Hell is Other People. Stuck in a Caravan.
“A hilarious Aussie comedy that will guarantee a laugh” Bernard Teuben, Director From actor and playwright Donald Macdonald comes a quintessential Australian comedy that takes a lighthearted look at relationships, ageing… and the holidays that should never be taken. Parkes Robinson loves his “luxury” caravan almost as much as his wife Penny. Eager to show […]
Glenhaven Social Wellness Centre
Glenhaven Social Wellness Centre: Groups of wonderful local seniors join us each week for social connection and to enjoy activities, group discussions, craft, dancing and music, cognitive activities, games and gentle exercise. Our centre also provides meaningful engagement for those with dementia, combining mental, social, and physical activities. We work closely with the Dementia Advisory […]
Centenary Celebrations for Magdalena
Dural resident Magdalena Hessel Bach celebrated her 100th Birthday on 27th of January 2024, at her local, the Dural Country Club. Magdalena Hessel Bach was born in 1924 at Sulzthal in Barvaria. During the war, Magdalena had to work in a job stipulated by the government, in the office of Kugelfischer in Schweinfurt. Magdalena married […]
Find The Right School for Your Child at The (bigger!) Hills Schools Expo
THE HILLS SCHOOLS EXPO WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARCH 16TH – 17TH, 10AM – 4PM, AT CASTLE HILL RSL Attention parents! The Independent Schools Expo is coming to a new venue this year. Due to growing demand, the Expo has moved from its traditional Showground home to Castle Hill RSL. With a […]
Children’s Forest planned for Fagan Park
Hornsby Council has a section in Fagan Park that was used for growing saplings of varying native and exotic tree species. This area became known as “the tree farm”. Once these trees reached maturity they were replanted in an appropriate area. However, if any of the trees developed a defect of any kind, that made […]
Kenthurst Lad Racing at Bathurst
Growing up in Porters Road Kenthurst and attending Hills Grammar, Aaron Zerefos has always been competitive. Many lads aspire to be racing drivers, but Zerefos, who learned to drive on the 5 acre property, has made his dream a reality. “Racing is in my blood man – I love it and I’m always here […]
What Does Easter Mean to us in Australia?
BY MARK COUPAR Easter in the truest sense is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on the Sunday after his crucifixion, in the Christian religion. Easter is always determined by the Sunday following the first full moon after the equinox. For example, this year the equinox is on 20th March and following full moon […]
Hills Grammar’s Extraordinary Class of 2023
Please join us in congratulating the Hills Grammar’s Extraordinary Class of 2023 for their excellent HSC results. • Two HSC All Rounders • Three Showcase nominations (Drama On Stage, Art Express) • 57 Band 6 results • 29 students listed as Distinguished Achievers Hills Grammar always looks at a wider set of measures than the […]
Galston Concerts Supports Children’s Hospital Charity
On Sunday 17 March The Galston Concerts begins their 2024 line-up with a charity fund-raiser concert I Dream a World. Classical pianist Tonya Lemoh, an Australian resident born in Sierra Leone, will play the Galston Uniting Church grand piano to launch her new ABC Classic CD of popular music inspired by children – Schumann’s Scenes […]
News From History Cottage
The Dural and District Historical Society Inc archives are the custodian of a great deal of family and local history. It is through the interest, generosity and concern for local history that members of our community can assist in understanding and preserving our unique community. We have one priceless diary, recording the voyage of a […]
