New research reshapes the story of 1788 and the Hawkesbury’s place in it
A study estimating that 2.2 million First Nations people lived in Australia before British colonisation raises new questions about the population of the Sydney Basin and casts fresh light on the Hawkesbury’s crucial role in sustaining the struggling penal colony. New research suggesting Australia’s First Nations population
European classics come to Richmond for an afternoon of music
Macquarie Towns Symphony Orchestra presents Rhythms Across Europe on Sunday, 20 September
Questions raised over disappearance of public bins
Residents and businesses are seeking answers following reports that public rubbish bins have disappeared from parts of Windsor, Richmond and Wilberforce.
Hidden danger in potting mix prompts warning for Hawkesbury gardeners
Gardeners encouraged to take care when handling potting mix.
New-home sales slump raises concerns for Hawkesbury housing supply
Australians are turning away from newly built homes as high interest rates, rising construction costs and declining confidence place increasing pressure on buyers and builders. The national slowdown has implications for growth areas surrounding the Hawkesbury, where new construction is expected to accommodate an increasing population and ease pressure on
More people sleeping rough in Windsor and Richmond CBD
Homelessness hits the doorways of businesses as housing pressure deepens
From Windsor to the White House
Trump takes a leaf from Hawkesbury Council’s book by banning critical media
Historic Jolly Frog Hotel offered for sale by receiver
A redevelopment for this site valued at approximately $7.8 million was approved following proceedings in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
$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
New-home sales slump raises concerns for Hawkesbury housing supply
Australians are turning away from newly built homes as high interest rates, rising construction costs and declining confidence place increasing pressure on buyers and builders. The national slowdown has implications for growth areas surrounding the Hawkesbury, where new construction is expected to accommodate an increasing population and ease pressure on
Historic Jolly Frog Hotel offered for sale by receiver
A redevelopment for this site valued at approximately $7.8 million was approved following proceedings in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
Is your supermarket scanning your face?
Facial-recognition trials by Coles and Woolworths have sparked warnings about privacy, mistaken identities and the gradual expansion of mass surveillance.
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
Domestic violence crisis demands coordinated action
Breaches of apprehended violence orders increased by 6.5 per cent in the latest reporting year, from 26,781 to 28,515 recorded incidents.
New research reshapes the story of 1788 and the Hawkesbury’s place in it
A study estimating that 2.2 million First Nations people lived in Australia before British colonisation raises new questions about the population of the Sydney Basin and casts fresh light on the Hawkesbury’s crucial role in sustaining the struggling penal colony. New research suggesting Australia’s First Nations population
Rocky brings four-pawed support to Hawkesbury High
A specially trained therapy dog is helping students manage stress, regulate their emotions and feel more comfortable at school. There is a friendly new face greeting students and staff at Hawkesbury High School and he comes with four paws and a wagging tail. Rocky, a specially trained therapy dog from
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.