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Council’s new podcast explains decisions but leaves accountability questions open
Chambers and Beyond podcast offers residents an accessible explanation of local decisions without testing key claims against the underlying records.
Community groups invited to apply for Hawkesbury sponsorship
Applications close on October 31, 2026.
Pitt Town Public School prepares to celebrate 150 years
The anniversary celebration will be held at the Buckingham Street school on Saturday, October 17.
King of Australia Tax Records Spark Questions about $AU
Australia pays nothing directly to King Charles, but what does the Crown of Australia cost?
Aged care fees raise concerns over the cost of everyday comforts
Uniting introduces a Higher Everyday Living Fee agreement.
$500,000 boost to help Windsor host community events
Submissions close on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Can Australia fight inflation without making mortgage holders carry the whole burden?
In Part 1 of a three part series Rosh argues that inflation is driven by global energy shocks; Australia should consider supplementary tools that can restrain demand while helping households build equity; reduce commuting costs and become more resilient to future price shocks.
Hawkesbury dual occupancy exhibition raises questions over flood rules and rural housing
Consultation closes on 29 October. The proposal raises questions about attached and detached homes, flood restrictions and which rural properties could qualify.
Does Council have the ability to deliver on infrastructure promises with SRV $?
Should Past Project Performance Matter Before Councils Receive More Money?
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
Aged care fees raise concerns over the cost of everyday comforts
Uniting introduces a Higher Everyday Living Fee agreement.
$500,000 boost to help Windsor host community events
Submissions close on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Thrive Wellness Festival 2026 is the festival of fun!
Meet the Artists - an array of roving performers bring vibrant colourful performances to Thrive
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
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.