Why are young leaves RED?

By Kay Birkinshaw In Spring, many plants have new red leaves. In these young leaves, the photosynthesis process that makes green leaves is not mature and to protect them, a chemical called anthocyanin is present. This gives a red pigment on the leaf surface. There are 2 main theories for how it protects the leaves: […]

Galston High School Joins NSW HPGE Partner School Program for 2026

Galston High School has been selected to join the NSW Department of Education’s 2026 High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Partner School Program, a move set to bring a significant boost to specialist learning facilities and talent development across the campus. The competitive program targets priority schools with growing enrolments, diverse learning needs and a strong […]

Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 19 December 2025

Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 19 December 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name  Address Fuel Price  Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 200.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 203.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 206.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]