Dural Public School: Celebration Sing Out 2024!
On Sunday 27th October, the 5/6 Dolce Singers and 3/4 Giocoso Singers with Miss Rosolen, Mrs de la Harpe and Mrs Anderson, performed in Celebration Sing Out 2024! This concert raises money for Westmead Children’s Hospital’s music therapy program. Since it began in 1993, it has raised over $1,000,000 to support the health and wellbeing of children. […]
Local Junior, Lachy Shaw Makes his NSW Cricket Debut
By James Wallace, Hornsby MP Congratulations to local cricketer, Lachy Shaw for his selection in the NSW One Day team and the Sheffield Shield match for their clashes against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval recently. Lachy is a 21-year-old batsman/ wicket keeper from the Northern District Cricket Club and has earnt his selection with […]
Fitters & Assemblers … We Need You!
Job Opportunity: Fitters & Assemblers in Norwest Local company Aussie Pumps has moved into its newly refurbished facility in Norwest as part of their strategic expansion plan. The drive now is to increase production efficiency and meet the growing demand for Aussie-built, high-quality pumps and pressure cleaners. Aussie Pumps plans to expand their production team […]
News from History Cottage
Our well attended meeting on the 9th November was the last for the year. Our guest speaker, David Jehan told part of the fascinating story of the Hudson Brothers and Clyde Engineering. His research and knowledge, together with many old photographs, recalled earlier days for many. Who can forget those mighty trains of the steam […]
Kangaroo Point to Brooklyn Public Boardwalk
Construction is currently underway on the main structure of the public boardwalk, with plans to have the new Seymours Creek bridge installed by the end of December. A significant section of the concrete shared path has already been finished. This newly designed elevated boardwalk and pathway will extend approximately 1km through mangroves and bushland, providing […]
Arcadian Quilting News
Christmas Quilt Patterns There are short weeks until CHRISTMAS … and during that time, everyone will be busy with decorations, presents, parties and planning delicious food. Pause … before the “RED, WHITE AND GREEN” takes over and influences almost everything we do? Pause… and LOOK at this quilt WOW, think of Pinatas, Pina Coladas, Spanish […]
Aussie Bushfire Survival Guide
Aussie Pumps has produced a new 2024 ‘Bushfire Survival Guide’ that can assist communities preparing for this fire season. The guide is loaded with invaluable information to help property owners make informed choices for their bushfire plan. It covers the basics of preparing a home or property regardless of whether the owner intends stay or […]
What you Should Know about Buying Grass-fed Beef by Taylor Fine Foods
All cows are raised on grass for the first 6-12 months of their life, but many producers switch them to grains to fatten up before slaughter. This is called finishing. This unfortunately un-does the health benefits of grass-fed beef, so you should look for labels that state “100% grass-fed beef”, “grass-finished beef” or “pastured beef”. […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 December 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 December 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 191.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 195.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 210.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Funding for Koala Plan of Management Approved
Hawkesbury City councillors unanimously approved $240,000 for Koala Habitat Mapping and an additional $70,000 for the development of a Koala Corridor Assessment and Koala Plan of Management at its meeting on Tuesday 26 November. The decision was made as part of the Council’s Quarterly Budget Review, with the additional $70,000 to come from an allocation reduction to […]