Hidden in the Hills: Kunzeas

If you are walking along one of the many tracks in our bushland reserves between October and December you may chance across a Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea or Tick Bush). This bush is fairly common, particularly in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is one of the first to regrow after its […]

Hills Mowers Prepares For Fire

There’s a frenzy of activity in the Dural area as families heed the RFS’s warnings to prepare their homes against the threat of bushfire. Joe Fahim at Hills Mowers and Irrigation in Dural is primed to assist. He has seen a lot of interest in fire pumps from local families alarmed that their homes, properties […]

Galston District Garden Club

  I would like to thank the garden owners, volunteers and the public for making the recent Open Gardens weekend such a success. I have been in my garden and have noticed how dry everything is, especially the soil. During this dry weather, it can be difficult to make sure plants get the water they […]

New Quarterly Publication Brings Council News and Updates to All Residents of Hornsby Shire

Hornsby Shire Council has begun delivery of the first edition of a new, free publication of council news to all residents of the Local Government Area (LGA) — furthering its commitment to keeping the community updated on Council services and initiatives. Titled ‘Our Council’, the publication is to be delivered on a quarterly basis directly […]