Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade Celebrates 80 Years of Service
From the desk of James Wallace | Member for Hornsby Congratulations to Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade for achieving the outstanding milestone of its 80th Anniversary. The Brigade was officially established in 1945. Today, the Brigade responds to various incidents around the local area, including bushfires, car accidents, storm cleanup, and assisting SES with search […]
Glenorie Probus Club Hosts Talk on Powerful Owls
The Glenorie Probus Club welcomed a pair of remarkable guest speakers this month, offering locals a rare glimpse into the secret lives of one of Australia’s most impressive nocturnal predators. Georgia Cameron of Sydney Wildlife Rescue and musician-author Michael Byles shared their decade-long study of Powerful Owls, accompanied by their special guest, “Budawa,” a preserved […]
The Power of a Second Opinion: Navigating Hearing Aid Choices
The process of hearing loss treatment can sometimes feel like a maze. Each twist and turn presents new decisions, choices and things to consider. In your journey one such decision might be the choice to seek a second opinion in hearing care. A recent case highlighted the importance of this step. Ron, a retired high […]
Apply Now for Community Sponsorship Program 2025/2026 in Hawkesbury
The Community Sponsorship Program for 2025/2026 is now officially open for applications until October 31, 2025. This initiative seeks to encourage passionate individuals, teams, and organisations to apply for funding designed to benefit the local community. One of the key categories, Resilient Hawkesbury, offers funding of up to $3,000 for organisations that create programs aimed […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 10 October 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 10 October 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 160.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 163.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 BP Thornleigh […]
Dural BOCCE Club
August was a month of intense competition and sporting camaraderie at Dural Bocce Club, where members took to the courts every Tuesday morning and Friday evening for their regular matches. The highlight of the month was the 2025 Men’s Pairs Championship. Unlike most club competitions, where teams are randomly drawn, this championship allowed players to […]
Progress Comes to Fruition…
GLENORIE, NSW — The Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence, a project five years in the making, has finally been completed, marking a milestone for the Glenorie community. The project has been brought to life thanks to the tireless dedication of local volunteers, sponsors, and artists who contributed their time, expertise, and resources. Central to the project […]
Personal Encounters with Great Australian Artists
Galston resident, Andrew Hede who is an Emeritus Professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast, reports he encountered some of Australia’s greatest artists in the remote deserts around Alice Springs. Over 20 years from the mid-1990s, he collected many exceptional quality Aboriginal paintings and was able to meet the artists and to watch them […]
Snake Season Has Sprung!
By Karlene Brummer I have had a resident Diamond Python living at my home for over a decade and I am always in awe whenever I come across it in the garden. I was not so thrilled to see a new visitor slither by my chair whilst I was reading a book in the courtyard […]
Arcadian Artists Trail and Exhibition: A Weekend of Creativity Not to be Missed
“The best Art Trail in Sydney” “Such great creativity” “A lovely day out with friends” “Everyone should know about this wonderful event” Nestled on Sydney’s northern fringe, the Arcadian Artists Trail and Exhibition transforms private studios in Galston, Dural and Arcadia into vibrant showcases of creativity. For over 35 years, local creatives have opened their […]