Dural Bowling Club News: Competitions for Dural Bowlers
Three teams of four players are currently playing in the district Pennants competitions. Dural Lawn Bowls teams are currently leading the competition after round 5. The ladder table is very close and the players representing the club will have to perform exceptionally well to ensure that they keep their lead. The competition has been delayed […]
Another Queen’s Scout at Dural
The Queen’s Scout Award is the highest award in the Venturer Scout section and carries an outstanding reputation within Scouting and the Community world-wide. Alexis Taylor joins the list of over 40 Queen’s Scout recipients at 1st Dural since 1963. Alexis started with the 1st Dural Group in Cubs, earned her Grey Wolf badge, and […]
Dural Scouts in Competition Camp
Dural Scouts recently participated in the Oceans 2024 Competition Camp at Glenrock along with groups from other Hills District Scouts. Scouts were sorted into patrols of 4-6 scouts who competed for a trophy at the end of the camp. Competition points were awarded for the state and cleanliness of their camp, a MasterChef competition where […]
Waaia Café: Where Every Cup Tells A Story of Diversity and Empowerment
Nestled in the heart of Dural lies the Waaia Café, where every cup of coffee comes with a side of warmth and a smile. What sets this café apart isn’t just its award-winning scones and aromatic brews; it’s the heartwarming story behind its existence. Waaia Café operates out of the leafy grounds of the Warrah […]
Hills Hawks Football Club
As this particular scribe ‘hangs up their pen’ after four years working with the mighty Hills Hawks Football Club (Go Hawkies), thoughts go back to the wonderful group of people that devote their time to make this club – and indeed all community sports clubs – run smoothly year after year. They exist behind the […]
From The Desk Of Matt Kean Mp
MATT KEAN MP – NSW MEMBER FOR HORNSBY I have been overwhelmed with positive feedback I have received on the proposal to have a safe pedestrian/cycle access along Old Northern Road between Glenorie and Dural. This is clearly a piece of infrastructure that, once delivered, residents will use and enjoy. My office will continue to […]
Bushfire Readiness Events
On 26 November 2023, Julian Leeser MP will be hosting readiness bushfire event in Dural and Asquith. The Asquith event will be held at Asquith Boys High School from 2 pm-4 pm. It’s estimated that between 60-75% of the Berowra electorate has never experienced a significant bushfire event and may be completely unprepared. The event […]
From The Desk of Matt Kean
Residents in the Glenorie area are eager to have safe pedestrian/cycle access along Old Northern Road between Glenorie and Dural. A shared pathway in that area would allow the local community to increase their walking and cycling opportunities and decrease their reliance on using motor vehicles, particularly for shorter trips. The previous State Government introduced […]
Bridging School To Trade: Galston High Works With Dural Men’s Shed
In Term 3 and 4, Galston High School joined with Dural Men’s Shed to roll out a program aimed at Year 9 boys, particularly those considering trade apprenticeships post school. This partnership, a first of its kind in the local area, has been welcomed by both the school community and the volunteers at Dural Men’s […]
Creativity Abounds Arcadian Artists Trail 2023
At Arcadian Artists Trail, Where do artists get their inspiration and what drives them to create? A sneak peek into the lives of over 35 Artists will be available 11 & 12 November when 6 rural studios open their doors and display the talents of many wonderful artisans. All are remarkable individuals whose enthusiasm and […]