SANCTIONED PUMP TRACK SERIES FINAL… Get Some ‘Air-Spiration’ at Bare Creek!
Words by Matt Ward & Susanna Mills Air-Spiration Back in the early 2000’s, Freeride was king. Riders would watch the New World Disorder videos, then head out into the bush and build the biggest jumps and drops they could. Sydney’s mecca was always Oxford Falls, which was resplendent with huge timber features and countless body […]
DURAL AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. Does Our District Have the Longest Continuous Family Farm in Australia?
The story of George Best and his descendants Does Our District Have the Longest Continuous Family Farm in Australia? family farm George Best was sentenced to be hanged for stealing a silver watch but his sentence was later commuted to transportation for life. Arriving in NSW as a convict in 1791, he put his farming […]
The Benefits of Buying or Selling in Winter
It’s pretty commonly thought that spring is the best season to buy and sell the property. But what about Selling in Winter? If you need to sell or buy during the cooler months, are the results really that different? THE ADVANTAGES OF BUYING IN WINTER See the property’s full potential – One of the first […]
Family Fun these Holidays at The Centre
The Centre, Dural has, even more, to offer these school holidays with the opening of Inflatable World! A much-loved destination for family fun and no-fuss parties around Australia, The Centre is proud to be the newest Inflatable World location in NSW. The Centre Café staff are excited to welcome lots of new faces, as they […]
Hillside Public School
Hillside Public School Congratulations to our students in years 3 to 6 on their outstanding win in the first round of the State Touch Football Knockout. They displayed great teamwork and sportsmanship. Thank you to the staff and students at Waterfall Public School for hosting the game. The next round is a home game for […]
Galston High School – Author in Residence Program
On Friday, 4th of June, award-winning author Will Kostakis ran an intensive creative writing workshop with Galston High School students. Having written and published several successful books, Will Kostakis shared valuable insights with students and ran activities that allowed them to put creative writing strategies into place then seek feedback. Galston High School, Galston High […]
Rural Round Up- part19
Rural Round Up: During this term of Council, I was approached on numerous occasions about expanding our off-leash dog walking facilities. In particular, the inclusion of a suitable area within Fagan Park. Well, this month I’m pleased to inform you that Council resolved to include an area within Fagan Park for this purpose. Rural Round […]
Arcadia Public School – Be Outstanding!
Students and staff have had a very busy Term 2 at Arcadia Public School (APS). Congratulations to all students who competed in the Zone Cross Country Carnival, we are very proud of your efforts. We also have four students representing APS at the Multicultural Public Speaking Finals at Mount Colah PS on 22 June, well […]
Middle Dural Public School to receive 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant
By Matt Kean Woolworths and Landcare Australia have announced more than 1,600 primary schools and early learning centres across Australia will be recipients of the 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants. Middle Dural Public School is one of the successful schools and will receive a $1500 grant from Woolworths and Junior Landcare Australia. The school will […]
Keeping Our Telecommunications Companies in Check
By Julian Leeser Over the last year, I have been campaigning for Telstra to do a better job of servicing our community. Last month I announced the great news that the Government has committed to $16.4 million to establish the Peri-Urban Mobile Protection Program (PUMP). This program is designed to encourage telecommunications companies to step […]