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Raise a glass to hospitality - Hillbilly Cider offers a heart-warming winter experience
Winter is a great time to explore Bilpin in the upper Hawkesbury. The busy apple season has wrapped up, so why not head to the Hillbilly Cider shed for a wood-fired pizza and a mulled cider, or a glass of red by the log fire.
Happy Birthday 137th Hawkesbury Gazette!
"Congratulations to the Gazette on returning to print! Me and many other local women worked on the paper for over twenty years and have fond memories of reading stories hot off the press. A trusted local news source is so important—Facebook is no substitute. It’s a great
Councillor Eddie Dogramaci: Businessman, advocate, and now facing court
Cr Dogramaci’s legal woes follow a series of headline-making moments in his public life.
Proposed charity bike race sparks business backlash
Some businesses object to the potential closure of BLOR for a day to allow charity bike race while organisers say it will bring tourists to the Hawkesbury.
Tradie ladies rise: Government push and local champions like Alana Bathgate drive more women into the trades
HAWKESBURY GAZETTE | WOMEN IN TRADES FEATURE A major federal and state government initiative is making waves in the Hawkesbury and beyond, offering free apprenticeship training in trades and placing a strong emphasis on more women taking part in traditionally male-dominated industries like construction, engineering, and manufacturing. The Fee-Free TAFE Skills
Good prospects for Hawkesbury tourism and local jobs
There are almost three times as many international visitors staying overnight in the Hawkesbury as there are people living here permanently.
Industrial land shortage strangling local productivity, say Hawkesbury businesses
“We pay about $800,000 a year in combined rent, and we’d much rather put that towards purchasing a suitable industrial site — but there’s just nothing available in the Hawkesbury.”
From Kurrajong to the World Stage: Lianna Davidson Set for Javelin Final
A former Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics champion is now just one throw away from the world podium — and the whole Hawkesbury is behind her.
Little Athletics running strong
Eighteen Kurrajong-Bilpin athletes have represented Australia. One has been to the Olympics, several have competed at both the World Championships and Oceania Championships.
Under-14s Hawkesbury State Rep Netball team scores state title
Team work, trust and dedication have driven the team to victory.
Hawkesbury’s Jeff Ferrara helps NSW claim three national Broomball titles
Hawkesbury local Jeff Ferrara has helped lead New South Wales to an historic sweep in the 2025 Australian Broomball Championships, bringing home three national titles in a sport that’s fast, fierce — and still largely flying under the radar. Ferrara, a long-time resident of the Hawkesbury, President of Broomball Australia,
Nurse Next Door - bringing compassionate care to Hawkesbury doorsteps
Nurse Next Door is an Australian government approved home care packaged provider.
Macquarie Towns Orchestra hits the right note for over 50 years
Everyone from school-aged musicians to seasoned professionals can find their place in the ensemble, and the orchestra is also welcoming new players.
Richmond Lions Club Sleepout returns to shine a light on mental health
“Too many people are suffering in silence. This is about starting honest conversations, breaking stigma and reminding people they’re not alone."
A love story… James and his harmonica
In the heart of the Hawkesbury lives a man whose greatest love story isn't with a person — it's with a pocket-sized instrument that changed his life - the humble harmonica. James, a familiar face at the Kurrajong Bowling Club and a dedicated member of the Macquarie
Hawkesbury real estate market update - with Robbie Dunn
With 20 years experience helping hundreds of families buy and sell properties in the Hawkesbury region, Robbie Dunn provides the latest insights into our local real estate market.
Modern country living at its finest – private estate with resort-style entertaining
26 McMahons Road, Kurrajong
Two new designer homes in the heart of Richmond – live in or invest
13 & 13A Bourke Street, Richmond
Bespoke Family Acreage Blends Design, Comfort and Lifestyle in Kurmond
149 Longleat Lane, Kurmond
Burnt into Memory – A Community Still Smouldering
Burnt into Memory is a powerful anniversary exhibition that honours the impact of the Black Summer bushfires, while quietly stirring debate over whose voices are included in telling the story.
From Wilberforce to the Waves of ‘Evelyn Bay’ - rising local star Ned Morgan makes a splash
The Survivors, directed by Tony Ayres and based on Jane Harper’s novel, opens with a chilling storm sequence that tested both Morgan’s physical and emotional limits.
Why mushrooms should be the star of your next dinner party
Looking to elevate your next dinner party? Forget the fussy foie gras or overdone cheese platters — mushrooms are having their moment. These humble fungi, often overlooked as a side dish or soup ingredient, are now stepping into the spotlight for good reason. Not only are mushrooms incredibly versatile in the
Local photographer gains national recognition and inspires next generation
“I’ve always seen photography as a way to tell a story — to freeze a moment in time and give it meaning.”
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Little Athletics running strong
Eighteen Kurrajong-Bilpin athletes have represented Australia. One has been to the Olympics, several have competed at both the World Championships and Oceania Championships.
Local photographer gains national recognition and inspires next generation
“I’ve always seen photography as a way to tell a story — to freeze a moment in time and give it meaning.”
$500m Richmond Bridge project underway with major construction contract for key intersections signed
New roundabouts to be built at intersections on The Driftway at Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road are aimed at improving flood resilience while providing better access when the new bridge over the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond is built.