Fagan Park

History is a strange thing. Back then the people didn’t think about becoming history. Even nowadays we don’t think we’re going to be history, yet sometime in the relatively near future people will look back on us the same way. And on top of that, the things we currently consider to be regular everyday tools […]

NEWS FROM HISTORY COTTAGE

Maybe it is the beautiful weather we are experiencing that makes us look around and realise what a beautiful place we live in. Maybe that is the reason visitors to History Cottage are asking about the history of their property and the history of the area. Maybe that is why Hornsby Shire Council is reviewing […]

STILL CREEK LANDCARE – WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE OUR NATIVE SPECIES?

One Million Species will become extinct soon, according to a UN report just out. Local residents who have lived here for decades will confirm many have gone already. Luckily the news isn’t all bleak with reports of Koalas returning to the district but what about all the other creatures that are disappearing? The main reason […]

BROMELIAD SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA – JUNE MEETING

The Bromeliad Society of Australia will hold their next meeting at Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 8 June with plant sales commencing at 11am followed by the meeting at 12noon. Access is via the Showground entrance off Showground Road into Doran Drive, Castle Hill. There is plenty of parking on site. As there […]

Arcadia Rural Fire Service

Winter has made its mark and is definitely here for 2019. This serves as a timely reminder to ensure your home is safe as we look forward to using fireplaces and heaters to stay cosy, and a way to dry clothes when the laundry pile builds up. Everyone loves the ambience of a crackling fire […]

GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS

Winter Home and Fireplace Safety The arrival of the cooler months also means an increased risk of preventable house fires. Winter causes people to plug in their heaters, pull out the electric blankets and light up their fireplaces – all of which pose potential fire risks. There are some simple checklist items you should tick […]

Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade News

Fourteen members of our Brigade attended the ANZAC Day ceremony at the Glenorie RSL ANZAC Day. Some of us marched, and we also assisted Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade in blocking off roads to allow marchers and the community to enjoy the day with minimal obtrusive security. Thanks to the hard-working people of the RSL who […]

Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News

Glenorie Fire Station Has a New Captain Recently we held our Annual General Meeting. At the meeting we elected officers to fill various positions within the brigade. We would like to congratulate Glynn Lloyd on becoming Glenorie Fire Brigades new Captain. Glynn was Senior Deputy Captain which means that we also like to congratulate Rod […]