Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade

THANK YOU BUNNING WAREHOUSE DURAL! We would like to express our appreciation to Bunnings Warehouse Dural for their recent donation of a battery powered pole saw. The generous donation will be a valuable addition to our firefighting equipment and tools. Having the right tools for the job can make all the difference in an emergency […]

Galston District Garden Club

The Galston District Garden Club meet regularly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Galston Community Hall 37 Arcadia Rd, Galston. We welcome new members and visitors. At our meeting in April, one of our members gave a wonderful presentation of the Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden in Burnie, Tasmania, a garden […]

The Story Behind Mcfarlands Grave at Maroota

For many years people have driven by McFarland’s Grave at Maroota without giving it a second look, however some more curious folk have taken the time to stop and read the simple epitaph and wonder about the story of the poor soul buried alone along the side of busy Old Northern Road. The following report […]

Sharing Your Backyards With Us Platypus

I’ve wanted to say something for a while now. Since you’ve moved into our area, life has gone to crap for us. It’s got to the stage where we’ll need to move on because it’s just not safe or nice living here anymore. Oh… Sorry, I meant to introduce myself; I’m your local spokesplaty. Just […]

Rural Round Up

[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=”78537″ 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 Warren Waddell[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is a great deal of rural items being progressed or exhibited this month and next. To begin with, the RFS have put on exhibition the Draft Bushfire Risk Management Plan. I encourage all rural property owners to review and […]

From The Desk Of Matt Kean

[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=”76490″ 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 Matt Kean[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is my honour to have once again been elected to serve the residents of Hornsby and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their ongoing support. Whilst I am obviously disappointed with election result […]

A Message From Your Mp

[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=”11081″ 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 Julian Leeser[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] JULIAN LEESER – FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BEROWRA As I have spoken to people across the electorate in recent weeks, the issue I have heard about more than any other is inflation and the rising cost of living. The Government’s […]

Dural Public School

Dural Public School held their annual Colour Explosion Fundraising Walkathon recently on a beautiful sunny Friday afternoon. This event is a wonderful opportunity for the school community to come together and celebrate the amazing and generous fundraising contributions made to the school. The Colour Explosion involves students wearing crazy hair, bright colours and a white […]

Revolve Recycling Donates Bikes to Warrah Specialist School, Making A Big Impact

Warrah Specialist School has received a generous donation of six children’s bikes from Australian social enterprise, Revolve Recycling. The donation has had a positive impact on the students, allowing them to improve their physical abilities and providing them with a sense of freedom and independence. “Bike riding is an excellent way to improve our students’ […]

Brave Students Shave for A Cure

On Wednesday, 3rd May, the Galston High School’s Student Representative Council held its annual World’s Greatest Shave event. The World’s Greatest Shave is a charitable event held every year across Australia, organised by the Leukaemia Foundation. Participants fundraise by shaving or colouring their hair, demonstrating solidarity with those experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment. […]