Merry Christmas from Dural Scouts

First Dural Venturer Scouts recently spent a long weekend camping and hiking at Patonga. Maximillion reported on their adventures: We hiked to the campsite and went to the beach a couple times. We all had different things to cook for dinner. Alex just had noodles and Darcy had all kinds of fabulous foods. Tegan had […]

Changing Lives Through Karate

42-year-old Ray Morcomb has been training in karate for virtually a lifetime. Hailing from Pennant Hills, the black-belt Sensei was born with a vision impairment that classifies him as legally blind. But this has never held him back, in fact it’s done the opposite. Ray was inspired by karate as a child watching a Bruce […]

Multi-Million-Dollar Indoor Sports Complex

[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]A multi-million-dollar indoor sports facility might be heading to Castle Hill, bringing with it “significant social and economic benefits” to the Hills District and beyond. The Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), which owns Castle Towers, said the sports hub would cement […]

Tenor Diego Stars in Carmen at Cockatoo Island

[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]Internationally renowned tenor and Rouse Hill resident Diego Torre is reprising his role as the lead Don José in Opera Australia’s exclusive open-air production of the world-class opera Carmen. Premiering last month on the 25th of November, the special production […]

Axed Tafe Equine Course Devastates the Industry

Earlier this year, the local equine industry was left fuming after TAFE Richmond shut down its Equine Unit and all of its corresponding courses, blaming funding cuts. The Galston, Glenorie & Hills Rural Community News has spoken to several people impacted by the drastic move, which saw 12 TAFE staff lose their jobs. Former head […]

Sharon Bowls Over Rivals for Gold Medals

[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]When Sharon Taylor took up ten pin bowling around three years ago thanks to her brother whom she met after 35 long years, she never expected to represent NSW/ACT at the 2022 Special Olympics National Games, let alone winning two […]

Coppernest Property Group

Coppernest Property Group has just listed a wonderful family acreage 22A Cobah Road Arcadia that is walking distance to Northholm Grammar School. Reno Miltiades Licensee said: At our first open home there were several families from outside the area that have children attending the school and want to move to Arcadia to be close to […]

From Bushfires to Floods, Dural RFS on the Frontline

[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 Virag Toth[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Captain Jarryd Barton has been a firefighter for most of his life. A former Northholm Grammar School student, he joined the Dural Rural Fire Service (RFS) at the age of 16, as part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. “When […]

Statement Artistry an Example of Excellence

Binet Homes’ beautiful display home is a stunning example of the exceptional skill on offer by the team. This five-bedroom, four-bathroom and four garage family home is full of character and functionality. The home is open to the public Wednesday and Friday from 2pm – 5pm and Saturday and Sunday 11am – 4pm. Designed and […]

Hornsby Shire Residents are as Diverse as Ever

[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 Charlie Tchetchenian[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hornsby Shire residents spoke an impressive 82 languages, and 41% were born overseas, according to Hornsby Shire Council’s 2021-22 Annual Report. The recent snapshot of the Shire showed that Hornsby residents came from 112 different birthplaces. Of the 41% […]