2021-22 NSW Budget
BY RAY WILLIAMS 2021-22 NSW Budget When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we promised to keep NSW safe and keep the economy open. Just one year on from the deepest recession in 80 years, our economy is back to growth and there are more jobs than before the crisis – a testament to our world-class response, […]
Middle Dural Public School to Receive 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant
BY MATT KEAN Woolworths and Landcare Australia have announced more than 1,600 primary schools and early learning centres across Australia will be recipients of the 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants. Middle Dural Public School is one of the successful schools and will receive a $1500 grant from Woolworths and Junior Landcare Australia. The school will […]
Keeping Our Telecommunications Companies in Check
By Julian Leeser Over the last year, I have been campaigning for Telstra to do a better job of servicing our community. Last month I announced the great news that the Government has committed to $16.4 million to establish the Peri-Urban Mobile Protection Program (PUMP). This program is designed to encourage telecommunications companies to step […]
Does Our District Have the Longest Continuous Family Farm in Australia?
The story of George Best and his descendants George Best was sentenced to be hanged for stealing a silver watch but his sentence was later commuted to transportation for life. Family Farm Family Farm Arriving in NSW as a convict in 1791, he put his family farming experience to good use and eventually was rewarded […]
Bare Root Season is Here
It is the perfect time to select and plant a deciduous tree in your garden. Deciduous trees are dormant during winter making them easy to transport and plant without any fuss. They will establish a root system over the winter months, which will maximise your spring growth. Also, at this time of year, the nursery […]
The Platypus Hub- Hidden in the Hills
BY LACHLAN TURNER A recent innovation at the Community Environment Centre in Currie Avenue at Annangrove has been the establishment of the “PLATYPUS HUB”. This is an initiative in conjunction with the “Cattai Hills Environment Network”, (CHEN). CHEN is an organisation comprising of local volunteers who are concerned with the preservation of the local Hills […]
Bromeliad Society Of Australia Guest Speaker – Allan Beard of Glenorie
The next meeting of the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be on Saturday, 10 July at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Bromeliad sales at 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. The BSA is pleased to announce that local bromeliad guru Allan Beard of Glenorie will be […]
Dural Rural Fire Service
BY C.BARTON WINTER SAFETY TIPS Winter is no longer coming; winter is well and truly here. With the chilly weather around it is important to stay safe indoors with the use of heaters, electrical blankets, and fireplaces. Fire Service Fire Service Experience shows that there can be up to a 10% increase in home fires […]
Glenhaven Rural Fire Brigade
Although Glenhaven Rural is cold and wet at this time of year, it is now that you should be planning for the bush fire season ahead. The middle of a bushfire is no time to start thinking about what you should do. Having a Bush Fire Survival Plan will help you avoid making last-minute decisions […]
Aussie’s Ministerial Visit David Elliot Applauds Aussie Export Action
Australian Pump recently had the opportunity to show off their new production line to local member and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott. The Minister is always a welcome visitor at Aussie Pumps. “He’s always so positive about what we’re doing and really encourages our innovative approach to design”, said Aussie Pumps’ Chief […]
