LETS DROUGHT PROOF AUSTRALIA!

Everybody is conscious of the need for the country to change, so we never go through another drought like the last season. City people don’t know it but, the drought is still a very real problem in country areas with struggling farmers going to the wall, some after generations on the land. Our function at […]

Storm clean-up

Continues in The Hills Shire The Hills Shire Council is currently working through a backlog of more than 1300 requests to clear fallen trees, branches and storm debris after damaging storms hit the area in late December. Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville and West Pennant Hills were hardest hit, followed by Rouse Hill, Dural, Annangrove, […]

Heartbeats

Drought Affected Women of the Land For too long our hardworking ladies of the land have put their families first. BONE DRY HAY RUN CHARITY APPEAL Committee wish to put together “pamper packs” for these ladies. The “pamper Packs “ will be delivered on our next FORGOTTEN FARMERS hay run to Brewarrina on the 16/02/2019. […]

Dural And District Historical Society Inc. – From History Cottage

Over the coming year the Society has arranged for four one-day tours and nine guest speakers for the enjoyment of Society members and the general public. We live in one of the earliest districts visited and settled by Europeans. Like any small community it is the little details, the events that have happened, the people […]

JULIAN LEESER MP CONNECTS THE WARRAH SOCIETY WITH FUNDING BOOST

Federal Member for Berowra, Julian Leeser MP has presented Warrah Society Disability Services with a $19,000 federal grant to upgrade their internet infrastructure. Mr Leeser said improving the internet will help better connect Warrah Society participants and staff with the broader community. “Warrah Society Disability Services provides vital services to support children and adults with […]

DELIVERING FOR BEROWRA

Funding secured for storm recovery In December our community was hit by severe storms and smashed by hail the size of golf balls. The storms caused major disruption and extensive damage to homes, power lines and infrastructure. I made the case for federal disaster assistance funding for our community to the Minister, Senator Linda Reynolds […]

NEW COMMUTER PARKING FOR HORNSBY

Member for Hornsby Matt Kean MP is pleased to announce Transport for NSW and TAFE NSW have agreed to terms to transfer a parcel of land adjacent to Hornsby Train Station for a new commuter car park. “This is a big win for the commuters who travel on the train from Hornsby station every day,” […]

RURAL ROUND UP

I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas break and a positive start to the New Year. The recent storms have had a serious impact on property throughout the ward and Council teams have been busy offering assistance. Over 600 service requests have been attended to, with more than 4,000 cubic metres of material collected, mulched […]

Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News

NEW FIRE FIGHTERS At the end of last year we had 8 Members complete their Basic Firefighting course. From helping with Storm Damage for a number days in a row to being on crews at the out of control fire at Maroota South they certainly have been busy putting their expertise to use. The next […]

Galston Rural Fire Brigade News

Storm damage Galston and surrounding areas suffered immensely when a string of severe summer storms battered houses, cars and powerlines. There was widespread damage all around our area with trees and wires down, power outages, complex repairs to the electricity grid, and homes damaged. Thanks to all the RFS firies and SES volunteers who worked […]