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Hawkesbury MP Backs New Plan to Target Gangland Crime
The new Liberal-Nationals policy would be implemented if they win Government in community election due on 13 March 2027
Free screening of KANGAROO
A special free community event as part of the Drive Kangaroo Aware road safety campaign is to be held at the Regent Theatre, Richmond. There will be a free screening of the popular Australian movie KANGAROO, a kangaroo art presentation, and special guest appearance from Matilda. Sunday 28 June 2026
The stirring sounds of Broadway and Hollywood will fill Richmond
Macquarie Towns Symphony Orchestra presents Music From Stage & Screen at St Andrew's Uniting Church 28 June 2pm to 4pm
Rolling the Dice on Community
How a Local Teacher is Building Friendships Through Gaming in the Hawkesbury
Night Roadworks Planned for Key Hawkesbury and Western Sydney Routes
Crews will be on site between 8pm and 5am from Sunday to Thursday July 16, weather permitting.
Hawkesbury MP Backs New Plan to Target Gangland Crime
The new Liberal-Nationals policy would be implemented if they win Government in community election due on 13 March 2027
Who Investigates the Boss?
Council's Draft Fraud Policy Faces Questions Over Reporting Pathways. Public submissions close June 22, 2026
End of an Era as NSW Government Takes Control of Rural Fire Service Fleet
Councils to hand over ownership of fire trucks in major RFS reform
Who Investigates the Boss?
Council's Draft Fraud Policy Faces Questions Over Reporting Pathways. Public submissions close June 22, 2026
Questions continue over confidential Council payout of $340,000 to resigning GM
Public debate continues about the process that led to Hawkesbury City Council approving the 38-week salary payout to former General Manager Elizabeth Richardson. Hawkesbury's former GM began work at NSW Office of Sport as Executive Director Centre and Venues two weeks after leaving Council with 38 weeks
After Police Incident, Questions Raised About Safety Beyond the Netball Courts
Parents say traffic, parking and pedestrian risks around South Windsor sports precinct need closer attention
Local Runner Jeff Ferrer Conquers Six Foot Track with Personal Best
The rugged trails of the Blue Mountains once again played host to one of Australia’s toughest endurance events this March, as hundreds of runners took on the gruelling Six Foot Track Marathon. Among them was local competitor Jeff Ferrer, who returned to the iconic race with determination and left
Colo Soccer Club Kicks Off Season with Call for Under-12 Player
As the new soccer season gets underway across the Hawkesbury, Colo Soccer Club is gearing up for another exciting year on the field and the club is encouraging young players to get involved, with spots still available in its Under-12 team. With registrations now open and training sessions beginning,
Kurrajong Bilpin Little Athletics celebrate strong State Championship results
Young athletes from Kurrajong Bilpin Little Athletics Centre (KBLAC) have delivered a series of impressive performances at the recent NSW Little Athletics Championships 2026, with personal bests and near-podium finishes highlighting a successful campaign. Competing at Homebush on March 21–22, KBLAC athletes stood out particularly in race walking
The Hawkesbury, the Rum Rebellion & the Fight for the Colony's Future
Hawkesbury tells the history of todays Australia.
Discovering the Hidden Heart of the Hawkesbury
A Journey to St Albans and the Upper Macdonald Valley
Hawkesbury's social glue is stretched as migration debate intensifies
A four part series on the impact of migration on Hawkesbury residents.
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
Sleepless in the Hawkesbury
Sleepless nights are becoming an increasingly common struggle for residents across the Hawkesbury, particularly as the population ages. Health experts say insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early is affecting more than one in 10 Australians at any given time, with rates rising significantly among older adults.
Ancient cravings: Why our love of alcohol may go back millions of years
Researchers believe our interest in alcohol has an evolutionary link to common primate behaviour. Drinking and pub culture are not a recent invention. We know our ancestors “invented” alcohol thousands of years ago, but now it seems that our drinking habits could be related to human evolution. Research from the
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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.