Kristina Taylor: Australian Scout Award

The 1st Dural Scout Group are excited to have yet another youth member achieve their Australian Scout Award. This is the highest award in the Scout Section. Kristina Taylor has demonstrated leadership and learning across outdoor activities such as bushcraft, camping and bushwalking with her local Scout Group and at District and Regional events. Kristina […]

The Probus Club Of The Hills Inc

Our guest speaker for August was Peter Kahn who Guided us through the history of trams in Sydney. His film brought back many memories from yesteryear. The walkers completed a guided tour of the Female Orphan School and associated historic buildings which concluded with lunch at the Boiler House. Senior Citizens Club: Everyone Is Welcome […]

Arcadian Quilting News

At Arcadian Quilting, WELCOME SPRING… I imagine these rather ‘sleepy little birds’ are about to fly off into the sunshine and start enjoying the bright new days ahead. Our quilting group will be in full swing too, making the most of a fresh start to the spring season with Children’s Quilts as one of our […]

The Womens Shed Arcadia

The September womens shed in Arcadia was well attended. The ladies project was highlighting their terracotta pots {made previously and fired in the kiln) decorative sections with a stain enhancing the aged look to the pottery. Then they placed some succulents into the pots to complete the project. The women’s shed is held on the […]

Special Fire Presentation Night

The residents of the Glenorie District were invited to attend a special presentation on Preparing for the upcoming Fire Season at our monthly meeting at the Glenorie RSL, Thursday 14 September. We were honoured to have fabulous speakers – two officers of The Hills Rural Fire Service Fire Control Centre – Nathan Barnden FCO2 and […]

Hornsby Shire Council Secures Funding To Prepare The Community For Bush Fires

What would you and your family do if the bushland near your home caught fire? Would you leave early, or stay and defend? These are just some of the questions being addressed by Hornsby Shire Council’s new bush fire education program launching this spring. In Hornsby Shire, two-thirds of all properties are situated within 350m […]

The Hills Annual Charity Gala Ball By Biviano’s

It was a night to remember when 200+ of the Who’s Who of the HIlls gathered at Biviano’s Dural for The Hills Annual Charity Gala Ball. It was the eighth year the popular dining and events venue has hosted a charity gala and this year it was fundraising money for the Positive Vibes Foundation for […]

Gunderman is Finally on The Map

Gunderman is finally on the map now that it has a new sign to let travellers know Gunderman is not part of Spencer. This tiny community is nestled between Spencer and Wisemans Ferry as you meander alongside the banks of the mighty Hawkesbury River. Gunderman has so much to offer and caters to all age […]

A Day of Fun And Entertainment Guaranteed at The 2023 Inala Fair

For over 60 years, Inala has welcomed the community to their beautiful grounds in Cherrybrook for a day of family fun, entertainment and shopping at the Inala Fair. 2023 will be no different, with many exciting plans for the fair this year. Inala CEO Alexandra Davis says everyone at Inala has been working hard to […]

GCEA Spring Dinner

A very successful annual Galston Christian Education Association (GCEA) Spring Dinner was held on Saturday 16 September at the Galston Club. More than 100 attended and had a wonderful night. For more than 40 years Galston High School GCEA has been operating Christian education at the school. With many of the local churches taking part, […]