Walking for Gold
The Duke of Edinburgh Award program has long been a part of extra-curricular activity at Pacific Hills Christian School and another group of weary travellers has completed their Gold Award trek through the rugged peaks of New Zealand. Eighteen students navigated the mountainous and beautiful Routeburn and Kepler Tracks in the South Island over two […]
Dural Public School Choir
On Thursday 9th February the Dural PS choir had the opportunity to perform as part of Seniors Week 2023. The event was hosted by the Hills Shire Council and held at Roughley House. 16 students from Year 4 and 5 were conducted by Miss Rosolen singing ‘Look for the Silver Lining/Tomorrow, Angels and Jungle Rhythm. […]
Galston High Celebrates High Achievers
On Tuesday 7th February, Galston High School held its annual High Achievers assembly, inviting back the 2022 HSC Alumni and their families to acknowledge some truly remarkable achievements. High Achiever awards were presented to the following students: ALYSSA COLLINS • 2022 Dux for highest ATAR at Galston High School • In 2021 Alyssa completed accelerated […]
The Pros and Cons of Selling off-market
There are various methods by which property can be sold, with sale types ranging from auctions and private treaty to expressions of interest. One increasingly popular sale type is the off-market method, where qualified and highly motivated buyers are invited to inspect and make an offer on a property before it is formally listed for […]
News From History Cottage
Seventy five members and friends attended the Society’s first meeting of 2023. Guest speaker, Judith Dunn OAM, had the audience gasping in wonder and amazement as she recounted the lives of some of the former residents of Parramatta. Her through research brought forth the now forgotten stories of people in the arts, industry, the hardship […]
Top Talents for Galston Concert
Sunday afternoon 26 March sees the return of The Galston Concerts for 2023. The double bill in Galston Uniting Church – an organ prelude from 1.30pm; the main concert from 2 till 3ish – will feature top talent winners of national competitions. Samuel Giddy returns to perform prelude music by Vivaldi and Bach following his […]
Don’t Miss Magnificent Mendelssohn – One Concert Only
The members of the Hills Shire Symphony Orchestra are eagerly anticipating presenting the first concert of the orchestra’s 2023 season on Saturday 11th March, starting at 7.30pm at the Hills Grammar School, Kenthurst. The concert will open with Mozart’s Overture to his one of the most beloved operas, The Magic Flute. Written in 1791 and […]
Castle Hill Art Society Inc.
WEDNESDAY 5 APRIL 7.30PM Jan Cristaudo “Colours and abstraction in the Landscape” This demonstration takes the viewer on a visual journey that evokes the allure of the outback and the feeling of connection to a landscape that is unknown to many. “Colour has always fascinated me. It is the first thing I see, then comes […]
A Case Full of Laughs
Castle Hill Players presents Funny Money at the Pavilion Theatre from 31 March – 22 April Written by Ray Cooney and directed by Julian Floriano With audiences happily returning in their droves, Castle Hill Players is proud to be presenting this classic farce that was adapted into a movie starring Chevy Chase for the second […]
The Ferry Artists
The Ferry Artists enjoyed the company of many of its members and friends last Saturday 12th February for the opening of our Annual Art Sale. Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon opened the exhibition for us and we welcomed many sales. The Art Sale will run through to 20th March when we will rehang the gallery for […]