Did you know, at Hear-Clear Australia, we can test your child’s hearing as young as 8 months? When your child doesn’t respond to your voice or startle at loud noises or isn’t developing speech and language at the same time as his peers, it is time to consider the possibility…

The historical society in the area to the north of Castle Hill is rich in thousands of years of Aboriginal history and is among the oldest for the European story. This area was given the name of Dural by surveyor Meehan in 1817. As the various settlements developed through timber…

The June meeting of the Glenorie Progress Association focused mainly on the state of our roads and road safety. With the recent rains, potholes abound everywhere. Some can be quite dangerous. Our local councillors reminded us that if the potholes are reported, Council can then address them. The best and…

CWA Galston sewers and crafters work throughout the year, making everything from neonatal humidicrib blankets to joey pouches (for orphaned or abandoned marsupials) and anything in between, helping the community where it’s needed in small but meaningful ways. This year the Galston ladies have been sewing dog coats for the…

Galston Girl Guides continue to have fun and stay active. At the end of term, we visited Peak Pursuits in Castle Hill. The girls enjoyed both the high ropes course and the vertical activities and challenges. They particularly enjoyed the spider web. We welcomed five new girls this term and…

By Bev Jordan  There’s a magical place in Dural that’s teeming with native wildlife that’s being cared for and nursed back to good health. Zambia Mu the emu, Norman the black swan, Hugo the wallaby and Tigger the kangaroo, are just a few of the guests who have found a…

Fagan Park news Not very much to report this month, as with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, many other community groups have recommenced activities, and guess what – most seem to be on Tuesdays! Work is proceeding on the Howard “Gem” rotary hoe donated a few months ago. It was…

A sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical assistance to save that person’s life. A sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anybody at any time and is indicated by someone who is unconscious and NOT breathing. Access to a defibrillator/AED in conjunction with providing effective…

Karen Lindley from Arcadia has been made a member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for significant service to social welfare initiatives and to the jewellery industry. Karen is a past board member of The Humpty Dumpty Foundation, Bravehearts and the Jewellers Association Australia. “Karen’s…

We encourage our young members to write up events, and the following is a note written by 8-year-old Cub Jessica Edward. Dural Scouts Group On Wednesday 26th May, the Cubs and Joeys of First Dural Scouts Group were invited to the Galston RFS station. We were shown around the fire…