Blackspot Funding for Road Safety
Three local roads will soon see safety upgrades following a successful grant application by The Hills Council from the Australian Government’s ‘Black Spot Program’. “Increasing safety on our rural roads is a priority to us and we would like to thank the NSW Government for helping us fast track these vital safety measures,” Hills Shire […]
Council Spends $43 Million On Capital Projects
Hornsby Shire Council received a special Mayoral Minute extending condolences to King Charles III and the Royal Family on the recent passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Council’s meeting on September 14. Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock reminisced about the Queen visiting Australia in 1954. It was on this trip that the Royal […]
Protecting Native Wildlife
[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 lobby the NSW Government for “standards to ensure native wildlife found on development sites are given the best possible chance of survival” in a move that could put Council at the “forefront of protecting wildlife”. A […]
Zero Carbon Construction
[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] Construction has officially started on the first stage of Mulpha’s $1billion Zero carbon Norwest Quarter development at 40 Solent Circuit. It has been described as: “one of the most ambitious in Australia in terms of sustainable practices, initiatives, and […]
EV Charging at Home
If you’re thinking about installing an EV charger within Sydney, you are going to need a reputable electrical contractor to complete your installation. Our electricians can assist you to make the right decision on which charger brand to install to meet your specific needs for the home, office, or even a multi-dwelling location. With […]
Liam Dances Up a Storm
[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]When 19-year-old Liam Costello first witnessed an Irish dancing performance at the age of five, he was captivated. Originally starting in the jazz discipline, he quickly realised where his calling was. “From watching it, I was really drawn to how […]
Delivery with Ability
[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]Ben Hayman and Jim Pollard have been best friends for 15 years after meeting as teenagers in the Special Olympics program and playing doubles as a great tennis team. Their new venture, Ben and Jimbo’s Delivery with Ability, is winning […]
Changing Lives, One Horse at a Time
A “calm, fun, supportive and encouraging environment” – this is how Anne-Katrin Liebe, owner of Shine Bright Equine Human Services in Arcadia, describes her very special line of work. “I have a vision to make people feel happier about themselves, healthier and more vibrant. Horses are the mediator to that,” Anne-Katrin told the Galston, Glenorie […]
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September brought back memories of my interactions with Her Majesty and also with King Charles III. My first interaction was in 1970 when the Queen and Prince Phillip visited Napier, New Zealand. My father was the manager of the Lilliput Model Village and Railway, a tourist attraction. […]
Rent Versus Buy in a Challenging Market
It’s an age old argument as to whether it is more cost effective to buy your own home or rent. Obviously, there are pros and cons for both. Ownership offers a sense of security particularly for families who may need to consider school catchments and of course in retirement, home ownership provides security around being […]