Exploring the Far Flung Reaches of Greater Sydney
by Tim Pallister The trip to a Threatened species investigation workshop organised by the local landcare coordinator of Hawkesbury Nepean Landcare Network, Monique Bailey, began near Dural, through Glenorie and Wisemans Ferry out to St. Albans in the Macdonald Valley, northwest of Sydney. We easily found our way to the Pickled Wombat on Bulga Rd, […]
2024 ANZAC Day Service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph Cherrybrook
The Australia India Cenotaph Committee (A project of Hindu Council Australia) along with Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch, 202 Army Cadet Unit – Blacktown, and Hornsby Shire Council conducted the ANZAC Day service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph – Cherrybrook on 21st April to commemorate the sacrifices made by the ANZACs of Indian origin during WW1. The service commenced […]
Visit the 2024 Remagine Art Prize exhibition to explore the ‘Crossroads of Consumption’
Over 60 unique artworks focusing on sustainability, waste and the environment have been shortlisted in Hornsby Shire Council’s 2024 Remagine Art Prize. The finalist works of Digital Art Stills, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Drawing, Ceramics, and Printmaking will be on exhibition at the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby from 10 May to 26 […]
Hornsby Shire Council Prepares For Shire of The Future As It Adopts Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan
Hornsby Shire Council’s draft 2024-2027 Delivery Program and 2024/25 Operational Plan (DPOP), which details the many steps Council will take to ensure Hornsby Shire becomes more resilient and maintain its natural environment, was adopted for public exhibition at its General Meeting on Wednesday 10 April. The community has made it clear that its priorities for […]
Dural Scout Receives Bear Award
An important part of Scouting is learning new skills and earning the associated badges. However, while this is important, the Scout Promise and Law, which we all undertake to live by, emphasises corner-stone qualities that are critical in becoming a valued member of society. These include being respectful, friendly, considerate, and caring for others. The […]
NOW OPEN – 2024/25 Annual Community Grants Program to Boost Community Initiatives
Hills Shire community groups can now apply for funding through Council’s 2024/25 Annual Community Grants Program. The program provides funding between $2,501 and $25,000 and is broadly focused on providing grants for community services in the following priority areas: Events, concerts, theatre, and arts programs designed to engage key community members that entertain the broader […]
Richard Wilkins Supports Inala
Inala CEO Alexandra Davis is excited to announce the signing of Richard Wilkins AM as their new Patron. “We are delighted to have Richard join Inala as Patron, to support and advocate for the work we do at Inala.” Mrs Davis said. Richard was inspired to take up the role of Patron for Inala by […]
Faith, Community and Gratitude
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 […]
Local Representatives Jointly Call for New Line Road Upgrade
Local MPs today have called on the Minns-Labor Government to honour the previous Coalition Government’s commitment to upgrading New Line Road. $70 million is required to convert New Line Road to dual carriageway between Purchase Road and Hastings Road. However, the Minns-Labor Government have yet to support this planned upgrade. Today, various representatives, at all three […]
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery kickstarts ‘Culture Dose for Kids
The Hawkesbury Regional Gallery will kickstart its new free arts engagement program, ‘Culture Dose for Kids,’ starting Sunday, 12 May 2024. The Culture Dose for Kids is an 8-week calming program geared towards supporting children aged 9-12 with mild anxiety and those who have been affected by natural disasters and their families. The program is […]
