Rose Spectacular
Fire your senses with the delight of roses in an abundant display at the NSW Rose Society Regional Show. Royal Easter Show Championship exhibitors and rose enthusiasts from across Sydney will re-ignite your passion for roses – in form, colour and perfume. Float a rose, do the bud to full bloom tango or simply admire […]
Open Day at Dural Public School
On Wednesday the 31st of July, Dural Public School invited members of the school community to join them for Open Day to celebrate Education Week. This was an opportunity to acknowledge and thank all those who contribute to our children and young people’s educational journey, including school staff, parents, carers, community members and the P&C […]
Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – A Silver Celebration for 25 Years
Recently members of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook celebrated the club’s silver anniversary. The meeting included a fabulous birthday cake and a wonderful retrospective of the past 25 years. This was followed by a luncheon and entertainment at Cherrybrook for more than 160 members, many wearing a splash of silver to commemorate the occasion. […]
Kenthurst Probus Winter News
Colder weather has obliged Kenthurst Combined Probus Club to forsake the chilly Kenthurst Uniting Church and meet in the adjoining, warmer tea room! In spite of the slightly reduced area, members still enjoyed their usual monthly meeting in August. At this meeting, long time Kenthurst resident Gaynor Williams made a presentation detailing the design and […]
News from History Cottage
The audience, of nearly 150 attending the August, June Roughley Memorial Lecture, broke all records. Dr Grace Karskens’ research of the history of Dyarubbin, Hawkesbury River, entertained, enthralled and generated much discussion over afternoon tea. Her explanations of the life and conditions of the early convict farmers, gave a different story to that so generally held. […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 September 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 September 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 169.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 171.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 169.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Local Council Elections: Democracy Sausage
As with all elections it’s a great opportunity for community groups and school P&C Associations to make the most of having hundreds of extra people visit their venues if they are a polling station. You can only vote in your Ward on Polling day in the Hills, Hawkesbury residents can vote at any booth in […]
Fred Caterson Plea
By Sophie Poredos A community meeting organised by the ‘Fred Caterson Action Group’ was held to highlight concerns about development plans of a Castle Hill Reserve before the local government elections. More than 50 people attended the community event on Saturday the 24th of August, aimed at raising awareness of Council’s plans and of the […]
Hornsby Art Prize Returns with Impressive Artworks to be Showcased in October Exhibition
The judging panel has announced 65 artworks have been shortlisted for Hornsby Shire Council’s 2024 Hornsby Art Prize. The finalist works of Painting, Sculpture, Digital Art Stills/Digital Photography, Drawing, and Printmaking will be on exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre from 25th October until 10th November. Hosted in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society, […]
Dural Scouts Earn Training Awards
This month Dural Scout Group is pleased to advise that one of their Venturers has received two Nationally Recognised Qualifications through Scouts Australia, as their Registered Training Organisation. Alexis Taylor has been awarded a Certificate II in Workplace Skills and a Certificate II in Active Volunteering. Qualifications through Scouting are issued at no cost to members and […]