Heartbeats
Luisa and Tom Early in March on a perfect Autumn morning, Bjorn Hansen from UB Shack was both offical photographer and father of the groom when his son Tom married Luisa. It was a moving experience for everyone at this intimate wedding on Freshwater beach, even the bathers (while respectful) watched the pageantry unfold. Tom […]
DURAL AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. – FROM HISTORY COTTAGE
Members and friends have again in enthusiastically taken part March events. Many residents will remember the Russian families who have lived in our community. At the Society’s March meeting our President, Michael Bell, gave us the background of four families, Ascotchiensky, Bogdanoff, Gollieffe and Molchanoff, who were former members of the Don Cossack Choir. The […]
Galston Equestrian Club: Off To A Flying Start
A busy year has begun for GEC members with our action-packed calendar. During the first 6 weeks of operation this year we’ve run the following amazing events: Our Members Only General Riding Day on 10 February was very well attended, with the added bonus of an equine Bowen therapy demonstration from Michelle Lawrence, Bowen therapist. […]
Budgerigar Society of NSW Inc.
The Hills Branch Annual Show was held on the 3rd March at the Don Moore Community Centre at North Rocks, with access for the general public from late morning onwards with free entry. Grand Champion was awarded to Mr Tony Butt, of Junee, with the Champion Opposite Sex being awarded to Mr Barry Wise of […]
Extra $65 Million For Hornsby Hospital Upgrade
Patients on Sydney’s North Shore will receive a major boost from a significant new investment in Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. The NSW Liberals and Nationals will invest an extra $65 million in the hospital, enabling it to deliver additional ambulatory care, including new renal dialysis, chemotherapy and oral health services, and a new community health centre. […]
Meeting for Horticulture
With the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources The local Federal member for Berowra, Julian Leeser MP organised a morning tea on Friday, 1 March with the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, the Hon. David Littleproud MP at The Dural Country Club. Twenty local Horticultural business people were in attendance including representatives from the […]
Telstra/NBN Update Meeting
There was a meeting held on Wednesday 20th March at the Galston Club. Julian Leeser MP had called the meeting following the amount of complaints received by his office from residents in our area. There were representatives from NBN, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone plus an audience of over 120 residents. NBN gave an opening address […]
NEW PRINCIPAL AT NORTHHOLM GETS BEHIND YEAR 11 CHARITY DRIVE
Northholm grammar school has a great future with a big vision set by its new Principal Christopher Bradbury. Having just taken up this role he has articulated a vision based on fostering a learning culture where every student has the willingness and ability to learn, to lead and to serve so they can enjoy a […]
GALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
Only half way through Term 1 and so much is happening. Stage 3 Surf Education excursion was a valuable educational day where students learnt about ‘rip identification’ as well as having fun participating in relay racing with wading, dolphin dives and body boarding. Each year the whole school participates in a Peer Support program. The […]
Would you send your child to a centre with no toys?!
DOORAL EARLY LEARNING CENTRE is a purpose built, modern child care facility located in Middle Dural. We accept children from six weeks of age to six years of age. We also offer Before and After School Care and have a Vacation Care Program. We are surrounded by the beautiful rural environment The Hills District is […]
