Arcadia Public School
On Friday, May 10th, Arcadia Public School embraced a tradition that not only promotes safety but also fosters community spirit: National Walk Safely to School Day. What makes this annual event particularly special for our school is the enthusiastic participation of the Arcadia Rural Bush Fire Brigade. As students made their way to school, they […]
Normanhurst Boys High School student wins Youth of the Year
By Lion Geoff Irvine Normanhurst Boys High School Year 12 Student, Max Galanti, was successful in winning this year’s Youth of The Year (YOTY) Quest Club Judging sponsored by The Lions Club of West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook. The West Pennant Hills Club has been supporting the National Youth Quest since its formation in 1964 to encourage and […]
Fostering Compassionate Communities for Mental Health: Nominations Open for the 2024 Australian Mental Health Prize
As nominations open for the Australian Mental Health Prize, experts are uniting to underscore the critical need to foster compassionate communities. Recent tragic events have heightened emotions across Australia, particularly fear, despair and sadness. In these difficult times it is even more important to nurture compassion and open dialogue, to better address the multifaceted challenges surrounding mental […]
Hornsby Gang Show Tumbles Through Time
Take a tumble through time and end up at the Hornsby Gang Show. The Scouts and Guides at Hornsby Gang Show are renowned for staging a bright and colourful variety show every year in the July school holidays. In 2024 the show will be showcasing musical items from many time periods as well as some very […]
Grand Opening of Box Hill’s first Sports Field
Hills Shire residents are invited to celebrate a major milestone in the evolution of Box Hill, with the grand opening of Brindle Parkway Reserve, cnr of Terry Road and Cart Street, Box Hill, on Saturday 15th June from 12pm to 2pm. The official opening of Box Hill’s first sporting complex will be marked with a […]
Dural Bowling Club News: Competitions for Dural Bowlers
Three teams of four players are currently playing in the district Pennants competitions. Dural Lawn Bowls teams are currently leading the competition after round 5. The ladder table is very close and the players representing the club will have to perform exceptionally well to ensure that they keep their lead. The competition has been delayed […]
Sport News at The Centre Dural
As the calendar flips another page, the sports scene at Centre Dural is abuzz with excitement and activity. The newly minted outdoor netball club, Dural Warriors, has burst onto the scene at Pennant Hills Park, marking its debut season with an impressive start. With three games already in the books, the Warriors are showing promise […]
Arcadian Quilting News
Autumn has well and truly arrived this year with a very soggy start to what at times can be a colourful and soft time of year. This quilted ‘scene’ has been reproduced from a painting and would have involved a great deal of careful planning. One-inch blocks of coloured fabrics machine stitched together were used to create this true […]
Thank you to Bendigo Bank: Sponsors of Arcadian Artists Trail 2024
2024 Arcadian Artists Trail has been generously sponsored again this year by Galston & District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank. The Sponsorship funds will significantly assist in achieving our goal of supporting the arts amongst the local community and beyond to those in the wider Sydney region. The Bendigo Bank in Galston is […]
Winter-proof Your Home with These Top Energy-saving Tips
It’s time to think about how to make your home more energy efficient. With the colder months often leading to increased energy consumption and higher bills, now is the perfect time to implement some energy-saving strategies. Why is my energy bill so high? To effectively reduce your electricity bill, it’s essential to understand where and […]
