Hornsby Shire Council Update
Galston Village will undergo significant enhancements to its main street and surrounding areas, transforming it into a vibrant place to relax, dine and play, while preserving its unique character. At its General Meeting last night, Council endorsed the draft Galston Village Public Domain Plan and will now undertake detailed design development, guided by the feedback […]
Revitalization of Galston Village
By Nathan Tilbury – Deputy mayor, Hornsby Shire Council The Galston village centre will undergo significant enhancements to transform the area into a vibrant space whilst retaining its unique rural ambience. At Council’s most recent General Meeting I was pleased to lead the Galston Village Public Domain Plan item and have it unanimously endorsed. The […]
Have you Thought About Taking a Tech Detox?
For a while now my wife Joanna has been telling me that I’m on my phone too much and that it’s a bad influence on our kids. I’ve recently done some reflection and I think that Joanna might be right. From the outset, I think most people would agree that advances in technologies like the […]
Pacific Hills Christian School: Embracing a New Term With Enthusiasm
As Pacific Hills Christian School begins a new School Term, we reflect with thankfulness to God for past Terms in 2024 and eagerly anticipate the Term ahead. Starting something new can be daunting, challenging, exciting, and sometimes all of these at once. As our students settle into Term 3 we are reminded of the famous […]
Dural Public School
The children at Dural Public School recently spent three amazing days of intensive learning on their annual Music Camp situated on the site of the beautiful Galston Gorge Cru Camp. The three day Music Camp provides the children with a terms worth of learning to explore and develop their musical skills alongside their peers of […]
School Leavers Wanted – Let’s Save The Planet!
Local company, Australian Pump Industries, is looking for school leavers who are interested in a career in the water industry. Working as interns, in various departments through the company, gives young people the opportunity to learn how a successful business operates and prospers. “We need to take in a fresh intake of interns to continue to […]
Dural Bowling Club News
The wet weather has affected all outdoor activities this winter. The bowlers at Dural have not been spared which had caused for local social games to be cancelled and the postponement of regional competitions. The regional Pennant competition started on July 3rd and will run for six weeks. Three teams of triples and pairs are […]
Arcadian Quilting News
One of the perks of the school holidays is that some grandparents get to ‘dog-sit’ … in our case any one of our family’s favourite hounds. Each lovable pet (in turn) brings along their own routine, their food, bedding and their happy companionship which we enjoy immensely! They also bring discipline, good behaviour and obedience […]
Travel through Time with the Australiana Pioneer Village
By Sophie Poredos Rediscover history 100 years ago in the old town of Wilberforce where you’ll find tractor rides, heritage-listed buildings and if you’re lucky, a churning butter display. The Australiana Pioneer Village, 10 minutes from Windsor, explores Australia’s gritty colonial history and the lives of our early settlers. Situated in the Hawkesbury on both […]
The Secret Garden’s Advice for August
A big welcome to all the gardeners who live and garden in the Hills and Hawkesbury Districts. I would like to introduce ourselves to you all – some of you may know the Secret Garden already, and are regulars to our little patch of paradise nestled within the University of Western Sydney, Richmond on beautiful […]
