VACCINATE PET RABBITS NOW

Hornsby rabbit owners are being urged to vaccinate domestic rabbits prior to the roll out of a feral rabbit baiting program on 18 March 2020. Led by Greater Sydney Local Land Services with the support of major landholders, local councils and environmental agencies, the program will see the release of the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus […]

PETS OF THE WEEK

SARGE (PCC 9) Sarge Is a 2 year old male staffy. According to staff at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal ShelterSarge is a lovely handsome boy that enjoys human interaction. He does sit when asked and is happy to play ball games. Staff recommend that if you are coming to see Sarge, please bring along the […]

BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY OF NSW INC.

It’s that time of the year again, when Country and City breeders and exhibitors come together for the 2020 Royal Easter Show. This year show will be held from the 3rd to 14th of April 2020. The Sydney Royal is one of the largest and most prestigious of its kind in Australia. Budgerigars will again […]

DANGEROUS DOGS

All dogs are potentially dangerous to native and domestic animals unless they are kept under control. Dogs love to hunt and they love to meet up with other dogs and hunt in a pack. It is important to look after the wild life (including Koalas) in our beautiful bushland . So, don’t allow dogs to […]

2020 CASTLE HILL SHOW

With the success of last year’s Youth in Agriculture Expo the show society has the 2020 show on March 20-22 is underway. The poultry section is a good example of early organisation and the schedule is available. All poultry breeds are covered and sections for horses, cattle and sheep will also feature at the Showground […]

SIDELINE SCOOP WITH GALSTON NETBALL CLUB

With months of preparation already taken place, the Galston Netball Club Expo day was ready to go. That was of course until we saw the predicted weather for Sunday the 9th of February and a last minute change of venue was required to ensure all guests remained dry and out of harms way. Fortunately, Galston […]

DURAL COUNTRY CLUB – 2019 SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

Udo Hoppe of Dural is a valued member of the Dural Country Club Fishing Club and a deserving recipient of the Sportsperson of the Year Award held at the Dural Country Club on 7th February last. He was named last year’s Dural Fishing Club’s Champion of Champion, being the Charter Fishing Champion and Runnerup for […]

DURAL BOWLS

Tuesday 4th. February the Women’s Club surprised their dear Angela Scovazzi, who works tirelessly ‘behind the scenes’, with a surprise celebration for her 90th Birthday….with our ever thoughtful President Robyn presenting her with a beautiful floral arrangement, cake – and even cannoli! Thursday February 6th saw a “Battle of the Sexes” at our Annual Club […]

BIG FROM SMALLER

This photo of our 2 cats this morning. Their names are “Muma” and “Bubs” (very unoriginal names, I know). Isn’t it amazing though,how from a small cat can grow a son so big. It has surprised, even stunned me at times when seeing this in people- a small Mum and much larger sons or daughters. […]

THANK YOU GALSTON BENDIGO BANK

The Rockets Disabled Tenpin Bowling Team (formerly The Hornsby Rockets) wish to send a big THANK YOU to Galston Bendigo Bank for the generous donation of $3000 to assist with their transportation costs in Queensland this year. The Rockets are a group of disabled bowlers ranging in age from 25 years to 44 years. They […]