LIBRARY’S NEW CHAPTER

Twins Olivia and Maximilian in the new book nook with grandmother Angela and Hills Shire Mayor Michelle Byrne

A funky new book nook is just one of the great new features that has transformed Dural Library. The updated library has just re-opened after a six-week refurbishment thanks to $160,000 from Hills Shire Council plus a $93,240 grant from the NSW Government and The Library Council of NSW. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne […]

News from the Friends of Fagan Park

It appears I am getting prone to slip-ups! Following the success last year holding it on the October long weekend, we had decided to hold our future Spring Open days on the Sunday of the long weekend, so it will be on October 6th this year. Our website is: https://friendsoffaganpark.weebly.com, also see us on Facebook. […]

Scuba Diving

On the 21st of May I went to Frog Dive Sydney in Willoughby on a scuba diving trip with my scouting troop First Dural. Upon arriving we were shown an instructional video teaching us the basics (hand signals, descending etc.) and then we were off. After putting on some well-fitting gear, we made our way […]

Community Tree Planting Day – Fagan Park

JULY 28 @ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM FAGAN PARK, 38-48 ARCADIA RD, GALSTON Celebrate National Tree Day and help us keep the Bushland Shire green! All plants and shovels are supplied by Hornsby Shire Council’s Community Nursery. Participants need to wear their own gloves, long sleeve shirt, hat, long pants, sturdy enclosed shoes, sunscreen […]

AUSSIE PUMPS TO PROTECT PARKS

Australian pump specialise on engine drive pumps for fire fighting, water transfer and trash handling. The company is a leader in the development of this equipment. The photograph shows aussie pump staff assembling these special configuration pumps

AUSTRALIAN PUMP INDUSTRIES has announced their success with a contract to supply 280 diesel drive Aussie Fire Chief pumps for the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) mobile firefighting unit. The prestigious contract for the building of replacement vehicles was won by Blayney based ICR Engineering. It is a multi-million-dollar contract that will do wonders […]

Salvation Army

JULY is a very significant month for the Salvation Army as members worldwide celebrate the vision and initiative of an English Methodist husband and wife team, William and Catherine Booth. Recognising the poverty and destitution of many people in the East End of London, this couple held a meeting on 2nd July 1865 to see […]

Let’s colour-in without the sharpener!

There is however, a number of apps that give you the option of colouring without the pencils or paper and with, as much enjoyment. I am not particularly creative so I am currently really enjoying the app Happy Color. Best used on your Tablet or iPad this app presents you with beautiful drawings that you […]

Glenorie Progress Association

GLENORIE PROGRESS ASSOCIATION’S (GPA) engagement with Councillors and Members of Parliament has been paying off. GPA members raised the speed limit of Whites Road with Member for Hawkesbury Robyn Preston MP. Very quickly after that meeting Robyn released the announcement: “Safety will be improved for motorists at Glenorie with changes to speed limits along Whites […]

CCCA National Cat Show 2019

Come and meet a Sphynx at the National Cat Show only on Saturday 20 July. You can meet a Sphynx and find out more about the breed at our breed presentation and pat-a-cat sessions; 10.30am, 12 noon, 2pm and 3.00pm Esteemed Senior Judge Rhondda Watson will be there to talk about different breeds, answer your […]

BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY OF N S.W. INC.

HILLS BRANCH WERE WELL REPRESENTED AT THIS YEARS 2019 NATIONAL BUDGERIGAR CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN BRISBANE. After a hectic few weeks of preparation of the individual birds of respective breeders, followed by selection process at club level, then Selection Trials at State level; selection in the State Team was awarded to the following Hills Members namely; […]