Del Rio Resort For Sale
By Bev Jordan The McNamara family has decided to put the iconic Riverside Del Rio Resort on the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry up for sale. The much-loved holiday destination set on a 450-acre estate has been a cherished holiday destination for generations of Australians over 45 years. Del Rio has been listed for sale […]
Support for Local Events: Hornsby Shire Council Invites Applications For Community Event Grants Program
Hornsby Shire Council is pleased to announce that submissions are again open for its Community Event Grants Program, with $60,000 on offer for events in the local community. Not-for-profit organisations located within the Hornsby Shire Local Government Area (LGA) are encouraged to apply for funding that will be made available to support local community events. […]
Galston Garden Club
Next meeting will be on 6th November Guest speaker will be Amanda Trulove Talks about “Florists Art” November meeting will be on the 6th November a week earlier than usual and will be the last meeting for the year. We are taking a break and the first meeting will be in February, 2025 the 2nd […]
News from History Cottage
Once again the Society members rose to the challenge with a Show and Tell, of their special interests, at the AGM in October. Eighteen spoke on a wide variety of subjects, a New Guinea Coast Watcher, farm clothing made from fabrics at hand, bagpipes saved from the western desert, a shipwreck salvage, the collected art […]
What Have the Ferry Artists Been Doing you Ask?
The Ferry Artists Gallery has had a fabulous few months celebrating our current exhibition Living Colour. We had a wonderful opening with the gallery jam packed full of artists and friends and our celebrations went off so well. Our artists showcased in the Artist Hot Seat Interviews this opening where Julia Sandford our assemblage artist […]
A Candlelit Service of Remembrance
As the year draws to a close, a quiet yet poignant event will take place at St Matthews Anglican Church in West Pennant Hills. On Tuesday, December 3rd, at 7:30 PM, a Service of Remembrance will be held for families and friends who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a child. This special service, led […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 1 November 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 1 November 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 201.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 168.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Meet Miss Philippines Australia 2024
Karenza De Leon has recently been crowned Miss Philippines Australia 2024. At the Grand Philippine Fiesta Kultura, on October 6th, Karenza took home more than just the title with her also achieving Charity Princess Australia, Best in Filipiniana, Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Wear. “I wanted to utilise this pageant as an opportunity […]
Karate Champ Jennifer Eyes More Titles
Jennifer Milad’s sporting career continues to reach new highs, with the Box Hill local this time taking out a surprise gold in the recent GRK Karate World Cup. The 45-year-old mother of two decided to compete in the 3rd to 1st Kyu division in kata, six weeks after surgery, mainly for the experience. However, Jennifer surpassed her […]
Dave Snook Wins Prestigious Hornsby Art Prize
Local artist Dave Snook has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Hornsby Art Prize for his striking oil painting on board, Labour Plein Air. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre in Hornsby. Snook’s winning artwork will be on display alongside other prize-winning entries until November 10th. The […]