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Arcadian Quilting News

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What a lovely time of the year, the days can be soft, still with the warmth of the sun, while the evenings are changing towards the winter months… AND we have just had the loveliest NEW MOON, which appeared on 9-10th of April. It was an “Eid moon” marking the end of the holy month […]

Rotary Club of Greater Hills

Rotary Book Fair Update

As part of Rotary International, The Rotary Club of Greater Hills has enjoyed a very close relationship within the local community for over 46 years, and is highly respected for its long standing contribution to areas of need and assistance, locally, nationally and internationally. Our Rotary members believe we share responsibility to take action on our world’s […]

Bruce Fraser Field Back in Action After Vandalism

Bruce Fraser Field

Bruce Fraser Field at Holland Road Reserve is back in action after a vandalism incident last week. Council crews went into high gear to repair the field, rolling out the wheel ruts and applying a top dressing to cover the damage. This means that local sports can resume on the field this weekend, weather permitting. […]

Platypus Research at St. Albans Field Day

Platypus Research at St. Albans Field Day

By Tim Pallister Our group met at the Pickled Wombat on Bulga Rd, after crossing the truss steel bridge over the Macdonald River. We sat down for a community workshop on the need for a wildlife survey in the Macdonald River valley. Our first speaker, Dr. Michelle Ryan from Western Sydney University, spoke of her […]

“Posting & Boasting” Break-in Could Happen in Your Home

Annual Community Safety Precinct Committee Meetings

As Ward C Hornsby Shire Councillor, I attend the bi-annual Community Safety Precinct Committee Meetings, hosted by Ryde Police Area Command (RPAC), and accompanied by Mayor Philip Ruddock. These meetings provide updates on emerging crimes, community safety and crime statistics. In 2023, we were advised young offenders were breaking into homes in our area, stealing […]

Careflight: mid-40s Man Injured Near Wisemans Ferry

Careflight: mid-40s man injured near Wisemans Ferry

CareFlight, On Tuesday morning, 14 May 2024, a man in his mid-40s suffered face and eye injuries at a property near Wisemans Ferry.  The Mounties Care Care FlightHelicopter and the medical team attended the incident past 9:00 AM.  According to the aeromedical charity, the helicopter landed in a nearby paddock while a neighbour helped transport the team […]

Galston High Excellence at the Sydney Royal Easter Show

Galston High Excellence at the Sydney Royal Easter Show

The Galston High School Farm Team is achieving excellence at the Sydney Royal Easter Show The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’ (“RAS”) Poultry Competition was first held in 1858. Galston High School (“GHS”) has successfully competed in the RAS Poultry Competition over many years since the school was established some 50 years ago. In 2024 the Poultry […]

Pacific Hills Christian School: World Changers Club

Pacific Hills Christian School: World Changers Club

Pacific Hills Christian School’s World Changers Club and the Kellyville Social Club team up for an Intergenerational Carnival. By Rhonda Burfield and James Hinchon The World Changers Club at Pacific Hills Christian School is a weekly lunchtime club for Year 3 and 4 students to discuss and implement ways we can share God’s love and help others in […]