The Fascinating and Weird World of Fungi

If you like weird stuff, I suggest you consider fungi: • A fungus is alive, but it is not a plant or an animal. It is a member of the Fungus Kingdom, along with yeasts, moulds, mildews, rusts, smuts and other strange organisms. • There may be over 1.5 million species of fungus worldwide, and […]

Cost-of-living Concerns

[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]We live in an amazing community. Ours is a community where people look out for each other. It truly is a community of kindness and generosity. Our local pharmacies are a vital part of our communities. Last week, as part […]

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] During the month of March, I had the privilege of joining residents at the Arcadia Galston Residents Association community BBQ. It was a great afternoon spent talking to residents in a casual, relaxed environment. However, what stood out to […]

Wesley the Record Breaker

Wesley Peacock, a Year 7 student at Pacific Hills Christian School, recently broke five school swimming records at our annual Swimming Carnival, some of which had stood for over 10 years. His accomplishment is a testament to his exceptional God-given talent and unwavering determination. Wesley’s success highlights the importance of recognizing and utilizing the gifts […]

Dural Public School Camp

On Monday the 6th of March, Dural Public School Year 5 left for their yearly camp. Everyone was buzzing with excitement as we boarded the bus. The bus ride was long, but we were soon there. When we arrived, we were greeted by smiles from the camp instructors. Soon after that we were told which […]

Duke of Edinburgh at Ghs

Many Galston High School students undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme alongside their academic studies, giving them a broad base of skills and experiences outside the classroom. At the end of 2022, Galston High School’s current Year 12 participants completed their final Duke of Edinburgh adventurous journey in Kosciuszko National Park to qualify for the […]

Dural Country Club Lawn Bowls Update

JACK ATTACK AT DURAL COUNTRY CLUB LAWN BOWLS Parramatta Leagues Club provided the prizes for Dural Country Club’s current four-week Jack Attack Competition. Jack Attack is a lawn bowls game similar to Barefoot Bowls, but played over a number of weeks as a competition. Players are mostly inexperienced bowlers, participating for fun, friendship and lovely […]

Glenorie Pony Club Riders Out and About

In February, we had one of our members, Sarah represent our club at 2022 Pony Club NSW State Dressage Championship along with 6 other riders from other local pony clubs in our zone. They had to travel to Bendick Murrell, near Young so they all got to camp and socialize with many newly made friends. […]

Dural And District Historical Society Inc: News From History Cottage

Is there a growing understanding of the unique value of the area in which we live and if so, what are we doing to preserve it? If the attendance at the monthly meetings of the Society is any indication, there is. Since the end of Covid restrictions an average of one hundred, members and friends, […]

Enter Remagine Waste and Environmental Art Prize

Local and national artists have less than two months to enter Remagine, Hornsby Shire Council’s waste and environmental art prize. With a total prize pool of $11,000, entries close on 26 April 2023. Hosted by Hornsby Shire Council in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society since 2009, the Remagine Art Prize challenges artists to create […]