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Local Couple Takes on Mount Kosciuszko Summit to Champion Paralympians
Rachel Warnke and her husband, Christian, are lacing up their hiking boots for a challenge that blends adventure, purpose, and deep personal meaning.
Hawkesbury Community Still in the Dark over Compensation Claims for 2019 fires
RFS lack of clarity leaves fire-affected Hawkesbury communities without answers as compensation deadline nears
Kurrajong Pistol Club Marks Nearly Six Decades of Community
By Linda Abdi Kurrajong Heights Tucked beside the Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club on Bells Line of Road sits one of the Hawkesbury’s longest-running sporting institutions: the Kurrajong Pistol Club, a community organisation that has spent almost 60 years promoting safe, skilful, and community-focused pistol shooting. Founded on 27 April
Think Fire, Know Fire
As Hawkesbury Council Disaster & Emergency Committee prepares to meet and review bushfire readiness this is essential reading.
Truck Stop Quietly Closed causing Safety Concerns
Truck Stop Before Bellbird Hill Quietly Closed for Months as Accidents Continue on the Great Western Highway Motorists are raising concerns over the continued closure of a key truck stop on the Bell’s Line of Road (BLOR), just west of Bellbird Hill, at a time when another serious truck
Historic Federal Childcare Pay Rise but Hawkesbury still faces a Childcare Crisis
The nationwide pay rise for early-childhood educators is welcome news but for many families in the Hawkesbury, it arrives against the backdrop of a deepening childcare shortage and controversial Council rent hikes that threaten existing services. What’s new nationally: a pay increase for ECEC workers A government-backed wage boost
Windsor Ten Pin Bowling Strikes 40 Years in the Community
Windsor Ten Pin marks 40 years as Hawkesbury’s retro bowling hub—keeping free-fall pins, league spirit, and local memories rolling.
Bilpin’s Harvest Farms: Growing Organics the Right Way
By Phil Burkitt For many years, Aaron Brocken has been quietly leading the way in organic vegetable production in the Bilpin district. His farm, Harvest Farms, has become a local landmark of organic vegetable production, where innovation and hard work go hand in hand. Aaron’s operation stretches across several
Kurrajong Pistol Club Marks Nearly Six Decades of Community
By Linda Abdi Kurrajong Heights Tucked beside the Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club on Bells Line of Road sits one of the Hawkesbury’s longest-running sporting institutions: the Kurrajong Pistol Club, a community organisation that has spent almost 60 years promoting safe, skilful, and community-focused pistol shooting. Founded on 27 April
The Lab: Hawkesbury’s Up-and-Coming Basketball Hub
A new state-of-the-art basketball training facility, The Lab, has opened in Mulgrave, quickly gaining attention across the Hawkesbury region. Designed to support athletes of all ages, The Lab provides a space to develop skills and build connections. Its welcoming, community-focused atmosphere encourages every athlete to reach their full potential. Founded
Driven to Succeed: Local F4 Driver Paige Raddatz
Paige Raddatz is racing toward her F1 dreams after a strong debut in India, showing determination and skill on the international stage.
Bligh Park FC U15 Girls Claim Division 1 Grand Final Glory
Bligh Park FC’s Under 15 Division 1 Girls team have pulled off a remarkable achievement, sealing both the competition title and the Grand Final win in their first year at the top division.
Volunteer grants roll out to 21 local organisations
Making things easier for the volunteers who step up to provide hot meals, groceries, and a friendly face for a chat has been a focus of the Volunteer Grants program, according to Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman. Across the Hawkesbury there are 21 not-for-profit groups who have been supported
The Ritual of the Third Thursday Coffee Club
Every month, around 9 a.m., the men trickle into the Park Mall Café on Richmond’s main street. These men are all former employees of Prospect County Council (PCC), once responsible for the electricity distribution west of the Hawkesbury River.
The Wollemi Pine and its Small Southern Family
By Phil Burkitt Hidden deep within rugged sandstone gorges northwest of Sydney, the Wollemi pine stands as one of Australia’s most remarkable botanical discoveries, a living link to the age of the dinosaurs. Discovered only in 1994 by a bushwalker David Noble in Wollemi National Park, just north of
Colo Student’s Artwork Selected for Prestigious William Wilkins Collection
Colo High School is celebrating a moment of immense pride, with 2024 Year 12 graduate Evangeline Cruz-Tabua (Evie) achieving recognition at the very highest level of HSC Visual Arts. Evie’s HSC major work has been selected for ARTEXPRESS 2025, the annual showcase of exemplary student artworks from across New
Acreage Living With Charm, Comfort and Kurrajong Heights Serenity
Set on just over an acre in peaceful Kurrajong Heights, this captivating family home offers the perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern convenience. Soaring ceilings and generous windows flood the home with natural light, while open plan living creates a warm, welcoming environment ideal for family life, entertaining and
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Exceptional Lifestyle Property on 2 Acres Discover the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and country living with this beautifully presented and immaculately maintained MAV Built home set on a generous 2-acre parcel. Offering an outstanding lifestyle choice in a scenic location, this property boasts stunning views from nearly every window,
"Sommerfield" - A Timeless Country Retreat on 7 Acres, 404 Slopes Road The Slopes
Welcome to "Sommerfield", a rare and distinguished retreat where privacy, space, and timeless elegance come together. Set upon approximately seven acres with sweeping road frontage and multiple lush paddocks, this exceptional property offers boundless opportunities for refined country living and the enjoyment of expansive open spaces. Fragrant gardens
Human Composting as Sustainable End-of-Life Option
Research shows cremation pollutes our air and burial also takes a heavy toll when you consider cemetery maintenance. Consider Earthy Remains?
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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.