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January 18, 2021 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Lessor Flannel Flower

Botanical Name: Actinotus minor Common Name: Lessor Flannel Flower Family: Apiaceae Meaning: Actinotus: From Greek meaning to have rays, in reference to the ray-like bracts. minor: From Latin, meaning lessor, referring to the smaller size. Habitat: Sunny positions in sclerophyll woodland and …

Secrets to writing a successful grant application

Wanting to write a successful grant application? But don’t know how? Keith Whelan from The Grants Guy is here to help. The grants, tenders and funding consultancy guru is hosting an e-workshop on January 18 at 6.30pm. Ahead of his Community Grant …

January book of the month – Lucky’s

Discover a magical story of love, family and second chances with the book of the month for January – Lucky’s by Andrew Pippos. Synopsis: Lucky’s is a story of family. A story about migration. It is also about a man called Lucky. …

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December 10, 2020 0 Comments Events, News

Young actor makes producing debut with the Second Age Project

The Second Age Project’s Dinitha Senevirathne has been with the ensemble since he was 12. Since then, he has not only developed his love of the works of Shakespeare, he has moved on to roles with Sport For Jove’s main company, and …

Experience the FREE Illuminate the Hills at Christmas exhibition from the comforts of home

Take a journey through a light-filled Christmas tree forest with swirly candy cane shrubs, before reaching the massive multi-coloured ‘Joy Tree’, surrounded by larger-than-life playful polar bears.

December book of the month – The Coast

Fall in love with the Australian coastline with the book of the month for December – The Coast by Chris Hammer. Synopsis: From the winner of the ACT Book of the year Award for his first book, The River, comes this celebration of the Australian seascape, from its natural grandeur to the quirky individualism …

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December 2, 2020 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Slender Riceflower

Family: Thymelaeaceae Meaning: Pimelea: From Greek pimele, meaning soft and fat, possibly in reference to the oily seeds. linifolia: From Latin, meaning straight-leaved. Habitat: Sunny positions in woodland and heath. Habit: Shrub to 50cm to 1.5m. Leaves: Opposite, linear and soft. Quickly …

Bush Tracks and Tales – November

Scaly Bark Creek Walk The Scaly Bark Creek walk provides a chance to see some flora species, like the Swamp Mahogany gum, that are not seen in other areas of the Hills Shire. These eucalypt trees provide habitat and food for the …

One man’s recycling is another man’s resource! National Recycling Week 2020

November 9 to 15 marks National Recycling Week. And now is a great time to learn all about recycling and its benefits. As part of the Planet Ark initiative, now in its 25th year, the annual event highlights the need to minimise …

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November 3, 2020 0 Comments Gardening

Plant of the month – Dwarf Apple Gum

Botanical Name: Angophora hispida Common Name: Dwarf Apple Gum Family: Myrtaceae Meaning: Angophora: From Greek aggos and phero, meaning vessel which refers to the fruit. hispida: From Latin, meaning rough, from being covered with hairs. Habitat: Shallow sand on sandstone, especially on ridgetops. Habit: Small …

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Plant of the month – Lessor Flannel Flower

Secrets to writing a successful grant application

January book of the month – Lucky’s

Young actor makes producing debut with the Second Age Project

Experience the FREE Illuminate the Hills at Christmas exhibition from the comforts of home

December book of the month – The Coast

Plant of the month – Slender Riceflower

Bush Tracks and Tales – November

One man’s recycling is another man’s resource! National Recycling Week 2020

Plant of the month – Dwarf Apple Gum

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