For a fun family day out, why not visit “Carnivale for the Senses” at St Madeleine’s Primary School in Kenthurst this weekend? This weekend St Madeleine’s Artfest is celebrating its 21st anniversary. You will be able to appreciate unique pieces of art by established artists such as Donald Cameron and Melinda May, the show’s feature [...]
First time investors can be in a vulnerable position due to lack of experience, however, by doing your homework, this can be avoided. Look out for property educators, conducting seminars which can turn out to be mere sales pitches. They can be a great information resource to get to know the market and strategise, but [...]
During October, Hornsby Shire Council is celebrating Bushcare month with nine volunteer group open days. The program is now in its 21st anniversary of revegetation and conservation work in the local bushland, after having started in 1989 by local residents in conjunction with the council. Epping has its own local volunteer group, the Donald Avenue [...]
The Hornsby Shire Festival of the Arts kicks off today and goes on until Saturday, 28 November. Featuring almost 200 events prepared by local artists and cultural organisations, it promises to be an exciting event for all those who have a soft spot for the visual and performing arts. The festival culminates with the awarding [...]
The number of current home owners wishing to upgrade to a new property has decreased from 44 to 34 per cent since the last data survey in March 2010. Cautious about the considerable loan amount needed in order to upgrade, many find it preferable to wait for now, and focus on renovating their current property [...]
According to the latest report released by RP Data, over the past five years there has been an increasing demand for properties and a simultaneous growth in property value, overall amounting to 30 per cent as indicated by recent statistics. Currently, Australia’s real estate market sales value total for 12 months until July 2010 is [...]
With spring in full bloom, the Galston Gardens, celebrating their 20th anniversary, are open again for your viewing pleasure. If you are planning a makeover for your own garden, visiting Galston this weekend might just inspire you with some bright green and flowery ideas! There are 10 different gardens open to the public, each offering [...]
We have all heard the horror stories: the flatmate from hell, the unspeakable bathroom/kitchen/party disasters, the unpaid rent, the rows…in a word: the scandalous behaviour of other people – our roommates. A survey devoted to rooming issues was conducted to clear up some of the controversies surrounding this subject. The results show us what really [...]
There is a growth trend in the rental market sector, which has increased by 2.8 per cent in the capital cities over the past 12 months, according to RP Data. At the moment, the national median rental rates are $350 per week overall and $370 in the capital cities. The indication of a market swing [...]
If you are interested in seed collection and propagation, there is a series of workshops starting this weekend devoted to the subject, offered by Hornsby Shire Council and the NSW Environmental Trust. Come and meet other passionate green thumbs from Epping and surrounding suburbs, and learn about the essentials of seed collection, propagation and potting [...]