Cherrybrook Probus Ponderings – A Good Time s A Sure Bet
The last meeting of the Combined Probus Club of Cherrybrook acknowledged the two year anniversary of the coronation of King Charles III with a trivia quiz to determine Monarchists or Republicans among its members. Competition was so fierce you would have thought the Crown Jewels were on offer as the prize! A bit of […]
Wastewater System in Council’s Sights for Sydney Water
Hawkesbury City Council is in discussions with Sydney Water about transferring its wastewater operations, managed by treatment plants in McGraths Hill and South Windsor. Hawkesbury is the only council in the Sydney metro area that operates its own wastewater system. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal have considered Sydney Water’s pricing submission, including how Sydney […]
Hawkesbury Outing and Guest Speaker Highlight
We returned to the Hawkesbury area this month, where members had time to enjoy a pleasant stroll through the historic streets of Windsor before meeting for a relaxed lunch at the Macquarie Boathouse Café. This outing is always a favourite among our members, offering a perfect mix of good food and pleasant surroundings. At our […]
Winterfest Sydney is Coming
Gather your fellow adventurers and venture forth to Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair for a weekend of fun and adventure! Winterfest is back on 5th – 6th July 2025 at the Hawkesbury Showground, 10am – 5pm. At Winterfest you can adventure to a world with freeflying birds of prey, knights, vikings and more. From jousting, archery […]
A Close Call for Berowra
Berowra election: First preference count complete for the Division of Berowra (NSW) with all polling places returned. This election delivered a big surprise nationally, but also in Berowra. Berowra has always been considered a safe liberal seat, but with the results of this election showing a swing of -6% against the Liberal party, the difference […]
News From History Cottage
History Cottage, beside the Cenotaph in Hayes Park, is now open on the fourth Sunday of each month, between 1.00 and 4.00pm. Members are on duty to assist with enquiries from the those wishing to study any historical matter, especially local and family history. News From History Cottage The regular opening has also given time […]
Kenthurst Probus Club
With a large proportion of the Club Executive away on holiday, Kenthurst Probus Club dispensed with a formal meeting in May. Instead, Club Members still in Sydney (together with four visitors) gathered at Ray Nesci’s Bonsai Nursery in Kenthurst on the 19th of May for an educational and informative talk by Ray’s son Clinton on […]
Solar Battery Rebates – Virtual Power Plants
Data provided by the Australian PV Institute shows that NSW was producing 790,718 Mwh of solar power output each month. The attached graph shows the solar installations in postcodes 2126, 2156 and 2158 since 2007. Cherrybrook has installed 16MW, Kenthurst/ Annangrove 20MW and Dural 11MW. If you compare this to the densely populated new release […]
AI and Its Challenges
Late last year, the Dural Chamber of Commerce participated in a presentation on AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its impact on society, business, healthcare, and productivity. AI was originally designed to think, learn, and make decisions. These systems can analyse data and recognize patterns that require human cognition, such as visual recognition or language understanding. One […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 30 May 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 30 May 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 167.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 165.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 209.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]