Importance of Mental Health

[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]October is Mental Health month. Concerningly, our local area has one of the highest rates of deaths by suicide, and instances of self-harm, in metro Sydney. There were more than 100 deaths by suicide between 2016-2020 in the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai area. […]

The Centre Cafe

The Centre Cafe is the hub of THE CENTRE. In the past it has supported the Sports Centre and Dural Baptist Church by opening for snacks and special events. In mid 2021 the Cafe was opened as a fully fledge Cafe with it’s own Cafe menu. It opens for breakfast from 7am on weekdays (8am […]

Repairs to Galston Gorge Going Well All Set to Reopen

[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=”76490″ 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 Matt Kean[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I have been following the repairs to Galston Road through the Gorge very closely and Transport for NSW have informed me that work is going very well and without any unforeseen delays. It has also been reenforced to me that […]

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]It was with great sadness that we now mourn the passing of our Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The confidence and stability inspired by her will forever be remembered. An opportunity to honour the Queen’s passing was arranged by […]

Hills Shire Council North Ward

COUNCILLORS MITCHELL BLUE AND VIRGINIA ELLIS Councillor Mitchell Blue 0400 449 324 | [email protected] Flood Recovery Although the last flood was a few months ago, the impacts have by no means passed. I have visited a number of properties along the river in Sackville North and Lower Portland to see the impact firsthand and speak […]

Active Kids and First Lap Vouchers Available

With summer just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about getting your children active. Summer sport registrations have officially open and swimming season here. Families are being encouraged to take advantage of the enormously successful Active Kids and First Lap Voucher programs, making sure kids are keeping healthy and having fun […]

Spectacular Night of Entertainment by the Students of Hillside

What our students thought about their performance in ‘The Lemonade Kid” Harry: On the 8th of September 2022 all the students of Hillside performed in a pantomime called ‘The Lemonade Kid’. I was an old man named Old Seth and more importantly the Narrator. Before the play even started, I was so nervous even after […]

Dural Country Club Bowling Club Results

Enthusiasm outplays experience at Dural Bowls! Dural Country Club Bowling Club’s Major Singles Competition was played between Cheryle Hobart and Ann Wilson, two up and coming newer bowlers who defeated some very experienced and seasoned bowlers in order to reach the Final. It was a very exciting and closely fought game with hard working Cheryle […]

Pocket Rocket Koda Singh Clinches All Titles

Glenorie youngster Koda Singh went into the final round of the Rotax Pro Tour in early September with one goal, to become Australian champion. Koda had been one of the standout drivers in the Micro Max class in season 2022 and was looking to finish his season on a high. Racing around the Coffs Harbour […]

Preparing Your Property’s Exterior for a Spring Sale

The spring selling season is here, traditionally the busiest season of the year for real estate transactions. And happily this spring – for the first time in a few years, our property markets are not being impacted by any pandemic-related lockdowns or restrictions, making everything much easier for buyers and sellers alike. The way your […]