Gentleman Magician brings stories, mystery and illusion to Richmond
Magic for Adults - But Not Necessarily Grown-ups! at the Regent Theatre on Saturday, October 10.
Hawkesbury urged to start talking about dementia
Residents are being encouraged to begin open and respectful conversations about dementia as part of Dementia Action Week.
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
Tattoo art, cars and live music coming to Hawkesbury Race Club
Hawkesbury Race Club will host the Western Sydney Tattoo Show on Saturday, 14 November, bringing tattoo artists, live entertainment and family activities to Clarendon. Tattooing’s history reaches far beyond the modern studio. In Australia, convict records preserve tattoos expressing love, remembrance and individuality, while sailors helped carry designs and
Blue Mountains Council backs fossil fuel levy to help pay disaster bills
Blue Mountains City Council has backed calls for a national fund financed by fossil fuel companies to help communities meet the costs of disaster recovery, infrastructure repairs and preparation for extreme weather. Councillors unanimously supported the proposal on Tuesday September 29, according to a statement issued by the Climate Media
$1.6 million Scout hall opens in Kurrajong
A new $1.6 million Scout hall has opened in Kurrajong, providing a permanent home for local Scouting activities and a space for community workshops and events. The Hawkesbury District Community Scout Hall was officially opened on Saturday, 26 September, by NSW Government spokesperson for Hawkesbury Peter Primrose MLC, alongside
Bogong moths are on the move and Hawkesbury gardeners can help track them
Bogong moths have begun their annual journey towards the Australian Alps, and Western Sydney University is asking people who spot them to help answer a question: what do the moths eat along the way? Dr Eleanor Drinkwater, from the university’s School of Science, says the moths travel hundreds of
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$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.
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
Tattoo art, cars and live music coming to Hawkesbury Race Club
Hawkesbury Race Club will host the Western Sydney Tattoo Show on Saturday, 14 November, bringing tattoo artists, live entertainment and family activities to Clarendon. Tattooing’s history reaches far beyond the modern studio. In Australia, convict records preserve tattoos expressing love, remembrance and individuality, while sailors helped carry designs and
Young artists can paint, make pottery, create jewellery and experiment with manga drawing
Creative school-holiday workshops return Macquarie Towns Art Society
Hawkesbury households urged to prepare for storm-season power outages
Hawkesbury residents are being encouraged to prepare their homes and make a power-outage plan as NSW enters its peak storm season. Endeavour Energy has warned that strong winds, thunderstorms and severe weather can bring down trees, damage electricity infrastructure and leave homes and businesses without power. September generally marks
Thrive Wellness Festival - Meet the Artists
From Wollongong to Kurrajong: Roomates bring their new wave pub rock to the Hawkesbury.
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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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.