Hawkesbury Women in Business to Celebrate International Women’s Day
Women from across the Hawkesbury will come together next week to celebrate International Women’s Day at a special community event hosted by Hawkesbury Women in Business. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 12 at Lakehouse, bringing together women from across the region for an evening focused on
Artists Invited to Apply for HOLDING SPACE 2026
Expressions of interest are now open for the 2026 program, with applications closing Sunday, 15 March at 5pm.
Home owners battle soaring premiums in Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains
Homeowners in Dargan, perched on the edge of the Blue Mountains and bordering the Hawkesbury, are facing a sharp new reality, insurance premiums that have surged by more than 50 per cent in five years. According to data from analytics firm Finity, the average cost of home insurance across Australia
Council Defends Deputy Mayor’s India Trip Following Public Debate
Hawkesbury City Council has issued a media release defending Deputy Mayor Sarah McMahon’s participation in an overseas trade delegation to Kerala, India, following questions raised in a recent Hawkesbury Gazette article about the governance process used to approve the trip. The council statement, released Tuesday 10 March, confirms that
Climate misinformation under spotlight
The Australian Government Senate inquiry into climate misinformation has heard explosive evidence about bots, lobby groups and international think tanks with one fiery exchange between science communicator Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and a One Nation senator capturing attention. The Senate Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy held
Council Defends Deputy Mayor’s India Trip Following Public Debate
Hawkesbury City Council has issued a media release defending Deputy Mayor Sarah McMahon’s participation in an overseas trade delegation to Kerala, India, following questions raised in a recent Hawkesbury Gazette article about the governance process used to approve the trip. The council statement, released Tuesday 10 March, confirms that
Council Approve Deputy Mayor’s Overseas Trade Delegation Travel
But Questions Remain About Process and Purpose
Calls Grow for Fairer Funding for Hawkesbury Community Preschools
Calls Grow for Fairer Funding for Hawkesbury Community Preschools Community preschools across the Hawkesbury could face increasing pressure unless the NSW Government moves to boost funding and address wage disparities for early childhood educators, local MP Robyn Preston has warned. The call follows a recommendation from the Fair Work Commission
A Quiet Track Through Hawkesbury History to Fast Food Outlets
Yeoman’s Lane, North Richmond
Win Tickets to AFC Women’s Asian Cup with National Seniors Hawkesbury
To celebrate the launch of the National Seniors Australia Hawkesbury Branch, two lucky winners will each receive two tickets (one extra companion ticket included) to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup clash between India and Chinese Taipei. The match kicks off at 8pm on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at Commonwealth
More Than 100 Kayakers to Race on Hawkesbury River
More than 100 kayakers will take to the Hawkesbury River on Saturday 14 March launching from Macquarie Park at Windsor for the fourth race of the Paddle NSW Marathon Series. Locally based Windsor Paddlesports Club is hosting the event, which attracts paddlers from all over the state and showcases the
PCYC Fit for Life Program Now Supporting Hawkesbury Youth
The PCYC NSW Fit for Life Program is now in full swing in the Hawkesbury, giving local young people aged 10 to 16 the chance to improve their health, wellbeing, and confidence. The program has quickly become a hub for students to start their day with physical activity, healthy habits,
Hawkesbury Darts Hits the Bullseye with a New Generation
For decades, darts carried a familiar stereotype a pub game played by middle-aged men nursing a beer between throws. But over the past 10 to 15 years, the sport has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving into a high-energy, global spectacle attracting young players, women and elite competitors chasing serious prize
Safety Boost for Pedestrians near Richmond High School
Pedestrian safety has been improved near Richmond High School with the completion of a new refuge island on Castlereagh Road. Transport for NSW has installed the pedestrian refuge between Hereford Street and John Tebbutt Place, providing a safer crossing point for the many students and residents who use the busy
Hawkesbury Writers Encouraged to Enter 2026 CRAFT Award for Excellence
Aspiring and established writers across the Hawkesbury are being encouraged to put pen to paper and aim for international recognition, with submissions now open for the 2026 CRAFT Award for Excellence. Hosted by respected US-based literary journal CRAFT, the annual award celebrates outstanding unpublished prose and offers a significant platform
Garden Stinkers
Does something smell off in your garden? This deceptive fungus is actually nourishing your soil.
Governor Macquarie’s Hawkesbury Towns
Governor Lachlan Macquarie left a profound mark on the Hawkesbury. He laid out flood-resilient towns, championed the region as New South Wales’ early food bowl, and dealt with the Hawkesbury’s Aboriginal peoples in ways both collaborative and violent, leaving a complex legacy that still resonates in local landscapes and
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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.