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COVID19 ASSISTANCE

Bendigo Bank have announced a range of support measures to assist Small Business customers to manage their financial circumstances in light of the COVID-19 situation. There are three individual support packages which we have outlined below: • Bendigo Financial Assistance Package • Small Business Relief Package • Small Business Stimulus For customers who request access, […]

BIVIANO’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH SPEECH

Thank you all for coming along as we celebrated the launch of our 20th anniversary years of Biviano’s Dural. We like to begin with a special thanks to Clr Dr Michelle Byrne, The Hills Mayor and Hon David Elliott MP along with Mr Jason Joyce, Superintendent Hills LAC and Mr Michael Edgar, General Manager Hills […]

KU GALSTON PRESCHOOL SEE HEAR FEEL THE DIFFERENCE

KU Galston Preschool has been providing quality early childhood education and care to the local community for nearly four decades. It’s a preschool where ‘everyone knows everyone’. Regular plays in the park are organised after preschool so children can play and connect with each other in a different environment, and social gatherings such as BBQs […]

NEW FACILITIES AT NEW HOPE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITY

Minister for Education, Dan Tehan, recently visited New Hope School in Dural for the announcement of funding which will be used to build new special needs classrooms, a breakout space and amenities for our local students. Member for Berowra Julian Leeser announced the Morrison Government would provide $800,000 to help fund the $4.4 million project […]

THE LEARNING LOUNGE: ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF HILLS GRAMMAR’S VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY

Kelly and Mel Learning Lounge

The Hills Grammar Learning Lounge is again looking forward to the extensive catalogue of specialists who will be presenting throughout the year. The Learning Lounge provides a central point where members of the School and local community are welcomed and can meet to talk, learn and experience the joy of “belonging”. It’s all about Collaboration, […]

HILLSIDE – CHAMPION SCHOOL!

Zone Relay Champions

Once again the students at Hillside Public School have excelled in the pool coming first on handicap at the recent Beecroft Zone Carnival held at Homebush. Congratulations to our relay team Aaleyah, Ava, Haize and Izak on their fantastic swim, placing them first at the carnival. At Hillside, physical education is more than a mandatory […]

STILL CREEK LANDCARE – MAKE SURE YOUR PLANTS DON’T ESCAPE!

In gardens, some people plant non-natives (exotic plants) only. Some have natives only, and some have an interesting mix. Whatever your preference, most gardens are beautiful and provide a source of endless enjoyment. But consider this…… Since 1770, when James Cook arrived and announced he had discovered Australia, wide areas of our native bushland have […]

BROMELIAD SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA – CANCELS MEETINGS AND AUTUMN SHOW

It is with great regret the Bromeliad Society of Australia has taken the precaution of cancelling it’s two meetings set down for 11 April, 13 June and their very popular Autumn Show on 9/10 May. Guest speakers for these meetings have been rescheduled for later in the year. BSA meetings are usually held at Castle […]

GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS

Squash Courts

World’s Greatest Shave for Galston firefighter Jonathan Godley from year 11 at Galston High decided to take part in the World’s Greatest Shave a number of months ago prior to his Dad and Galston firey, Mark Godley getting sick again. For the last two years, Mark has been in remission from Acute Myeloid Leukaemia but […]

ARCADIA RURAL FIRE BRIGADE A HEARTFELT FAREWELL AND A WARM WELCOME

Arcadia 1 Alpha is one of two trucks at Arcadia station and has been part of the local community for nearly 20 years. It is well known as being the workhorse of the brigade. It has been a reliable truck, mainly known for its off-road driving capabilities, and has been on numerous strike team deployments. […]