Hidden in the Hills – Insects
The variety of insects that can be found in a bushland environment is quite amazing. However, it does take a considerably sharp eye, coupled with much patience to be able to get close enough to many of them – the larger ones in particular. Most visible insects do not stay very long in the same […]
Galston District Garden Club
The Galston District Garden Club met again on the 12th April welcoming many visitors and two new members. The members enjoyed a very informative talk about “Soil” and in May the guest speaker’s topic will be “ Trees”. You are more than welcome to come and enjoy the company of gardeners for a chat and […]
Careflight: Mid-40s Man Injured Near Wisemans Ferry
On Tuesday morning, 14 May 2024, a man in his mid-40s suffered face and eye injuries at a property near Wisemans Ferry. The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter and the medical team attended the incident past 9:00 AM. According to the aeromedical charity, the helicopter landed in a nearby paddock while a neighbour helped transport the team to the […]
Still Creek Landcare
By Nick Chartorisky GET IN SOON FOR FREE NATIVE PLANTS! Our Current Trees for Weeds program is ending. We still have a few weeks left before our Trees for Weeds Program must come to an end. So if you live in our local area and are improving your Land, Verge, removing weeds or just want […]
Julian Leeser: Federal Member for Berowra
For many years, it has been a key priority of mine to champion a better deal for our area from the telcos – for more towers and fewer blackspots. Only weeks ago, we got a new phone tower in Glenhaven. This is a cause of celebration after years fighting for the tower, including a community […]
From the desk of Matt Kean
Recently I was very pleased to be joined by other politicians, from our local area, at all levels of government and together we have called on the NSW government to honour the previous Coalition Government’s commitment to upgrading New Line Road. On behalf of our constituents, we will continue to make strong representations to fix […]
Rural Roundup: Hornsby Councillor Warren Waddell
The Hornsby Shire Council delivery and Operational Plan is currently on exhibition. What does this mean? It presents for comment what Council plans to do over the coming years. It covers all aspects of Council’s budget and finances and what we hope to achieve in areas like: Our core business of waste, vegetation, drainage etc. […]
Local Representatives Jointly Call for New Line Road Upgrade
Local MPs today have called on the Minns Government to honour the previous Coalition Government’s commitment to upgrading New Line Road. $70 million is required to convert New Line Road to dual carriageway between Purchase Road and Hastings Road. However, the Minns- Labor Government have yet to support this planned upgrade. Today, various representatives, at […]
Galston High School Farm Team Achieving Excellence at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’ (“RAS”) Poultry Competition was first held in 1858. In 2024 the Poultry Section contained over 1250 classes and was open to a wide range of breeds and varieties. Galston High School (“GHS”) has successfully competed in the RAS Poultry Competition over many years since the school was established some […]
Pacific Hills Christian School: World Changers Club
Pacific Hills Christian School’s World Changers Club and the Kellyville Social Club team up for an Intergenerational Carnival. By Rhonda Burfield and James Hinchon The World Changers Club at Pacific Hills Christian School is a weekly lunchtime club for Year 3 and 4 students to discuss and implement ways we can share God’s love and […]
