Galston District Garden Club
The Garden Club has some very good news. We are meeting on the 9th March at 7.30 in the Galston Community Hall, Arcadia Rd. Galston. We welcome back members, new members and visitors. We will make the meeting Covid Safe as possible. Please do not come if you are unwell. If you are double vaxxed, […]
Doing Some Fencing? Make It Wildlife Friendly!
Thousands of animals face a cruel death entangled on barbed wire fencing each year. Many nocturnal animals like bats, gliders and owls fail to see the fence or cannot clear the height in windy conditions. Over 75 wildlife species have been recorded as fence victims, most caught on the top strand. Even Kookaburras in daylight […]
Community Connect
By Bev Jordan If you have some time on your hands and want to get involved in your community then Community Connect may be the place to start. Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting a special community market day at Harvey Lowe Pavilion Castle Hill on Sunday, March 20th to showcase the different groups operating […]
ART.AND … ‘Discover Something New’
Our exciting, rescheduled art event is forging ahead and set to take place in March. Once again, this second event in the ART.AND series will take place over two weekends (March 12-13, 19-20 2022). This will enable visitors to comfortably attend our primarily outdoor event while enjoying meeting our artists and soaking up the magnificent […]
The Galston Concerts: Yes, They’re On Again
By Robert Harris Good news from The Galston Concerts – “We’re back” – recommencing Sunday afternoon, 27 March, in Galston Uniting Church. The ‘reunion’ will commence with an organ prelude c. 1.30pm, featuring the Galston Uniting Forster and Andrews heritage pipe organ – a visual treat and a musical treasure, fully restored to better-than-ever quality. […]
Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee
By Julian Leeser Last month we celebrated Her Majesty the Queen’s Jubilee 70 years on the throne serving our country and the Commonwealth. Her reign has outlasted 16 Australian Prime Ministers, 20 NSW Premiers, 14 US Presidents, and 67 Melbourne Cup winners. She has been a constant in an ever-changing world. Her service is remarkable, […]
HSC Achieving Goals
By Matt Kean As the school year for 2022 commenced at all levels, I have been impressed with both students and teachers across my electorate, as they again show their resilience. Towards the end of last year, I watched closely as the HSC results came in across my electorate and I would like to briefly […]
Kids, Environmental Champions
Local Hills students get a kick-start in becoming future environmental champions, with schools in The Hills given the chance to share in $1 million through the 2022 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants. Woolworths will offer Hills schools and early learning centres, up to $1,000 each, to develop projects that focus on sustainable food production, improving waste […]
Rural Round Up
By Councilor Warren Waddell Long overdue, it was great to see the eastern end of Galston village finally connect to the existing footpath network. Both the Galston Rd. and Arcadia Rd. access points have been paved to meet the complex stairs, which in turn will help preserve the grass and other vegetation. The disability access […]
Hillside Public School
WHY DO STUDENTS IN SMALL SCHOOLS SUCCEED? The school works like a big family in many ways. The children mix with older and younger peers in and out of the classroom. It allows them to develop wonderful peer relationships, they have a great respect for each other, their teachers and they take great pride in […]
