THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT… ZOOM…

Well, a month ago I hadn’t actually heard of Zoom. It has now become one of the leaders in video communication. I now have at least 3 or 4 calls scheduled with family and friends over the next week. Last night we lost in a Zoom Trivia game against some Trivia buddies as, of course, […]

DURAL & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. – NEWS FROM HISTORY COTTAGE

In the light of the current directions for gatherings, the Historical Society must cancel its programme for the first half of 2020. Our proposed meetings for the 9th May and the 13th June and the two day tour for the 18/19th May will not take place, while the meeting for the 11th and the tour […]

BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY OF NSW INC.

Since the last article, when it was advised that the Royal Easter Show was cancelled; further deterioration in the Corona Virus has seen all Shows at National, State and Club level cancelled, along with all bird related meetings and associated activities. Sadly, Hills Branch advises the passing of Peter Dodd, a foundation member of the […]

LOST AND FOUND: ENDANGERED GANG-GANG COCKATOOS SPOTTED IN THE SHIRE

The recent sighting of Ganggang Cockatoos in the sky over Hornsby Shire Council’s Community Nursery has lifted the spirits of Byles Creek Valley residents who last observed the endangered birds in late 2016. Hornsby Shire Council Community Nursery & Bushwalk Program Coordinator Mr Ross Rapmund saw a pair fly over the award-winning nursery. There have […]

FACING CORONAVIRUS TOGETHER

Coronavirus is changing the way we live, the way we work, the way we commute (or don’t), the way we consume, the way we educate our children, the way we gather in community and the way we relate to each other. It is not just a health issue, though its potential to test our health […]

MANAGING WELL BEING AND MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19

This year, school holidays could be a difficult and confusing time for children and young people who may be used to seeing friends and relatives or going on holidays. It may also be a particularly stressful time for parents trying to work while entertaining children indoors. The Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing support website is regularly updated […]

IMPROVEMENTS AT GALSTON AND MID DURAL ROAD ROUNDABOUT

I know the news has been focussed on COVID-19 pretty much all the time, however, work is still being done on our roads. I have some good news for those who travel on Galston and Mid Dural Road. Starting in May you will see some improvements under the NSW Safer Roads program at the roundabout […]

RURAL ROUND UP

Well another month on and the full impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is apparent within our community. A clear shift in how we perform our work commitments (if you still have work) and the impact on our businesses has been the most obvious. The requirement to maintain a safe social distance has challenged us all but […]

GALSTON CONCERTS NEW IDEAS

The Galston Concert for Sunday 24 May in Galston Uniting Church has been postponed because of ongoing public health advice. The “Cellissimo” program for cellos, piano and organ will be re-scheduled for a date later this year or in the 2021 Galston series. Meanwhile the concerts team has created new ways to link to the […]

GALSTON HIGH SCHOOL – OPEN DAY, SCHOLARSHIPS AND HIGH POTENTIAL CLASS 2021

Galston High School recently held its annual Open Day with a great turnout of parents and prospective students ready to make the transition to high school in 2021. “The Open Day was an enormous success,” said Ms Jillian Tourlas, principal of the school. “Those who attended had the chance to see exactly why we say […]