Beat the Summer Heat with Premier Shades Motorised Blinds
As summer’s intense heat approaches, transforming your home into a cool, stylish retreat becomes essential. Premier Shades offers the perfect solution with their motorised blinds and awnings blending advanced technology with elegant design to elevate your living space. Effortless Control: With motorised blinds, controlling your window treatments is as easy as tapping a button on […]
Galston CWA
Galston Branch were visited during our August meeting by Chris and Adele, plus trainee search dog Koa, from Search Dogs Sydney Inc. From them we learnt about the amazing work undertaken and achieved by Search Dogs. They are part of a team of dedicated volunteers who provide assistance to people missing in the bush, in […]
Dural Scouts Earn Training Awards
Dural Scouts Celebrate Venturer’s Training Awards Achievement This month Dural Scout Group is pleased to advise that one of their Venturers has received two Nationally Recognised Qualifications through Scouts Australia, as their Registered Training Organisation. Alexis Taylor has been awarded a Certificate II in Workplace Skills and a Certificate II in Active Volunteering. Qualifications through Scouting […]
Revitalise Your Garden: Spring Gardening Essentials
By Stanley Longworth Horticulturist, Sydney’s Plant Market As nature awakens from its winter slumber, breathe new life into your garden! With the promise of vibrant blooms and bountiful harvests, dive into a series of essential spring gardening tasks that will set the stage for a flourishing summer. Fertilising is critical in your gardening routine. Boost […]
Run For The Hills A Boost For Your Health & Charities
The annual Run For The Hills, which raises money for charity while encouraging locals to enjoy the outdoors, will be held from 8am at Bella Vista Farm on Sunday, September 8. Organisers Castle Hill Rotary Club are expecting more than 500 runners and are aiming to raise upwards of $50,000 for Positive Vibes foundations, Youth […]
September: The Month of Citrus and the Orange Blossom Festival
By Sophie Poredos The Hill Shire Council’s largest event, the Orange Blossom Festival of the year, is back, showcasing what the Hills have to offer through a fun-filled parade and a new foodie event at Wisemans Ferry. With a rich history in citrus, the Hills District was established as the first commercial provider of oranges in the […]
Arcadia & Galston Resident Association (AGRA)
AGRA held an AGM and general meeting in August. Thank you to those who attended. All positions were filled, and no contestants were present. The AGRA Committee is formed by the following: President: Sonja Cameron Vice President: Michael Hutchence Treasurer: Suellen Lister Secretary: Kathy Carter-Jones Public Officer: Andy Cameron Committee Members: Meegen Gamson, Kathryn Fehon, […]
Satin Bowerbird
By Karlene Brummer A reader sent in this beautiful photo of a Satin Bowerbird’s bower discovered on his property at Central MacDonald. Satin Bowerbirds are amazing birds who build these intricate ‘bowers’ as a way to entice and court female birds in order to mate. The males are a brilliant glossy blue-black and the females […]
Bromeliad Spring Show (28th-29th September)
Spring time is the perfect time to check out the numerous varieties of Bromeliads flowering during Spring and with the additional sunlight they can colour up beautifully. The Bromeliad Spring Show will be held at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground on Saturday, 28th September 9am-4pm and Sunday, 29th September 10am-3pm. Rare and exquisite bromeliads […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade
Congratulations Darren Dodd Born and bred in Glenorie, Darren Dodd is a true local through and through. Darren has lived in Glenorie his whole life; he runs a family-owned business and is married with two children, one of whom is a member of GRFB. Darren Dodd joined Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade six years ago and […]