Rural Round Up- Hornsby Councillor Warren Waddell
It was a special privilege to represent Hornsby Shire on Veterans Day. The occasion marked the 50th Anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, and with the day itself, (18th August), marking the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. In addition, to the Hornsby service in Railway Park, a local service […]
2023-24 Volunteer Grants are Now Open
Applications for the 2023-24 Volunteer Grants are now open. JULIAN LEESER – FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BEROWRA Every community in Australia is built on volunteers. I know that our community has one of the most thriving groups of volunteers in the country. People in our local area are exceptionally generous with their time and energy. That […]
CareFlight: Man Transported to Hospital after Chainsaw Accident – Kenthurst
Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter A man in his late 70s has been transported to hospital in a stable condition after an accident with a chainsaw on his property left him with heavy lacerations to his arms. The Mounties Care CareFlight Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance and landed on a cricket oval nearby the scene. […]
A Message From Matt Kean MP
PREPARE FOR THE BUSHFIRE DANGER PERIOD The Greater Sydney Bushfire Danger period commences on 1st October. To prepare for this bushfire season I strongly encourage all residents, landowners and businesses to prioritise their bushfire preparedness. We have been very lucky in the past 20 years to have had no major bushfires in Hornsby area, and […]
Enjoy A Picnic With A View
JULIAN LEESER MP – FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BEROWRA Wisemans Ferry residents and visitors can now experience a picturesque picnic at Hawkins Lookout, following the construction of a new picnic shelter. This shelter, which includes two tables with seating, was delivered in partnership with the Australian Government and The Hills Shire Council. The Australian Government fully […]
New Hope Christian School Official Opening Ceremony
New Hope Christian School has been educating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and intellectual delay for the past eight years however August 16 was a special day for staff, families and students with the official opening ceremony of their new campus. The event at Quarry Road, Dural, celebrated the modern purpose-built facilities which are laid […]
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 […]