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                                                    Celebrating 15 years

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Proposed
Developments
By Judy Pope

The judging is now complete for the Western Sydney Awards for
Business Excellence (WSABE).

I  helped judge one of the categories and the diversity
   and talents of the entrants was inspiring. The
finalist’s lunch was held at Peppers Stadium in Penrith.
The Penrith Panthers being one of the sponsors were
at the pre lunch bowls on the oval and they were quite
impressive as well. The Gala Awards Ceremony will be
held at the Waterview, Homebush Bay on Friday the 14th August.
    We had our own Chamber meeting last night as well and it was held at the
Dural Country Club. Guests Freddy and Shady Mikhael from JC Constructions
were invited along to let members know about the new Cascades development
on Old Northern Rd just before the Dural Post Office. Shady Mickhael gave
members a good overview of what is planned for the site and was happy to
answer questions afterwards. In a nutshell it won’t be a huge development but
definitely very tasteful and complementary to the area. There will be 17 luxury
apartments, top end restaurants, medical centre, child care centre and coffee
lounge all with a water feature running through and a lake at one end.
    The other matter discussed last night was the proposed change of use for
268-278 New Line Rd, Dural to incorporate retail shops and a supermarket.
This land falls right in the middle of existing bulky goods and commercial zoned
premises. The Chamber submitted a response to Hornsby Council on behalf of
its members citing that it would support further needed commercial and bulky
goods development but did not support another supermarket and retail shops.
    The reasons being the current traffic chaos needs to be rectified first. Also the
Cascades development, pending South Dural rezoning, rezoning already gone
through on land adjacent Stonelea Court all have significant retail planned.

Please visit our website or send us an email at info@duralchamber.
com.au. 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 editor@dooralroundup.com.au. Your story will either be published in
    the Dooral Roundup, or on our website.

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EDITORS’S REPORT

Fundraising Trek
By Judy Pope

I finally undertook my trek on the Larapinta
Trail in Central Australia after many months of
planning and fund raising for Amnesty.

I ended up raising $3,511.00. Thanks to Ken and Melinda Cheeseman
  from Richardson & Wrench Dural ,where I work, for their generosity
of a $500 donation. Also work colleagues John Deves, Jann Fahey
and Lisa Collis all chipped in too. Thanks also to Peter Dawson &            Business Bank of the Year.
Associates, My Little Shop and Ivy Shoes and a massive thank you to          Four years running.
Bikram Yoga Northwest who contributed just over half.
    While the scenery was stunning the trekking was hard and arduous.        At Galston & District Community Bank® Branch we
The trail weaved through rock ledges, rock hopped up rivers with no          make it our business to make your business better. It’s
                                                                             why we’ve been awarded Business Bank of the Year by
                     water and up and down steep, rocky mountains.
                                                                             Roy Morgan for the fourth year in a row.
                     We trekked for 5 continuous days, 70 kilometres
                     in total and we were all exhausted by the end of it     Drop into your nearest branch at 348 Galston Road,
                     apart from the tour guide who is the fittest person I   Galston or phone 9653 2227 to find out more.
                     have ever met. Highlight for me was making it up to
                     the fourth highest mountain in the NT, Mt Sonder
                     which was an 8 kilometre ascent and then descent
                     but stunning 360 degree views. The worst thing was
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COVER STORY

Biviano’s Italian & Seafood Restaurant
Celebrating 15 years
15 years in 2015 and the                     a sumptuous ambience and unrivalled
celebrations are for you.                    panoramic gardens for an elegant Italian
                                             and Seafood dining experience.

F   rom the year 2000 and the pizza
    shop on New Line Road Dural, the
vision has been to serve to the best of
                                                 A lot of firsts since 2013 and now a
                                             compelling excuse to venture to Dural,
                                             Biviano’s offers Excellence, Elegance
our abilities and to constantly evolve and   and Experience to wedding and event
remain the ultimate local dining venue.      planning. We look forward to serving
    August 2013, the new Biviano’s           you soon at our Special Events and
opened and showcased a purpose built         Birthday Celebrations through August
venue designed with the help of the          and September.
community. Boasting High Tea, Lunch
and Dinner seven days, a luxurious and       The ultimate Hills District dining
innovative menu, an extensive wine list      experience. Ph: 02 9651 2022
and conscientious service backed up by       www.bivianosdural.com

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LOCAL NEWS

OBF School Competition
Submissions are now open for the inaugural Orange
Blossom Festival School Competition. Children aged 3
to 15 years of age are invited to participate in this fun
and creative competition.

P   rizes to be won include a ‘Funtastic Party’ at Lollipops
    Playland, an Event Cinema Mega Pack, and an iPad
Mini.
   The competition is spread across four age groups Pre-
School, K-3, 4-6 and 7-9, each with its own unique creative
challenge to complete. Details regarding age group entries
can be found on the OBF website.
   All submissions will be displayed at CircaRetail
Shopping Centre, Bella Vista prior to OBF, with finalists to
be chosen by a Council Representative of The Hills Shire
and displayed in our Education Pavilion at the Festival.
Winning entries and school will be announced at the
Festival on Saturday 19 September, 2015.
   Entries for the competition must be received by The Hills
Shire Council before 4:00pm on Monday 31st August 2015.        To register your school, complete the participant
    For more information on the School Competition             application form on The Hills Shire Council website
please visit the OBF website www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/          www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Council/About-The-Hills-
Upcoming-Events-Activities/Orange-Blossom-Festival-2015        Shire-Council/Forms-Fact-Sheets/Application-Forms/
   …and don’t forget to register your school for the OBF       Orange-Blossom-Festival-Parade-Participant-
Parade.                                                        Application

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Garage Sale Trail is Back
The Hills Shire Council is proud to support Garage Sale Trail 2015 and
is encouraging all residents to get involved in the national community
program to be held on the 24th October 2015.

T    he Garage Sale Trail is a community spirited event which encourages
     community connectedness and provides a novel way for residents to
reduce waste, make money and fundraise.
   Registrations for the event open on the 10th of August and sellers are
encouraged to visit the Garage Sale Trail website to register their event and
download the free promotional materials provided.
   This year Council is encouraging Hills Shire residents to band together
and turn their streets into a bargain hunter’s paradise. The more garage sales
per street, the greater the crowd sellers are sure to see.
   Sellers are also encouraged to get creative when it comes to promoting
their events; using social media and the promotional ideas suggested on the
Garage Sale Trail website.

Registrations opens 1oth August 2015. Visit www.garagesaletrail.com.
au to register.

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LOCAL NEWS

Splash Down at
Bella Vista Farm
Water Wonderland – the world’s largest inflatable
water theme park – is bringing fun and excitement to
Bella Vista Farm this summer!

T    he newest addition to the 2015 Summer Series of events,
     Water Wonderland will be like a theme park holiday at
home for residents and a refreshing attraction for visitors.
    Mayor of The Hills Shire, Councillor Andrew Jefferies,
said Water Wonderland is a great incentive to stay home
this summer, and invite friends and relatives to holiday in
the Hills. “This is another great experience for families and
visitors to enjoy at Bella Vista Farm. We are committed to
creating amazing events for residents to enjoy that also serve
to boost our visitor economy,” said Mayor Jefferies

Water Wonderland runs from Boxing Day to Australia
Day at Bella Vista Farm.

Hornsby Shire new Adventure Website
If you’re looking to head out on an adventure this               you’re an avid bushwalker who wants to learn more about
weekend, then why not explore your own backyard                  local tracks, or you simply want to relax by the beautiful
with Council’s new Discover Hornsby mini-site.                   Hawkesbury River, you can find all the information you
                                                                 need to help plan your trip online.

T    he website, which you can visit at discoverhornsby.
     sydney, was launched this week by Hornsby Shire
Council and features
                                                                     “There are so many wonderful locations in Hornsby Shire
                                                                 that are perfect as recreational spots and we want to encourage
                                                                 locals of all ages to explore the hidden gems that their own area
detailed, easy-to-access                                         has to offer,” Hornsby Shire Mayor Steve Russell said.
information about the area’s
most popular bushwalks,                                          Features on the mini-site include maps, travel
parks, bike tracks and                                           directions and a listing of the facilities available at
waterways. Whether                                               each location.

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BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Suitcases an essential part of any Getaway
Keep your belongings safe and secure, get around
airports and exotic places with ease, and look good too!

H    ardside suitcases provide great protection and security for
     your belongings, and are durable. They are made from
hardened plastic; either polypropylene or polycarbonate.
Softside suitcases are made from fabric – often high denier nylon.
Often lighter than hardside suitcases, this style usually features
an expansion zip, which means more packing room for the                    Including Samsonite, American Tourister, Desley, IT
shopping you did on your trip. Cabin sized suitcases are a mini         Luggage, Trevelon, High Sierra, Chatelet, Serenade, Pierre
version of your larger suitcases and you can take them on board         Cardin, Sakroots and Victorinox. Bag Space offers expert advice
the plane as they are made to conform to airline specifications.        on all your bag and luggage accessories needs.
    Bag Space has a wide range of handbags, wallets, evening
bags, brief cases and back packs. If you’re travelling, the extensive
range of travel bags, accessories and luggage sets will pack you        Cherrybrook Village. Shop 47,
up for your next trip or holiday! With only the best brands you         41-47 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook
should look no further then Bag Space at Cherrybrook Village,           www.cherrybrookvillage.com.au
offering premium handbags and Luggage at outlet prices.                 www.facebook.com/bagspacecherrybrook

Endeavour Early Education Dural
Opening its doors in March 2015, Endeavour Early                        natural outdoor play area. Endeavour sets the benchmark
Education has been well received by families in the                     for childcare, not just in the Hills District, but in Australia.
local community.                                                        Endeavour has an open door policy and invites you to meet
                                                                        our passionate and dedicated team at your convenience.

C    ouncillor Robyn Preston, who visited the Centre in
     May says, “It is a much needed facility for young
families in the area and it is exciting to see the design that
                                                                        Our opening hours are 7:30am - 6:30pm, Monday to
                                                                        Friday.

has gone into it”. It is obvious to all who see it that children        Visit us on August 15 during our open day between
are at the core of everything Endeavour does. From the                  10am -2pm. We look forward to welcoming you and
nutritious, organic locally sourced meals to the over-sized             your children to our centre.

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DOORAL HAPPENINGS

Meetings, Clubs & Congrats
                                                                        Dural and District Prostate Cancer Support
                                                                        Group
                                                                        The next meeting for DDPCSG is Monday 17th August,
                                                                        at the Dural Country Club, Casa Nostra Room, 7:00pm.
                                                                        This will be a Support Group Discussion Evening where the
                                                                        Group and others can share their Cancer Journey Experiences.
                                                                        Men with Prostate Cancer, their families and carers are most
                                                                        welcome. Light refreshments available. For further information
                                                                        call Graham on 8677 7896 or gstaggs@accsoft.com.au

                                                                        Galston VIEW Club
                                                                        The August luncheon meeting is at Dural Country Club
Welcome new parish priest                                               commencing at 11am, the 26th August. Guest Speaker for the
In late June Father David announced that his six year term              day will be Graham Simms, who will discuss the background,
as parish priest for St Benedict’s Arcadia had ended and that           lives and unique nature of two Aussie Characters, Bea Miles
Father Bernard McGrath had been appointed by the bishop                 and Arthur Stace (The Eternity Man). Visitors welcome.
as our parish priest for the next six years. Fortunately,               Inquiries contact Vivien on 9894 1189.
because he remains prior of the monastery, Father David
will still be a familiar figure in the parish.                          GALSTON CWA NEWS
                                                                        Our next meeting is on 12th August, when we will celebrate
St Benedicts Fete
                                                                        our International Day. The country of study for 2015 is Italy.
The St Benedict’s fete will be held this year on Sunday 30th
August. This popular event has something for everyone: second           Students from Galston Public School have created colourful
hand bargains, good food, plants, flowers, chocolate wheel,             and interesting posters on Italy. These have been judged and the
crafts, kids’ activities and all the other stalls that have made this   winners will attend our meeting to receive their prizes and listen
fete such an annual favourite in the local community.                   to a guest speaker. Their teachers and families will also attend.
                                                                        We welcome members of other CWA branches on the day, who
Red Cross                                                               will join us for an Italian lunch. Coin donations received go to
The Castle Hill Branch will hold its 26th Annual General                ACWW – the Associated Country Women of the World.
Meeting, Friday 14th August, 2015 from 9.30am in The
Tribute Room, Castle Grand Library Building, Castle Hill.
All welcome. Enquiries phone 8850 7056.

Dural Galston Probus Club
The next meeting at 10am the 20th August, at The Galston
Club, 21-25 Arcadia Road, Galston. Our speaker will be Ted
Simmons “Media”. Come along or phone Anne 9653 1004.

        “a nursery with a difference”
           Devonshire Teas and Sweets
                     High Tea
               Breakfast and Lunch
             Gift shop and Homewares
            Open Tues - Sun 9am - 4pm
   745 Old Northern Rd, Dural 2158 Ph: 9651 1027

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THE WAY WE WERE

Dural and Dural
Historical Society Inc
Three years ago the Dural and District Historical Inc.
decided to have an annual recognition of the work of
its founder, Mrs June Roughley, of Kenthurst.

T    he Society felt that a lecture, on an aspect the history
     of the former Doorals, would be the most suitable. The
lecture would be given by a recognised historian.
    This year’s lecture will be given by Mr Tom Richmond
OAM. Mr Richmond was an inspirational teacher at
Galston High School and is fondly remembered by his
former students. He gave the first two lectures; the first
on the exploration of our district and the second on Bar
Island. This year he has chosen to talk about the Hornsby
Shire.

Mr Richmond says this will be his last public
performance so take this opportunity to again be
entertained and enthused about the history of this
most historic part of Sydney.

                                                                Quilt Display
                                                                An Exhibition of Quilts made by members of
                                                                the Arcadian Quilters will feature at the Galston
                                                                Community Centre, August 29-30. 9.30am to 4pm.
                                                                Entry $5 Adults – Children Free.
                                                                A lot of gorgeous quilting fabric has been donated to
                                                                the group and have been made into Quilts of various
                                                                sizes suitable for Grandparents to Grandchildren and
                                                                everyone in between will be for sale. Members will be
                                                                on hand to explain their techniques, applications and
                                                                answer any questions about the quilts.

                                                                There will be trading tables, a Members stall and tea,
                                                                coffee and cake. You could win a quilt by entering the
                                                                raffle, tickets 3 for $5 or $2 each. All money raised will
                                                                benefit Cancer Research and several local charities of
                                                                choice.
                                                                Contact – Carole 9894 7749

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OUR STATE

The Right                                                           Winner in Red Tape
Outcome                                                             Cuts
By David Elliott,                                                   By Stephen Cartwright,
Member for Baulkham Hills                                           CEO NSW Business Chamber

Too often these days the first response to any                      Small business is the clear winner from New South
tragedy is that the Government do something to                      Wales Government initiatives to cut more than
stop it from happening again.                                       $815 million in red tape, but more can be done to
                                                                    improve business competiveness across the state,

H    owever, to get the right outcome, things take time.
     Sydney is peppered with planning ideas which seemed
                                                                    according to the NSW Business Chamber.

good at the time but weren’t properly thought out.
    A recent accident on Memorial Avenue is an example
of why people need to take care on the roads.
                                                                    T    he NSW Government should be congratulated for
                                                                         exceeding its original $750 million red tape reduction
                                                                    target by June 2015. This is a significant achievement and
    For many months, indeed years now, Memorial                     will make it easier for small businesses in NSW to grow
Avenue has been a priority project for both myself and the          and employ more people.
NSW Government.                                                         Local government reform needs to commence
    Hills residents deserve better roads and we are getting         this term. Maintaining 152 councils and more than
on with the job of planning for a long term solution to a           1,400 councillors across the state creates unnecessary
road which is outdated.                                             differences. The NSW Government should also give
    However, drivers cannot blame substandard roads                 serious consideration to bringing forward the abolition of
when they fail to drive to the conditions.                          business transfer taxes scheduled for 1 July 2016, and the
    I have spoken to police who attended the Memorial               planned abolition of
Avenue incident, and they have advised me that the                  stamp duty on business
accident was caused by driver error.                                mortgages, unlisted
    I am again raising the issue of Memorial Avenue with            marketable securities
the Roads Minister, Duncan Gay, but this does not mean              and the transfer of
we should rush into construction and risk a bad outcome.            non-real business assets
    The sooner we upgrade this road to meet the new                 would go a long way to
levels of demand the better.                                        boosting productivity and attracting investment to NSW.
    In the meantime, please remember to be extra vigilant               We need a more competitive tax system that makes it
on the road when you are travelling on roads known to be of         easier to transfer business ownership.
high risk.
                                                                    See more at: http://www.nswbusinesschamber.
Driving to the conditions of the road will save you                 com.au/News-Media/Latest-News/Small-Business-
and others around you, while we get on with the job                 the-clear-winner-in-Red-Tape-cuts#sthash.F8kI7JBz.
of bring Memorial Avenue into the 21st century.                     dpuf

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MAYORAL UPDATE

Seniors Living                                                           Happenings in
Proposal                                                                 Hornsby Shire
By Andrew Jefferies,                                                     By Councillor Steve Russell
Mayor Hills Shire Council                                                Mayor Hornsby Shire Council

A proposal to create a seniors living complex in close                    A snapshot of Hornsby Shire.
proximity to the Circa shopping centre and Norwest
Private Hospital was supported by The Hills Shire
Council, with Council seeking permission from the
Department of Planning to make it allowable under
                                                                         H     ornsby Shire’s residents are older, better educated and
                                                                               more culturally diverse than the rest of the population,
                                                                          according to a new study commissioned by Council. On
the Local Environment Plan.                                               average 40 new businesses commence in Hornsby Shire every
                                                                          single week.

I f approved, the complex would include both independent
  living units and a residential aged care facility, creating
approximately 120 jobs close to both Bella Vista and
                                                                              If you would like to see the full results of the study visit:
                                                                          http://bit.ly/1IDSx1f.

Norwest Stations. The creation of a seniors living complex                TERRACOTTA WARRIOR FOR HORNSBY SHIRE
near Circa shopping centre at Norwest benefits our                        Visitors to Hornsby Shire Council Chambers will be greeted
community by providing options for our ageing population                  by a new resident, a terracotta warrior that is a gift from the
whilst creating more local jobs. The location of the proposed             Chinese city of Xian.
                                                   complex will                This is a very generous gift that marks the friendship
                                                   be situated            between our communities
                                                   close to retail        and we’re extremely grateful.
                                                   services and           This is a priceless addition
                                                   the medical            to our Shire that further
                                                   precinct               strengthens the bond that
                                                   associated             exists between us and Xian.
with Norwest Private Hospital. Therefore Council considers                The statue is a replica of
that the use of the Circa site for the aged care facility, will           those in the world-renowned
make the best and most appropriate use of the space.                      Terracotta Army that was
    The proposed location for the seniors living complex is               discovered in 1974 in Xian.
well situated for its purpose and will provide residents with             It includes more than 8,000
excellent access to medical and health facilities, making                 soldiers that were buried with
good use of the Circa Precinct.                                           the first Chinese Emperor
                                                                          Qin Shi Huang in 210 BCE.
The planning proposal will be forwarded to the
Department of Planning for a Gateway                                      I encourage everybody to
Determination.                                                            come by and see him.

                                    All your OBF favourites freshly squeezed into one iconic location—the Castle Hill
                                    Showground. Art awards, bonsai, markets, classic cars, kids music festival and more.
                                    PLUS the OBF PARADE is back.

                                    Get the JUICE on OBF www.thehills.nsw.gov.au #ZESTFEST

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REPRESENTING OUR AREA

One-Stop                                                             Consider
Shop                                                                 Donating
With Matt Kean - Member for Hornsby
                                                                     Blood
                                                                     By Phillip Ruddock – Member for Berowra
The new facility at Hornsby, replacing the old
motor registry at 324 Pacific Hwy, will offer more
than 800 government transaction services at one                      Do you know that currently only one in 30 people in
convenient location.                                                 this country donate blood – yet one in 3 people will
                                                                     need blood during their lifetime.

W       e are revolutionising government service delivery,
        bringing together different agencies to create a new
network of customer focused one-stop shops. Customers                T    hose generous people made over 1,300,000 blood
                                                                          donations last year. Australia maintains one of the
will have access to government transactions including driver         safest and most secure blood supplies in the world and
                                                    licences,        I would like to ask you to consider becoming a blood
                                                    vehicle          donor. There is a simple test on the website of the
                                                    registrations,   Australia Red Cross, www.
                                                    Seniors Card     donateblood.com.au which
                                                    applications,    helps determine eligibility,
                                                    owner            or you can call 13 14 95 if
                                                    builder          you wish to discuss personal
                                                    permits,         medical circumstances
housing payments and more. They will also enjoy faster               regarding eligibility.
service and extended opening hours of 7.00am-7.00pm                      People with diabetes
Monday to Friday and 8.30am-12.00pm on Saturdays.                    would be interested to know
Customers can also make appointments, opt to use fast                that the Australian Government has now made the drug
in-store self-serve kiosks or do their business off-site through     Lucentis available on the PBS for conditions outside
enhanced digital services or the 24/7 phone service.                 macular degeneration. One of the reasons you lose vision
     While the approach takes customer service to a new              with diabetes is through a leakage of fluid onto the back
level, it also reduces shop-front duplication. Old, single           of the eye. Injections of Lucentis can kelp the area to dry
agency government shops such as the Thornleigh motor                 up, allowing the vision to improve.
registrywill have their services relocated to the new one stop-
shops that are resourced to deal with customer demand.               The cost of the drug on the PBS will now be $6.10
                                                                     for concessional patients and $37.70 for general
For further information, more locations and                          patients, which compares very favourably with
construction updates, customers can visit www.                       the previous cost of over $10,000 for a year’s
service.nsw.gov.au or ring 13 77 88.                                 treatment.

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Stronger                                                        Outstanding
Communities                                                     Career
With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell                           With Ray Williams - Member for Castle Hill

The Stronger Communities Programme, announced                   Recently I had the great pleasure congratulating
in this year’s Budget, will deliver $150,000 per year           Peter Welsh, NSW’s longest-serving permanent
for two years to fund small capital projects which              firefighter who has just retired after almost fifty
deliver social benefits.                                        years of service.

T    his is an exciting opportunity for local communities
     to work with me to identify potential projects
which will contribute to our community’s long term
                                                                P     eter who is a member of Castle Hill Fire Station will
                                                                      hang up his helmet for good when he finishes his last
                                                                shift as a Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter. Station
vibrancy and viability.                                         Officer Welsh joined FRNSW (formerly the NSW Fire
I will be establishing                                          Brigades) on 16 September 1966. He served as a fire fighter
a community                                                     at fire stations across North West Sydney during his career.
consultation committee                                          Peter worked at Hornsby Fire Station until it was burnt
to identify projects                                            down by a petrol tanker rolling over and bursting into flames
which are a priority and                                        at the front of the fire station in January 1971. After that
to ensure this funding delivers the best possible outcomes      Peter worked
for our community.                                              at Gordon Fire
    Following community consultation, I will invite             Station and
identified incorporated not-for-profit and local government     Crows Nest
organisations to apply for funding. Identified applicants can   Fire Station.
apply for funding of at least $5,000 and up to a maximum        Peter was
of $20,000 and must provide matching cash or in-kind            transferred to
funding on at least a dollar for dollar basis.                  Castle Hill         Ray Williams, Peter Welsh and Hills Shire Mayor Clr
    The applications that are recommended for grant             Fire Station in Andrew Jefferies.
funding would be assessed against the Programme                 early 1992. He was promoted to Station Officer on the 26th
Guidelines by the Department of Infrastructure and              September 1980 and relieved at a variety of stations in the
Regional Development to ensure that approved projects           north and North West area of Sydney, including Rydalmere,
represent value for money.                                      Eastwood and Ryde.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the                  I thank him for his commitment, professionalism
Stronger Communities Programme guidelines and                   and the dedication he has displayed throughout his
the Frequently Asked Questions which are available              career in protecting our community and I wish him
at www.alexhawke.com.au                                         all the best in his well- earned retirement.

                                                                       Ray Williams MP
                                                                                                            As your State MP I can help
                                                                Suite 202, 10-14 Market Lane                 ~ represent you in Parliament
                                                                Rouse Hill Town Centre NSW 2155              ~ communicate your issues with Ministers & Govt. Departments
                                                                phone: (02) 8882 9555 fax: (02) 8882 9411    ~ put you in touch with services that can help you
                                                                                                             ~ with Congratulatory Messages for 50th or 60th Wedding
                                                                email: castlehill@parliament.nsw.gov.au
                                                                                                               Anniversaries & 90th or 100th Birthdays
                                                                web: raywilliamsmp.com.au                    ~ by providing Justice of Peace services in my office

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LINDUS DRY CLEANERS

                                                        MENDING AND
                                                        ALTERATIONS AVAILABLE

                                                        FREE MINOR REPAIRS
  SALT Café Dural
  Free coffee/tea on presentation
  of the voucher for the month of
  August for up to 2 people.
  Formerly Chat Time Cafe

                 DURAL MALL PH: 9651 2868                            DURAL MALL PH: 9651 2776
                                                                    www.lindusdrycleaners.com.au

Shopping in a Village
     Environment
In an area that is proud of its community links and village atmosphere
we are fortunate to have a shopping centre that promotes service
and friendliness as a way of life.

Round Corner shopping precinct is home to numerous boutique stores
offering a wide range of goods and chattels at realistic prices and
lots of happy smiles!

Next time you think shopping, think Round Corner for friendly, happy service.

                                                        SUSHI MURA
  BAKERS DELIGHT                                        DINE IN I TAKE AWAY I CATERING I EVENTS I PARTIES
  Buy our healthy loaf and get a free                   Mon-Fri 8am -5.30pm I Sat 8am -4pm I Sun Closed
  scone for you to try….

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16 Dooral Roundup – August 2015
ANTHONY’S GOURMET MEATS                                         ROMEO’S@DURAL
Yearling Scotch Fillet $25.99kg while stocks last! I Lamb       Mens Hairdresser
Shanks $9.99kg I Yearling Rump $19.99kg I Spit Hire Available   Mon-Wed 8am -5.30pm I Thurs 8am -6.30pm I Sat 7.30-4pm
              DURAL MALL PH: 9651 2383                                         DURAL MALL PH: 0403 027 646
           www.anthonysgourmetmeats.com.au

SPECIAL: Stabilo Boss 8 pack highlighters usually $15.95 now $6.99 whiLe stock lasts.

                                                                Round Corner Newsagency
                                                                For all your stationery, papers, magazines, gift cards and
                                                                gifts. Full lotto agency.

                                                                                DURAL MALL PH: 9651 2027

THE DURAL DELI                                                  DEER WILLOW
Gourmet baked goodies and meals produced on premises.           We search the world to find beautiful and unique items
Specialising in gluten free and no nasties dishes. Platters     that are crafted with skill and a great deal of love and bring
and catering available.                                         them home to you. Immerse yourself in our treasure trove
All new team would love to see you!                             of hand selected decorative pieces, furniture and fashion.
    DURAL MALL PH: 9651 2254 MOBILE: 0423 772 795                               Dural Mall ph: 9651 2003

                                                                                       August 2015 – Dooral Roundup          17
BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Hear Clear Focusses on Hearing                                  Hear Clear Focusses on Hearing Awareness

Awareness
                                                                     Hearing loss is often referred to as the “invisible disability”. Untreated
                                                                hearing loss creates isolation, stigma and reduces the quality of life and
                                                                relationships. Unfortunately many people are unaware of what they cannot
                                                                hear.
                                                                    Katie Rahman of Hear-Clear says “Hearing loss due to age usually occurs
                                                                very slowly, so slowly that the person doesn’t notice. Many people adjust
Hearing loss is often referred to as the “invisible                                 Open Day at their Galston
                                                                their behaviour to cope. While most people can’t do without glasses, they
                                                                don’t realise that hearing aids are just as important.”
disability”. Untreated hearing loss creates isolation,Significant numbers of people Clinic.       Make
                                                                                         have a hearing  loss.an   appointment
                                                                                                               Latest research
stigma and reduces the quality of life and people,relationships.                    to    meet     Bruce        and    Katie,
                                                 indicates one in six Australians. While it is small percentage in younger
                                                          over the age of 70 years, three out of four people have an impairment.
Unfortunately many people are unaware of what                   they Week (23-29
                                                      Hearing Awareness             haveAugust)
                                                                                              a free     hearingthescreening
                                                                                                    is highlighting      issues faced
cannot hear.                                                                        or    a “no     obligation”          review
                                                 by people with hearing loss. Hear-Clear Australia is joining the campaign by
                                                 offering their local community the opportunity to find out more about their
                                                 hearing.                           of your hearing aids. They

K     atie Rahman of Hear-Clear says “Hearingtheir  loss    due to                  will also be offering a free
                                                      On Tuesday 25th August, Hear-Clear will be holding an Open Day at
                                                       Galston Clinic. Make an appointment to meet Bruce and Katie, have a
      age usually occurs very slowly, so slowly that
                                                 free    the
                                                      hearing   person
                                                               screening  or a “no trial     of review
                                                                                    obligation”   the latest       hearing
                                                                                                         of your hearing          aid Katie and Bruce
                                                                                                                          aids. They
                                                 will also be offering a free trial of the latest hearing aid that helps your              Katie and Bruce
doesn’t notice. Many people adjust their behaviour
                                                 brain hear. to
                                                              Thiscope.
                                                                   is an opportunitythat     helps
                                                                                        to get         your
                                                                                               your hearing      brain
                                                                                                              checked       hear.
                                                                                                                       and ask some
                                                 questions about what is available. Places are limited so phone the clinic to secure a time.
While most people can’t do without glasses, they          don’t                     This is an opportunity to get your hearing checked and ask
                                                      “With all the advances in hearing aid technology, the way they can minimise background noise and link to your mobile phone,
realise that hearing aids are just as important.”there is no excuse these days forsomemissing questions          about
                                                                                               out on conversation,”         what
                                                                                                                       says Bruce      isofavailable.
                                                                                                                                   Allen    Hear-Clear. Places are limited so

     Significant numbers of people have a hearing loss.
                                                      ContactLatest
                                                                Hear-Clear Australiaphone the clinic to secure a time.
research indicates one in six Australians. While it isGalston:
                                                         small
                                                      Dural:
                                                                 Shop 4, 350-352 Galston Rd. Ph. 9653 1395
                                                              564 Old Northern Rd. Ph      “With
                                                                                              9651 3227all the advances in hearing aid technology, the
percentage in younger people, over the age of 70 years, three                       way they can minimise background noise and link to your
out of four people have an impairment.                                              mobile phone, there is no excuse these days for missing out
     Hearing Awareness Week (23-29 August) is highlighting the on conversation,” says Bruce Allen of Hear-Clear.
issues faced by people with hearing loss. Hear-Clear Australia
is joining the campaign by offering their local community the                       Contact Hear-Clear Australia
opportunity to find out more about their hearing.                                   Galston: Shop 4, 350-352 Galston Rd. Ph. 9653 1395
     On Tuesday 25th August, Hear-Clear will be holding an Dural: 564 Old Northern Rd. Ph 9651 3227

Berowra Waters Holidays offers a lot
more than you think
Berowra Waters Holidays, located at Berowra Waters,
offers visitors a choice of overnight and weekend
accommodation and a huge range of activites both
guided and unguided.

T   hese activities range from kayaking, stand up paddle
    boarding, boat hire, fishing trips, hiking, guided
                                                 44
                                                       historical
walks and more. Part of the business mantra is to provide
                                                                                               offer a luxury hire - self-drive BBQ boat. This vessel comes
people with unique experiences amongst the waterways of
                                                                                               complete with in-built toilet, swim platform, full length bimini
Berowra Waters, Sydney’s Best Kept Secret.
                                                                                               cover, on board music system and stainless steel barbeque. The
   In order to help achieve this, Berowra Waters Holidays
                                                                                               “BBQ Boat” is the perfect solution for a fun family day out,
                                                                                               special occasion such as Father’s Day, outing with friends or
                                                                                               fishing in comfort. The BBQ Boat is an excellent way to cruise
                                                                                               the beautiful Hawkesbury River in luxury and experience the
                                                                                               serenity and beauty of the surrounding National Parks and
                                                                                               State Forests. You do not require a boat licence to drive this
                                                                                               vessel and you can hire the BBQ Boat for 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours self
                                                                                               catering or fully catered.

                                                                                               Gift certificates are available - perfect for Fathers Day!
                                                                                               Simply visit their website at www.berowrawatersholidays.
                                                                                               com.au for further information or contact Sue on
                                                                                               0405 565 256.

18 Dooral Roundup – August 2015
Impulse Travel Cruise & Travel Expo 2015
In September 2014 Impulse Travel held a cruise and
travel expo at the Castle Hill Country Club which
was hailed a great success by both the guests and
participating cruise operators, all of whom presented
their latest cruise offerings and exclusive discounts
available only to Expo attendees.

A     total of 15 cruise operators attended the Expo with
      cruises ranging from ocean cruises to European and
American river cruising and even French canal cruising. There
was particular interest in small ship cruises offering adventure
and life changing experiences that allow passengers to view
and interact with the local people and wildlife.
    Over 300 guests attended the 2014 Expo to discuss and
consider the various cruise options and then enjoyed morning
tea followed by a light lunch supplied by Impulse Travel.
    Impulse Travel will hold their 2015 Cruise and Travel Expo
at the Castle Hill Country Club on Thursday, 13th August 2015
between 10am and 2pm. The Expo will again be attended by a
large number of cruise operators who will be offering seasonal
discounts and exclusive Impulse Travel cruise specials on the day.
    If you are considering a cruise for your next holiday then
why not come and talk to all the cruise experts in the one           Entry to the Cruise Expo is free and there is ample
spot on the one day.                                                 parking in the golf club parking area.

                                                                                          August 2015 – Dooral Roundup     19
school news

Good Luck Michelle                                              Talent Quest
With an hour to spare before heading off to the airport         Congratulations to all the students who entered the St
for the 100 m Hurdles World Titles in Beijing, past             Madeline’s Talent quest. As always it was as entertaining as any
Hills Grammar student Michelle Jenneke found time to            of the talent shows on television. Beautiful singers, talented
drop in for the Kindy –Year 2 athletics carnival.               musicians, comedians and dancers. A talented group of Year
    Michelle led the 190 littlies in warm ups before the        5 boys performed a comedy based on the Footy Show which
carnival began on the school oval. The children moved           entertained the crowd. Another successful year.
through a series of ten stations which develop skills for the
more formal competition starting in Year 3 and perhaps          Thanks to all the performers.
another national athlete in years to come.

We wish Michelle, Mechatronics student at Sydney
University (Class of 2011) the very best for her
upcoming comps in Holland, Belgium, Japan and the
World Championships later in August.

Working Bee
Parents and students
have been very busy
lately preparing gardens                                        Kindy Fashion Parade
around our beautiful                                            As part of the topic “Weather
school.                                                         in my World” kindy was
    A herb garden has                                           challenged to design and make
been re-planted in                                              clothing to suit a particular
front of the canteen to                                         type of weather. We might just
provide a mini kitchen                                          have the next Pierre Cardin or
garden for lunches.                                             Collette Dinnigan in Kenthurst.

Students have been                                              Well done to all the fashion
very active in helping                                          designers in St Madeleine’s
out.                                                            Kindy!!

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Back to the 80s a blast!
                                                                      NORTHHOLM
Galston High School has just produced their biennial
musical ‘Back to the Eighties’. Students, staff and parents
                                                                      ENROLLING NOW FOR 2017
                                                                      LIMITED VACANCIES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR 2016
had great fun singing along to all the classic hits of the
1980s including music from Wham, Madonna, Bon Jovi,                   Quality Education for Kindergarten to Year Twelve
Cyndi Lauper and the B52s.
                                                                       JOIN US FOR A TOUR WITH OUR PRINCIPAL
Congratulations to all involved!
                                                                     To register visit northholm.nsw.edu.au or call 9656 2000
                                                                     to book a personal tour or request a Prospectus.

                                                                        LEARN WITH PURPOSE LIVE WITH PASSION

                                                               High Achiever’s Assembly
                                                               Galston High School is intent on providing opportunities
                                                               for all our students to ‘achieve excellence and inspire success’.
                                                               In July we once again had the pleasure of celebrating the
                                                               academic achievements of our 2014 Year 12 High Achievers.
Sculpture in the Hills                                         For many of our current senior students, it was a reminder to
Exploring Creativity Comes From Different Perspectives         them of how close they are to fulfilling their HSC ambitions
through the IB program, Year 4 were asked to reflect on        and for them it was an inspiration to see and speak to these
and express feelings through sculpture in their specialist     high achievers. Courtney Pearce from Year 12 2014 spoke
Art classes. Each student named their piece and gave a brief   passionately about how she was able to achieve success
overview for the exhibition catalogue.                         through three main key points – the importance of hard work
                                                               or effort; having a balanced approach that allowed for family,
Parents and staff were invited into the bush setting           work, sleep and socialising; and setting goals to strive for.
to view the Sculptures in the Hills while the artists
explained the development of their ideas in mixed              Congratulations to all our students including the
media.                                                         Dux of 2014 who achieved an ATAR of 98.5.

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QUAFF IT                                                               TRAVEL

Sileni Estates                                                         Let’s Talk
Hawke’s Bay                                                            Travel
New Zealand                                                            With Michelle Desmarchelier, TravelManagers

With Hugh Martin, Vintage Cellars                                      Michelle Desmarchelier has recently
                                                                       joined with TravelManagers to service the local
                                                                       community as your very own Personal Travel
Sileni Estates is a major vineyard and winery
                                                                       Manager.
development in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s oldest
established vineyard area.

T    he first vintage was in 1998 and since then the
     wines have won worldwide acclaim.
                                  Sileni named after the
                              Sileni who featured in
                              Roman mythology alongside

                                                                       W
                              Bacchus, the god of wine,                       ith over 26 years travel industry experience and
                              boasts a state of the art                       a passion for travel, I will work closely with my
                              winery designed to crush                 clients to create unique travel experiences and lifetime
                              over 1500 tonnes of grapes a             memories. Be it a trip of a lifetime, family holiday,
year. Sileni Estates produce hand crafted wines that reflect           domestic and international travel arrangements or
the unique characteristics of the vineyards.                           special interest groups.
    Two wines worth trying are the Sauvignon Blanc                         Whilst the internet is a great research tool when
and Ponor Noir. The Sauvignon Blanc shows classic                      planning your holiday, nothing beats working with your
gooseberry, passionfruit and tropical fruit aromas. The                own Personal Travel Manager to get you the best deals
palate is clean and fresh with citrus flavours and lingering           and to manage your journey, giving you peace of mind
acidity and offers great value for true lovers of great                from start to finish.
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The Pinot Noir has                            I love nothing more than meeting with my clients to
concentrated black cherry and dark berry aromas which                  nut out their itinerary, talk about their travel expectations
follow through to the palate where dark berry fruit and                and then start planning their trip of a lifetime.
cherry flavours are supported by soft tannins. Designed                    Now is the time to start planning your end of
for early drinking but is capable of cellaring for 3-5 years.          year holiday or even your 2016 getaway with a lot of
                                                                       companies releasing their earlybird specials.
Sileni Estates is more than a winery - it is an
Epicurean Centre and a gourmet foodstore,                              Either by phone, email or in person at a time and
showcasing the finest Hawke’s Bay, and New Zealand                     place that suits you at your house or over a coffee at
product and well worth a visit if you are in the area.                 your local cafe. Let’s meet and talk travel!

  The Rock that’ll                                                          Your travel is my business
      make your business roll.
                                                                            “Hi, I’m Michelle, your local personal travel
     Need help talking to your prospects? Blue Rock is a small,             manager. I specialise in tailor-made tours
  creative communications business that can help your business roll.        and family getaways.
      We can bring your products and services alive with strong
  selling ideas.                                                            Let’s meet and talk travel.”
     We specialise in making your marketing dollar go further
  and work harder. Through superior design, advertising,
                                                                                          Michelle Desmarchelier
                                                                                          M: 0466 308 770
  PR, sales promotion, direct marketing at a realistic cost.                              E: michelle.desmarchelier@travelmanagers.com.au
                                                                                          travelmanagers.com.au/MichelleDesmarchelier
  For a free consultation call Michael Martin on 0412 122 239
  or visit our website at www.bluerock.net.au                                             ACN: 113 085 626 Member: IATA, AFTA, CLIA

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TOP MOTORING TIPS                                                  FINANCIAL MATTERS

How does your                                                Tax Time
Suspension Work                                              With Wayne Griffiths

                                                             Todays smart phones can do almost
The suspension is responsible                                anything, including providing financial
for providing good road                                      education for teens.
holding characteristics.

I t also provides good steering ability and cornering
  ability, even tyre wear
                                                             S mart phone apps can serve as a great way for teens
                                                               to learn how to manage their money. Here are some
                                                             money management apps for teens.
and absorbing road shock
and providing drive                                          Mint
over rough or uneven                                         The Mint.com app can help teens
surfaces. Shock absorbers,                                   practice budgeting. The app allows
leaf springs, suspension                                     you to set up a monthly budgets
arms and bushes are                                          broken into different categories such
all components of the                                        as entertainment, gas, clothes and
suspension.                                                  food, and then monitor the budgets
    Regular suspension                                       throughout the month as you spend.
maintenance requires
the inspection, re-                                          Bill Guard
tensioning, adjustment                                       BillGuard is a great app for teens that are
and lubrication of                                           new to credit cards. The app monitors
components at selected                                       credit card transactions and alerts you
kilometres and/or monthly                                    of any fraudulent charges, helping
intervals as specified by                                    teens get in the habit of watching for
the manufacturer. Four                                       unwanted credit card charges.
wheel drive and all wheel
drive vehicles will require                                  iAllowance
periodic due to the nature of driving conditions that may    BillGuard is a great app for teens that are
be encountered in day to day operation.                      new to credit cards. The app monitors
    Items that may indicate fault with the suspension are;   credit card transactions and alerts you
> Uneven or sagged appearance of the vehicle                 of any fraudulent charges, helping
> Excessive oversteer or understeer when turning the         teens get in the habit of watching for
    vehicle                                                  unwanted credit card charges.
> Creaking or knocking noise from under vehicle when
    travelling over bumps                                    Smarty Pig
> Harsh and unstable ride quality when travelling over       Smarty pig allows teens to practice
    bumps                                                    saving for a large purchase. The app
> Increased braking distances.                               allows you to set money goals, add
                                                             money to the goals, and track your
If regular suspension is not adhered to, gradual             progress. Friends and family who use the
or instant changes in road holding, steering or              app can also contribute to your money
braking can be expected.                                     goals.

                                                                             Should you wish to go through
                                                                             the possibilities, please call us at
                                                                             W. Griffiths & Co Pty Ltd on
                                                                             9651 2288.

                                                                             Disclaimer: This is general information only. We take no
                                                                             responsibility for any errors, omissions or possible misleading
                                                                             statements. This is not designed as a substitute for professional
                                                                             advice and we suggest that such advice is sought.

                                                                                    August 2015 – Dooral Roundup                          25
AROUND THE HOME

Designing your                                                        Treating your
Home                                                                  pool for Algae
With Neil Turrell www.turrell.com.au                                  By Michael Freame, as heard on ABC 702
                                                                      “Homies” Saturdays 10.00am “The Pool Guy”.

Anyone who has gone through the process of buying                     For many people, the only time their pool receives
a home knows that most houses won’t meet your                         an algae treatment is after the pool turns an unusual
specific present or future needs.                                     colour or becomes cloudy which in turn often leads
                                                                      to a diagnosis of an algae infestation.

H     owever, designing your own home doesn’t require
      compromise, as you can specify your space exactly how
you wish to live.                                                    J    ust follow these easy steps to prevent algae:
                                                                          1. Be sure to keep the pool clean and the skimmer
    I often find people don’t know whether to use an                  basket empty. Just 5 minutes each week to rake the pool
architect or a draftsman when designing their new homes.              and empty the skimmer basket, less if you have a reliable
    So what are the differences between architects and                pool cleaner in the pool.
draftsmen? Firstly, cost. Generally, architects will require more     2. Once a month add the recommended dose of pool
financial outlay than a draftsman. Architects design and build        algaecide. Algaecides with Copper as an ingredient like Back-
structures to suit your needs and will ensure the structure is        Up III, are a good choice for people who want
safe, functional and economical. They will have consistent            a preventative but also who struggle with black
involvement from the start to finish of a project.                    spot algae. AlgiGuard is great for deterring
     Draftsmen perform similar work at times but drafting             ducks and insects from your pool and is also
covers a much boarded field and can be applied to many                great for preventing/resolving algae problems.
specialities. Draftsman and architects generally work together        3. Run the pools filtration system for a
and both prepare CADD drawings, however drafting can be               minimum of 8 hours a day in summer and
applied to many other areas besides construction. A draftsman’s       6 hours a day in winter. This ensures that
drawings include technical details and specifications such as         debris is filtered out, the pool cleaner has long enough to
materials, dimensions and procedures. A draftsman’s work also         remove floor debris and the water is circulated.
depends on their expertise. This may be in areas of residential       4. Regular chlorination needs to be maintained all year round,
versus commercial construction, or depending on the type of           either by automated means e.g. salt chlorinator, or manually
material such as steel, timber or reinforced concrete.                – adding liquid chlorine by hand etc.
    So when designing your home you have a few options                5. Get your pool water tested at least once every 6 weeks.
on who to seek advice. Overall, I believe if you know exactly
what it is you want and have a rough plan, then a using a             Come in to see us at Dural Poolsmart, SPASA Pool
draftsman is completely sufficient.                                   Shop of the Year 2015, to help get your pool ready
                                                                      for winter or like us on Facebook to get regular
But no matter which way you go, always be sure to                     hints and tips on keeping your pool clean and clear
get a quote first.                                                    all year.

                                                                    DURAL POOLSMART
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26 Dooral Roundup – August 2015
LJ Hooker Dural holds the knowledge and research for an in
                                                              opportunities for your rental property in the current environm

                                                              Additionally, our team her at LJ Hooker Dural can provide ti
                                                              rental more appealing to tenants.

Gardening                                                       Get ready for
                                                              From August 1 to October 31, if you book an appraisal with

Cooperatively                                                   Spring
                                                              are sure to make living at home more convenient.

                                                              Across Australia, 10 people who receive an appraisal will ea
with Nature                                                   new  microwave,
                                                                With              dishwasher
                                                                     Peter Colusso,               or barDural
                                                                                    Principal LJ Hooker  fridge – it’s completely u

With Katrina Milne                                            So make your first step the right one, and contact LJ Hooke
                                                                Are you planning a change this spring? It’s only
There are many elements that can contribute to a                just around the corner, so it’s time to start planning
healthy garden climate.                                         now.

S   elect plants that are suited to your site conditions.
    Plants that are happy with their growing conditions
will be healthier
than plants that are
stressed. Stressed
plants are very
attractive to pests.
Don’t choose plants
that require full sun
if you live in a shady
woodland. Similarly,
don’t select plants
that like a moist environment if you have sandy soil and
lots of sunshine.
    Mulching your garden beds serves multiple purposes.
Mulch suppresses weeds, conserves water, moderates
soil temperature, feeds the soil, prevents erosion and is
                                                                T    he first step in selling your home is finding out from
                                                                     a professional what your home or investment is
                                                                worth in the current market.
attractive to boot. As mentioned above, create diversity in         LJ Hooker Dural holds the knowledge and research
your garden. A mix of plants will attract more beneficial       for an informed appraisal of your property. If you want to
insects and prevent a problem from spreading throughout         find out possible opportunities for your rental property
your garden. Most importantly, get to know your plants          in the current environment, our local property manager,
so that you will notice if a problem is manifesting Nature      Rika Greyling can also help.
is cyclical and learning the seasonal changes your plant            Additionally, our team her at LJ Hooker Dural can
will go through can help you anticipate problems.               provide tips which will make your property stand out for
                                                                buyers, or make your rental more appealing to tenants.
Organic gardening is a constantly evolving dance                    From 1 August to 31 October 31 2015, if you book
that allows you to be a full participant in your                an appraisal with LJ Hooker Dural, you will be eligible to
garden.                                                         go into a draw for prizes which are sure to make living at
                                                                home more convenient.
                                                                    Across Australia, 10 people who receive an appraisal
                                                                will each win a $5000 voucher with Appliances Online.
                                                                It may be time for a new microwave, dishwasher or bar
                                                                fridge – it’s completely up to you.

                                                                So make your first step the right one, and contact
                                                  HARDWOOD      LJ Hooker Dural today. Remember, it all starts with
                                                  FIREWOOD
                                                     NOW        an appraisal.
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                                                                                     August 2015 – Dooral Roundup      27
MONTHLY VIBE

Jake Edgley emerges
from “The Voice”
Jake started his musical pursuits by teaching himself                 Slim, the Beatles, Kason
guitar via the internet in 2005 followed shortly by                   Mraz, Frank Sinatra, Eagle
classical-opera singing lessons.                                      Eye Cherry, The Verve,
                                                                      Foster The People, Travis,

M     usic quickly grew to a full-blown career choice as he
      developed an intense passion for solving the puzzles that
music threw at him. Having played professional tennis until
                                                                      John Butler Trio, Alanis
                                                                      Morisette, Coldplay, Tracy
                                                                      Chapman, Crowded
the age of 15, Jake found that the hard-working principles he         House, Pete Murray,
had needed to be a top athlete were also useful in his pursuit        Maroon 5, Powderfinger,
for a career in music.                                                Damien Rice, David Gray,
    Jake appeared on Season 2 of “The Voice” and has released         Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Gnarls Barkley and
a 5-track debut EP ‘Feel This Way’ with great success and has         Lorde amongst others. A veritable live jukebox!
enjoyed the process of becoming a recording artist for the first
time.                                                                 Jake will appear solo at the Dural Country Club on Sat
    Expect to hear songs made famous by performers such as Ben        August 8 and Sat August 22, and as The Jake Edgley
E King, Snow Patrol, Green Day, Bill Withers, Michael Buble,          Duo on Sunday August 23 at The BullnBush Hotel in
Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Oasis, Train, Outkast, UB40, Fat Boy        Baulkham Hills.

  WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST IN THE HILLS
  Friday 7         Cassidy-Rae                                                                              JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Joe Apap                                                                                 Dural Country   Club
  Saturday 8       The Zeppelin Show                                                                        Bull n Bush
                   Keith Reynolds                                                                           JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Jake Edgley                                                                              Dural Country   Club
  Sunday 9         Declan Reynolds                                                                          JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Jimbo , PJ and Chappo                                                                    Bull n Bush
  Thursday 13      Perry Mason + Wicked Envy                                                                Bull n Bush
  Friday 14        Blake Entwisle                                                                           JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Sam Ferraro                                                                              Dural Country   Club
                   Endless Summer                                                                           Bull n Bush
  Saturday 15      Robert Brindley & James McGaw                                                            JJ’s Wine Bar
                   George Vumbaca                                                                           Dural Country   Club
                   Surfs Up - Dress up Beach Party featuring “The Beach Bandits” - Prizes + Giveaways       Bull n Bush
  Sunday 16        The Real McCoys                                                                          JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Allan, Young and Younger Trio                                                            Bull n Bush
  Thursday 20      The Desert Sea + Tijuana Stag Party                                                      Bull n Bush
  Friday 21        The Real McCoys                                                                          JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Sam Ferraro                                                                              Dural Country   Club
                   Old School Band                                                                          Bull n Bush
  Saturday 22      Mike Fischer                                                                             JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Jake Edgley                                                                              Dural Country   Club
                   Rock the Bull - from 3pm - 6 bands, 2 stages featuring Lovechild, Santana Magic,
                   The Ramones Show & Touchwood                                                             Bull n Bush
  Sunday 23        Cassidy-Rae                                                                              Dural Country Club
                   The Jake Edgley Duo (from The Voice)                                                     Bull n Bush
  Thursday 27      Into the Wild                                                                            Bull n Bush
  Friday 28        James McGaw                                                                              JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Chris James                                                                              Dural Country Club
                   Iron Lion                                                                                Bull n Bush
  Saturday 29      Blake Entwisle                                                                           JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Joanna Capetanakis                                                                       Dural Country Club
                   Australian Played                                                                        Bull n Bush
  Sunday 30        David McMaster                                                                           JJ’s Wine Bar
                   Mark’n’the Blues Duo                                                                     Bull n Bush

28 Dooral Roundup – August 2015
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