Tips for Healthier Holiday Celebrations
With the festive season fast approaching, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging everyone to enjoy the holidays safely and healthily. Dr Erin Lalor AM, CEO of the ADF, said, “The holidays are a time for celebration, but alcohol and drug-related ambulance call outs tend to peak during this
Unseasonal Flu Surge Hits Hawkesbury
Summer usually means sunny days and holidays not flu season. But this year, the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD), which includes the Hawkesbury area, is seeing an unexpected and significant rise in influenza cases the highest in over 10 years. As of early December 2025, more than 11,
Kurrajong-Bilpin Athletes Show Grit at State Relays, Claim Bronze Against the Odds
Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre athletes delivered a standout performance at the 2025 State Relays, showcasing determination, teamwork, and resilience against some of the strongest clubs in New South Wales. With the recent merger of ANSW and LAANSW significantly increasing competition numbers, the small Hawkesbury-based club faced fields packed with powerhouse
Parvo Alert for Hawkesbury Pet Owners
RSPCA NSW is urging Hawkesbury dog owners to remain vigilant after confirmed cases of parvovirus were reported in Richmond this week. Parvovirus (parvo) is a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects unvaccinated dogs and puppies of any age. Without urgent veterinary treatment, survival rates are extremely low,
Older Hawkesbury Residents Most at Risk as Australians Reconsider Drinking Habits
By Hawkesbury Gazette Based on reporting by the ABC and national data Australians are increasingly rethinking their relationship with alcohol, yet new national data reveals that older adults—especially those in their 50s and 60s—remain some of the most likely to drink beyond recommended health limits. According to the
Hawkesbury Residents Urged to Watch for Ticket Scams
Hawkesbury residents heading to New Year’s Eve celebrations, concerts and major sporting events are being warned to stay alert after new research revealed Australians lose an average of $432 each time they fall victim to ticket scams. New national data released by PayPal Australia shows one in five Australians
$60,000 Fine Over Illegal Dumping Sparks Warning for Hawkesbury Landowners
A Sydney skip bin hire and waste removal company has been fined $60,000 for illegally dumping asbestos-containing waste on private property, prompting renewed warnings from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) about the risks of illegal dumping in semi-rural areas such as the Hawkesbury. The EPA investigation found Peakhurst-based
Historic Federal Childcare Pay Rise but Hawkesbury still faces a Childcare Crisis
The nationwide pay rise for early-childhood educators is welcome news but for many families in the Hawkesbury, it arrives against the backdrop of a deepening childcare shortage and controversial Council rent hikes that threaten existing services. What’s new nationally: a pay increase for ECEC workers A government-backed wage boost
Windsor Ten Pin Bowling Strikes 40 Years in the Community
Windsor Ten Pin marks 40 years as Hawkesbury’s retro bowling hub—keeping free-fall pins, league spirit, and local memories rolling.
Bilpin’s Harvest Farms: Growing Organics the Right Way
By Phil Burkitt For many years, Aaron Brocken has been quietly leading the way in organic vegetable production in the Bilpin district. His farm, Harvest Farms, has become a local landmark of organic vegetable production, where innovation and hard work go hand in hand. Aaron’s operation stretches across several
Kurrajong-Bilpin Athletes Show Grit at State Relays, Claim Bronze Against the Odds
Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre athletes delivered a standout performance at the 2025 State Relays, showcasing determination, teamwork, and resilience against some of the strongest clubs in New South Wales. With the recent merger of ANSW and LAANSW significantly increasing competition numbers, the small Hawkesbury-based club faced fields packed with powerhouse
Australian All Schools Performances Continue!
Here’s another Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre alumni and former Club Captain making waves on the national stage — Alex Sinnett has won Bronze in the U18 5000m Walk at the 2025 Australian All Schools Championships in Melbourne! It marks a brilliant finale to his school athletics journey, with this national
Hawkesbury Saints Looking To Keep The AFL Spirit Alive
By Olivia Dimech As Western Sydney continues to expand and diversify its sporting landscape, the Hawkesbury Saints Junior AFL Club is stepping forward as a proud advocate for the code’s future in the region. With the population increasing and new families moving into the area, the club believes now
Kurrajong-Bilpin Athletes Shine at Zone Championships in Lithgow
Young athletes from Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre delivered an impressive display of determination and community spirit at the Zone Championships in Lithgow on 6–7 December, competing in challenging conditions at the end of a long season. The two-day event brought together clubs from across the Blue Mountains and north-west
World Braille Day: Celebrating the Power of Touch and Inclusion in the Hawkesbury
World Braille Day: Celebrating the Power of Touch and Inclusion in the Hawkesbury Every year on January 4, the world marks World Braille Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of Braille, an essential communication tool for blind and partially sighted people. This year, as we celebrate
Volunteer grants roll out to 21 local organisations
Making things easier for the volunteers who step up to provide hot meals, groceries, and a friendly face for a chat has been a focus of the Volunteer Grants program, according to Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman. Across the Hawkesbury there are 21 not-for-profit groups who have been supported
The Ritual of the Third Thursday Coffee Club
Every month, around 9 a.m., the men trickle into the Park Mall Café on Richmond’s main street. These men are all former employees of Prospect County Council (PCC), once responsible for the electricity distribution west of the Hawkesbury River.
The Wollemi Pine and its Small Southern Family
By Phil Burkitt Hidden deep within rugged sandstone gorges northwest of Sydney, the Wollemi pine stands as one of Australia’s most remarkable botanical discoveries, a living link to the age of the dinosaurs. Discovered only in 1994 by a bushwalker David Noble in Wollemi National Park, just north of
Acreage Living With Charm, Comfort and Kurrajong Heights Serenity
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Swallow Launches Down Under
‘If you knew where you were, you could control where you were going.’ Captain William Swallow.
How “Nature Heals” Celebrates Healing Through Country, Coast, Community
In a world that moves fast and city-scapes dominate, a quiet but powerful movement is growing one rooted in soil, green shoots and the quiet whisper of leaves. The book Nature Heals offers a heartfelt invitation to reconnect with nature, and reminds us that healing doesn’t always come from
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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.