Local Garden Club Offers Inspiration and Friendship

If you’ve been considering joining a local community garden group in the Hills or surrounding areas, the Dural and Hills District Garden Club could be just what you’re been looking for. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8pm, Mid Dural Fire Station, 57 Mid Dural Road, Middle Dural. Plenty […]

Farm Dams For Stock and Wildlife

[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 Nick Chartorisky[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you’re looking at building a dam on your property or modifying an existing one, consider this. A variety of water depths is the key to supporting a wide range of animals. Islands can be used to separate areas […]

Bromeliad Autumn Show May 20-21

If you’re looking for a spectacular Alcantarea for a large display pot, a delightful tiny Tillandsia for a small courtyard or anything Bromeliad in between, you need to visit the Bromeliad Autumn Show. The Bromeliad Autumn Show will be held at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 20 May between 9-4pm and Sunday, […]

Hidden in the Hills Native Iris

[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]When walking along any bush track that passes through open forest and into heathland it is possible to have your attention drawn to small splashes of purplish blue which stand out in contrast to the surrounding vegetation. The colour is […]

Galston District Garden Club

The Galston District Garden Club meet regularly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Galston Community Hall, 37 Arcadia Road, Galston at 7.30 pm. We welcome new members and visitors. We are an informal and friendly group, and no matter what your gardening ability or gardening knowledge, you can be sure that you […]

From The Desk of Matt Kean

MATT KEAN – NSW MEMBER FOR HORNSBY Let me first welcome the new Editor, Karlene Brummer, to the Galston, Glenorie & Hills Rural News. I wish her well in her new role managing this local publication. I caught with a recent news article that showed the Hornsby region to be number 1 in Australia, out […]

Rural Round Up Hornsby Councillor Warren Waddell

[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]Every month the Council website is used to exhibit a range of items that require community feedback. Most items are considered draft in nature and will lead to an adopted position only once the community’s views have been considered. This […]

SRC Commemorates Harmony Week With Special Assembly

Galston High School’s Student Representative Council (SRC) commemorated Harmony Week by holding a special assembly on Tuesday, 28th of March. The event aimed to celebrate the cultural diversity of modern Australia and recognise the contributions of its First Nations people. The keynote presentation was delivered by Erin Wilkins, an expert in Yanmala Cultural Education. Erin […]

Hillside Public School Open Day

PLEASE JOIN THE STUDENTS AND STAFF ON WEDNESDAY 17 MAY FOR OUR OPEN DAY WHAT MAKES HILLSIDE THE SCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD? According to our parents, through the Tell Them from Me Survey: ‘Hillside Public School is a fantastic school for students. Teachers and after school care givers contribute positively to the learning environment.’ ‘A […]

A Love of Learning Begins at Northholm

Northholm Grammar welcomes each child into a community where individuality shines and dreams are encouraged. A life-long learning journey begins in Kindergarten, with those very first steps onto our spacious and vibrant grounds. Our idyllic campus, nestled in stunning natural bushland, is a hidden gem that complements our distinctive education. It is a safe place, […]