Quilting group-Arcadian Quilter’s News
Giving and Receiving: “A thousand words leave not the same deep impression as does a single deed” … this quote is attributed to Henrik ( Johan) Ibsen (born in 1828). He was to become one to the great 19th century playwrights. This quote, now in the more familiar format we know today … “a picture […]
Dural Dream Attracts Buyers from Across Sydney
High-end buyers looking for luxury acreage living pushed property prices to new levels in The Hills last year, according to latest CoreLogic data. The median house price in Dural jumped 48 percent to a median value of $2.39m in the 12 months ending in November. During 2021, a total of nine properties each achieved a […]
St Albans Monthly Market
A new monthly market at St Albans will be launched on the weekend of March 12th and 13th which will promote the local community, whilst also welcoming visitors to this established Hawkesbury region. St Albans Village Market aims to offer something special, where all market stalls have been carefully curated to deliver a different market […]
Electric Vehicles Charge Ahead With $35 Million Construction Grants
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers are set to benefit from the most extensive charging network in the country, with the $35 million first round of co-funding to build ultra-fast chargers across NSW opening today. Treasurer Matt Kean said the first round of construction grants form part of a total charging infrastructure program of $171 million over […]
HSC Excellence at Hills Grammar
We congratulate the Class of 2021 on their excellent HSC results including • one First in State (Geography) • one Fifth in State (Japanese Extension) • two HSC Top Achievers • two Encore Nominations (Music 1 and Music 2) • two HSC All Rounders • 70 Band 6 results • 26 Distinguished Achievers For a […]
Probus club Ponderings – Let the Good Times Roll
February has kick-started the new Probus year for the members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook. Our interest groups are up and running, catering to a variety of member pastimes including golf, bowls, craft, theatre parties, garden lovers, diners’ group, investments, books and happy hour gatherings. We have recently enjoyed two thought-provoking guest speakers, […]
Community Connect
By Bev Jordan IF you have some time on your hands and want to get involved in your community then Community Connect may be the place to start. Norwest Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting a special community market day at Harvey Lowe Pavilion Castle Hill on Sunday, March 20th to showcase the different groups operating […]
Top Rugby on Dural’s Menu
By Lawrence Machado Dural Rugby Club, which has helped produce Australian and international stars, are ready to unveil the next generation of rugby union players, being a feeder club for top Shute Shield side, Eastwood. Numbers at this 25-year-old club, are rising in both girls and boys teams, with president Tristan Prosser-Shaw welcoming new members […]
Hills Hawks Set to Soar Higher
By Lawrence Machado The Hills Hawks FC are keen to put behind them two tough and challenging years and start the 2022 football season on a positive note. Club president Ian Robertson said they are kicking ahead with plans to add to their women’s and men’s teams as they bring more grassroots football opportunities to […]
Mountain Devil
By Lachlan Turner Sometimes referred to as “Honey Flower”, the Mountain Devil (Lambertia Formosa), gained its more common name from the shape of the seed pod which is said to resemble the head of a “devil”. This common name gained popularity due to the seed pod being incorporated into a tourist souveneir in the form […]
