Box Hill’s Terry Road to Undergo Transformative Upgrade
A significant infrastructure upgrade will soon commence on Terry Road, Box Hill to create a more resilient and accessible route for residents and commuters after years of persistent flooding. Terry Road will be closed between Monmouth Drive and Hedgewood Drive from Tuesday, 2 April 2024 to raise the road’s surface and increase drainage capacity under […]
Every Cup Comes With Warmth and a Smile
Nestled in the heart of Dural lies the Waaia Café, operating out of the Warrah Society, a not-for-profit organisation committed to enriching the lives of people with disabilities. Open every Friday from 10am to 12 noon, the café is run by some of Warrah’s participants and their dedicated support workers. Tania crafts her scones with […]
Anzac Day Tradition
By Mark Coupar The Anzac Day tradition is one of our most important national occasions and marks the first military action by Australia and New Zealand together. The acronym ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Anzac Day is gazetted as a national event to recognise and commemorate the contributions of all those […]
Preschool for Seniors
This month Fit Kidz Learning Centre in Dural welcomed some very special friends for an Easter morning tea. It was also Harmony Day so the perfect day to share some time with the wonderful seniors of our community. “Our visitors and the children in our centre joined together to paint, sing, and dance. One of […]
News From History Cottage
Local News: Once again our monthly meeting was well attended, demonstrating how enthusiastic we are to hear more about our local community. Our guest speaker, local resident and member, Trevor Knight, told the story of his German / Swiss family. A shortage of land, religious wars and the promise of a better life, forced […]
Richard Wilkins Throws his Support Behind Inala
Cherrybrook disability service provider, Inala, is excited to announce entertainment royalty Richard Wilkins AM has accepted their invitation to become Patron of this much-loved community organisation. Inala supports nearly 200 individuals living with disability to live a life they choose. Offering both residential and day services, participants have direction over their lives, choosing the programs […]
Youth Week FREE events for 12–24s
Hornsby Shire Council has an exciting program of free events for Youth Week 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Express. Empower. Get loud!’ has something for everyone, with a chance for young people to learn something new, have fun, and showcase their talents. The events kick off on Tuesday 9 April, when the Young Artist 2024 exhibition, My […]
Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – Busy Times
The Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook has enjoyed a range of events over the past month. Outings included a delightful walk around the northern beaches, a wonderful performance at the Premier’s Gala Concert followed by lunch, a scenic social drive to Cottage Point Café in perfect weather and a trip to Sydney Zoo. As always […]
Local crew’s 10th year at Tamworth
Every January, when the sun is at its hottest, thousands of country music-loving people make the pilgrimage to the Australian country town of Tamworth for the Toyota Country Music Festival which runs over 10 days. The heat of over 40°C and the flies are no deterrent as the festival, presented by Tamworth Regional Council, is […]
Vale Queen Of Kellyville
Florence “Flo” Willcox (the unofficial Vale Queen of Kellyville) who passed away at the age of 102 has been remembered as a community stalwart who genuinely cared for the people around her. The very full life of the great, great grandmother was celebrated at Kellyville Anglican Church in January when more than 200 people gathered […]
