Why do Older People Adapt to Life’s Challenges So Positively?
While some may view the ageing process through the lens of increasing physical and mental limitation, others celebrate the sense of anticipation and wisdom that comes with age. So how do we Adapt to Life more positively to life’s challenges? Australia’s oldest working artist, Guy Warren, has lived through the Great Depression, fought in World […]
Reduce expenses and save money
We’ve all heard the saying you’ve got to spend money to make money, but sometimes, especially in a time of crisis, you need to reduce expenses and save money! With many people losing at least part of one income in a household, it can be time to look at your expenses and see if there […]
Have your say on Upgrade of Dural New Line Road
CONTRIBUTED BY MATT KEAN The community will get a chance to have their say on what changes they want to see along Dural New Line Road , with Transport for NSW calling for feedback. Investigations have begun on potential future improvements for the ‘bottleneck’ between Castle Road, West Pennant Hills and Old Northern Road at […]
Covid-19 Support
CONTRIBUTED BY RAY WILLIAMS The NSW Government has implemented a Business Concierge service through Service NSW which is a trusted source of information and personalised, ongoing support for small businesses impacted by Covid-19 . You can register for a call back via: https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/concierge. For residents, there are more than 70 rebates and savings that the […]
Have your say about the future of New Line Road
Contributed by Julian Leeser Traffic on New Line Road has a huge impact on our community. The road was built for a time when our community had more orchards and fewer homes. People are stuck in traffic jams every day of the week and at various points it is unsafe for pedestrians to cross. New […]
2021 Covid-19 Business Support Grant Open
CONTRIBUTED BY DAVID ELLIOTT MP Eligible NSW businesses, sole traders and not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $15,000 through the NSW Government’s 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant. The 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grant will be available to NSW businesses that have a turnover of more than $75,000 and up to $50 million, and have […]
Aechmea Orlandiana Bromeliads Jan Townsend’s Presentation
The next meeting of the Bromeliads Society of Australia will be held on Saturday, 14 August at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill off Doran Drive. Bromeliad sales at 10am and the meeting commencing at 12noon. Guest speakers will be Jan Townsend, Bonville Bromeliads, Bonville NSW not far from Coffs Harbour. […]
Porter’s Road Fire Trail Walk
CONTRIBUTED BY LACHLAN TURNER To commence this walk it is necessary to first drive to the northern end of Porters Road Kenthurst until a locked gate is reached. Adequate parking is available. Public pedestrian access only is available beyond this point unless authorised. Follow the track that rises slightly along a low ridge in a […]
Parramatta River Red Rump Parrot (PRRRP) Nest Box Project
CONTRIBUTED BY PAUL HENRY The Avicultural Society of New South Wales (ASNSW) Conservation Trust has commenced a project to provide suitable habitat for small parrots, initially Red-rump Parrots, to breed along the Parramatta River. Naming the project the Parramatta River Red-Rump Parrot Project (PRRRP). We are installing nest boxes in parks and reserves. These nest […]
Magnolias
Magnolias will make a spectacular feature in your garden either planted as a single specimen or in a group planting. They are in abundance at the nursery now and there is a wide range of trees to choose from. Late winter is the perfect time to make your selection as the trees will be in […]
