Arcadia Rural Fire Brigade
Like all volunteer organisations, Arcadia RFB is extremely grateful for the donations we receive from private individuals and local businesses. We would like to thank Goodies Bakery and Walkers Meats for their recent generosity. September will be a busy month for Arcadia RFB. Come and see us at the Northholm Grammar School Country Fair on […]
Hidden in the Hills- Trigger Plant
By Lachlan Turner Frequently when out walking and looking for any wildflowers it is probable that the bushwalker may notice a small low growing plant with pink flowers on a stem protruding upwards from what appears to be a tuft of fairly thickly leafed grass. More than likely this plant is one of the Trigger […]
Hornsby Shire Council Urges Residents to Get Emergency Prepared
As EmergencyRedi Week approaches (16th-22nd September), Hornsby Shire Council is calling on residents to take proactive steps in safeguarding their families and houses in emergencies by downloading and completing an emergency plan on the Australian Red Cross’ Get Prepared app. The free, easy-to-use app is designed to help residents make important decisions ahead of time […]
Philip Ruddock Statement
Property developer interests see Mayor and former federal minister ousted over his stance to protect Hornsby shire’s environment. I have always advocated for appropriate development that respects the built and natural environment of the Shire of Hornsby and is in keeping with its amenity. That has been seen as unacceptable by property developer interests, supported […]
Galston Garden Club
Next meeting will be on 11th September Guest speaker will be Ian Hemphill Topic is about “spices” The Galston Garden Club is proud to present eight outstanding acreage gardens which will delight and inspire any visitor. You will find a host of plants of all shapes and sizes, spectacular flowering shrubs, wonderful specimen trees, water […]
Rural Roundup: Local Government Election
August is the last full month of my council term prior to the September 14th Local Government election. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to have now spent two terms representing the Shire of Hornsby and in particular, the A ward residents. I am humbled by the faith this community has placed in […]
Ruddock Endorses Tilbury for Mayor
Hornsby Mayor Cr Hon Philip Ruddock AO has today endorsed his Deputy Mayor Cr Nathan Tilbury for election as an independent candidate Mayor of Hornsby. Nathan is the outstanding Councillor who has the integrity, trust and experience to provide the first-class stewardship of Hornsby Shire as its next Mayor. Born, raised and living in our […]
Hooray for “Hello Hornsby”: Connecting Kindred Spirits in our Hornsby Shire
By Clr Dr Verity Greenwood, Hornsby Shire Council At the beginning of my Councillor journey three years ago, I hoped that my previous experience, qualifications and skills would guide me in truly representing my community, with the best interests of my community being at the heart of what I do above all else. Through my […]
News from History Cottage
The audience, of nearly 150 attending the August, June Roughley Memorial Lecture, broke all records. Dr Grace Karskens’ research of the history of Dyarubbin, Hawkesbury River, entertained, enthralled and generated much discussion over afternoon tea. Her explanations of the life and conditions of the early convict farmers, gave a different story to that so generally […]
Dural Bowling Club News
The month of August saw the completion of the North West Region Pennants and the Dural Men Minor Singles Tournament. The final of Men Minor Singles took place on Saturday 10th August between Rob Whiddon (the Club President) and Greg Smith. The Men Single Final was a very intense game with Greg Smith leading narrowly […]