CWA News
Nora is 62 and has dodged homelessness by living with friends and family, including her children. She was a stay-at-home mum and has no super or savings. Her husband recently passed away. She has not been able to afford to pay rent since. In recent years, older women have caught the public’s attention as the […]
McArdle’s do Mullets for Mental Health
McArdle Tree Services understands the stressful times our community is currently experiencing. To add some support and laughter into our days they participated, during the month of September in a unique campaign to support The Black Dog Institute, Mullets for Mental Health. McArdles Tree Services happily matched, dollar for dollar, every donation (match limit is […]
Mode Rental Review
By now you’ve probably read the headlines about the current buoyant real estate sales market. Since Covid-19 and the associated lockdowns, people appear focused on having an enjoyable lifestyle whilst in lockdown. The increase in demand for properties in our area is not isolated to sales. Over the past twelve months, we have seen a […]
Pathways Community Counselling Clinic awarded Australia Post Community Grant
By Carolyn Ryan Pathways Community Counselling Clinic has been awarded a grant of $2,000 as part of Australia Post’s 2021 Community Grants Program for its work to improve mental health and wellbeing in Galston, NSW. The grant will fund their Community Counselling Programs project, a series of free mental health and wellbeing workshops delivered by […]
Dural Toastmasters Club
NUMBER 3585, DISTRICT 90 • Are you about to go to Uni or start a job role that involves dealing with people? • Are you confident speaking in front of an audience? • Do you feel shyness is holding you back? • Are you scared to make a toast at a family event? • Do […]
Still Appreciating but Losing Steam
Despite disruption from lockdown, Sydney property values continue to rise, albeit at a slower rate than we have been experiencing. According to CoreLogic data, days on market have increased marginally and auction clearance rates continue to perform well. The annual property growth rate at the moment, in monetary terms, nationally, equates to approximately a $1990 […]
The IPCC Report on Climate Change – What It Means for our Community
By John Alden On 9 August the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) released a major report of enormous importance to ourselves, our children, and future generations. The report was titled “Climate Change 2021 – The Physical Science Basis” and is part of the 6th Assessment Report by the IPCC. The report draws on the […]
My Street
OLD NORTHERN ROAD By Christine Stockman When considering a ‘My Street’ story, I wondered what I could write of my little road in Galston? So here are my ideas and recollections of living near Old Northern Road in Dural, where I grew up. Old Northern Road has a rich history and is the main road […]
Where have all the bowlers gone?
Dural Country Club Bowling Club bowlers are all in lockdown due to Covid-19 restrictions. The greens lie deserted and desolate. It’s been a difficult first year as a combined Club with very few bowls being played and the presentation of our Pennant Flag postponed. Our upcoming AGM is having to be held via email and […]
Get a Spring in your Step!
By Rejimon Punchayil That’s what Geoff got literally and figuratively this spring. Although he realised the need for a walking aid to improve his mobility, he put off the decision as he could not find a suitable one. That is when he met Doug with a carbon fibre walker with a seat, backrest and bag, […]