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 […]
Meeting Some Feathery and Furry Friends
The Hills Wildlife Sanctuary does exceptional work caring for injured wildlife across Sydney. Julian Leeser MP spent time with sanctuary manager Ben Dessen and some of the feathery – and furry! – residents of the Sanctuary in early March. While the sanctuary is located in Dural, it responds to calls from across northern Sydney. Those […]
Dural Scouts in Competition Camp
Dural Scouts recently participated in the Oceans 2024 Competition Camp at Glenrock along with groups from other Hills District Scouts. Scouts were sorted into patrols of 4-6 scouts who competed for a trophy at the end of the camp. Competition points were awarded for the state and cleanliness of their camp, a MasterChef competition where […]
Arcadian Quilting News
Quilting Workshop: Key Ingredients for a Successful Group Sometimes it’s good to stop and look at ‘the way we really are’ … NO photoshop effects, NO add-ons, NO tinting and tinkering. What really makes a Community Group a successful group? The photo shows the Arcadian Quilters creating, discussing, deciding on patterns, choosing colours, planning for […]