GALSTON HIGH ACKNOWLEDGED IN 2020 NSW MINISTER’S AND SECRETARYS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Outstanding student achievement and inspiring public education staff and parents have been recognised in the 2020 NSW Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence. The awards showcase NSW public school students and staff who have made major contributions to their education communities and serve as role models to their peers. They also acknowledge schools that have […]
GALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL
By Carole Weiss Generous donations from our wonderful parents who supported the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser enabled $4735.38 to be raised for this excellent cause. All the money will go to the Heart Foundation for vital heart research and education programs. Jeans for Genes Mufti Day organised by the School Representative Council (SRC) in […]
JOY CLARKE’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH MINI NEOREGELIA BROMELIADS
As I get older, I find the smaller size of miniature neoregelias more appealing for their ease of handling. Plus, mini neoregelia’s have such a lot going for them. Not only are they cute and colourful but are fairly easy to grow and propagate. They can be grown in hanging baskets (if there is a […]
GALSTON GARDEN CLUB
By Greta Wickham The garden has been a great Covid19 distraction to my husband and me during Covid 19. This time last year we were preparing our garden to be one of eight gardens taking part in the Open Gardens Weekend organized by the garden club, to raise much-needed funds for various charities chosen by […]
STILL CREEK LANDCARE CLIMATE CHANGE
By Barry Lees You are probably aware that Mother Nature is in a bit of trouble! Think climate change, causing hotter heat waves and more severe droughts, contributing to more intense bushfires with huge losses of birds and animals. Think of the Great Barrier Reef – ocean temperatures are predicted to keep rising, meaning that […]
AUSSIES RECRUITING
Even in the “Age of Corona” local company, Aussie Pumps is still recruiting as the company grows! They are looking for locals looking wanting a fulfilling career in an industry where everything the company does is positive. Aussie’s “Six Good Men” program has been a big success with a number of locals joining the team. […]
HAZARD REDUCTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT IN ARCADIA DURING SEPTEMBER
During September the weather aligned and the Hornsby/Ku-Ring-Gai district we were able to successfully complete two hazard reductions burn, the much-anticipated Banks Creek HR, which was split into 2 parts spanning from Calabash road to Chilcott road. It is safe to say the response from locals for this was positive. The last time the area […]
GLENORIE FIRE BRIGADE – A GOOD NEWS STORY TO INSPIRE US ALL
By Heather Seacy Glenorie Fire Brigade was recently contacted by Penny who informed us that her ten-yearold son, Hugo wanted to make a donation to the brigade. These were Hugo’s words that he shared with us… “It is with great pleasure that Anne (Hugo’s grandmother) and I are able to donate the sum of $1,500.00 […]
GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS
By Kara Dubois Hazard Reductions With the official start to the fire season starting in October you may see continued Hazard Reductions (HR) taking place across Sydney when conditions allow. A hazard reduction may use a controlled burn as one way of preparing for future bush fires. Galston RFB is regularly active in assisting with […]
Spring School Holidays Guide
Fun is in full bloom these school holidays at The Hills Shire Library Service. Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne is encouraging children to get involved with all the great activities on offer online this spring. “Our programs have moved online these school holidays to comply with safe social distancing and the latest […]