Minister for Emergency Management, David Littleproud MP, visits flood affected Wisemans Ferry
By Julian Leeser Federal Member for Berowra, Julian Leeser MP, brought David Littleproud, Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, and Emergency Management Australia Director General Joe Buffone to Wisemans Ferry to see the impact the recent floods had on the community. “It was sobering showing Minister David Littleproud MP and Emergency Management Australia Director […]
Dural Country Club Bowling Club
The Carnival is Over! What a wonderful success Dural Country Club’s Pre- Pennant Carnival was! Thankfully the rain held off and twenty two teams of four from seven different clubs were able to compete, with the overall winners Northmead Bowling Club. All bowlers present enjoyed a day of friendly rivalry on the green, with the […]
Rural Round Up
The April meeting saw a return to our former faceto- face Council meetings held within the Council Chambers. Although the electronic meetings helped us get through the COVID19 restrictions it was great to get back to a robust in-person environment with the public once again joining the gallery. Important issues were resolved for the rural […]
Road Ready
By Cassandra Beardall – Pacific Hills Christian School Thanks to Galmatic our Year 10s are road ready, having learned important aspects of car up-keep and maintenance. The students were immersed in practical skills during an interactive hands-on workshop. They learnt the correct way to jack the car and change the tyres, went under the bonnet […]
Year 6 Colo River Camp Challenges and Inspires Students
Last term, Northholm Grammar Year 6 students participated in the Colo River Camp Outdoor Education Experience, providing them with invaluable learning opportunities and lasting memories. Students embraced a range of activities and challenges including high ropes, meal preparation, Base Seven stealth activity, archery, donutting in a tyre tube and kayaking down the Colo River. Our […]
Galston High School Shaves for a Cure
At the end of last term, the Galston High School SRC ran an extremely successful (and fun!) World’s Greatest Shave event, raising an impressive amount for charity. Held on the 19th of March, almost $12,000 was raised in support of the Leukemia Foundation. Students filled the hall at lunch to watch on as the brave […]
Platforms…
By Susanna Mills A life lived close to nature, is a life lived in the arena of consequences. This is a place where you have freedom of choice, but no freedom from the results of your actions- which you must live with. What happens out on the trails, doesn’t necessarily stay on the trails. You […]
Trees Help Us
By Chris Noon – Still Creek Landcare One of the major reasons many people come to this area is to live among nature. Living in nature has been shown to reduce stress and enhance mental health. People plant trees on their land for lots of reasons, from aesthetics to functional purposes. But what about the […]
Hidden in the Hills Old Man Banksia
By Lachlan Turner This month we take a look at the Old Man Banksia (Banksia serrata), which grows throughout open woodland forests of the Hills region. Old Man Banksia of “Snugglepot and Cuddlepie” fame is featured in the May Gibbs’ childrens book. This Banksia has a long flowering period of between December and June. Some […]
Galston District Garden Club
By Greta Wickham The Galston District Garden Club welcomes visitors and new members. Yes, we are back meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, in the Galston Community Centre, 37 Arcadia Rd, and Galston. Time, 7.30 pm. Despite our first meeting being an AGM we had a wonderful roll up of member’s eager to […]