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Farmer’s plea adds weight to calls for herbicide ban
For the Hawkesbury’s agricultural community, the debate brings together two pressing concerns: protecting the health of people working on the land and ensuring growers have effective, affordable ways to manage weeds.
Hawkesbury raceday barbecue puts connection on the menu
Racing Mates will bring local industry participants together at Hawkesbury Race Club on 27 October for a meal and a chance to check in.
Ai caught itself out
I received one of those phone calls from a solar battery mob…. I suggested it wasn’t a good time, and that Thursday afternoon would be better. That’s when things got just a little bit strange.
Rain on the radar, moths in the sky: Bogongs create a spring weather mystery
If you have checked the rain radar recently and wondered why the garden remains dry, the explanation could have wings. Swarms of migrating Bogong moths are believed to be producing echoes resembling light rainfall on Bureau of Meteorology radar across parts of eastern NSW, including the Sydney region. The Bureau
A final gift to nature: mushroom coffin burial at Springwood
A woman buried at Springwood Cemetery has become part of an Australian funeral first, with her family choosing a coffin grown from fungi instead of a conventional timber casket. Carolyn, 70, whose surname has been withheld for privacy, was laid to rest on September 4. Her funeral was arranged through
Farmer’s plea adds weight to calls for herbicide ban
For the Hawkesbury’s agricultural community, the debate brings together two pressing concerns: protecting the health of people working on the land and ensuring growers have effective, affordable ways to manage weeds.
Hawkesbury raceday barbecue puts connection on the menu
Racing Mates will bring local industry participants together at Hawkesbury Race Club on 27 October for a meal and a chance to check in.
Council backs conservation plan for Australiana Pioneer Village
The future of one of the Hawkesbury’s best-known heritage attractions has come into focus, with Hawkesbury City Council unanimously supporting a Conservation Management Plan for Australiana Pioneer Village at Wilberforce. All 12 councillors voted in favour of the item at Council’s October 13 meeting, following public exhibition
Council seeks tennis centre operator as renewal could exceed $2 million
Council's report says only two of the Richmond centre's 14 courts are considered safe and suitable for play, with $200,000 already allocated for priority renewal works.
Council rejects 735-home Belmont Park rezoning bid as state review continues
Councillors unanimously declined to advance the Grose Wold proposal, citing strategic planning, traffic, bushfire, farmland and biodiversity concerns.
Council reports $21.7 million operating surplus as questions remain over spending pressures
Financial statements be referred to the NSW Audit Office
Councillor speaks out about collapse of Oasis Leisure Centre upgrade
4 years after being announced, over $950,000 spent and no sod turned.
Kemsley Park deal passes 9–3 as $42.75m package combines land, works and cash
Council has endorsed the planning agreement and development controls for Kemsley Park. The headline package includes $21.47 million in land values, $695,000 in cash and an $8 million road upgrade listed separately from the voluntary agreement.
Athletics club looks forward to Tamplin Field upgrade
Hawkesbury athletes have temporarily relocated to Bensons Lane as preparations get underway for redevelopment work at Tamplin Field. The move will allow work to begin on improvements including a new amenities building and athletics track, providing better facilities for club members and the many school students who use the field.
Hawkesbury raceday barbecue puts connection on the menu
Racing Mates will bring local industry participants together at Hawkesbury Race Club on 27 October for a meal and a chance to check in.
Council seeks tennis centre operator as renewal could exceed $2 million
Council's report says only two of the Richmond centre's 14 courts are considered safe and suitable for play, with $200,000 already allocated for priority renewal works.
Two wins give Hawkesbury under-17 netball teams a bright Summer Series start
Both Hawkesbury City Netball Association under-17 teams opened their Summer Series campaigns with wins, the association has announced.
Council backs conservation plan for Australiana Pioneer Village
The future of one of the Hawkesbury’s best-known heritage attractions has come into focus, with Hawkesbury City Council unanimously supporting a Conservation Management Plan for Australiana Pioneer Village at Wilberforce. All 12 councillors voted in favour of the item at Council’s October 13 meeting, following public exhibition
Halloween brings treats and ghost tales to historic Howe House
Windsor’s historic Howe House will open its doors to costumed children and curious ghost-story enthusiasts this Halloween, with two events offering different ways to explore the past. Hawkesbury Regional Museum will host family activities and an after-dark tour on Saturday, October 31, bringing a spooky atmosphere to
Council seeks to shift unused Oasis grant to Richmond Pool?
General Manager Will Barton to negotiate the Oasis termination and close-out arrangements, subject to legal advice and satisfactory financial reconciliation
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.