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NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF FAGAN PARK

Majestically astride the Pyramid Auto Truck

We are looking forward to our next Open Day on Sunday, January 26, Australia Day. Our district has come through the recent bushfire emergencies unscathed, but our thoughts are with those who have been directly impacted. It is hard to imagine what it would be like to find one’s lifetime possessions all gone, as has […]

ARCADIAN QUILTERS

The Arcadian Quilters Group brought 2019 to a close with a happy, shared lunch at the Galston Community Health Centre where we meet —- 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9.30 am. Our evening group meets 2nd and 4th Monday at 7.30pm. Our first meeting for 2020 will find us involved in a […]

DEMENTIA CAFE OPENS

What is DCaf (dementia cafe)? A dementia cafe is a weekly meeting place designed to give a small group of people living with dementia and their family carers an opportunity outside of their home to socialise, relax and discover ways to live well with dementia. Information can also be provided about local service providers and […]

ACTION ON HOMELESSNESS

The number of older homeless women in Australia increased by over 30% between 2011 and 2016 to nearly 7,000 according to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Age Discrimination Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson said without innovative solutions the problem will increase. To answer the call to push for solutions there will be forum in Baulkham Hills […]

VALE BEN SWANE

written by NGINA Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT. It is with sadness we advise that Ben Swane OAM passed away on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020. Ben Swane worked in the nursery industry for over 50 years. He was renowned as an industry leader. Not only did he introduce new technology and develop best […]

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Neighborhood Watch Report

Here is a roundup of events reported via our facebook page last month. Stolen Landcruiser On Saturday 11th January, a 1994 Grey Toyota Landcruiser was stolen from a driveway in Glenhaven. It was a car that had been lovingly rebuilt and maintained by the family. The persons who stole then rolled the car along the […]

LOCAL FESTIVAL WILL SHOWCASE THE HAWKESBURY RIVER SEAFOOD INDUSTRY

PFA Chairman and local fisherman, Gary Howard

Professional Fisher’s Association (PFA) proudly present the inaugural Taste of Seafood Hawkesbury River festival, Sunday March 8th 2020 at the Wisemans Ferry Recreation Reserve. This unique Taste of Seafood festival will celebrate the Hawkesbury River region and its wonderful seafood industry. Gates open 10am and the festival is set to attract locals and tourists alike […]

FUNNEL WEB SEASON IS HERE

The Australian Reptile Park have issued a message of warning to the public as recent wet weather conditions followed by hot days have created perfect conditions for funnel-web spiders to thrive. They are asking for any collected spiders to be brought to the park to contribute to their lifesaving antivenom program. The more information you […]

Is it Tinnitus ringing in your ears?

Tinnitus is a chronic condition of hearing sounds when there is no external noise present. Unlike hearing loss, there is no way to objectively test for tinnitus. Its existence is only known to the person experiencing the symptoms. While one-third of the population will have tinnitus at some time in their life, every person describes […]

ESSENTIAL BUSHFIRE SAFETY TIPS

Lists approximately 3000 tips to help you make an effective bushfire plan By the author of the acclaimed The Complete Bushfire Safety Book, this third edition of Joan Webster OAM’s Essential Bushfire Safety Tips deals with people’s fears and concerns about wildfires in general, and the maze of official safety policies. It’s concise and straightforward […]