Amazing Alan Awarded Medallion

The Australia Day Achievement Medallion acknowledges individuals for their contribution to the nation and their outstanding performance as a citizen of Australia. Rowland Village resident Alan Buxton was considered worthy of this award. Alan was born 4 December 1920 and served in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force during World War 2. […]

Stepping Out to Make a Difference

[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=”81872″ 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 Bev Jordan[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Q: What has thousands of legs, is a vibrant purple and can be spotted at Castle Hill Showground once a year for 24 hours? If you answered the Hills Relay For Life you would be right. The huge community gathering […]

$3.5 Million Indoor Cricket Centre Opens

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Australian cricket legend Mark Taylor AO opened his namesake multi-million-dollar indoor cricket centre recently. The $3.5 million centre at Waitara is the first of its kind locally, and will be used by men’s and women’s cricket teams for all weather […]

Library Legends

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dural-based disability services Warrah now has its own Street Library in a program that engages the local community and allows participants to contribute “in meaningful ways and develop a sense of pride from their contribution”. Warrah’s Kevin and Zac, both […]

Local Mechanic Fundraises for World Transplant Games

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Local resident Wayne Broady is a man on a fundraising mission. The Hornsby Heights local counts his lucky stars when his life was saved after he suffered a massive heart attack in 2017 while swimming at Hornsby Pool. Wayne credits […]

Boat Ramp Breathes Hope Into Flood Affected Community

[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=”81825″ 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 Annette Madjarian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The flood-affected Hawkesbury community has access to a new three-lane boat ramp at Wisemans Ferry, following the devastation of two major floods in the area. It’s hoped the boat ramp would breathe new life into the recreational facilities of the […]

The Real Secret River – Dyarubbin

The Dharug and Lower Hawkesbury River Historical Society Invite you to “The Real Secret River – Dyarubbin” An afternoon with Special Guest Speaker Dr Grace Karskens. Please come and join the members of the Dharug and Lower Hawkesbury Society as we celebrate the 40 th Anniversary of our first meeting held at the Wesleyan Chapel […]

Fatal motorcycle crash – Arcadia Sunday, 26 February 2023

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Sydney’s north-west today. motorcycle crash Emergency services responded to Arcadia Road, Arcadia, about 1pm (Sunday 26 February 2023), after reports of a crash. Police have been told a Peugeot motorcycle crash was travelling south when it lost control causing the rider to come off before being struck by […]

Eastwood Rugby A Drawcard For The Hills

[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=”82136″ 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 Lawrence Machodo[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eastwood Rugby, one of the powerhouses of the sport in NSW, are keen to kick off at Fred Caterson Reserve’s planned premier rugby union facility. Despite growing opposition to the redevelopment of the Reserve, Eastwood Rugby’s General Manager Robert Frost […]

Dural Toy Library

Dural Toy Library, a community toy library that provides local children and families access to a wide range of toys, is currently having its autumn toy donation drive. From March to May, the library is on the lookout for new and second-hand toys. Middle Dural Toy Library President Emily Kothe said in addition to contributing […]