ARCADIA RURAL FIRE BRIGADE A HEARTFELT FAREWELL AND A WARM WELCOME
Arcadia 1 Alpha is one of two trucks at Arcadia station and has been part of the local community for nearly 20 years. It is well known as being the workhorse of the brigade. It has been a reliable truck, mainly known for its off-road driving capabilities, and has been on numerous strike team deployments. […]
GLENORIE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS
The recent rains through February and March have brought a great deal of change to our area turning the brown landscape to green and helping to finally extinguish the ravaging fires. It is refreshing to see life creeping back into the areas where fire and destruction has left its mark. With all the rains, it […]
WANTED…. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & MORE
Local Pump Manufacturer, Aussie Pump runs an extensive recruitment campaign in the Hills district. The aim was to find locals looking for a fulfilling career in an industry that is vital to the productivity of the country. The program has been a huge success with locals like Shiran Munasinghe, from Baulkham Hills, joining the team. […]
COUNCIL RELAXES DELIVERY RESTRICTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Hornsby Shire Council will suspend the restrictions on truck movements and delivery times to help local supermarkets keep their shelves stocked. Hornsby Shire General Manager Steven Head said this is a temporary measure and a direct response to the COVID-19 situation. “The empty supermarket shelves are causing significant distress in our community, particularly when there […]
KU Galston Preschool – See Hear Feel the Difference
KU Galston Preschool has been providing quality early childhood education and care to the local community for nearly four decades. It’s a preschool where ‘everyone knows everyone’. Regular plays in the park are organised after preschool so children can play and connect with each other in a different environment, and social gatherings such as BBQs […]
Wild Habitats Set to Restore Provest Creek
Wild Habitats is set to receive $18,750 from the Morrison Government to restore Provest Creek, a tributary of Berowra Creek, which is known to have poor water quality. The Provest Creek and surrounding environment is a known habitat of the red-crowned toadlet which is listed as a vulnerable species. This Federal funding will allow restoration […]
ANDY’S TAKEAWAY CLOSES
We report with great sadness that Raj and Paul have decided to close their business, Andy’s Takeaway in Arcadia, after 13 happy trading years. Unfortunately rising costs mean it is no longer a viable business for them. The community gathered to say goodbye on Sunday 22nd February. Locals Meegen Gamson, Sonja Cameron and Lori Modde […]
MICK & BELINDA SELL AFTER 40 YEARS
After more than 40 years Mick and Belinda Petith have sold their sandstone business to new owners who will create their own family business with sandstone. We would like to thank all our customers and suppliers for their loyal trade along with our staff, most of whom are continuing on at Sandstone Sales. We have […]
SIRCULO OPENS IN DURAL
We have a new cafe just opened at Round Corner Dural, and the owners Josh and Avik, are keen for you to come and try them out. We had a quick chat with them about why they opened an eatery in Dural and where they got their unusual name from. Josh explains…. “Sirculo is a […]
AUSTRALIA DAY COMMUNITY AWARD
Dural Rotary Club awarded Donna Medway Manager of Glenorie RSL Club, their Australia Day Community Award at their meeting in February. The club had reviewed Donna’s leadership of the Club over the past 20 years. and considered her a worthy recipient. Here is an extract from the speech written by the Club: “Glenorie RSL has […]