Progress Comes to Fruition…
GLENORIE, NSW — The Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence, a project five years in the making, has finally been completed, marking a milestone for the Glenorie community. The project has been brought to life thanks to the tireless dedication of local volunteers, sponsors, and artists who contributed their time, expertise, and resources. Central to the project […]
Personal Encounters with Great Australian Artists
Galston resident, Andrew Hede who is an Emeritus Professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast, reports he encountered some of Australia’s greatest artists in the remote deserts around Alice Springs. Over 20 years from the mid-1990s, he collected many exceptional quality Aboriginal paintings and was able to meet the artists and to watch them […]
Snake Season Has Sprung!
By Karlene Brummer I have had a resident Diamond Python living at my home for over a decade and I am always in awe whenever I come across it in the garden. I was not so thrilled to see a new visitor slither by my chair whilst I was reading a book in the courtyard […]
Arcadian Artists Trail and Exhibition: A Weekend of Creativity Not to be Missed
“The best Art Trail in Sydney” “Such great creativity” “A lovely day out with friends” “Everyone should know about this wonderful event” Nestled on Sydney’s northern fringe, the Arcadian Artists Trail and Exhibition transforms private studios in Galston, Dural and Arcadia into vibrant showcases of creativity. For over 35 years, local creatives have opened their […]
Join Middle Dural’s Gardening Club Community Today
Gardening Tips and a warm welcome are at the heart of the Dural and Hills District Garden Club, a long-running community group that gathers on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at the Middle Dural Fire Station on Mid Dural Road. Founded on the motto “Friendship through Gardening”, the club has become a […]
Hillside Happenings
Hillside Public School’s much-loved annual pantomime has once again captured the heart of its community, with this year’s production, Hoodwinked 2025, earning high praise from families, staff and long-time supporters. Packed with cheeky humour, lively musical numbers and impressive performances from students across the school, the show delivered an evening of entertainment that left audiences […]
Celebrating every Individual: The Inala Fair Returns this October
The much-loved Inala Fair is back this October, bringing a full day of fun, food, and family entertainment! With market stalls, live performances, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, pony rides, and delicious food, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. A highlight of the local calendar for over four decades, the Inala Fair is a […]
Dural Bowling Club
Doug Farlow and Marion O’Connell have secured an impressive double victory at Dural Bowling Club, claiming both the Open Gender Drawn Pairs and Open Gender Pairs titles this year. The Open Gender Drawn Pairs final took place on Saturday, 21 June 2025, where Farlow and O’Connell emerged victorious. The duo continued their winning streak at […]
2159’S AGRA Scarecrow Competition Sparks Community Fun
The 2159 community is gearing up for a festival of imagination and fun, as residents, schools, and local businesses prepare for the eagerly awaited Scarecrow Competition, organised by the Arcadia Galston Residents’ Association (AGRA). The competition invites everyone in Arcadia, Berrilee, Fiddletown, and Galston to create and display their own scarecrows on front lawns, balconies, […]
Silke Raetze Wins 2025 Hornsby Art Prize
The winner of the 2025 Hornsby Art Prize has been announced, with Sydney artist Silke Raetze taking home the top award for her painting Green Tea with Alex, a portrait of her friend and fellow artist. Judges praised Raetze’s innovative use of materials, saying the work “embodies many elements of art making.” She described her […]