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Come for inspirational recipes and the chance to win signed cookbooks!

MEET KIM McCOSKER IN CENTREAUTHOR OF THE 4 INGREDIENTS COOKBOOK SERIES

MEET THE COOKWHO WROTE THE BOOK

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Kim McCosker will show you how to create easy and delicious recipes for busy lifestyles.

WHEN Saturday 12 March

TIME Cooking Demonstrations: 11am & 1pm Fan Meet and Greet: 12pm

WHERE Outside George’s Fine Meats


PRESIDENT’S REPORT

The AGM of the Chamber of Commerce was held last Wednesday at the offices of LJ Hooker.

ElEctED unopposED wERE:President: Judy Pope – Cutcliffe Property DuralVice President: Diana Paton – Adelphi PrintingTreasurer: Peter Colusso – LJ Hooker Dural/CherrybrookSecretary: Judy Armstrong – Round Corner ConveyancingExecutive: Peter Dawson – Peter Dawson & Associates, John Leckie, Elizabeth Pellinkhof – Hills Grammar School Executive.

Many thanks to Geoff Starr from the NSW Business Chamber who also attended the AGM as the returning officer.

The 2016 executive went on to Lombardo’s restaurant for dinner and enjoyed a sensational meal.

The Chamber is facing a challenging year with so many new developments proposed nearby and adjoining other existing centres. We will be striving to represent the existing businesses in the area for positive outcomes which will benefit the area as a whole. We will also be lobbying for the roads in and out of the area to be upgraded to deal with the increased traffic flow which is only going to worsen with all the residential development in the North West.

The proposed amalgamations of the two local councils the Chamber deals with is only going to add further frustrations for the Chamber as the councils focus on fighting for their futures instead of dealing with local issues. The state government seems to be determined for the merge of Kuringai and Hornsby Councils and also Hills and Hawkesbury Councils. This will not change the dilemma the Chamber has always had of having to deal with two councils.

It seems like it is going to be a big year all around for the Chamber. Thanks to the rest of the executive that have been elected and I Iook forward to working with you all over the next twelve months.

Please visit our website or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit our online EVENTS DIARY for what is happening or register an event.

If you have a local story you would like published, please send it to us at [email protected]. Your story will either be published in the Dooral Roundup, or on our website.

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A Big Year all AroundBy Judy Pope


It was great to see the launch of the Hawkesbury-Hills Student Leadership Programme organised for March 3rd at the Hawkesbury Race Club in Clarendon.

he launch will be attended by local member Dominic Perrottet MP and the Premier of NSW the Hon Mike Baird MP.

Over the course of the Programme students will be mentored by some of Australia’s finest leaders including this year’s patron, Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Mark Donaldson, NSW Premier Mike Baird, Commonwealth Bank CEO Ian Narev and Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti.

The Programme will culminate in the students undertaking a service project as an alternative to “schoolies” week at the end of the year. This year students will work on a service project alongside members of an indigenous community here in Australia.

Previous participants have said that the mentors and service project inspired them to act responsibly, hold true to their convictions, care for others, serve the broader community and persevere through the challenges that come with embarking on post school life.

What an inspiring project and great to see our State Member and Premier supporting and being involved in.

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A Brand New Year By Judy Pope


COVER STORY

Students get a hands-on experience in a living, interactive and stimulating environment with learning opportunities that indoor classrooms just can’t provide.

indergarten students search for butterflies and bugs, Year 7 students are working with the alpacas, the Cattle

Show Team are busy preparing cows, calves and steer for the Royal Easter Show and Primary Industry students are preparing for the Castle Hill Show - highlighting the latest development at the school - a commercial aquaponics facility.

“Outdoor learning is a major feature of life at Northholm” said Principal Lynne Guthridge. “Whether it’s Maths … how much does the steer weigh? or Science … how do we measure the PH of the water in the dams? or Geography … what part of the world do alpacas come from? students approach learning all these subjects with a real sense of enthusiasm and interest” she said.

Primary Industries teacher Stellina Trestrail said “Our outdoor classrooms offer hands-on learning that really improves on what we do in the classroom”. “Students can learn so much from first-hand observations” she said. “A chicken scratching in the garden can instantly promote questions such as … What does it feed on? What is its life cycle? How is this animal important to the eco system?”

Former student and 2014 Agriculture Captain Regan Parle, now studying Animal Science at Charles Sturt University said “Northholm helped me discover and follow my passion – a passion for working with animals”. After a successful first year at Sydney University, Regan has transferred to Charles Sturt University.

“My goal is to get in to Veterinary Science” he said. “At Charles Sturt I will be working with large animals” he said, “animals like the cattle we got to look after and take to shows when I was at Northholm.

Northholm gets A+ for Agriculture

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Biviano’s said goodbye to 2015 with a Gatsby styled bang as we danced the night away to some 1920’s classics before a glamour filled hello to 2016.

t Biviano’s Italian and Seafood Restaurant, we have put together an intriguing program for 2016 so you can

enjoy the fun times and get ready to celebrate at The Hills ultimate garden-side restaurant.

Biviano’s celebrated 15 years of serving the community in 2015 and in 2016 we are pleased to introduce to you our Prestige Loyalty Program (PLP). The program is aimed at rewarding our guests and loyal diners with the opportunity to enjoy everything we have to offer and benefits include bonus points, free meals and drinks by using your points, invitations to exclusive member only events, special offers and so much more. Launching March 2016, sign up next time you dine to start earning points now.

The Event Lounge at Biviano’s Dural is our most intimate private room and the lavish fine dining jewel in the Sydney Hills. Our inaugural Fine Wine Dinner to introduce our Prestige Loyalty Program was hosted in The Event Lounge on February 29th 2016 with a 6-course degustation menu paired with incredible wines from The Lane Vineyards in Adelaide Hills. Venue Manager Hannah Webb worked alongside Head Chef Sangram and Ben Tolstoshev from The Lane Vineyards

to take guests on an exciting and educational wine journey with a custom menu for the event sourcing the best and freshest local ingredients.

Thanks to Clr Dr. Michelle Byrne (The Hills Mayor) and Mr Ray Williams MP for your ongoing support for the growth of local businesses like Biviano’s in Dural and The Hills and for attending our exclusive dinner Launching our Event Lounge and Prestige Loyalty Program to VIP guests and loyal customers.

We have a calendar full of exciting events for 2016 including Mother Daughter High Tea dates, a Charity Gala Ball and programs for all the special days. Discover what Biviano’s has to offer at the ‘What’s on’ tab on our website and at the venue and we look forward to serving you soon.

02 9651 2022www.bivianosdural.com628 Old Northern Road Dural, NSW 2158

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LOCAL NEWS


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Express Lunch $40.00 per person Every Day

High Tea from $40.00 per person Every Day

Australia Day Tuesday 26th January 2016

Valentine’s Day Sunday 14th February 2016

Easter Weekend Friday 25th March to Monday 28th March 2016

ANZAC Day Monday 25th April 2016

Mother’s Day Sunday 8th May 2016

Wine Dinner Wednesday 25th May 2016

Mother Daughter High Tea Monday 4th July to Friday 14th July 2016

Charity Gala Ball Saturday 20th August 2016

Father’s Day Sunday 4th September 2016

Melbourne Cup Tuesday 1st November 2016

NYE Main Event Saturday 31st December 2016

wHAt’s on At BIVIAno’s 2016


Community Transport under one umbrella. 25 years later in 2016 and more than 2000 members are served by HCC.

Mayor Byrne thanked HCC Chairman Mike Blair and former Holroyd City Council Mayor and foundation committee member Bob Devlin OAM for their outstanding service.

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Hills Community Care celebrated 25 years of operation this week with a civic reception at the Council Chambers.

ills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne praised the service which began

in 1991. HCC is co-ordinated by The Hills Shire Council and run by staff and many volunteers and funded by Federal Government grants. The service provides a range of services to aged, frail and disabled residents. “This is a real milestone celebration for what is one of the most valuable and effective services offered by The Hills Shire Council and our very dedicated army of volunteers,” Mayor Byrne said. “Staff and volunteers deliver healthy meals, drive people to their doctor’s appointments, take them on day trips and social outings, mow lawns, keep gardens flourishing, clean gutters, carry out home improvements and much, much more.”

The establishment of HCC in 1991 was part of a co-ordinated effort by various community groups to unite services like Meals on Wheels and

HCC Celebrates 25 Wonderful Years

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Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne with Senior Citizen of The Year Finalist Bob Devlin.

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Hornsby Shire Council is appealing to residents to be careful what they put in their bins after a garbage truck caught fire and its load had to be dumped on the street in Cherrybrook.

he driver was nearing the end of his collection route today when he noticed smoke coming from the back

of the truck. He climbed on top of the truck and used the fire extinguisher in an attempt to put the fire out, then pulled into a resident’s driveway and used their hose. When that didn’t work he drove to a quiet road alongside Edward Bennett Park and tipped the load onto the street, where

firefighters came and extinguished the blaze. It’s unclear what caused the fire, though the likely culprit

is a car battery or chemicals that should not have been placed in the bin. “I urge all residents to think carefully about what they put in their bins, as making the wrong decision can place our waste collectors in real danger,” Mayor Russell said. Items that should not be placed in the red bin include hazardous materials, chemicals, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, car batteries, hot ash and liquid waste such as paints or oils.

For a full list of what should and shouldn’t go in each bin visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/wastetips

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LOCAL NEWS

The Hills Shire Council is working with Local Land Services Greater Sydney to coordinate a Community Rabbit Baiting Program for land owners. To participate, you must have land in the Hills Shire LGA that is greater than 1000m2 and have

completed the Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training and received your accreditation card. The next training course is on Thursday 10 March 2016 at Annangrove Reserve Community Hall. It is free to residents, takes half a day to complete and accredits you

for five years to participate in the Community Rabbit Baiting Program.

REGISTER by Friday 4 March 2016Candice Sharp on 9843 0238

ENQUIRIES Scott Hanson, Senior Sustainability Officer on 9843 0362

Are wild rabbits a problem on your land?

A major upgrade of the Glenhaven Rural Fire Station has been given the green light, with Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne describing it as a win for the community.

ore than $200,000 has been committed to the project from the NSW Rural Fire Service, Council

and generous donations from members of the community at several fundraising events including the Glenhaven Christmas Carols.

The upgrade will provide increased clearance and additional space to cater for the station needs and larger sized vehicles. The Glenhaven Brigade will be better

equipped to service the growing community well into the future. Mayor Byrne said that The RFS was one of the most important organisations in The Hills. “The expression ‘face the fire’ is often used to describe someone who is confronting a major threat and our RFS volunteers do exactly that when they put their lvies on the line to protect us,” Mayor Byrne said. “Not only do they risk their lives but they do so out of their own time, outside of working hours when they would usually be with their family.”

“Council is proud to contribute to the upgrade of the RFS Station at Glenhaven and we hope this better enables them to fight fires in the future.”

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Hills football (soccer) clubs have received their allocations for the winter season, with a number of ground changes coming into effect which better reflect the requirements of clubs.

ouncil’s General Manager Dave

Walker said that sporting fields have come under increasing pressure over the last few years and the allocations sent out today were the first completed since a major revamp of the allocation process. “The demand for our sporting fields has never been greater and is a reflection of a number of factors including our booming population, the growth in over-35 sport, the increasing popularity of group personal training, private football academies and non-traditional sports,” Mr Walker said.

Although new sporting complexes were on the way including Caddies Creek Reserve, the Balmoral Road Release Area and the Arnold Avenue Release Area; action was needed now. “Some clubs may be disappointed by the changes, and they can contact me if they have any issues. But these allocations are based on numbers and throughout the year, Council will conduct thorough audits of these grounds compared to fixtures to ensure that clubs actually have the player numbers they say they have.”

Mr Walker called on clubs work co-operatively to support the growth of their game in The Hills.

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DooRAl HAppEnInGs

Meetings, Clubs & Congrats

lIttlE Boy REcoVERs At GlEnHAVEn Meet a cute little 2 year old boy named John Junior from Honiara; he suffered from life threatening heart malformation causing weight loss, breathing problems and no prospect of a normal life. Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children met John Junior when he arrived for initial tests at Westmead Hospital with successful surgery carried out at Randwick Children’s Hospital. Glenhaven Rotary Club became involved on discharge when Junior and his mother were given accommodation post-op by ‘ host parents ‘ Liz and Hans Rupp until their return home. Little John is now full of energy, can breathe normally and is rapidly putting on weight.

cAstlE HIll RED cRoss Unpaid collectors will be in local Shopping Centres during

the month of March. Please give what you can. The next meeting will be held on Friday, 11th March. Details phone 8850.7056.

Dural Galston Probus ClubThe AGM and luncheon will be held on 17th March at The Galston Club. Contact Anne 9653 1004.

DuRAl pRostRAtE cAncER suppoRt GRoupThe next meeting will be held on March 21, 7.00 at the Dural Country Club. The guest speaker is Dr. Tim Hardwick, an Exercise Physiologist with a special interest in evidence based resistance training for Prostate Cancer. Light refreshments available. For further information call Denis 9629-2645 or Maurice 9654-2138


MonAstERy FAIR sunDAy 13tH MARcH The 51st annual Benedictine Monastery Country Fair will be held at the Benedictine Monastery 121 Arcadia Road Arcadia on Sunday 13th March from 10:30am. This will be a wonderful family day with all the popular fun activities such as a jumping

castle, face painting, merry-go-round and a chocolate wheel. There’ll be cake, plant, farm produce, white elephant and many other stalls plus the opportunity to take guided tours of the monastery. Funds raised support the overseas Benedictine Missions that are helping to take care of some of the poorest people in the world. From as far as Northmead, Merrylands and North Ryde RSL St Benedict’s parishioner Sophie Rebula from Glenorie is shown at the beginning of Lent with her project Compassion Box.

Busy stARt FoR countRy cluB BowlERsThe Northern Suburbs District held the Semi finals of the State Fours preliminary competitions at Dural when thirty two ladies battled each other and the heat and humidity to get to two finals, the Open Fours and the Senior Fours. Dural, West Pennant hills, Pennant Hills and Asquith took

the four places. The finals, played at Beecroft had Asquith and Pennant Hills. The Dural Pairs Championship has been played and won by Leone Lesslie and Marelle Saunders who defended last year’s win against a persistent Beryl Glover and Terri Hezlett in their most successful attempt at the prestigious Pairs.

Terry Hezlett and Beryl Glover.Marelle Saunders and Leone Lesslie.


Art in the Hills celebrates its 45th anniversary this year!

f you are an art lover, why not get along to Art in the Hills later this month.Art in the Hills brings together the work of a wide range

of established and emerging Australian artists. It is the

longest running art exhibition in the Hills district. This year sees a select group of artists compete for the 5th

Acquisitive Art Prize, with entries focusing upon the theme “Nature”. The prize winner will receive a cheque for $7 000. Art Co-ordinator, Anne Micallef says “It’s very exciting to see the high calibre of the art being submitted. I think visitors will appreciate the diversity. There’s something for everyone!”

The complete exhibition will feature the works of more than 150 different artists, including Dana Dion and James Frieburg. The inaugural Art Prize winner, Graham Marchant, and the 2015 winner, Elizabeth Harriot, are also returning this year.

The Friday night Opening Gala kicks off at 6.30pm on Friday the 18th of March, with drinks, nibbles and live music. Grab tickets to the Gala and you can be among the first to view the exhibition and purchase some unique art, craft or jewellery. You can also share in the excitement as the winner of the Acquisitive Art Prize is announced!

Art in the Hills continues from 10am-4pm on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March at Oakhill College, Castle Hill.

Cherrybrook Village is proud to present two cooking phenomenon’s, offering shoppers the chance to win 1 of 20 Thermochef appliances and a major prize of an in-home private masterclass for themselves and 5 friends with Kim McCosker of the International best-seller 4 Ingredients.

Ingredients is Australia’s most successful published cookbook series with over 8 million copies

Alongside the major prize of Kim’s in-home masterclass, Cherrybrook Village is also offering customers the chance to win 1 of 20 ThermoChef packs nationally. Entry is free and simple, online at thermochefgiveaway.com.au.

“We’re so pleased to provide our customers with two fantastic cooking phenomenon’s, being Kim McCosker’s 4 Ingredients together with ThermoChef. It’s everything you need to become a chef-extraordinaire at home using the finest fresh produce Cherrybrook Village has to offer.” Danielle Krebs, Marketing Manager.

There will be one national major prize across participating Mirvac shopping centres of an in-home private masterclass with Kim McCosker for one lucky winner and 5 friends.

The major prize also includes a ThermoChef prize pack which includes a ThermoChef appliance valued at $795 plus the entire 12-book 4 Ingredients cookbook back catalogue. There will be 19 runners up prizes up for grabs nationally, each winning a ThermoChef prize pack valued at $1,096 each.

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Kim McCosker will show you how to create easy and delicious recipes for busy lifestyles.

WHEN Saturday 12 March

TIME Cooking Demonstrations: 11am & 1pm Fan Meet and Greet: 12pm

WHERE Outside George’s Fine Meats


The Galston branch of the Bendigo Bank continues to support and assist worthy causes and local associations and schools.

y the end of this year close to $2 million will have been donated to the local community. Last month

the Bank’s Board of Directors agreed to continued support of the Hills Hawk Rugby League Club, funded a stove for the Galston Girl Guides and extended monetary assistance to the Hornsby Heights Football Club. In addition the Bank is in discussion with Galston High School to assist in landscaping the school precinct and working with meals on wheels to reintroduce hot meals in the area.

At the end of last year the Bank’s Branch Manager Garry Mangan instigated a Christmas program to spread some Christmas Joy and Spirit throughout the Galston shops. The local primary schools were invited to sing Christmas carols at the front of the Bank during the lead up to Christmas. All schools received a $200 donation to the school or the school’s charity

and local shoppers enjoyed the feeling of Christmas and the Christmas Carols. Sais Gary, “we hope to make this a yearly event and invite schools to register for this year’s Christmas Carols, and we will continue to offer donation”.

For more information contact Gary Mangan [email protected]

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Baulkham Hills is full of high achievers, and the last month has provided another five names to add to the list.

est Pennant Hills resident Shubha Kumar was acknowledged for her work within the local

Indian community as the Baulkham Hills Woman of the Year. Shubha works to help Indian migrants integrate within the community and to inform migrant women of their rights under Australian law. Shubha also works with local Police to create a strong relationship between local migrant communities and law enforcement.

Speaking of the local Police, Superintendent Robert Critchlow was recently acknowledged for his work by Rotary with the Paul Harris fellowship. Rob has been in charge of The Hills Local Area Command for a little over two years and has presided over an enormous fall in domestic violence within the Hills Shire. Rob has also focussed on protecting older members of our community by running several workshops, engaging with our seniors to alert them to the risks of elder abuse.

I also congratulate Lachlan Smith, Bailey Harris and Ben Kahane of 2nd Baulkham Hills Scout Group on their elevation to the ranks of Queen’s Scouts. All three venturer unit members have provided outstanding leadership within the 2nd Baulkham Hills group and their awards are well deserved.

If you know of high achievers within the Baulkham Hills community and wish to see them acknowledged, simply contact my office.

The NSW Business Chamber is pleased to advise that Professor Trevor Cairney OAM has been elected unopposed as its new President.

rofessor Cairney succeeds Tony Dormer, who will remain on the Board as Immediate Past President.

Nola Watson has been elected Deputy President. As an academic, Professor Cairney has been a researcher and writer on education, training and regional development. He has contributed to business and industry in many ways including directorships and chairmanships of various technology-based companies and industry bodies, the judging of industry awards and as an advocate for the economic and social development of Greater Western Sydney.

“I would like to thank the NSW Business Chamber members for placing their faith in me, and I also want to acknowledge the great work of my predecessor, Tony Dormer.” Professor Cairney said.

“The NSW Business Chamber celebrates 190 years of operations in 2016, which highlights the long standing role that we have played in being the link between business, government and the broader community.

“With membership now pushing the 20,000 mark, it is clear that there is a continued need to provide businesses with the support, expertise and representation to continue to grow and prosper.

“I’m looking forward to the NSW Business Chamber continuing to play its influential role with the policy makers from all sides of politics, without fear or favour.

Hills High Achievers By David Elliott, Member for Baulkham Hills

New PresidentBy Stephen Cartwright, CEO NSW Business Chamber

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Our Merger Proposal By Michelle Byrne, Mayor Hills Shire Council

MAYORAL UPDATE

Council has revised its Development Application (DA) Submission Guidelines 2013. The changes seek to streamline the lodgement process and update submission requirements.

he Guidelines now require the submission of a Construction Traffic Management Plan and a Green

Roofs and Walls Plan, where relevant, and the requirement for all applications to provide three hard copies and one digital copy of documentation, on USB or CD. Applicants are encouraged to lodge applications in accordance with the revised DA Submission Guidelines, from March 2016. A transition period will be provided until Monday 2 May 2016, at which time applications will not be accepted if they do not meet the new requirements.

For further enquiries, please contact Council’s Customer Service on 9847 6760.

KEEp youR KERBsIDE BulKy wAstE sAFE FRoM snAKEsIn this warm weather snakes are often looking for shady spots to keep cool, including in the piles of rubbish put onto the kerbside for Hornsby Shire Council to collect as part of its Bulky Waste Collection in rural area. Residents in rural areas are urged to take steps to deter snakes by mowing the grass around their collection spot before putting their bulky waste items out on the kerb for collection and by stacking their bulky waste piles neatly to reduce crevices for snakes.

For more information visit hornsby.nsw.gov/waste or call Council’s Waste hotline on 9847 4856.

NSW Premier Mike Baird should be congratulated for showing he is willing to consider alternative council boundary proposals.

he NSW Premier has shown he is listening to the concerns of the councils and residents within his own

electorate and I now ask he does the same for Sydney’s North West. The Hills Shire Council is the subject of two proposals; one to take our suburbs south of the M2 and give them to an expanded Parramatta City Council and the second proposal is leaving the rest of The Hills to merge with Hawkesbury City Council

There are longstanding communities of interest that stand to be severed by the illogical boundary proposed. As it stands, the M2 will become the new council boundary, cutting off suburbs like North Rocks, Carlingford, Winston Hills, Northmead and parts of Baulkham Hills. Many members of the community I have spoken to have expressed the fact that they have become disillusioned with the local government reform process when in reality it is absolutely necessary.

It is my firm belief, and the belief of thousands of Hills residents, that exiling our suburbs south of the M2 is not in the best interests of the residents and businesses in those suburbs.

DA Submission Guidelines By Councillor Steve Russell Mayor Hornsby Shire Council

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REPRESENTING OUR AREA

It is likely you have seen a flurry of news coming out of Canberra over the last few weeks.

ome major announcements have taken place, most significantly with the Treasurer announcing new

measures to tackle tax evasion and the Defence White Paper. I have always been of the belief that foreign investment is vital for the Australian economy, but only if it is in the national interest. The Treasurer’s new measures will help to safeguard the national interest by making sure foreign parties pay their fair share. At its most severe, the Treasurer will be able to force parties refusing to follow their obligations to divest from their investment. This will allow Australian investors doing the right thing a new playing field.

On a final note, many of you have probably seen some of the discussions about the Safe Schools Coalition. This is a program established by the previous Labor government in an attempt to help LGBT students who may be experiencing bullying over their sexuality. After careful review I, along with many of my colleagues, had concluded this program had gone much too far. I think it is important we are a tolerant society, and that we take a stand against bullying. However the material content in this program contained information that is inappropriate for school aged children.

It is important that when we educate, we draw an appropriate line between educational content and the jurisdiction of parents.

Preparations to start filling the Hornsby Quarry with excavated spoil from the NorthConnex roadway will commence following the approval of the project’s Environmental Impact Statement.

he spoil will be temporarily stockpiled before being loaded onto a conveyer and put into the empty quarry.

The placement of fill in the quarry will allow Hornsby Shire Council to continue with plans to re-develop the site as a recreation area.This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform a barren disused hole into a 45 hectare parkland.

The project is proposed to be carried out over about 33 months and will start in early 2016.The site will be subject to on-going audits and site inspections by the Department’s compliance officers to ensure the company is adhering to its consent conditions. The

Department can issue the highest on-the-spot fines in the country for breaches of conditions. Companies can also be prosecuted in court for breaching conditions, with the most severe breaches attracting fines of up to $5 million.

More information can be found at www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au

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The NationalInterest By Phillip Ruddock – Member for Berowra

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The Parliament has passed the Turnbull Government’s tough new laws that will protect consumers from excessive card surcharging.

he Government’s Competition and Consumer Amendment (Payment Surcharges) Bill 2015

recently passed the Senate with the ban on excessive card surcharging to take effect this year. The Law is an important step in further implementing the Turnbull Government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry and providing greater protection for consumers. Further details are available at: www.rba.gov.au

The Mitchell Stronger Communities Programme – Round 2 opened on 15 February 2016. Local community and sporting groups are invited to apply for funding for new projects.Key aspects of the program: > Please submit proposed project to my office by 5pm, Friday, 1 April 2016.> Local government and incorporated not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply.> Grants of between $5,000 and up to a maximum of $20,000 are available. > Applicants are required to confirm matched funding in cash or in-kind on at least a dollar-for-dollar basis.

Please contact my office if you need any further information on the Stronger Communities Programme on 9899 7211 or email alex.hawke. [email protected]

NSW continues to have the strongest jobs market in the nation.

fter a solid 2015 when NSW created more than half of the jobs added nationally, the figures for

January have softened slightly. Despite that, NSW’s jobless rate continued to outperform the national average and has done so for the last 26 months. The ABS data showed that NSW employment increased by 4.7 per cent through the year to January – the highest among the states for the seventh consecutive month and well above the national result of 2.6 per cent. 300,500 jobs have been created in NSW since April 2011 – more than 80 per cent higher than the next largest state increase. This strong economic result comes on the back of record investment in infrastructure across NSW. Our $20 billion plan to build new schools, hospitals, roads, rail and cultural facilities from the lease of the Poles and Wires is in addition to a record budget investment in infrastructure over the current term. There is now widespread proof that our infrastructure plan will continue to lift productivity, boost the economy and provide the services the community relies on day in and day out. The NSW Government recently completed the TransGrid transaction, delivering gross proceeds of $10.258 billion, and is currently in the process of partially leasing Ausgrid.

We will continue to work hard to keep our economy strong by building the infrastructure the State needs, delivering the services our community relies on and creating more employment opportunities.

NSW JobsStrongest With Ray Williams - Member for Castle Hill

New Laws Protect Consumers With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS

The Dural and Round Corner Chamber of Commerce started the New Year with the AGM and election of Office Bearers.

he Chamber represents the local community working together to promote, support business and assist in the

development of Dural and surrounding suburbs and aims to promote and protect the interests of the local businesses, community organisations and residents of the Dural District. This is achieved by:> Identifying the concerns of its members and planning appropriate action

> Providing representation to all levels of Government authorities> Providing professional development and networking opportunities through monthly meetings> Supporting community projects through alignment with Service Clubs> Profiling local businesses, community organisations and individuals in the Dooral Roundup and maintenance of a business and community website.

At the AGM the following were elected as Office Bearers for 2016.

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Election of Chamber Executives

President Judy pope

Cutcliffe Property Dural

Executive peter Dawson Peter Dawson &

Associates

Vice President Diana paton

Adelphi Design & Print

Executive John leckie

Consultant

secretary Judy Armstrong

Round Corner Conveyancing

Executive liz pellinkhof

The Hills Grammar School

treasurer peter colusso

Principal L J Hooker Dural

On December 31st 2015 Biviano’s Italian and Seafood Restaurant hosted their first ever New Years Eve Main Event.

Gatsby Glamour Dinner Dance was attended by over 200 well-dressed guests flaunting feathers and flapper

dresses, pipes, fedoras and gangster get-ups. Biviano’s presented a custom made outstanding three-course menu

with sparkling wine and canapés on arrival. Raffle prizes and best dressed prizes were awarded with guests getting into the swing of things dancing to 1920’s classics and enjoying a decadent and glamorous event to farewell 2015.

Stay tuned at our ‘what’s on’ tab on our website with what’s happening at Biviano’s with special events throughout the year and don’t miss out on the main event 2016.

Out with the Old in with the New

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Welcome to the No.1 Ladies Travel Club !Our first No. 1 Ladies Travel Club tour is to the World of Wearable Art in Wellington (WOW),New Zealand departing Sydney September 27, 2016.

The World of Wearable Art®, known as WOW®, is a renowned international design competition that attracts hundreds of entries from all over the world. Using the human body as a blank canvas designers create works of wearable art to be exhibited in the annual Awards Show. Designs are brought to life in this spectacular stage performance, a world where theatre, fashion and art collide.

Tour highlights include ….* Explore Wellington on a gastronomic, gourmet morning walking tour* Tour of Peter Jackson’s Weta Workshop and lunch at Coco’s at The Roxy* Cooking demonstration and lunch with NZ’s top caterer and cooking school host, Ruth Pretty* Show pack and VIP tickets to the fabulous World of Wearable Art show

Trip participants are women like you– wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, best friends, educators, businesswomen and caregivers. They share your desire to feel safe and secure in a group environment while you enjoy yourself and have fun. Isn’t it time you nurtured the free-spirit inside you, unencumbered by your customary demands and responsibilities, if only for a few days? Perspective is best achieved by taking a look at life’s options from different angles. Once you’ve refreshed yourself on one of our trips, you will no doubt rejoin your family and co-workers with renewed energy and focus.

5 days/4 nights fully escorted WOW tour from SydneyDeparting Sydney 27 September - returning 1st October 2016$2299 per person twin share - tour group size Min 10 Max 20

Included in your tour cost:* Return Economy class airfare ex Sydney (taxes and charges included but subject to change)* 4 nights twin share in a 4* central city hotel* Tour highlights as listed above* Tickets, transfers throughout, entrance fees plus most meals

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5 days/4 nights fully escorted WOW tour from SydneyDeparting Sydney 27 September - returning 1st October 2016$2299 per person twin share - tour group size Min 10 Max 20


MAD HAt DAyThe participants of World Youth Day will spend time in the Philippines helping to rebuild a school which was destroyed by the recent floods. St Madeleine’s is supporting Mr Gerecs their Year 6 teacher who will be one of the many pilgrims going to the Philippines and then onto Krakow for World Youth Day (WYD).

Our Mad Hat Day raised money which will be used to support those rebuilding the school.

yEAR 5 stEp BAcK In tIMESt Madeleines Year Five students embarked on a journey back to a time when the Rouse Family owned all of the area now known as Rouse Hill!

It was a brilliant excursion for the junior ‘Historians’ to start learning their Local History unit.

st MADElEInE’s GREAt swIMMERsThe weather was fantastic for our annual swimming carnival held on the 12th February. Everyone tried their best in the pool and we had the colour hose captains leading their cheer squad. The day was filled with great swimming, wonderful sportsmanship and even a message from the canteen about the beautiful manners that all St Madeleine’s children showed the ladies behind the counter. Congratulations to the students who broke records and to those who are now

representing our school at Zone. 31 swimmers represented St Madeleine’s at the Hills Zone Swimming Carnival held at Oasis Swimming Pool, Windsor. All students showed great sportsmanship and athleticism in all their events. Fantastic results were achieved with half the team placed in the top four making them eligible to swim at the Parramatta Diocesan Swimming Carnival at Blacktown.

We wish them the best of luck.

SCHOOL NEWS


yEAR 7 cAMpGalston High Year 7 had a fantastic time on their Orientation Camp recently. A big thank you goes to the Year 10 House Leaders for their support of our new Galston High School students.

The camp was a brilliant opportunity for the new Year 7 students to meet their peers and have a great time at activities such as the flying fox, giant swing, high ropes, raft building, and archery.

GAlston HIGH swIMMInG cARnIVAlThe annual swimming carnival was held in February at Hawkesbury Oasis Leisure Centre. The house leaders decorated their designated areas and led the way in encouraging the younger members of the school to enter as many events as possible. The spirit of the day was displayed from start to finish with many Year 12s entering races for the last time in their school life. The champion house of the day was the mighty Knights who sped away during the relays where the double points really made a difference. Congratulations to our three record breakers:1) Emma Johnson broke the 13yrs girls 50m Freestyle record with a time of 31.12. The previous record of 31.19 was held by Louise Young since the year 2000.2) Harry Trethowan broke the 50m Butterfly record with a time of 28.15. The previous record of 28.70 was held by Michael Creighton since 2005.3) The Samurai house broke the Open Boys Medley Relay record with a time of 2.23.47.

The previous record of 2.32.35 was also held by the yellow house.


When you ask a new urban mapping app for directions, it gives you two choices: the “boring” route and a longer path that lets you explore an interesting part of the city you might not otherwise ever discover.

t offers an alternative approach to pedestrian

navigation through the city by including a sensitivity about what’s nearby, to bring back pleasure to urban walking,” says Martin Traunmueller, a PhD candidate at University College London who designed the new app, called Likeways.

While the shortest path in many cities might use larger streets with more traffic, the meandering route tends to take less-traveled roads. “A nice coffee shop, a gallery, or other places of interest could be just one minute away in a less busy, but more pleasant side road, but might stay in the dark by following suggested routes,” he says.

The app lets you enter your destination and what you’re interested in seeing along the way (right now, this is limited to restaurants, bars, shops, museums, and art galleries, but more choices are coming). It’s possible to turn off the pins marking points of interest, so there’s more of sense of discovery as you walk.

It’s designed for anyone to use, whether they already know a neighbourhood or they’re traveling in a new city.

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It is hard to beat the classic roast chicken and this new twist on the classic is always a crowd pleaser.

InGREDIEntsextra virgin olive oil1-4 lb (0.5 kg) roasting chicken6 strips prosciutto2 sweet potatoes, medium, chopped3 red skinned potatoes, chopped1 red onion, medium, peeled and cut into wedges2 sprigs rosemary, fresh

MEtHoDPreheat the oven to175°C. Line the bottom of a roasting tin with a rack to let the juices from the chicken to drain.

Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Drape the six slices of prosciutto over the chicken until the top of the bird is completely covered. Place the chicken on the rack in the centre of the roasting tin. Place the vegetables into a large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables around the chicken.

Place the pan in the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked entirely about 2 hours and 30 minutes. To keep the prosciutto crisp without burning baste the chicken with the juices at the bottom of the pan every 30 mins.Remove from the oven and let the bird rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Serve with bread.

Prosciutto Wrapped Roast Chicken

Oakhill College Inaugural Alumni Golf DayRiverside Oaks Golf Club, Friday 22nd April 2016

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Packemin Productions and Riverside Theatres will be defying gravity in their upcoming production of Wicked in July/August 2016.

ased on the international best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagined the stories and

characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ Wicked tells the incredible untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz and formed an unlikely but profound friendship: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will test their friendship to the limit and ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Awe-inspiring and spectacular, this gravity-defying production has been playing on Broadway since 2003 and has been seen by 45 million people in 13 countries and won 100 international awards. It has recently completed a seven year continuous run throughout Australasia.

Running from July 29 – August 13. Single tickets $25 - $49, concessions apply. For more information phone 8839 3399, or email [email protected]

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otHER plAcEsBrett Whiteley travelled extensively throughout his life, setting down his experiences in charcoal, photographs and paint – a visual diary of Paris, New York, Tokyo and Tangier. This exhibition includes both his early works of Paris, which have never been displayed before, and his last experiences of this beautiful city.When he returned to Paris at 50 in 1989, Whiteley wrote: I first went to Paris at age 20, but was so obsessed with modernism and abstraction to paint it. Now with fresh eyes, I could respond figuratively and lyrically to the one ravishing subject – Paris and her cultural heroes.

HIGHlIGHts FRoM tHE EuRopEAn collEctIonModernists places major European paintings from the Gallery’s collection in dialogue with a changing selection of artworks of modern prints, drawings and photographs. Juxtaposing examples of post-impressionism, intimism, cubism, vorticism and avant-garde photography, the exhibition Highlights include paintings by Pierre Bonnard,

Georges Braque, Paul Cézanne, Giorgio Morandi and Pablo Picasso;

photographs by Max Dupain, László Moholy-Nagy and Edward Steichen; prints by Sybil Andrews, Edward Wadsworth and Claude Flight; and drawings by Édouard Vuillard.

Exhibitions at the NSW Art Gallery

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Well with all these unusually hot days, we can say that summer is well and truly here. But let’s not automatically switch on the air con, and instead, try to be a little more creative this summer and shrink those ever-rising electrical bills.

pening your windows when the air is cooler outside is one way to stay cool. It seems obvious, but often

people keep the air con blazing when it is not generally needed.

Turning ceiling fans on is another affordable way to keep cool this summer. While the fan won’t make the room cooler, it will definitely make it feel cooler by speeding sweat evaporation.

Installing a whirly bird is an effective and affordable way of keeping the house cooler. Whirly birds will offer you the combined benefits of moving air, like a ceiling fan, and the pulling of cooler air from the outside.

On hot summer days, close the blinds. This will help prevent heat pouring into your house and will save you having the air con running all day.

If you are not using a particular room in your house, shut the air con vents off to that room. This way, you aren’t cooling wasted space and more cool air will be available to fill the rooms you are using.

Turning off lights is a cost effective way to keeping the house cool. If you don’t need a light, turn it off. All light bulbs generate heat as a by-product of producing light. Also, unplug or switch off unused electronics.

Try implementing some of these ideas and save yourself some money and the environment.

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Pool fencing is about to come back into the news with the final deadline for the introduction of the new pool fencing inspection regime.

he deadline for these laws has been extended twice due to problems with the lack of qualified

inspectors. Despite this issue not being resolved it is expected that the new laws will come into effect on the 29th of April this year.

This will mean that all private residential pools will need to have a certificate of compliance prior to the property being leased or sold after the 29th of April. These inspections may not only be hard to get done due to the lack of registered certifiers but it is expected that the cost of getting the inspection done could be as high as $350 to $400 for the first inspection. If further inspections are required due to the fence not being compliant on the first visit the subsequent visits could cost up to half this again.

To make sure that you don’t get a nasty surprise when your inspection is done you can do a self check on the compliance of your pool fence by going to http://www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au/checklists

Pool safety is vitally important and to minimise the chances of an accidental drowning occurring, all pools must have a properly functioning pool safety barrier or fence and also have a current CPR sign on display at all times.

Come in to see us at Dural Poolsmart, SPASA NSW Pool Shop of the Year 2015, to help get your pool ready for swimming or like us on Facebook to get regular hints and tips on keeping your pool clean and clear all year.

Pool FencingBy Michael Freame, as heard on ABC 702 “Homies” Saturdays 10.00am “The Pool Guy”.

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Stay Cool this SummerWith Neil Turrell www.turrell.com.au


I was reminded recently of one of the most interesting ladies I have ever met.

etty Archdale who before her death was voted one of Australia’s National Treasures built in adobe earth

home with her Brother Alexander at Crossland’s Rd Galston after retiring as the much loved Principal of 12 years at Abbotsleigh.

She named the property “Northis” based on the time it took to build – she said “Rome was not built in a day and Nor this”!!

I had the privilege of meeting and selling Betty’s property for her back in the early nineties in the first years of my career in Real Estate at L J Hooker Dural.

Its rewarding to reflect on such a life.> A Daughter of a militant suffragette and British Army Officer> Captained the first British Ladies Cricket Team to tour Australia [undefeated in 1934]> First Class Honours in Economics & Political Science[Canada]> Law Degrees London [ LLB & then LLM]> WW2 – Women’s Royal Navy Service [Singapore, Africa, Australia & Middle East ] – Awarded MBE> Headmistress at Abbotsleigh where she challenged girls to not conform but seek new horizons such as studying science and physics, attend plays and Jazz Concerts and discuss sacred topics such as race , drugs, abortion and politics. Learning to her was not just sitting in classrooms!> Member of the Senate at Sydney University> Much loved local resident Galston.

There is a lot more to the story than this recorded in “Betty Archdale, ‘Daughter of a Suffragette’ - published in 2002.

Reflections on Betty’s life remind me again that Real Estate is not just about PROPERTY it’s also about PEOPLE - sometimes extraordinary people!

Property & People – Betty ArchdaleWith Peter Colusso, Principal LJ Hooker Dural

After a long summer of getting some great use out of your garden lawn, it is time to start preparing your lawn for winter with some autumn lawn care.

utumn is the perfect time of year to start again with your lawn treatment because the soil temperature

is still warm enough to stimulate grass growth. The treatments depend greatly on the state it is in after the wear and tear it has undergone in the summer months.

Aeration is a cornerstone to having a well maintained lawn. This process is essentially spiking the lawn to allow for more air (and nutrients including water) to get to the grass roots. Areas of the lawn that get

heavy traffic in the summer will be very compacted and will need forking to break up the soil and improve the drainage when the rain starts to pour.

Once the lawn is flat and aerated it is the ideal time to put some top dressing down. Top dressing is a mixture of loam, sand and compost which helps strong root growth. At this time of year it is beneficial to mix in a sandy top dressing to absorb moisture and ensure it is rake in to the soil properly.

At Langlands Landscapes Supplies we have a full range of mulches, sand and gravels suitable for your garden.For further advise please call 9651 2102.

Autumn Lawn CareWith Katrina Milne

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The Waddell Family has been a vital part of the history of our district for over 170 years, and has connections to many of the old families, such as Fagans, Roughleys, Hunts , Cusberts, Geelands ,Allens Knights and Johnsons.

wo brothers, William (b.1826) and James 11 (b.1840) came to this country with their parents, James and

Nancy and 3 sisters from County Monaghan in Ireland, arriving in October 1841. They firstly settled in the Hawkesbury district, and they earned their living as shingle cutters. Shingles were in much demand as a roofing material before iron became available. Eventually, by 1853 James saved enough to buy 100 acres for 100 pounds at Galston, where he established a productive citrus orchard. The first home was built in Lailors Lane (now Belbowrie Close, near Greenshades).

Over the years and several generations the Waddell family has increased in number, but many of them have stayed in the orcharding business. In the 1890’s the Dural-Galston area was the biggest citrus growing district in Australia. When the piped water supply became available after the Water tower in Galston Rd was built in the late 1930’s, it was possible to produce stone fruit, maturing in the summer. Now Persimmons (both the soft and hard varieties) are in big demand.

Many people will remember Ron and Vera Waddell, who lived next door to the Waddell Packing shed and shop, which was the best place to buy fresh fruit, particularly oranges all year round. They died only 13 days apart in 2009, and, unfortunately, most of the original Waddell property has now been sold.

“Norquay Farm”, a 10 acre property on Galston Road, is still in Waddell family hands. It is planted out with Persimmon trees. The name, Norquay, comes from one of the

many ancestors connected to the family.

Waddell Cottage, now within the grounds of Galston High School, was built in about 1866 by James 111 out of stone quarried from the site. The house has bedrooms up a staircase (hence the dormer window) and the kitchen is a separate building out the back. This was customary at the time, so that if there was a fire in the kitchen the whole house was not burnt down. James son, known as Old Jimmy”, never married and lived in the house until his death in 1969. The Department of Education acquired the property and it appeared that the Cottage would be demolished. Fortunately a group of local citizens got together and raised money to restore it. The school’s first English/ History teacher, Tom Richmond, played a significant role, and ensured that the Cottage was used as a valuable resource within the School.

At the next meeting of the Dural Historical Society on Saturday 12th March at 2pm, the guest speaker will be Andrew Phippen who will talk about Bass and Flinders. All welcome.

THE WAY WE WERE

THE DURAL AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY LOCAL PAPERS REPORT FOR MARCH, 2016

The Waddell Family By Margaret McKinley with help from Ken Waddell

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lant selection, proper plant health (an understanding of very expensive plant diseases), pest control and

an understanding of proper drainage and specific plant requirements, are just some of the issues that professional horticulturists are trained in. Every member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture is qualified and involved in various initiatives to keep their training up to date.

The use of the right professional can expedite the development of a balanced garden and avoid unnecessary wastage of resources. I would strongly recommend the use of a professional horticulturist such a Registered Horticulturist or member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture.

Wayne Van Balen is the current National President of the Australian Institute of Horticulture.

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Phil Wenban and his business, Horse Float and Trailer Repairs, has become synonymous with all aspects of horse floats repairs.

is 30 years plus knowledge combined with his business integrity and honesty has made him a house-hold name in the equestrian

and local communities.His reputation as an intelligent down to earth guy has been a driving

force in the growth of his business, now servicing clients from the Northern Beaches to Orange!

Phil’s workshop specialises in custom fabrications, internal and external repairs and complete make-overs to horse float and trailers as well as being an excellent “drop-in” point for the locals who are seeking Phil’s advice!

Please contact Phil (Horse Float and Trailer Repairs) on 0409861607 and enjoy dealing with a business owner who appreciates you and knows his stuff!!

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