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Free Pet Microchipping & Subsidised Vaccinations
Hawkesbury Council Animal Shelter Mulgrave Saturday 21 March
Macquarie’s Hawkesbury: Building Towns, Facing Conflict, Leaving Legacy
THE GRANARY AND THE GATEWAY Macquarie was not just an engineer of towns, but a strategist with an eye on the colony’s survival. In 1810 the Hawkesbury was already known as the “granary of New South Wales”, producing a huge share of the young colony’s wheat and corn.
Hawkesbury's First Tomato Festival
The Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club is set to host the first Tomato festival on the 21st of March
Hawkesbury Branch of National Seniors Australia Officially Opens
A new chapter for local seniors has begun with the official opening of the Hawkesbury Branch of National Seniors Australia, offering advocacy, information and social connection for older residents across the district. The newly formed branch will meet at Hawkesbury Central Library in Windsor and aims to provide a strong
NSW Strengthens Laws Against Image-Based Abuse
A new law in New South Wales makes it a crime to create, share, or threaten to share sexually explicit images, videos, or audio of someone without their consent. This includes digitally altered or AI-generated content, commonly known as deepfakes, which place a person in sexual situations they were never
$170,000 Planning Director: Hawkesbury Accountability Questions
Serious questions about Hawkesbury City Council are being escalated to the NSW Parliament, with businesses and residents asking MPs to grill ministers during Budget Estimates hearings. At the centre of the controversy is the Director of City Planning role a senior executive position worth around $170,000 a year that
$170,000 Planning Director: Hawkesbury Accountability Questions
Serious questions about Hawkesbury City Council are being escalated to the NSW Parliament, with businesses and residents asking MPs to grill ministers during Budget Estimates hearings. At the centre of the controversy is the Director of City Planning role a senior executive position worth around $170,000 a year that
Council calls on Telstra to build Berambing tower as residents warn against ‘blame shifting’
Hawkesbury City Council is calling on Telstra to recommit to building a planned mobile base station at Berambing, as residents warn the project risks collapsing amid growing tensions over who is responsible for delivering the infrastructure. In a statement released this week, Council urged Telstra to “finish the job” and
Notice of Aboriginal Stakeholder Consultation
Eco Logical Australia (ELA) has been engaged by RPS Group to undertake an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) to inform a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the proposed upgrades to gas pipelines on the Old Northern Road within Marramarra National Park (NP) NSW, and on Broadwater Road, Glenorie, NSW
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
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
Hawkesbury International Women’s Day morning tea
Community members gathered in the Council Chambers this week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of local women as part of International Women’s Day. The event, hosted by Hawkesbury City Council, brought together men and women from across the region to reflect on this year’s global theme, “Give
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
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.