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% […]

Parra Leagues to Save Dural Country Club

[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 Country Club is set to be taken over by Parramatta Leagues Club in a multi-milliondollar deal which will effectively save the club from going under. Parramatta Leagues Club will inject $5 million into reviving Dural Country Club, as well […]

Councils Call on Urgent Funds for Road Repairs

[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 Hills, Hornsby and Hawkesbury Shire Mayors have called on the State and Federal Governments to provide a road repair fund for NSW metropolitan councils, similar to what is being provided to rural Local Government Areas impacted by relentless wet […]

Former Kenthurst Student Cast as Beast

Former Marion Catholic College Kenthurst student Brendan Xavier has landed the lead role of Beast in Walt Disney’s iconic Beauty and the Beast at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre in June 2023. Brendan, a Box Hill resident, will join Shubshri Kandiah playing Belle in the theatre production from the makers of Frozen, Aladdin, The Lion King and […]

Glenorie Resident Beautifies Bus Bay, Instead of Council

[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]Hornsby Shire Council has come under fire for not maintaining the only bus bay in Glenorie, with a local resident taking on the task herself after her requests to Council for assistance fell on deaf ears. 80-year-old Janice Sinclair, who […]

Hornsby Hospital Boasts $265 Million Redevelopment

[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 much-needed and anticipated expansion of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital is officially complete, with the $265 million redevelopment boasting a “super-sized” emergency department, rooftop helipad and Australia’s first public hospital robotic pharmacy. Dubbed a first-class facility, the hospital will “cater for […]

Rates Increase Despite Objection

[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]Hornsby Shire Council will apply for a Special Rate Variation (SRV), hitting ratepayers with an 8.5% rate increase in 2023/24, despite an overwhelming majority of the community being against the move. As part of Council’s plans, rates would rise by […]