Interested in a Career in Home Care?
It can be a daunting process for anyone needing support at home to invite a support worker into their home. The right home supports may be more than just having a cup of tea and a chat. It may be assisting people with personal care which helps them to feel fresh and ready for their […]
Why is your Saddle set so low?
By Susarra Mills The latest lockdown has seen all competitive, community and school sports shut down. Saddle As was the case last year, 2021 has resulted in booming numbers of kids and wobbly first time (in a long time!) adult riders dusting off their bicycles and enjoying being outdoors experiencing a whole ‘new’ way of […]
Unusual Visitors
By Barry Lees – Still Creek Landcare Some weeks ago we had Unusual Visitors – three of them. They came without warning and settled in, ate for three weeks until there was nothing left, then left without a word of thanks. Strangely, we were delighted! We enjoyed their company and felt privileged that they had […]
Galston High School Shaves for a Cure
At the end of last term, the Galston High School SRC ran an extremely successful (and fun!) World’s Greatest Shave event, raising an impressive amount for charity. Held on the 19th of March, almost $12,000 was raised in support of the Leukemia Foundation. Students filled the hall at lunch to watch on as the brave […]
FLOOD FATALITY
By Bev Jordan A 25-year-old man driving to work for his first day as a contractor with a large commercial organisation was found dead in his hire car several metres below the water in Cattai Creek, next to Cattai Ridge Road Bridge, in Glenorie at 1.10pm this afternoon (Wednesday, March 24). The Western Sydney man […]
Galston Girl Guides Present Another Junior Bp Award
Last year, Galston Girl Guides proudly announced that two of our members had achieved the Junior BP Award. Hayley Trigger also recently completed the required challenges to receive this award. Hayley participated in a range of outdoor and leisure activities, developed her leadership skills within the Guide unit and has learnt to make decisions, set […]
Man in 70s falls from ride-on lawn mower
A 78-year-old man has fallen from his ride-on lawn mower on the property of his Galston residence and sustained injuries to his head when he hit a guard rail. He lost consciousness from the impact and bystanders provided first aid for the man. CareFlight’s Rapid Response Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance at 11:15am and […]
ARCADIAN QUILTERS NEWS
As you can see we hardy Arcadian Quilters are about to enjoy the second of our planned meetings in the Park. The day was not the best weather wise but not to be deterred we began our meeting with the usual Show and Tell. We did each other proud this time with an excellent selection […]
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! GALSTON HIGH SCHOOL PILES UP THE BOOKS
Galston High School students’ love of reading is always evident during the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC). The Challenge runs from March to August each year. It aims to encourage in students a love of reading for leisure and pleasure, and to enable students to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a […]
NEW RECOVERY GRANTS TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS REOPEN IN A POST COVID WORLD
Thousands of small businesses reopening across the State after the COVID-19 shutdown will benefit from funding of up to $3,000 under a new Small Business Recovery Grant. Applications will open on 1 July to help businesses safely relaunch their operations with funds remaining from the $750 million Small Business Support Fund. NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet […]
