Hidden in the Hills: Kunzeas
If you are walking along one of the many tracks in our bushland reserves between October and December you may chance across a Kunzea ambigua (White Kunzea or Tick Bush). This bush is fairly common, particularly in open scrubby woodland and heath with sandy soils. It is one of the first to regrow after its […]
Hills Mowers Prepares For Fire
There’s a frenzy of activity in the Dural area as families heed the RFS’s warnings to prepare their homes against the threat of bushfire. Joe Fahim at Hills Mowers and Irrigation in Dural is primed to assist. He has seen a lot of interest in fire pumps from local families alarmed that their homes, properties […]
Galston District Garden Club
I would like to thank the garden owners, volunteers and the public for making the recent Open Gardens weekend such a success. I have been in my garden and have noticed how dry everything is, especially the soil. During this dry weather, it can be difficult to make sure plants get the water they […]
New Quarterly Publication Brings Council News and Updates to All Residents of Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire Council has begun delivery of the first edition of a new, free publication of council news to all residents of the Local Government Area (LGA) — furthering its commitment to keeping the community updated on Council services and initiatives. Titled ‘Our Council’, the publication is to be delivered on a quarterly basis directly […]
Rural Roundup
By Warren Waddell As previously advised, funding for the completion of New Line Rd has been cut. It is important that the Hills and Hornsby Shire communities make it clear to the State Government that this is unacceptable. I will be working with the Hills Councillors to ensure that this desperate situation is once again […]
Celebrating Our Community
By Julian Leeser I’ve always been struck by the generosity and community-mindedness of our community. We come together around local organisations, community events, and cultural holidays. The greatest pleasure of my job is to support those organisations, attend those events, and celebrate those holidays. Recently, it was an absolute pleasure to speak at the 100th […]
Vulnerable People Continue to Suffer as Law Reform Stagnates
Over recent weeks it has come to my attention that property developers and energy retailers are able to establish energy contracts that leave tenants paying inflated energy prices. This exploitation of tenants is due to the establishment of an Embedded Network where services for the basics of water, gas and electricity are installed by an […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 10th November 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 10th November 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 199.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 225.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 223.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
From The Desk of Matt Kean
Residents in the Glenorie area are eager to have safe pedestrian/cycle access along Old Northern Road between Glenorie and Dural. A shared pathway in that area would allow the local community to increase their walking and cycling opportunities and decrease their reliance on using motor vehicles, particularly for shorter trips. The previous State Government introduced […]
Dural Public School
On Friday the 15th and Saturday the 16th September, Dural Public School held their annual Art Show. The theme for this year was Space and the school hall was transformed into a galaxy of colour and creativity. All children from K-6 constructed spectacular 3D models. In addition to the sculptures, every child chose their favourite […]