Dural And District Historical Society Inc
The Society Christmas lunch will close a wonderful year for the Society. Talking to other organisations the common theme has been that their membership and attendance have not recovered from the Covid pandemic. The DDHS has surprised all visitors by showing the opposite. The membership has grown and the attendance has always been above fifty, […]
Remembering A Local Flood Hero
The recent floods brought back the story of Willie Porter from Old Northern Road, Middle Dural who was awarded a medal for bravery in 1927. After a period of heavy rain Willie and his neighbour Thomas McKeown were travelling from Hornsby back across the Colah Creek causeway on the part of Mid Dural Road that’s […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 8th December 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 8th December 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 181.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 176.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 219.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
New Name – Same Compassionate Service
For nearly four decades, Comfort Discovered has been an integral part of the local community, serving its needs with dedication and care. In 2018, the business embarked on a transformative journey, relocating to a state-of-the-art facility in Hornsby. The move was a pivotal moment in the brand’s history, setting the stage for its evolution into […]
Please Don’t Feed The Horses
BY KARRI NADAZDY, HORSE & LIVESTOCK REPRESENTATIVE, ANIMAL CARE AUSTRALIA Feeding horses over the fence might seem like a harmless and friendly gesture, there are several reasons why it’s best to avoid doing so: 1. It Can Be Deadly: Some foods can be toxic for horses, and have serious consequences. The horse may not become […]
Galston Girl Guides
Galston Guides enjoy being outdoors, especially bush walking, having fun at Treetops Adventure park, camping and cooking on a campfire. We currently have vacancies in our Junior Guide unit, aged 6-9 year olds. If your daughter is interested in making new friends, taking part in fun activities, community service or learning outdoors, then please contact […]
Glenorie Probus Club Activities
Glenorie Probus Club has finished the year with another active period. A very informative visit to Luddenham to view the new airport site was held. We were able to see the progress to date as well as see plans for the completed airport and opening schedule. Probus Day was celebrated in October with a picnic […]
A Decade Of Rainbows—Rainbow Lorikeet Tops The 10th Annual Aussie Bird Count
In early November BirdLife Australia, leaders for bird conversation in Australia, revealed the preliminary results for the Aussie Bird Count. With more than 420,000 counted, the colourful Rainbow Lorikeet once again comes out on top, beating the Noisy Miner with nearly 220,000 and the iconic Australian Magpie with around 154,000 counted. In total, over 80,000 […]
Goodbye From Galston Veterinary Clinic’s Andrew Miller
“It is with great sadness, but it is also exciting looking forward, that I would like to announce my retirement. It has been a wonderful privilege to be part of Galston Veterinary Clinic, able to provide my services to the local and not so local community over the last 34 years. Over the years I […]
Farewell Laura Jane
BY KARLENE BRUMMER Laura Jane Waltisbuhl, of Laura Jane Hair at Glenorie is leaving the area after more than a decade of owning and running her very successful business. Laura opened her Salon in July 2010 within the Glenorie Village Complex and around eight years ago she moved to the premises next door joining with […]
