Hidden in the Hills: Bird Nesting Hollows

Very old and large trees have the capacity to provide nesting hollows for all manner of Australian wildlife including mammals, reptiles and of course birds. But naturally formed hollows in trees have become scarce due to the removal of these old trees to make way for housing development and agriculture. Not just any tree hollow […]

Dural and District Historical Society Inc: News from History Cottage

A group of Society members tour Windsor and Richmond on the 31st of August. Our guide was Stuart Read, Senior Heritage Officer from the NSW Dept of Environment. On this occasion special attention was given to the evidence of Governor Macquarie’s town planning and the remaining early heritage buildings. The group was privileged to be […]

Galston Garden Club

Next meeting will be on 9th October Guest speaker will be Michell Jones Talks about “The Wonderful world of Begonias” Only weeks to go until the Galston Garden Club’s OPEN GARDEN WEEKEND. The Club is excited to open 8 acreage gardens and are most grateful to the owners who are probably working tirelessly to present […]