NSW Scout State Rally 2024
By Brigitte Zapletal, Dural Venturer Scout In August, I had the great opportunity to go to the Scout State Rally in Cataract Scout Camp, at Appin. Despite the freezing temperatures, our patrol, hilariously nicknamed the Beautiful Bananas, had an amazing time, with some amazing bases and epic night activities. With over 2000 attendees, we made new friends, […]
Explore Nature this Spring with Hornsby Shire Council’s Free Guided Bushwalks
With the spring season now underway, Hornsby Shire Council has unveiled its upcoming schedule of free guided bushwalks, aimed at providing an educational, safe and enjoyable outdoor experience, exclusive for Hornsby Shire residents. This bushwalking program certainly has something for everyone, with a wide range of events planned, some targeted at beginners looking to take […]
Tennis at Beecroft Goes PINK!
Help the Beecroft Lawn Tennis Club to support breast cancer research. The Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation raises funds in support of breast cancer patients, their families and carers. The initiative was established in 1995, by a group of passionate doctors, surgeons and advocates committed to supporting breast cancer patients. The foundation raises much-needed funds in […]
A Statement from Mayor Philip Ruddock
As I approach the end of my second term as Mayor of Hornsby Shire, also marking the end of over 50 years of public service, I reflect on my deep-rooted connection with local government and passion for my beloved Hornsby Shire. Like my Shire President father before me, who I watched preside over Council meetings […]
Getting Comfortable with Ageing in Australia
By Mark Coupar I was recently reading an article in the paper about how as community we need to seriously look at how our society will be reshaped as our population ages. Australians are getting older faster, as the baby boomers start reaching retirement age. Figures indicate that by 2026 over 22% of our population […]
Dural and District Historical Society Inc: News from History Cottage
A group of Society members tour Windsor and Richmond on the 31st of August. Our guide was Stuart Read, Senior Heritage Officer from the NSW Dept of Environment. On this occasion special attention was given to the evidence of Governor Macquarie’s town planning and the remaining early heritage buildings. The group was privileged to be given a […]
Bromeliad Society of Australia – Guest Speaker Bob Sharpley
The next meeting of the Bromeliad Society of Australia will be held at the Federation Pavilion, Castle Hill Showground, Castle Hill on Saturday, 5th October with sales to the public from 10am and the meeting commencing at 12 noon. The guest speaker will be one of our dedicated committee member’s Bob Sharpley who will discuss his trials […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 4 October 2024
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 4 October 2024 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 191.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 185.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 199.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook
Our Club held a very successful BBQ at Bunnings Castle Hill on 24 August with proceeds going to The Mens Health Education Rural Van and other Rotary charities. The Men’s Health Education Rural Van is a regional project made possible by fundraising, generous sponsorship and time freely given by hundreds of Rotary Volunteers. A custom-built […]
Recognising the Hills District Finest Young Writers
A special project of the Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville is an annual writing competition for year 6 students in schools across the Hills area and surrounding districts. This year’s writing competition culminated in an awards night held on September 9th at The Lyceum in the Castle Hill RSL Club well attended by 165 people. […]
