Bonsai Annual Show

The Bonsai Society of Australia is excited about the return of our annual show – the first in three years. We will be in The Harvey Lowe Pavilion in Castle Hill Showground displaying our gorgeous trees and four demonstrations will be held over the weekend. On Saturday at 11.00am and 2.00pm. Sunday at 11.00am and […]

Bromeliad Society of Australia

The Bromeliad Society of Australia’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, 13th August in the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground off Showground Road, Castle Hill. Sales to members, guest and the general public from 10am with the meeting commencing at 12noon. At this meeting there will be a special discussion on identifying bromeliad pups, […]

Heath Banksia

[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 Lachlan Turner[/vc_column_text][us_post_date][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As you might expect during winter months, there are not as many wildflowers in bloom in our bushland reserves. However, there is a particular Heath Banksia that displays its brilliant colour alongside some of the region’s walking tracks during […]

Galston Garden Club

The Galston Garden Club are meeting regularly each month with visitors, new members and existing members coming together to enjoy the guest speakers, the trading table of plants which just amazes me each month, and of course the camaraderie conversation over a cuppa at the end of the meeting. The Club meets on the 2nd […]

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]Once again, our thoughts must go out to our river land communities. Another flood event, so close to the last one, has been devastating. The communities of Wiseman’s Ferry and surrounds have been truly challenged by rapidly rising flood water […]

Hillside Happenings

It is wonderful to see our students being awarded for their achievements in and out of the classroom. Our three tiered award scheme see students earning Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards with their ultimate goal earning a Hillside School Medal. All students are issued with an award folder in which they collect their certificates. It […]

From the Desk of Matt Kean

[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 mentioned in my July column the funding that has been secured in the recent NSW budget, for the long awaited and much needed widening of New Line Road to dual carriageway between Purchase Road and Hastings Road. Since then, […]

July Floods

[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] Three floods in two years would take its toll on any community, and the Hawkesbury River communities are no exception. Yet despite the July floods having been the worst to hit the Hawkesbury system in more than 30 years, […]

The Next Generation of Duke of ED

Galston High School has a long association with the Duke of Edinburgh Award, having guided countless students through the program to unlock their personal best. Duke of Ed is a regular and popular feature of the school’s extracurricular activities bringing students together to challenge themselves in new and exciting ways. The next generation of Galston […]

The Centre is the Home of Summer Netball

While outdoor summer netball competitions are always popular during the winter months, The Centre in Dural is the place to play netball throughout the Summer season! Players nominate their own team, so you can enjoy playing with your friends year-round. Or sign your outdoor team up to stay connected over Summer and continue to improve […]