Galston Public School

On Monday July 31st, Galston Public School celebrated the opening of our new school playground as part of our Education Week celebrations. Our assembly showcasing dance groups, choirs and drum group were outstanding and open classrooms a wonderful chance for our families to see the magic that happens in our classrooms every day. Over the […]

Dural Public School

Dural Public School hosted its Open Day on Wednesday the 2nd of August to celebrate 175 years of public education. It was an incredible showcase of talent, effort and determination from all students across all learning areas. We started the day with our Acknowledgment to Country, written and presented by our very own Kindy classes, […]

Dural Bowling Club News

The Dural Bowling Club hosted the Men Minor Singles competition between 24th June to 15th July 2023. This competition is opened to bowlers that have not previously won any titles. The finals took place on 15th July between Norm Nicholson and Steve Barrett. Norm is the minor singles champion for Dural Bowling Club. The Men […]

Aussie Pumps: Staff Needed Urgently!

Local business Aussie Pumps is recruiting NOW. They need staff FOR IMMEDIATE START. Australian Pump Industries, established 30 years ago in Arcadia, is almost bursting at the seams. They make the best fire pumps in the world. Their Castle Hill warehouse in Gladstone Road is too small, and they will soon be moving to a […]

Galston High School: Fostering Confidence and Safety

Over the last month, Year 9 and 10 Galston High School studying the Physical Activity and Sports Studies elective took part in an exciting self-defence program led by Sven Midri, an expert Krav Maga instructor from Krav Maga Self Defence, Castle Hill and a former student of the school. The lessons fostered physical fitness, self-confidence, […]

Galston Girl Guides

Galston Girl Guides enjoy being outdoors, especially bush walking, having fun at Treetops Adventure park, camping and cooking on a campfire. We currently have vacancies in our Junior Guide unit, aged 6-9 year olds. If your daughter is interested in making new friends, taking part in fun activities, community service or learning outdoors, then please contact [email protected] to find out […]

News From History Cottage

What was this used for? Here is a clue; it was used on a Sydney icon 100 years ago. History Cottage The Society’s annual June Roughley Memorial Lecture, was held in the Arcadia Community Centre last month. Guest speaker, John Brock, shared his knowledge and love of surveying and history with members and guests. Mr Brock’s […]

You Raized Me Up

Falls are common as people get older. We can implement a falls prevention strategy. But what if we did have a fall? There are several techniques that can be applied by a person who had a fall to get up on their own, provided there is no injury or no medical attention is required. Your […]

Sales and Display Centre Set to Open at living Choice Galston

It’s been a long time coming but it will be worth the wait. That’s the reassurance from the team at Living Choice Galston, a premium retirement village that is under construction at 330-334 Galston Road. Living Choice Regional Manager, Gail Eyres, said the sales and display centre would open its doors to invited clients on […]

Selling With Your Local Agent

BY CAROLYN WHEATLEY As a local agent, When looking for a new place to call home, one of the most exciting parts is picturing yourself living in the property and making it your own. This can be difficult. Changing your property into a blank canvas will help to tap into a large buyer pool. Opening […]