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Council paid the $4,109 claim, then took it to the police.
Hawkesbury Councillor Eddie Dogramaci has been found not guilty of fraud. Council documents show Hawkesbury City Council paid his equipment claim after recording doubts about it, and after ICAC & Office of Local Government (OLG) had declined to investigate. Eight days later Council met police.
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
European classics come to Richmond for an afternoon of music
Macquarie Towns Symphony Orchestra presents Rhythms Across Europe on Sunday, 20 September
Dogramaci case is a warning for every elected councillor
Comment | Hawkesbury Gazette An elected councillor asked council staff how to claim for a phone and computer. Staff explained the process and the spending limits. The councillor submitted a claim. Council recorded its doubts about that claim, authorised the $4,109 payment anyway, and later took the matter to police.
Council paid the $4,109 claim, then took it to the police.
Hawkesbury Councillor Eddie Dogramaci has been found not guilty of fraud. Council documents show Hawkesbury City Council paid his equipment claim after recording doubts about it, and after ICAC & Office of Local Government (OLG) had declined to investigate. Eight days later Council met police.
Buying in the Hawkesbury? Check the flood risk before signing
A river view, level paddock or convenient location near Windsor and Richmond can make a Hawkesbury property attractive but buyers should understand its flood exposure before exchanging contracts. Flood risk is not limited to whether water has previously entered a house. A property on higher ground may still become isolated
Windsor High enrolments top 700 as school upgrades continue
Windsor High School has recorded its highest enrolment in more than 15 years, according to the NSW Government, as upgrades to classrooms, specialist facilities and the school’s agricultural program continue. The government says more than 700 students are enrolled this year, compared with 574 in 2020. It has not
$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.
Is your supermarket scanning your face?
Facial-recognition trials by Coles and Woolworths have sparked warnings about privacy, mistaken identities and the gradual expansion of mass surveillance.
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
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.
Domestic violence crisis demands coordinated action
Breaches of apprehended violence orders increased by 6.5 per cent in the latest reporting year, from 26,781 to 28,515 recorded incidents.
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.