Activities for Seniors at The Centre
It’s been a great start to the year at The Centre in Dural. The courts have been bustling with sports and activities for all ages, and even a wedding! Known for sports and church, The Centre is also becoming a hub for more senior residents in the area. The café has been popular, particularly the […]
Something To Giggle About…
By Barry Lees I have always thought there was something wrong with our fixation on lawns. I found a great article about this in an old magazine. lawn care The person who submitted it said the original author is unknown, so I cannot give them the credit they deserve. No religious offence is intended. Read […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia – Special Guest Speaker Jan Townsend
The next meeting of the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be held on Saturday, 9th April at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Bromeliad sales at 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. Guest Speaker Jan Townsend’s presentation last August had to be cancelled due to the COVID lockdown. […]
Recovery Through Support
By Councilor Warren Waddell Needless to say it has been a very difficult time for residents of the rural and river land areas. A generally wet summer, highlighted by periodic torrential downpours, has tested all of us in one way or another. Especially, those in flood prone locations. Recovery Support The impacts of these conditions […]
A Resilient Spirit
By Julian Leeser In the weeks since the floods ravaged our communities on the Hawkesbury, residents of the Berowra electorate are showing their incredible resilience. While visiting Lower Portland I saw the damage to the St George Caravan Park and I saw the Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club impacted again. Some families had only just finished […]
Disaster, Congratulations and Grand Openings
By Matt Kean The torrential storms that continuously pounded Sydney for weeks have caused many issues for Hornsby residents including flash flooding affecting many properties. Grand Openings Another serious impact has been the forced closure of Galston Gorge for an extended period of time, as Transport NSW contractors repaired five separate landslides and addressed further […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 1st April 2022
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Price Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price 7-Eleven Baulkham Hills 217-219 Seven Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills Nsw 2153 193.90 7-Eleven Castle Hill 255 -257 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 201.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 201.90 Caltex Woolworths Dural 532 […]
Aussies Mould Solution
Recent deluges and humid conditions have left homeowners with unwelcome and potentially hazardous mould infestations. High pressure washers are effective at cleaning slippery mould from paths and driveways, preventing injuries from falls. Local company Aussie Pumps has seen a trend away from ‘Big Box’ store pressure cleaners with Australian buyers now realising they deserve something […]
Castle Hill Art Society
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ART DEMONSTRATION Wednesday 6th April John Rice – “What is Plein Air painting about: or “Secrets of Plein Air Painting John is an energetic outdoor painter who works almost exclusively in oils and is stimulated by the strong light of the Australian landscape. His work stems from direct observation during “en plein air” painting […]
2021 High Achievers Recognised
On Wednesday 23rd February, Galston High School invited the 2022 HSC Alumni and their families to acknowledge their achievements at the annual High Achievers ceremony. For many of the school’s current senior students, it served as a reminder of how close they are to their own HSC and an inspiration to see how determination and […]