Update on The Refurbishment of Galston Pool
Work by Council contractors to replace the roof on the Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre (built in 1969) uncovered additional issues to the structure which then resulted in virtually a full rebuild of the facility. Council is aware of the impact on the community with not having this highly valued community facility available for an […]
Colah Creek Platypus Q & A And Creekline Habit Planting Event
[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=”86546″ 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 Karlene Brummer[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the rapid decline of platypus across Australia, having the only known population of this iconic Australian Monotreme within Hornsby Shire makes Colah Creek a very special place. The first ever confirmed sighting of a platypus in Colah Creek in […]
Is Spring Really the Right Time to Sell Your Home?
Before we tackle this age-old question, let us take a quick look at the market in April and importantly what the chatter is around interest rates and home values. The Sydney market once again saw an increase in home prices for the month of April with a solid 1.3% increase in value according to Core […]
Local Alpacas Steal the Show
Despite the predicted torrential rain, alpacas were again in force at this year’s Hawkesbury Show, the 2nd largest regional agricultural show in Australia. Thanks largely to the construction of the new livestock pavilion, all the events scheduled were able to be completed. Local alpaca breeders attending the show included Gunnamatta Stud from Galston, Woolpaca Farm, […]
Pets @ Work
[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 Nev The Newshound[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to your new monthly feature where we spotlight pets at work in the local community. Nev the Newshound aka “Scoop Dog” is a Rov(er)ing reporter who sniffs out the best animal ‘tails’ in the area. This month we […]
Wiseman’s Ferry – It’s Just Up The Road
WORDS AND PHOTOS: KARLENE BRUMMER When is the last time you paid a visit to Historic Wiseman’s Ferry? It is literally ‘just up Old Northern Road’ – about a half hour drive from Glenorie. While the devastating floods of the past two years caused major destruction to the valley, it is now business as usual […]
Zambi Native Wildlife Sanctuary’s Bold Mission for New Hospital
[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=”86546″ 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 Karlene Brummer[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ben Dessen is the Director of Zambi Native Wildlife sanctuary at Dural – a non-profit animal charity with a mission to help Native animals in need. Ben (31) and his brother Sam (27) are also the live- in Caretakers. The […]
Performance and Sentiment Index Survey
[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=”77844″ 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 Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I am encouraging Hills businesses to take part in the annual Performance and Sentiment Index (PSI) survey. The PSI measures actual business performance and the mood of business owners in the Hills Region. […]
Invasive Cane Toad Sighted Near Kenthurst and Dural
Announcement from The Hills Police Area Command: Greater Sydney Local Land Services Heads up, Kenthurst and Dural: a 12cm cane toad was found on a property at a Derriwong Road property last week. The cane toad has been collected by Local Land Services staff and found to be full of eggs. Each [of them] can […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 26 May 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 26 May 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 167.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 166.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 167.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]