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Rolling the Dice on Community
How a Local Teacher is Building Friendships Through Gaming in the Hawkesbury
Artists Explore Nature's Hidden Connections in New Hawkesbury Exhibition
Saturday, June 6 • 11 AM - 1 PM FREE EVENT
One Giant Leap Inspiring the Next Generation of Space and Aerospace Leaders
From a classroom dream to a nationally recognised Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) organisation, One Giant Leap Australia is helping young Australians reach for the stars while strengthening the Hawkesbury's growing reputation as a centre for aviation and aerospace excellence. Founded by educator and STEM advocate Jackie
Rouse Hill Hospital Rises – But Can the Roads Keep Up
$910 million facility hailed as a healthcare game-changer for North West Sydney, but residents and councillors warn traffic gridlock could undermine it.
Hawkesbury Residents Honoured in King's Birthday Awards
Congratulations Phillip George Greentree OAM, Janice Elizabeth Earle OAM, Colin Wilson OAM, Kevin Jones ESM and Peter Bennett AFSM
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
Federal Budget Delivers Mixed News for Hawkesbury Motorists
Roads to Recovery and the Black Spot Program will receive increased funding.
What Council's $240 Million Plan Promises & What It Doesn't
Hawkesbury Council Draft Operational Plan 2026/2027 and the Long-Term Financial Plan 2026–2036
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
Harrington Leads Strong Field at Windsor Paddle Marathon
A competitive field of 107 paddlers descended on Macquarie Park, Windsor on Saturday morning for Race 4 of the Paddle Australia Marathon Series, delivering an impressive display of endurance and skill on the Hawkesbury River. Competitors across 13 divisions took to the water in staggered starts from 9.30am, tackling
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.