On Sunday, 1 May 2011 Epping residents are invited to come and enjoy the magnificent sounds of opera music in the picturesque setting of Fagan Park’s lake. During this highly anticipated event, organised by the Rotary Club of Galston in conjunction with Pacific Opera, you will enjoy the opera concert accompanied by a massed choir [...]
The current slow moving property market and negative media attention on increasing prices, affordability issues, and falling sales numbers may lead some to believe that investing in property is too much of a risk at the moment. Buyers are remaining cautious and sellers are becoming increasingly realistic, however it is not all doom and gloom. [...]
On Sunday, May 1 Australia celebrates National Permaculture Day. Permaculture is a sustainable system of gardening based on living in harmony with nature while enhancing existing natural processes to create small ecosystems, as described by Australian naturalist and scientist Bill Mollison. Epping residents will enjoy visiting the local Karonga School’s Permaculture gardens on the day, [...]
Epping residents are invited to make their way to the city this long weekend, as there are plenty of attractions in store at Darling Harbour’s Hoopla Festival, which takes place from Friday 22 April to Tuesday 26 April 2011. Come and have a look at highly trained artists performing incredible feats, such as sword swallowing, [...]
According to a recent HIA-RP Data Residential Land Report, the volume of land sales dropped significantly in the December 2010 quarter, with sales falling by 40.4 per cent compared to the same time in 2009. The median land value growth for Australia increased by 4.1 per cent to $194,161, and by 5.9 per cent over [...]
On Saturday 30 April 2011 Epping residents are invited to join a workshop about rainwater tank installation organised by the Hornsby Shire Council. The workshop will demonstrate a backyard tank setup in Westleigh and you will receive expert advice on selecting the right rainwater tank for your needs. To keep your garden green all year [...]
Epping residents are invited to join a guided Gibberagong Waterhole Walk at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park this Saturday, 16 April and immerse themselves in beautiful natural surroundings of the local area. Gibberagong Waterhole Walk will take you through the diverse native landscape, including a mangrove boardwalk, the lush rainforest and various waterholes. Les McLeod, an [...]
If discerning buyers cannot find what they are looking for in the general Sydney property market, there is another option out there, which is becoming increasingly popular in terms of demand: off-the-plan apartments. In situations where completed properties available for sale do not meet the buyer’s standards, due to inflexible layouts, lack of modern design, [...]
Ovals and sportsgrounds in both Epping and Eastwood will soon receive a green makeover, as Hornsby Shire Council has recently finalised a $2.4 million sustainability project funded by the Federal Government, focused on stormwater recycling and improving water and energy efficiency. Epping Oval, North Epping Oval and Eastwood’s Somerville Oval are all proud owners of [...]
Epping residents are invited to join a community festival which celebrates families this weekend in Waitara. On Saturday, 9 April, the All Saints Waitara community festival is making its annual return, and promises to be bigger and better than ever before! There is something on offer for all tastes and taste buds as well. Avid [...]