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Six years and still waiting ...
Hawkesbury Council delays again North Richmond Primary School before & after school care
Keeping children safe starts with adults, Hawkesbury parents hear
Spend time with children on the apps and games they use, and make it easy for them to tell a trusted adult when something worries them...
A little ancient wisdom for an anxious age
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
For the love of leeches, lol.
The sight of a blood sucker is a panic inducing moment for many of us, but leeches are mostly harmless and do have a purpose. Read on if you dare...
A dog that can track termites ...
Luna, a working cocker spaniel from the Blue Mountains, uses her nose to track down one of the pests homeowners dread most.
The public’s ability to hold power to account starts with being able to see what power is doing
Why a High Court ruling about hidden cameras in a goat abattoir matters well beyond the gates of that business.
Keeping children safe starts with adults, Hawkesbury parents hear
Spend time with children on the apps and games they use, and make it easy for them to tell a trusted adult when something worries them...
Call for Council to make public justification for GM $340,000 payout.
Questions over an estimated $340,000 payment to former Hawkesbury Council GM Elizabeth Richardson have prompted Cr Eddie Dogramaci to call for Ministerial intervention and greater transparency over what councillors knew when the payment was approved.
The flood needs a second way out
The Government is drafting a flood plan for the valley that omits an idea that could reduce a major flood at Windsor by almost two metres.
Businesses call for more rail as Western Sydney looks towards 2050
Nine in ten businesses surveyed across Western Sydney say new rail and Metro connections will be critical to the region’s economic success, with a new report warning that transport, services and skills must keep pace with population growth. The findings carry implications for Hawkesbury employers, commuters and tourism operators
Richmond greyhound precinct backed by fresh $10 million government commitment
Richmond site has been selected for its proposed Sydney Metropolitan Racing Precinct after closure of Wentworth Park
Biodegradable golf tees
The coffee grounds left behind after an espresso could get a second shot on the Hawkesbury Golf courses
Boxing revival packs a punch across the Hawkesbury
Fight Night 14 November 2026 Windsor Leagues Club
Athletics club looks forward to Tamplin Field upgrade
Hawkesbury athletes have temporarily relocated to Bensons Lane as preparations get underway for redevelopment work at Tamplin Field. The move will allow work to begin on improvements including a new amenities building and athletics track, providing better facilities for club members and the many school students who use the field.
A dog that can track termites ...
Luna, a working cocker spaniel from the Blue Mountains, uses her nose to track down one of the pests homeowners dread most.
Oakville student earns place among NSW’s top 68 spellers
Oakville Public School Year 4 student Aarav Prajapati was the Hawkesbury’s sole representative at this year’s NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee state finals, earning one of just 34 spots in the junior division. Aarav qualified through the online regional finals in August, securing a place at the Q
Your care, your choices: a reminder for older Hawkesbury residents
Australia’s rights-based Aged Care Act began on November 1, 2025 and one year on residents are urged to know they can complain.
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
When Positivity Becomes Toxic
Questions raised over culture and accountability where positivity dominates
Thrive Wellness Festival 2026 is the festival of fun!
Meet the Artists - an array of roving performers bring vibrant colourful performances to Thrive
Health and wellbeing deserve a place on the travel checklist
For Hawkesbury residents planning an extended overseas trip, new research suggests there is more to choosing a destination than sightseeing, weather and price. Research released by travel connectivity company Holafly found almost half of the frequent and long-stay travellers surveyed had delayed or avoided medical care abroad, even when
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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.