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Hawkesbury Volunteers Encouraged to Step Forward for NSW Awards
Nominations close Friday 29 May 2026.
Defamation and social media
What the “Voller” Case Means for Local Media and Community Social Media Pages in Hawkesbury
Councillors Break Ranks Over Media Ban
Cr Zamprogno, Cr Creed, and Cr Djuric support motion opposing the ban.
What Council's $240 Million Plan Promises & What It Doesn't
Hawkesbury Council Draft Operational Plan 2026/2027 and the Long-Term Financial Plan 2026–2036
Richmond Bookshop backs local women in business with Author showcase
Richmond locals will have the chance to meet and hear from local authors and businesswomen at a special community event this month. Women with Altitude and Richmond’s independent bookstore, The Book Attic, are hosting The Business Sisterhood x The Book Attic: Books, Business & Bubbles on Sunday 19 April
Hawkesbury Tobacco Shops Caught in Global Illicit Cigarette Surge
Hawkesbury’s tobacco and smoke retailers are increasingly feeling the effects of a worldwide boom in illicit cigarette trade, as revealed by recent shipping records showing billions of cigarettes moving from Dubai through Asia and into Australia. The Sydney Morning Herald investigation found that Manchester brand cigarettes, legally produced in
Local Runner Jeff Ferrer Conquers Six Foot Track with Personal Best
The rugged trails of the Blue Mountains once again played host to one of Australia’s toughest endurance events this March, as hundreds of runners took on the gruelling Six Foot Track Marathon. Among them was local competitor Jeff Ferrer, who returned to the iconic race with determination and left
Colo Soccer Club Kicks Off Season with Call for Under-12 Player
As the new soccer season gets underway across the Hawkesbury, Colo Soccer Club is gearing up for another exciting year on the field and the club is encouraging young players to get involved, with spots still available in its Under-12 team. With registrations now open and training sessions beginning, the
Kurrajong Bilpin Little Athletics celebrate strong State Championship results
Young athletes from Kurrajong Bilpin Little Athletics Centre (KBLAC) have delivered a series of impressive performances at the recent NSW Little Athletics Championships 2026, with personal bests and near-podium finishes highlighting a successful campaign. Competing at Homebush on March 21–22, KBLAC athletes stood out particularly in race walking events,
Harrington Leads Strong Field at Windsor Paddle Marathon
A competitive field of 107 paddlers descended on Macquarie Park, Windsor on Saturday morning for Race 4 of the Paddle Australia Marathon Series, delivering an impressive display of endurance and skill on the Hawkesbury River. Competitors across 13 divisions took to the water in staggered starts from 9.30am, tackling
Empowering Everyone: The Environmental Ripple Effect
As the saying goes "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Bilpin florist blooms again with top Hawkesbury Show honour
Bilpin’s Jane MacKinnon has once again proven she’s a cut above the rest, taking out the coveted Most Successful Exhibitor ribbon in floristry at this year’s Hawkesbury Show, her third consecutive win. The Bilpin Buds founder said she was still coming to terms with the achievement after
Sleepless in the Hawkesbury
Sleepless nights are becoming an increasingly common struggle for residents across the Hawkesbury, particularly as the population ages. Health experts say insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early is affecting more than one in 10 Australians at any given time, with rates rising significantly among older adults.
Ancient cravings: Why our love of alcohol may go back millions of years
Researchers believe our interest in alcohol has an evolutionary link to common primate behaviour. Drinking and pub culture are not a recent invention. We know our ancestors “invented” alcohol thousands of years ago, but now it seems that our drinking habits could be related to human evolution. Research from the
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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.