of historical entertainments this coming May for the inaugural Wiseman’s Colonial Weekend as Solomon Wiseman himself welcomes colonial theatre, street entertainment, period buskers, artisan stalls, indigenous ceremony and classic colonial bush dance to the town along with the premiere […]

90 year old swimmer attempts record at the Hills

You all would have seen the TV footage of masters swimmer George Corones (pictured) smashing the World record for the 50m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games trials. 99 year old George was then named an honorary member of the Commonwealth Games Swim team. George was hailed a superhero wearing a cap not a cape! We […]

Cycling to School and Back?

Are you sick of the daily school drop off and pick up? There is an alternative option- the kids get themselves to school and back, you contribute one car less to traffic congestion, end up being fitter and you have more time to yourself. Students who ride or walk to school contribute to their minimum […]

Our Multicultural Community in Harmony

Concert unites local volunteers in support of Aussie Farmers The number of attendees at the concert was below expectations however the contributions made by the performers (all giving their time and service without a fee); the Community Groups; the Australian Community Inspired Association Inc. (ACIA) volunteers; and Multicultural NSW to aid the Aussie farmers was […]

Salvation Army Australia

The Salvation Army Australia- wide has a new Vision Statement: We love God, love people, believe everyone needs community and are so thankful for the many others who partner with us in this. Community Corner Our Dural Family Store has now set up a “Community Corner” which is a space to connect, chat, have a […]

Castle Hill Women’s Bowling Club Wins First Grade Pennants

Castle Hill’s Grade 1 team was successful in winning the Mitchell District Pennants flag and this past week was presented with the flag by District President Tony Pollock at a special Unfurling Day and lunch at the Club. The team continues to the Regional Playoffs on 8th May at our Castle Hill club, and the […]

Morris Geoffrey Higson Eulogy

continued from April edition, Part 2 Fond memories include endless rides behind a tractor on a carry-all, always with a dog in tow, walking deep into the Berrilee bush early each December in search of Christmas bells, and a range of caravan holidays, sometimes to the beach, and at other times on a road trip, […]

What Really Sells a Home?

Selling your home can be a stressful time, but with the right guidance and expertise, buyers can get the results they want and sellers can reduce their days on market. Here are some insider tips on what actually sells a home: What do buyers want? Every buyer is unique in the ‘must haves’ when purchasing, […]