Bromeliad Society of Australia
The Bromeliad Society of Australia’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, 13th August in the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground off Showground Road, Castle Hill. Sales to members, guest and the general public from 10am with the meeting commencing at 12noon. At this meeting there will be a special discussion on identifying bromeliad pups, […]
Women’s Shed Arcadia
At the July womens shed gathering in Arcadia, Diana a skilled, local artist demonstrated how to make a bead and flower using colored felt and silk. Everyone enjoyed the hands-on, creative project and morning tea. The women’s shed is held in Arcadia the third Thursday of the month from 10am to 12noon. Contact Suzanne on […]
Construct a new walking track in Pennant Hills Park
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] YOUR SAY | Council is planning to construct a new walking track in Pennant Hills Park as part of the Pennant Hills Park Masterplan works. Currently, there are existing walking tracks and fire trails in this area including the well-known Mambarra Track. Combining a formalised 800m long track between the existing Mambarra Track and […]
WISEMANS FERRY ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1411477992738{background-color: #cecece !important;}” full_width=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] WISEMANS FERRY ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE & NEW ARRANGEMENTS FOR SACKVILLE FERRY As emergency repair works continue on Wisemans Ferry Road (WFR) between Halcrows Road and O’Briens Road, Cattai, WFR is expected to REOPEN by FRIDAY, 12th AUGUST 2022, weather permitting. I know that travel times have been frustratingly longer than […]
From the Desk of Matt Kean
[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_row][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column_text] As we come out of the pandemic, I am aware NSW households and local businesses are facing new challenges. As the NSW Treasurer, I have been faced with the challenge of delivering the recent budget that will ensure our […]
$70 million New Line Road upgrade announced in Budget
[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=”81834″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The NSW Government has allocated $70 million to widen New Line Road upgrade from single lanes to dual carriageways between Purchase Road and Hastings Road, as part of its Budget announcement. Treasurer and Hornsby MP Matt Kean said the […]
Seeking Committee Members
Do you wish to contribute to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples’ right to community empowerment? Or do you wish to contribute to the conservation and promotion of the heritage of Hornsby Shire? We are currently seeking nominations from the community to become volunteer members of: Hornsby Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee (HATSICC) […]
Caring for Yourself and Others
As priorities shift, many of us will move to the role of ‘carer’. When caring for a loved one, we often have much less free time to devote to ourselves, which makes it important to prioritise caring for yourself. Signs of burnout as a carer Fatigue Sleeping too much or too little Changes in eating […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 1st April 2022
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Price Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price 7-Eleven Baulkham Hills 217-219 Seven Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills Nsw 2153 193.90 7-Eleven Castle Hill 255 -257 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 201.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 201.90 Caltex Woolworths Dural 532 […]
Record Smashed in the Hills with a $11.1m Sale Under the Hammer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A new all-time price record for The Hills was set by Lumby Hampson with a magnificent lifestyle acreage at Dural selling for $11.1m at auction. The multi-award winning property located at 2 Haven Place, Dural – which comprises of two luxury homesteads – attracted 10 registered when it went under the hammer. Several parties […]