Grand Opening of Oakhill’s Innovation Hub
Oakhill College has recently opened its brand-new, stateof- the-art Innovation Hub, with cutting-edge technology and science rooms for unparalleled learning experiences. The building works in harmony with the natural environment and ensures no fossil fuels are emitted, dramatically reducing the College’s carbon footprint. The use of timber provides natural heating and cooling, seamlessly integrating the […]
In The Next Room, or the Vibrator Play
A Delightful Romantic Comedy Castle Hill Players Presents The Pavilion Theatre From 28 Jul – 19 Aug Written By Sarah Ruhl And Directed By Meredith Jacobs Castle Hill Players return with their fourth play for 2023. Provocatively titled, this romantic comedy will entertain and intrigue under the direction of the talented Meredith Jacobs. Renowned for […]
Remagine Art Prize 2023 Winner Announced
The winner of the Remagine Art Prize 2023 is Canberra glass artist Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello, taking out the first prize of $5,000 for her sculpture, Not Wasted, made from recycled television screens. Of Arrernte (Australian Central Desert), Chinese and Anglo-Celtic descent, Martiniello embraces 60,000 years of Indigenous Australian culture through her identity and the medium […]
Probus Ponderings – Big Boys and Their Big Toys
The Wintry weather proved no deterrent for the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook with members again embracing a variety of outings. We enjoyed a great Hornsby RSL concert featuring Charlie Chech who entertained us with songs of the Ratpack followed by a very sociable dinner. Our walk ventured out to Windsor on a brilliant blue […]
Your Printer is a Robot, Warning, Warning!
Yes, that’s right, you have a robot lurking in the house. The good news is it’s a benign robot, it means you no harm… it’s your printer! That said, many people would not agree that their printer is very benign, quite the opposite in fact. The printer, after the VCR, would be the most hated […]
New EV Charging Station in Beecroft
Hornsby Shire Council is proud to announce the unveiling of a state-of-the-art public electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Beecroft Village car park. Hornsby Mayor Philip Ruddock said “This new charging station here at Beecroft provides our residents with greater access to charging networks in our local area.” There are currently 879 EV owners […]
Free Flu Vaccine
Influenza vaccines are vaccines that protect against infection by influenza viruses. Influenza (Flu) is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illnesses, hospitalization or even death. The best way to protect yourself & your loved ones against the Flu is “to get a flu shot every year.” The team at Westleigh Village Medical […]
New Captain and Senior Captain for Arcadia
Arcadia has seen some exciting changes. In May at the Annual General Meeting, the brigade voted in our new Captain, Mike Melis. Mike has been in the brigade for over 10 years, bringing a lot of enthusiasm and experience to the role. Equally as exciting is the appointment of Sally Elvidge as our new Senior […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News
FIREWISE FOR KIDS In late May, six Glenorie Brigade members visited a school in Rosehill to bring the message of Home Fire Safety to the 90 Kindergarten students. We had great activities for the kids including: • What number do you call in an emergency? 000 • Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll for clothing on […]
Hidden in the Hills Purple Twining Pea
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_col-lg-1/5 vc_col-md-1/5 vc_col-xs-1/5″][us_image image=”81787″ size=”thumbnail” align=”left” style=”circle” has_ratio=”1″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4/5 vc_col-md-4/5 vc_col-xs-4/5″][vc_column_text]By Lachlan Turner[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Throughout open woodland and scrubby forest can be found the Purple Twining Pea (Hardenbergia violacea) twisting and twining its way over and through understorey plants of up to 2 metres in height. Where conditions are ideal, masses of purple flowers […]