Galston Garden Club Wraps up Year, Plans for 2026

The Galston District Garden Club has concluded its final meeting of the year, closing a busy and productive season and already planning for 2026. The club will reconvene on 11 February at 7.30 pm in the Community Hall on Arcadia Road, Galston, and will return to its regular schedule of meetings on the second Wednesday […]

Hidden in the Hills: Puzzles Quizzes Workbook

By Lachlan Turner Readers of my Hidden In The Hills columns each month have been introduced to many aspects of the diversity found in the local Hills District bushland areas. Over recent years I have written a selection of short publications relating to environmental sustainability, organic gardening practices and general bushland knowledge. Some of these […]

The Magic of Christmas Lights up Our Community

Out and About with Michelle Byrne Christmas truly is the most magical time of the year. It’s a season filled with joy, goodwill, and the chance to celebrate with family and friends as we farewell the year that’s been and look ahead with hope to the year ahead. For children, the excitement is almost impossible […]

Creative Learning Strategy at Middle Dural Public School

At Middle Dural Public School, creative learning is more than an add-on to the curriculum — it is a deliberate strategy to nurture the full range of students’ academic, creative, sporting and social-emotional strengths. The creative arts have become a compelling avenue for students identified as High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE), offering space for […]