Knights, Vikings and Medieval Mayhem in Hawkesbury
Winterfest Returns to Hawkesbury Show Ground Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July 2026 10am to 5pm.
Australia's Deadliest Year for Overdoses Raises Questions for Hawkesbury Communities
More Australians died from drug overdoses in 2024 than in any previous year on record, according to new figures that health experts say expose a growing but often hidden public health crisis. Preliminary analysis by the Melbourne-based Penington Institute found 2,596 Australians died from drug-induced causes during
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
Volunteer Firefighters Call for Inquiry into Rural Fire Service
The Volunteer Fire Fighters Association (VFFA) has called for a full independent parliamentary inquiry into the management and culture of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), alleging widespread bullying, harassment, intimidation and governance failures within the organisation. The call comes as the association says increasing numbers of volunteers have reported
Deadly Outbreak, High-Tech Towers and a Local Book Launch
AJ Ville’s debut novel, Virillion: Outbreak launched at Hawkesbury Central Library Windsor
$400,000, $630,000 or $1 Million?
The Retirement Number Confusing Hawkesbury residents approaching retirement.
Free Business Support Offered as Great Western Highway Closure Continues
Fully subsidised program is available until 9 September 2026
Cost of Council staff payrise Outpace 39.41% Rate Increase.
Independent review questions whether rising staffing costs are driving the need for rate increases?
$400,000, $630,000 or $1 Million?
The Retirement Number Confusing Hawkesbury residents approaching retirement.
Free Business Support Offered as Great Western Highway Closure Continues
Fully subsidised program is available until 9 September 2026
NSW Health closes Richmond tobacco store
National debate over tobacco taxes, organised crime and the booming black market tobacco trade has reached the Hawkesbury
The beginnings of the Socceroos
More Than a Game: The ANZAC Story Hidden in Australia's Oldest Football Trophy
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,
The Past Is Not a Place We Can Live In
The Hawkesbury can value its past without letting nostalgia block the housing, jobs, streets and public spaces future generations will need.
Deadly Outbreak, High-Tech Towers and a Local Book Launch
AJ Ville’s debut novel, Virillion: Outbreak launched at Hawkesbury Central Library Windsor
Knights, Vikings and Medieval Mayhem in Hawkesbury
Winterfest Returns to Hawkesbury Show Ground Saturday 4 July and Sunday 5 July 2026 10am to 5pm.
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country
What do they mean, and why do we hear them so much?
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
The Past Is Not a Place We Can Live In
The Hawkesbury can value its past without letting nostalgia block the housing, jobs, streets and public spaces future generations will need.
The Longest Night: What the Winter Solstice Means in the Hawkesbury
In the Hawkesbury, winter is not marked by the calendar alone.
Artists Open Their Studios for BigCi Open Day at Bilpin
Art, writing, music, photography and creative workshops will take centre stage in Bilpin later this month when BigCi hosts its annual Open Day 28 June Free admission booking essential rae@bigci.org.
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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.