Keeping your Pets Safe this Festive Season
As the year winds down and the festive season arrives, many of us are busy preparing meals, decorating the house and celebrating with family and friends. Our pets, of course, are often right underfoot, hoping for dropped snacks or a sneaky taste of whatever is on the table. But this time of year brings a […]
Galston Country Women’s Association
The Galston branch of the Country Womens Association is closing out the year with warm gratitude for the community that continues to rally behind its work. Members say the generosity of locals has been the driving force behind their ability to support residents in need, particularly during the busiest months of the year. As Christmas […]
Probus Club Enjoys Naval History Cruise and Garden Talk
Members of the local Probus Club have enjoyed a busy and engaging month, beginning with a catch-up at the Green Vibes Café, where plans for the coming season were mapped out over morning tea. The month’s highlight was a cruise on Port Jackson, organised in partnership with the Naval Historical Society. Travelling east of the […]
Dural Bowling Club Mourns Loss of Member Nick Sheerin
The Dural Bowling Club community is mourning the loss of long-serving member Nick Sheerin, who passed away on 25 August 2025. A familiar figure on the greens for decades, Sheerin was still competing this year and finished runner-up in the Triples competition, a testament to his enduring skill and love for the game. Family, friends, […]
Cheapest Fuel Prices For Week Ending 5 December 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 5 December 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 167.90 OTR Rouse Hill 43 Panmure St, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 163.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 169.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills […]
Glenorie Locals Join RFS at Get Ready Weekend Event
As the bushfire season looms, communities across New South Wales are once again being urged to prepare for the months ahead. Each September, the NSW Rural Fire Service rolls out its statewide Get Ready Weekend, a grassroots initiative designed to help residents understand their fire risk, create survival plans and learn how to safeguard their […]
Glenorie Honors History with New Heritage Fence Completion
The finishing touches have finally been placed on the Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence, and as dusk settles over Glenorie, the new lighting brings the project to life in a way words can barely capture. The soft up-lights cast a warm glow across the stonework, highlighting not just craftsmanship, but the pride of a community determined […]
Gifts That Light Up the Season
By Rejimon Punchayil In Galston’s close-knit community, Christmas is a time to slow down, reconnect, and care for one another. For our senior neighbours, small gestures, like a thoughtful Christmas gift, can brighten an entire season. A cosy lap blanket for chilly mornings, a reacher to make daily tasks easier, or a simple night-light for […]
Planning Proposal – Derriwong Road and Old Northern Road, Dural – Approved
By Diana Paton The Planning proposal to rezone land at 21 & 27 Derriwong Road, 614, 618 & 626 Old Northern Road, Dural was approved by NSW Planning Gateway on 31st October 2025. This rezoning will now allow the proposed development of low density housing to progress to public exhibition. Locals may recall this site […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia offers Unique Christmas gift ideas and Memberships
Looking for inspiration for a Christmas gift that’s a little more vibrant than the usual summer staples? The Bromeliad Society of Australia is inviting locals to drop by its upcoming meeting at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, on Saturday, 13 December, between 9.30 am and 11 am, where members will showcase an impressive selection of bromeliads […]