Heartbeats
North & Co celebrate their 1st anniversary On the 1st August, 2018 owners of North & Co. Menswear in Dural celebrated the completion of their inaugural year in their new Dural business venture. “We love feedback from our clientele, it allows us to cater for exactly what our customers want” explained Carol, co owner. Upon […]
The June Roughley Memorial Lecture – UPDATE
On Saturday the 11th August our annual June Roughley Memorial Lecture was given by Darren Hopkins, in the Arcadia Community Hall. Here was an excellent example of the work of the historical researcher. It is his or her function to study every document for relevant information on the chosen topic. It is exhausting and intense […]
The Sorry Story of Little Peat (Eerie) Island
The Dharug and Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society invites you to The Sorry Story of Little Peat (Eerie) Island afternoon with our Special Guest Speaker Adrian Mitchell. The Dharug and Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society is pleased to welcome author Adrian Mitchell on Saturday, 29th September, who set out to write more than an institutional history of […]
Big changes at Hornsby Hospital
I am proud to have turned the first sod to mark the official start of the $200 million Stage 2 redevelopment at Hornsby Hospital. I was pleased to share this occasion with the wonderful staff from the Hospital, who do an amazing job looking after our community. The redevelopment is about providing a better experience […]
RURAL ROUND UP
For too long now residents of Hornsby Shire’s rural area have endured delayed traffic movement, business disruption and compromised pedestrian safety along the incomplete New Line Road. This month Hornsby MP Matt Kean, Epping MP Damien Tudehope and Berowra MP Julian Leeser met with Minister for Roads Melinda Pavey to make our case for the […]
MORE THAN 100 LOCAL BEROWRA GROUPS UNITE FOR A ‘SUICIDE SAFE’ COMMUNITY
On 31 July, Julian Leeser MP, federal Member for Berowra, hosted a Lifeline training session for community leaders from across his electorate in Northern Sydney. More than 170 people participated, representing around 100 local community organisations. Participants included representatives from local sports clubs, churches, schools, Parents and Citizens groups, Rotary, Lions, Toastmasters, the Scouts and […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade News
Volunteer fire fighting has been part of the Australian community for 160 years. Whilst the methods, equipment and technology behind fighting fires has changed over the years, the one thing that hasn’t changed is the sense of ‘family’ you get by being part of a local fire brigade. The Galston Rural Fire Brigade is currently […]
GLENORIE RFS news
Incidents The Brigade has attended a number of incidents, including a fire on council land next to our station. With the current weather conditions, multiple Brigades are being dispatched to each call to ensure there are sufficient resources available to deal with the incident. Have fire, will travel Deputy Captain Craig Whiteman volunteered to join […]
Come and get ready with Arcadia
On Saturday the 22nd September from 11am – 3pm the station will be open for the Get Ready Weekend. This initiative aims to prepare you, your family, and your community for the upcoming fire season. Arcadia has been busy, planning away, to offer you an informative and inclusive event. Come for a BBQ, and have […]
Official start to Bush Fire Season broughT forward
NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) advises the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period has been brought forward and will commence on 1st September 2018, one month ahead of the usual commencement date. Inspector Rolf Poole, Acting District Manager said, “The early start to the Bush Fire Danger Period is a result of the current drought […]
