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Can Australia fight inflation without making mortgage holders carry the whole burden?
In Part 1 of a three part series argues that inflation is driven by global energy shocks; Australia should consider supplementary tools that can restrain demand while helping households build equity; reduce commuting costs and become more resilient to future price shocks.
Gentleman Magician brings stories, mystery and illusion to Richmond
Magic for Adults - But Not Necessarily Grown-ups! at the Regent Theatre on Saturday, October 10.
Hawkesbury urged to start talking about dementia
Residents are being encouraged to begin open and respectful conversations about dementia as part of Dementia Action Week.
Well worn trail leads back to Bowra for community celebration
Back To Bowra 2026 will take place in High Street, Bowraville, Saturday, November 14, from 10am to 4pm.
New detour and night works for Richmond Bridge project
The Driftway will face a changed detour from Friday, October 16, 2026
Hawkesbury dual occupancy exhibition raises questions over flood rules and rural housing
Consultation closes on 29 October. The proposal raises questions about attached and detached homes, flood restrictions and which rural properties could qualify.
Wildlife Watch
Wildlife are hard to miss this spring, from bogong moths to roadside wallabies. Keep an eye out for visitors to your backyard and know what to do if they need help.
Can Australia fight inflation without making mortgage holders carry the whole burden?
In Part 1 of a three part series argues that inflation is driven by global energy shocks; Australia should consider supplementary tools that can restrain demand while helping households build equity; reduce commuting costs and become more resilient to future price shocks.
Hawkesbury dual occupancy exhibition raises questions over flood rules and rural housing
Consultation closes on 29 October. The proposal raises questions about attached and detached homes, flood restrictions and which rural properties could qualify.
Does Council have the ability to deliver on infrastructure promises with SRV $?
Should Past Project Performance Matter Before Councils Receive More Money?
$50 million supermarket and retail centre proposed for North Richmond
A planning proposal has been lodged with Hawkesbury City Council for a new $50 million supermarket, retail and commercial centre at North Richmond. The proposed development would occupy a 2.23-hectare site at 11 Terrace Road, adjoining the existing light-industrial area and about 100 metres from the Bells
National powerboat championship brings leading racers to Dargle
Dargle Water Ski Park has reinforced its place on Australia’s powerboat racing calendar after hosting leading competitors from across the country and an American champion for three days of high-speed racing on the Hawkesbury River. Some of Australia’s fastest circuit-racing powerboats descended on Lower Portland from
Fight night tonight
Professional and amateur boxing tonight at Richmond Race Club, at 312 Londonderry Road, Londonderry
Well worn trail leads back to Bowra for community celebration
Back To Bowra 2026 will take place in High Street, Bowraville, Saturday, November 14, from 10am to 4pm.
Thrive Festival Headliner - Bek Jensen
Meet the Artists - music with soul at Thrive Wellness Festival 2026
A Spring Affair celebrates the creative talent of the Hawkesbury
At the Richmond School of Arts over 3 days Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25
New builds win the tax break, but new research says established property could still come out $100k ahead
New builds keep the tax perks under the 2026 Budget. But a decade of modelling suggests established property might still win on the numbers.
The Hammer Falls Quiet: Falling Auction Clearance Rates and What They Mean for The Hawkesbury
Sydney's auction market is in sharp retreat - and home sellers across the region need to pay attention. According to Domain, Sydney's clearance rate for the week ending 30 May 2026 sat at just 51%, compared with 68% at the same time last year. At the start
Final frame: intimate family portrait wins national prize
Artist Nathan Beard has won the final National Photographic Portrait Prize in its current form with a deeply personal image of his late aunt. Beard received the 2026 award for Mae Khong, a portrait taken after his aunt suffered a debilitating fall at her home in Thailand. The photograph shows
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The Hard Talks of Life: From the Sex Talk to the Death Talk
Now, decades later, the roles have reversed. As our parents age, it’s up to us—often their adult children—to initiate another essential, uncomfortable conversation: the death talk.