BUILDING A GREAT SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
Dural’s Men’s Shed exists to offer support and improve the wellbeing of youth and men of all ages. The shed offers a relaxed, non- threatening environment where men can join together socially, work on projects together, share problems and help each other through various life issues affecting men. Whilst the shed caters for mature men […]
Remembering our dear friend, Muffy (Dorothy Lindsay Keel) 8th August 1943 to 15th August 2019
Muffy was an icon around Galston, Maroota and Wisemans Ferry. A great friend to many, muffy worked for a number of years at Waddells, at the til, serving many people in the peach season. The loves of her life were husband Ron, her boys and her grandchildren. Muffy was a ‘no fuss’ lady, yet at […]
NEW LIFE MEMBER INDUCTED FOR HILLS TRI CLUB
At the Hills Tri Club Presentation Night held on Saturday 3 August 2019, an induction was held for the 10th Life Member into the club. Life Membership is awarded to those who are passionate about this sport, are dedicated and active volunteers and are great role models. KAREN TALLIS Karen Tallis joined the club in […]
KNC- GALSTON NEEDS DRIVERS VOLUNTEER
Says David: “It’s rewarding and a pleasure to drive people who are over 65 and are unable to drive to their doctor’s or hospital appointments or on a shopping trip once or twice a week.” Linda Wake, KNC-Transport and Volunteer Coordinator based at the Galston Community Health Centre, wishes to recruit more volunteer drivers who […]
Local volunteers recognised at regional awards
The work of volunteers in New South Wales has been calculated to be worth in excess of $5bn per year to the state economy. On September 4th at Castle Hill RSL, the Centre for Volunteering recognised the work of volunteers in the Hornsby and North Western Sydney region with the 2019 NSW Volunteer of the […]
International Therapy Dog Awareness Month
94-year-old Arcare Glenhaven aged care resident, Mona Robertson had spent 88 years being terrified of dogs, due to a traumatic experience as a child. Thanks to Maple, a 10-year-old Labrador who visits Arcare Glenhaven regularly as part of a Pet Therapy program, she’s recently overcome that hurdle – showing you’re never too old to face […]
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT… TRAVELING AGAIN
This article traveling on a fast train from Amsterdam to Paris. Every time I travel it amazes me how technology can make things a little easier. I respect those who still wish to use a printed map and send a postcard with a stamp but being a technology tragic that is not the way I […]
Osteoporosis Physical Therapy and Rehab
Tucked in one of the industrial areas along New Line Road, is a company called RehaCare Pty Ltd. They are suppliers of a very interesting device, the Marodyne LivMd, which I have recently purchased. Diagnosed with borderline osteoporosis earlier this year at the age of 57, I thought I would try physical activity, improved diet […]
RFS GET READY DAY – DON’T WAIT TO PREPARE FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON
RFS Get Ready Weekend was held on the 14-15 September. There were over 600 events held across the state on the weekend to prepare communities for the coming bushfire season. The events were an opportunity for community members to meet their local firefighters, educate children on fire dangers and to learn more about how to […]
RURAL ROUND UP
It has been a busy month on Council, with many issues before us, beginning with consolidating our position on climate change. After considering a range of contributions from both our Council officers and the community, Council resolved to acknowledge the impact of climate change and to commit to fulfil its obligations. In particular, it was […]
