BADLANDS – SPORTING, HUNTING AND TACTICAL SUPPLIES

Badlands has been the one stop shop for locals interested in Sporting, Hunting and Tactical supplies since opening its doors in April of this year at Unit 2/7 Hoyle Avenue, Castle Hill. The family run business headed by Zac who has been a passionate and avid hunter for much of his life has had great […]

With Heart And Soul

aChoired Voices, an auditioned community choir for adults based in Castle Hill, believes that making music enriches our lives. This approach to music is reinforced in its motto, With Heart And Soul. Under the direction of Ansa Fourie, aChoired Voices celebrates the joy of song with a wide range of musical styles, from traditional and […]

Rural Roundup

Hornsby Council has always provided an efficient response to graffiti. However, when graffiti appears on property that does not belong to Council the odds of its removal are considerably less. There has been an increased incidence of graffiti on assets belonging to other authorities such as the RMS, Water Board, Ausgrid and, of course, private […]

Uh, What bicycle to buy for Christmas?

In terms of your 2019 New Year resolutions- how about chanting this mantra? “ This bicycle burns my fat and saves me money!” To the uninitiated, a bicycle is a bicycle. However, just like you don’t go and play a game of golf with only one club, these days cycling has evolved into a multi-million […]

Destiny Rescue

With over one million children trapped in sexual slavery in the world today, Destiny Rescue for many years has made it their mission to fight this modern scourge. Australian founded, this internationally recognised non-profit organisation has been at the forefront of rescuing trafficked and sexually enslaved children from predominantly S.E. Asian hotspots. Relying completely on […]

Enduring Appreciation

In this ‘connected’ world it seems that we are more in touch with global affairs and trends than news from our own beautiful community and the people who keep it beautiful. Two of those people who really deserve to be praised and recognised for their wonderful work are Principal Anne ‘Millsy’ Mills (pic – right) […]

SALVATION ARMY

The aims and objectives of the Salvation Army, drawn up many years ago, fit in beautifully with today’s rulings on “Political Correctness”. Recognised throughout the world for its untiring work, the Salvation Army helps people in need without discrimination against culture, creed, race or belief. Australia might still be known as The Lucky Country, but, […]

Take care of your skin

My name is Nerida Shimizu and I grew up in, and live in, Arcadia. Over By Katy Joscelyne the years I have lived in various places, including several years in Japan. However, there is nowhere like the peace and quiet of Arcadia. As well as being a local Mum and teacher I am an Independent […]

1st Dural Scouts

Term 3 has shaped up to be another busy term for all the sections at 1st Dural Scout Group. Joeys have been busy participating in science based activities, Cubs are working on numerous badges also around a scientific theme and the Scouts have based their term on the TV show “Body Hack”, completing many different […]

SOME SUCCESS AND A GREAT ALMOST FOR DURAL BOWLERS!

At Dural Country Club Leone Lesslie added the 2018 Consistency Singles title to her incredible list of successes. It did not come easily as Terri Hezlett, who had played three rounds of impeccable bowls, again played well but Leone’s skill and experience won the day. Congratulations. The Senior Fours team, who had one personnel change, […]