Discover Scouting with 1st Dural Scout Group
This is your chance to build skills and friendships for life. Looking for a way to help your child gain confidence, independence, and new friendships? As part of the world’s largest youth movement, 1st Dural Scout Group offer fun, challenging, and safe outdoor activities, from camping and hiking to cooking and STEM projects. The group is open to […]
Mcfarland’s Grave, Beside Old Northern Road, Maroota
by Hornsby Councillor Nathan Tilbury There is a heritage listed roadside gravesite, just south of Maroota Public School, on Old Northern Road. The sandstone plaque on the grave reads “McFarland is Buried Here 19.1.1871” and the site is heritage listed by Hills Shire Council. However, research by Diane Papandrea has revealed errors on the plaque […]
Hills Relay For Life 2026
There will be a silver lining around this year’s Hills Relay For Life as the annual community fundraiser for Cancer Council NSW takes to the track at Castle Hill Showground on May 16th. This year’s 24 hour event will be a packed program of activities starting at 9am on Saturday May 16th and finishing on Sunday morning. […]
Tragic Events Hit Locals Hard
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of 3 young men from our area. “On Wednesday, 28th January 2026, our dear Tyler tragically lost his life in a workplace accident after falling from a roof. He was just 34 years old. In a single moment, a young family’s world was shattered. Tyler […]
Popular Garden Plant Clivia at the Garden Club
The Galston District Garden Club has continued its monthly meetings following the Christmas break, welcoming members and guests back to the Galston Community Hall for another year of horticultural discussion and learning. The February gathering featured a presentation dedicated to the popular garden plant Clivia, delivered by guest speaker Ken Smith. The session explored the […]
Galston Uniting Church
A Flood of Biblical Proportions Well, perhaps not quite that big, but we need to be thankful to the early arrivers to church on Sunday 18 th January, who were confronted by a flood of water gushing down the driveway and about to flood the church and offices. The drain in front of the church […]
Local Historical Society Preserves Community Heritage
At the recent February meeting of the local Historical Society, attendees were treated to an inspiring performance by John Graham, a local piper with a deep love for the bagpipes. Graham not only entertained with his music but also shared the rich and ancient history of the instrument, captivating the audience with stories of its […]
Galston Gorge Pain Continues
Community anger boiled over when Transport for NSW announced a further delay until 10th March on the closure of Galston Gorge. Calls and emails to State Member, James Wallace and Hornsby Mayor Warren Waddell, produced an update from Transport for NSW on 21st February “Under the revised work schedule, the road will operate under single […]
Community Sponsorship Program Funding Round Opens
Strategic community investment remains a key priority for Hawkesbury City Council, with the second funding round of its 2025/26 Community Sponsorship Program now underway. Open throughout March, the initiative provides tiered financial assistance to strengthen social resilience, improve access to facilities, and support regional representation at major events. The Resilient Hawkesbury stream delivers grants of […]
RWHF Opening – Piers and Pavers Perfection
by Glenorie Progress Association This is a gratitude message saying a huge thank you to all those who have contributed to this amazing project. The ceremony of 15/02 2026 commenced with the unveiling. It was an enormously successful opening, the rain stopped for the duration, honoured guests spoke glowingly of the success of the project. […]