Hidden in the Hills: Bird Identification

One of the most engaging activities that can be undertaken in bushland or wetland environments is to observe those birds which frequent that immediate locality. Experienced bushwalkers keep a particular eye out for any birds they may encounter along the way. However, there are dedicated people whose main focus when out in bushland is to […]

Still Creek Landcare: Living In The Bush

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”81787″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Barry Lees[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I have a small house on 5 acres of beautiful Hawkesbury sandstone bush. That means tall trees, huge rocks, interesting shrubs and groundcovers and lots of grass trees (or blackboys). Still Creek passes through with mossy banks, glorious ferns […]

Fuel Prices Week Ending 13th October 2023

Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 13th October 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 194.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 201.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 199.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]

An Eremophila For Every Garden

The speaker on 25 November at the meeting of the Parramatta and Hills Group of the Australian Plants Society will be Lyndal Thorburn, and she will be speaking about “An Eremophila for every garden”. Although Eremophilas (Umu Bushes) grow naturally in the dryer parts of Australia, they can make stunning additions to your garden. Lyndal […]

Thank You to our RFS Volunteers and Preparing for the Upcoming Bushfire Season

More Needs to be Done to Help Thousands of Berowra Mortgage Holders Navigate Rising Interest Rates, Volunteer Grants, RFS Volunteers, community events, households, Australia Day, Julian Leeser

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”11081″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Julian Leeser[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we approach the official start of the fire season, I want to acknowledge our remarkable RFS volunteers. Across Berowra there are over 1,500 local volunteers across 27 brigades who do a remarkable job. They’re an extraordinary group of […]

From The Desk Of Matt Kean

WestInvest Funding Matt Kean mp Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Galston Gorge HSC Booster lockdown Hornsby, Grand Openings, NSW Government

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”76490″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Matt Kean[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It is so disappointing to see that the NSW Government’s recently released budget provides no new money for essential services and infrastructure in our area. The residents of Hornsby don’t deserve to be punished by this Labor government because […]

Rural Roundup – Hornsby Councillor Warren Waddell

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”78537″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Warren Waddell[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Rural Roundup: Rural Communities Face Challenges Despite Strong Economy It is very disappointing that the State Government has elected to defer the upgrade works to New Line Rd identified in the previous budget. This decision puts in doubt any […]

Dural Public School – Best School in NSW

Dural Public School - Top Schools in NSW

On Tuesday 15th of August 2023, Dural Public School’s Wakakirri Cast, which included 82 students from years 3-6 took to the stage at Riverside Theatre, Parramatta to perform their ‘Story Dance’, ‘Bee the Change’. Participating schools are inspired by the Wakakirri ethos ‘great stories inspire change’ to create and perform story-dances that reflect students’ thoughts, […]

Hornsby Shire Council’s Native Plant Giveaway Program Blooms Again

Hornsby Shire Council is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Native Plant Giveaway Program this October, inviting all residents of Hornsby Shire to participate and nurture their local environment by booking an appointment to collect four free native plants. Including native trees, shrubs, edible and flowering plants — many of which are locally […]

Pacific Hills To Represent NSW At Science Nationals

A group of Year 9 and 10 students from Pacific Hills Christian School have won their way into the National Finals of the prestigious Science and Engineering Challenge which is operated by the University of Newcastle. Over the past three years the School has won the Sydney round of the Challenge to compete at the […]