Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn
Every year, Galston High School inducts its new school leaders with the goal of shaping them into effective and passionate leaders. One of their first experiences is a three-day leadership camp in which all student leaders take part. From the 28th of February to the 2nd of March, the prefects (“the face of the school”), […]
Middle Dural Public School
What a cracking start to an exciting new year at our small school! The children were greeted back with beaming smiles from teachers with lots of fun things to get started on. We welcomed 6 beautiful new families to Middle Dural Public School and firm friends have already been made. Always remember every day is […]
Galston District Garden Club
By Greta Wickham The Galston District Garden Club has great pleasure in announcing resumption of monthly meetings beginning 14th April 2021. The meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Galston Community Centre, 37 Arcadia Road, Galston. Time, 7.30pm We always enjoy welcoming new people and visitors to the Club. A […]
Our Trees for Weeds Program is in Full Swing Again
By Nick Chartorisky – Still Creek Landcare Thanks again to a very generous donor we are pleased to offer Free Locally Sourced Native Plants for people in our district who are improving their land. We can now supply plants for properties in and around the Still Creek Catchment. This includes areas in both Hornsby and […]
Warrah
Well what a strange summer that turned out to be! While we did not miss the heat and the smoke we have come to expect, the frequent rain did not make it as easy for farmers as one might think. With the weather beginning to cool down even more and the days shortening, our focus […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia Meetings to Resume
By Dianne Tulloch Great news for lovers of bromeliads and the Bromeliad Society of Australia is the resumption of their meetings beginning on Saturday, 10 April in the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground with sales commencing from 10am. Local Government COVIDSafe restrictions have now been reduced to 2sq.m in the Federation Pavilion and this means […]
Arcadia Turns 80!
On the 19th of February 1941, a public meeting was held at the Galston School of Arts where a proposal to form a local volunteer bush fire brigade was heard. Arcadia RFB was established in 1941 after bushfires affected the area in 1939. It was originally part of the “Outer Sydney Bush Fire Brigade” before […]
Glenorie RFS Service in the RFS is Primarily A Volunteer Job
There is no pay, there are very few accolades, and this voluntary work is usually done on top of other work and family commitments. Though all members of the brigade are appreciated, both new members and those who are more experienced, we are delighted to shine a light on those that demonstrate they have given […]
Aussie Needs You … APPLY NOW
Hills based Aussie Pumps continues to grow with demand for Australian manufacture outstripping current production capability. The company is looking to boost their workforce with locals who want a fulfilling career with loads of opportunities for personal development. “Australian Pump supports many industries from agricultural, mining and construction, even transport and hire, with their quality […]
