Name Change
The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by The Hills Shire Council to name a reserve in the locality of North Kellyville as Kiliiyurraa Reserve. The reserve is located on the corner of Withers Road and Hezlett Road and is known locally as Withers Road Reserve, however this name has not been […]
Recovery Centre and Assistance Point opening in Hawkesbury Region to Support Flood-affected Residents
As the waters recede across the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley following recent floods, the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is ready to help communities recover. This week, the NSW and Australian Governments made a disaster declaration for the area, opening up access to a range of special assistance measures for flood-affected communities, provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery […]
Dural Bowling Club News
Robyn Scoble Honoured The recent awarding of Life Membership to Robyn Scoble was a recognition of her long service to the Bowling Club. A very competent bowler, Robyn won many events at Dural and away, including pennant wins and the Dural Major Singles. Robyn has been a member of the Dural Bowling Club since 2001. […]
Hit The Ground Running!
Term 1 is well underway, which means so are our summer competitions! We’ve had a huge start to the year, with the kick off of our new early morning boot camps, our mid-morning ladies boot cam ps, and added classes for our over 55’s movement class. Our community is loving all the opportunities to move their […]
Westside Vibe to Return Better than Ever this May
Hornsby’s most loved local festival, Westside Vibe is returning on Friday 3rd May, with a lineup of entertainment and international cuisine that promise an evening overflowing with rhythm, colour and the sensory delights. This year’s Westside Vibe will again transform the area around Hornsby’s Dural Lane with striking decorations, food trucks, a licensed bar, face […]
News from History Cottage
Local News: Once again our monthly meeting was well attended, demonstrating how enthusiastic we are to hear more about our local community. Our guest speaker, local resident and member, Trevor Knight, told the story of his German/Swiss family. A shortage of land, religious wars and the promise of a better life, forced many to leave. […]
Clean up with an Aussie
Aussie Pumps’ new production facility line is now up and running in Norwest with the latest pressure cleaners and Jetters running off the line! The range, starting with the 3,000 psi Aussie AB30 “Pocket Rocket” offers models all the way to 7,000psi (500 bar). Available in both Honda petrol or Yanmar diesel drive, these industrial […]
Caring For Those in Their Twilight Years
As an Occupational Therapist, Amira always knew she wanted to care for a living, but working with older people had never been on the cards. It turned out to be the best career move she ever made. Amira is exactly the sort of person you’d want as your Occupational Therapist. She’s warm, caring, patient, and […]
The Pros and Cons of Selling Off-market
The off-market method of sale is becoming increasing popular, where qualified and highly motivated buyers are invited to inspect and make an offer on a property before it is formally listed for sale. In this case, the notice of sale is typically shared with a limited number of property seekers through off-market listing platforms or […]
Vale Paul McKinley: Life and Times of a Local Stonemason
It’s sometimes said that everyone dies twice – first when they breathe their last breath, and finally when someone mentions their name for the very last time. In the case of a stonemason, their craftsmanship often lives on for centuries and becomes an established part of the community, enjoyed and admired by successive generations. Paul […]