FIRE AT DURAL SQUASH CENTRE
Fire broke out in the early morning of 21st February at Dural Squash Centre on Old Northern Road Dural. Quick responses from the local RFS brigades brought the fire under control and they managed to extinguish it. We are pleased to report that no one was injured. Although there is extensive damage to some parts […]
GALSTON MODEL RAILWAY
The Galston Model Railway is a great day out for the family. It opens on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Gates open at 9:30 – rides from 10 am to 3 pm (but they may finish earlier if there are very few people left or the weather turns bad). Diary dates for 2020 are: […]
VACCINATE PET RABBITS NOW
Hornsby rabbit owners are being urged to vaccinate domestic rabbits prior to the roll out of a feral rabbit baiting program on 18 March 2020. Led by Greater Sydney Local Land Services with the support of major landholders, local councils and environmental agencies, the program will see the release of the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus […]
PETS OF THE WEEK
SARGE (PCC 9) Sarge Is a 2 year old male staffy. According to staff at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal ShelterSarge is a lovely handsome boy that enjoys human interaction. He does sit when asked and is happy to play ball games. Staff recommend that if you are coming to see Sarge, please bring along the […]
BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY OF NSW INC.
It’s that time of the year again, when Country and City breeders and exhibitors come together for the 2020 Royal Easter Show. This year show will be held from the 3rd to 14th of April 2020. The Sydney Royal is one of the largest and most prestigious of its kind in Australia. Budgerigars will again […]
DANGEROUS DOGS
All dogs are potentially dangerous to native and domestic animals unless they are kept under control. Dogs love to hunt and they love to meet up with other dogs and hunt in a pack. It is important to look after the wild life (including Koalas) in our beautiful bushland . So, don’t allow dogs to […]
2020 CASTLE HILL SHOW
With the success of last year’s Youth in Agriculture Expo the show society has the 2020 show on March 20-22 is underway. The poultry section is a good example of early organisation and the schedule is available. All poultry breeds are covered and sections for horses, cattle and sheep will also feature at the Showground […]
SIDELINE SCOOP WITH GALSTON NETBALL CLUB
With months of preparation already taken place, the Galston Netball Club Expo day was ready to go. That was of course until we saw the predicted weather for Sunday the 9th of February and a last minute change of venue was required to ensure all guests remained dry and out of harms way. Fortunately, Galston […]
DURAL COUNTRY CLUB – 2019 SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Udo Hoppe of Dural is a valued member of the Dural Country Club Fishing Club and a deserving recipient of the Sportsperson of the Year Award held at the Dural Country Club on 7th February last. He was named last year’s Dural Fishing Club’s Champion of Champion, being the Charter Fishing Champion and Runnerup for […]
DURAL BOWLS
Tuesday 4th. February the Women’s Club surprised their dear Angela Scovazzi, who works tirelessly ‘behind the scenes’, with a surprise celebration for her 90th Birthday….with our ever thoughtful President Robyn presenting her with a beautiful floral arrangement, cake – and even cannoli! Thursday February 6th saw a “Battle of the Sexes” at our Annual Club […]
