HILLSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGED

The whole school assemblies are always a highlight of the school calendar at Hillside. Students are recognised by the teachers for being Respectful Responsible Learners through the school Merit Award scheme. Our Aussie of the Month and Kindness Awards are also eagerly sort by all students. Our Year 6 Leaders have the added responsibility of […]

STILL CREEK LANDCARE OUR LOCAL CREEKS: ARE THEY HEALTHY?

Recently the Covid-19 virus has disrupted many lives in many countries around the world, with tens of thousands of deaths. But a few years ago around the world, there were over a million children dying each year due to diarrhea from unhealthy water supplies. No such problems in Australia, although plenty of urban waterways are […]

GALSTON GARDEN CLUB

It has been a month since the Galston District Garden Clubs last meeting and during that time the Executive decided to postpone the April meeting. We did think our last supper of wrapped biscuits instead of our usual sticky bun slices might have been a good reason to cancel the next meeting. Then came the […]

ARCADIA RURAL FIRE BRIGADE

Since our last article was written, the brigade’s activities have certainly changed. In response to Covid-19 the brigade has scaled back all activities, has been conducting online meetings to stay connected, and is following strict procedures to ensure we remain operational for the community. Arcadia, like the rest of the service, is taking this very […]

GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS

Call-outs and pile burns Galston Pumper and Galston 1 recently responded to a tree down, blocking Arcadia Rd and causing a small power outage in the local area. We helped with traffic control and awaited the safe removal of power lines. We also attended a local pile-burn hazard reduction in Galston to ensure it all […]

GLENORIE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS

It’s OK! Amidst the global pandemic, Glenorie RFS Brigade is abiding by social distancing and other emergency services guidelines and remains undeterred and ready for action if calls for help come in… Glenorie brigade has responded to incidents this month including fire calls, fallen trees, and a motor vehicle accident. Covid-19 health and safety restrictions […]

AUSSIE’S RECRUITING… GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!

At a time when many in the community find themselves out of work or with little income, one local company is openly recruiting. Aussie Pumps is finding it hard to keep up with demand of essential products like water blasters and steam cleaners. The company has reported a huge surge in their large range of […]

A Message to the Community from Compass Travel & Cruising Galston

All of Us at Compass Travel & Cruising want to thank our wonderful clients and the community in general for all the love, support and kindness shown to our “little” business in this unprecedented time of crisis for the travel industry as a whole. We have been in Galston Village for nearly 35 years and […]

A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEW TRADIE BANKER

Galston and District Community Bank would like to introduce their newest member to join the team, Jack Barron. Jack, a former Galston High School student, left school to pursue a career in banking. He has been employed on a full time traineeship basis with the Galston Community Bank. Gary Mangan, Branch Manager, likes to call […]

ALLEGRO…Food To Go

Allegro is now Kenthurst’s newest drive-thru restaurant. What better way to get out and about legally by going for a short drive to pick up your dinner? For the first time in more than 30 years you don’t have to be getting married or having a huge party to enjoy Allegro’s delicious food. They’re now […]