Council Silence Deepens After Loss of Emergency Communications Funding
Long-standing mobile blackspots along Bells Line of Road and in the Upper Macdonald Valley remain
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
Richmond solicitor and accountant banned from financial services. Clients allege millions owed.
Richmond solicitor and accountant Christopher Malcolm Edwards has been banned from providing financial services for a decade after the corporate regulator found he operated without the required licence and advised clients to invest in companies he controlled. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) imposed the ban from 15 September
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
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.
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.