Closure of the Gorge Impacts our Community, as we Continue to Move out of the Pandemic
By Matt Kean After long period sustained rainfall, the cleanup and repairs continue across the Hornsby electorate. By far the biggest issue still unresolved is the closure of Galston Gorge, by Transport NSW. Closed since the 28 February, after landslides deposited large boulders, soil and trees onto the road. Considerable work has already been undertaken […]
Funding Approved to Modernise Castle Hill Public School
By Ray Williams Funding has now been approved to progress to delivery of new permanent teaching spaces and student amenities as part of a significant modernise Castle Hill Public School. Member for Castle Hill Ray Williams said the upgraded public school will deliver modern resources for our students now and into the future. “This government […]
Making Life Easier for Australians Living in Berowra
By Julian Leeser Australians Living in Berowra The Morrison Government is improving connectivity for Australians living on the urban fringes of our major cities, today announcing $28.2 million for 66 successful projects to improve mobile coverage, competition and address blackspots, including three projects in Berowra. The investments complement the Coalition’s highly successful Mobile Black Spot […]
Ear Wax Removal
Ear wax plays an extremely important role in keeping our ears healthy. Ear wax has antibacterial properties which keeps our ears clean and the thickness stops debris or foreign bodies from entering further into our ear. However, having excess ear wax can be quite problematic. You may experience an itchy or blocked feeling in your […]
Inviting a Support Professional Into your Home and Your Life Can Be a Daunting Process. So How Can you Limit your Chances of Getting a Mismatch?
The ideal in-home Support Professional should go beyond the basics to provide personal care in addition to physical health support. It’s important to remember that for the professional support person, being invited into a vulnerable person’s home is a privilege. The sensitivities involved mean that it’s vital that neither side takes the relationship for granted. […]
Tips to Select Your Rise Recliner
Finding a cosy chair to sit down and relax is very important especially as the winter is approaching. A rise recliner or a lift chair can be a very lasting mother’s day gift. Here’s some tip on how to choose one. All chairs give some support, but think about the following questions. Does she need […]
Arcadian Quilting
I only know her as ‘Gran’ … I’ve not met her but I hear about her often. I hear about her quick wit, her agile mind, her success with crosswords and her love of reading, also her eagerness for involvement in whatever is going on at the time. I have been given the opportunity to […]
Think Before Working While Sick
Stuck at home with Covid and in isolation, what better topic to raise than working while sick. Let’s talk about whether you should be working while sick, and the implications for your clients, your colleagues and you. Firstly, will you prolong your sickness and potentially end up in hospital or worse? Hospital is the last […]
Crime Thriller ‘Earth and Sky’ at The Pavilion Theatre
Castle Hill Players’ next production ‘Earth and Sky’ by Douglas Post and directed by Faith Jessel is for fans of the classic, hardboiled crime prose of James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, and Dashiell Hammett. Infused with suspense, thrills and startling wit, this award-winning noir mystery play highlights the shadowy, gritty underlife of Chicago and that […]
News From History Cottage
By Michael Bell How pleasing to see our community returning to activities that bring us together! The Society, with the generosity of the Uniting Church, has been able to resume the monthly meetings in safety. Our April speaker, Mrs June Byrne of Rowland Village, spoke of her research on George Adolphus Thomas; known to locals […]
