“LYNNES LEGS” GALSTON SHOPS/FAGAN LOOP – 55 MINUTES RETURN, 5.1 KM

It was a gorgeous spring day, fabulous sparkly morning for this “easy-peasy” walk. Not a true bushwalk but nonetheless taking in our local area. Start at Galston shops and walk north along Arcadia Road and into Fagan Park. Spring has definitely sprung at Fagan Park! Blossoms, bluebells, May Bush and much much more to delight […]

WHITE BROWED SCRUB WREN

By Lachlan Turner This small bird is generally found in pairs frequenting fairly dense and secluded undergrowth where both male and female birds have constructed their nest. Individually they will sometimes venture into the open to forage amongst leaf litter for small insects. They appear to be quite accomplished at taking advantage of the colours […]

GALSTON EQUESTRIAN CLUB: CARRYING ON THROUGH COVID-19

By Emma Heath 2020 has been a tumultuous year so far – after the bushfires and the storms came Covid-19, which has made life pretty challenging for all of us! But after a quiet few months, Galston Equestrian Club has cautiously resumed our activities, and we’re re-shaping our calendar in response to the ever-changing situation. […]

STUDENTS ZOOM INTO PARLIAMENT

By Matt Kean Each year I hold a lunch in Parliament for all the secondary school leaders from Hornsby High Schools. I didn’t want these students to miss out in a year when so many other events have been cancelled. So we took the event online with Premier Gladys Berejiklian and billionaire and co-CEO of […]

LABOUR SHORTAGES FOR THE UPCOMING HARVEST SEASON

By Julian Leeser Our agricultural and horticultural industry is facing substantial labour shortages for the upcoming harvest season. The agricultural and horticultural industry has come to rely on working holiday makers (backpackers) to play a substantial role in harvesting, however international border closures have created a shortage of backpackers, with none expected to enter the […]

RURAL ROUND UP

By Councilor Warren Waddell The long-awaited Rural Lands Review has now gone on public exhibition. Residents are encouraged to access the reports on the Council website hornsby.nsw.gov.au and make comments by the end of October. They may also be accessed at the local library. The background report and subsequent summary provide a balanced, evidence-based report […]

GALSTON CONCERTS: MUSICAL BLESSINGS

By Robert Harris It’s a case of Stop then Go, Go, Go for The Galston Concerts in coming months. The concerts team at Galston Uniting Church have noted the ongoing unpredictability of current health concerns, deciding to postpone the final event of the 2020 series scheduled for 22 November. “In fairness to the performers, audience […]

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT… LET’S MAKE MUSIC…

Well, we are have all been doing different things to keep ourselves amused over the last couple of months. I have a daughter who lives in the beautiful city of Wodonga, Victoria. So of course, she has been in lockdown. To keep herself amused and to help maintain mental wellbeing, she decided to join an […]

NEWS FROM THE HISTORY COTTAGE

While the Covid 19 restrictions have prevented members meeting other aspects of its work have continued, almost as usual. The Society is the repository of the records of various community organisations, of family genealogy and the reminiscences of long time residents who see the importance of such material for our unique local history. The Galston […]

HILLS GRAMMAR SEAT PROJECT FOR CHARITY

Hills Grammar students are again participating in the SEAT Project. Their long-standing commitment to the SEAT Project has seen thousands of dollars raised to the charities of the students’ choice. SEAT is a social initiative that educates young students in social values, sustainability and how to raise funds for real foundations. Hills Grammar began their […]