Disappointing Delays to Galston Aquatic Centre
The Galston community has been left frustrated over Hornsby Shire Council’s decision to push back significant upgrades to the Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Council recently announced that the upgrades had been bumped to mid-2023 due to “unprecedented weather” and “material shortages”. Glenorie resident Matthew Hammond expressed his dissatisfaction with Council’s timing of the upgrades, […]
D-CAF Galston Assists Locals With Dementia
D-Caf Galston is a friendly and social group that meets every Monday from 10am–12noon, welcoming those living with dementia and a family member/carer to a delightful morning of friendship and activities. Take part in gentle exercises (with the guidance of a specially trained Exercise Physiotherapist), art classes, games, music and singing led by talented Galston […]
Brittany’s Carefree Debut
[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]Emerging country singer Brittany Maggs has been singing for as long as she’s been talking. The Dural resident reminisces about singing in her bedroom for “hours and hours and hours” after getting home after school. She laughs while sharing a […]
Indigenous Voice to be Heard
Representation of First Nations people in the Hornsby Shire is set to improve, with 14 community members appointed to the Hornsby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee (HATSICC) at Council’s August meeting. Formed in 2006, HATSICC has gone from strength to strength, with this new intake including 11 Aboriginal people, almost doubling last year, […]
Residents Call For $11 Million Dural Sport Centre to be Rejected
[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]An $11 million-plus development in Dural has been described as a “sporting facility on steroids” and completely unacceptable by local residents. Ambitious plans for the Sports & Recreation Facilities Centre at 639 Old Northern Rd Dural outline it will operate […]
Council’s Catty Call
[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 Council is leading a push for the NSW Government to be lobbied to allow domestic cats to be secured at home and also to give Council power to euthanise feral cats. At its Council meeting on August 10, Council […]
Council’s Community Grants Program
[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=”77844″ 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 Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last chance to apply for Council’s Community Grants Program Community groups are encouraged to apply for Council’s community grants program which closes this Sunday the 28th of August. Council is accepting grant applications […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 26th August 2022
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 26th August 2022 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Caltex Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 187.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook Nsw 2126 189.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 193.90 Caltex Woolworths Dural 532 Old […]
Jersey Day 2022
[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=”77844″ 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 Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Support Jersey Day and have a conversation about Organ Donation Friday, September 2 is Jersey Day and it’s the perfect time to start the conversation with your family and loved ones about organ […]
Flood and Storms Recovery
NSW Rural Assistance Authority’s Rural Landholder Grants of up to $25,000 are available now for landholders and oyster farmers affected by the recent floods in eligible Local Government Areas, including Hornsby. For more information, to check your eligibility and to apply, see: https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/…/storm-and…/RLG-june-22 Source: https://www.facebook.com/HornsbyCouncil