Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award Earned by 14 Galston Students

Fourteen Galston High School students earned the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award last month, completing one of the program’s most rigorous youth development challenges. The internationally recognised award demands at least six months of sustained work across four streams: community service, physical activity, skill development and an adventurous journey. Students carry the load alongside […]

Apprentice Shortage Puts Local Small Businesses at Risk

Across Berowra, small businesses are facing a perfect storm and nowhere is this clearer than in the growing struggle to attract and retain apprentices. In conversations with local operators, alongside Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Shadow Minister for Small Business and Shadow Minister for Skills and Training, it was clear that workforce challenges are now one of […]

Dural Bocce Club Combines Fun with Fitness

Dural Bocce Club kept a steady March schedule, with Tuesday morning and Friday evening games running without interruption. Members marked Easter with a small celebration — a club regular distributed chocolate eggs before play. The club runs an unusual team-selection system. Where most sports lock in rosters at the start of a season, Dural draws […]