School Holiday Guide – 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 […]
What is an at Assessment?
By Rejimon Punchayil (AT ASSESSMENT EXPLAINED / AT ASSESSMENT DEMYSTIFIED) When we talk about AT or Assistive Technology, we mean equipment, technology and devices that help us do things we can’t do. at Assessment In the Review prepared for the Department of Health, AT is defined as “any product (devices, equipment, instruments and software), especially […]
Arcadian Quilting News Sharing And Caring
For some, a large percentage of time can be taken up with caring for and caring about others. Caring about what a person might think of us, about an action we have taken or an offer we have made. ‘Will my action create a good result for someone else, will my offer of help or […]
The Sun is Back… and so was Jack Attack at Dural Country Club Bowling Club!
Rain had stopped play for most of February and early March – but thankfully Bowlers had a bright, sunshiny day for their Jack Attack Competition’s last round. Bowling Club There was much laughter and camaraderie on the greens and it was great that so many first time bowlers participated in this fun afternoon. The ultimate […]
A Place of Public Worship in Glenhaven
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council The Land and Environment Court has given the go ahead for a place of public worship at 1 Larapinta Place, Glenhaven despite Council and Community disapproval. The decision was handed down on Monday, March 28 by the Commissioner of the Court Joanne Gray. The […]
The Pros and Cons of Selling Off Market
There are various methods by which property can be sold, with sale types ranging from auctions and private treaty to expressions of interest. An increasingly popular sale type is the off market method, where qualified and highly motivated buyers are invited to inspect and make an offer on a property before it is formally listed […]
Dural And District Historical Society at Blue Mountains
On the 15th March, a bus full of eager members set off for the Blue Mountains. The weather was clear and beautiful. The anguish of Sydney morning traffic was quickly forgotten as the hospitality of the Blue Mountains Historical Society made us all welcome. Devonshire tea, expert explanations of their museum, and an enthusiastic tour […]
Angel Flight
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The Late Tom Richmond OAM Honoured
By Nathan Tilbury At their March General Meeting, Hornsby Shire Council unanimously supported a proposal from the community to rename the Old Dairy sports field in Brooklyn, to Tom Richmond Oval. Tom passed away last year and he is greatly missed by many in the local community. Tom Richmond OAM was a respected expert on […]
News From The Friends of Fagan Park
By Ian Browning Well, what a difference a week can make! Just a few days after writing last month’s report the rain started and, as we all know, it was still raining more than 2 weeks later. Fagan Park I recorded about 750mm for the period, some locally reporting even more. It amounted to nearly […]