Free Pet Microchipping & Subsidised Vaccinations
Hawkesbury Council Animal Shelter Mulgrave Saturday 21 March
Macquarie’s Hawkesbury: Building Towns, Facing Conflict, Leaving Legacy
THE GRANARY AND THE GATEWAY Macquarie was not just an engineer of towns, but a strategist with an eye on the colony’s survival. In 1810 the Hawkesbury was already known as the “granary of New South Wales”, producing a huge share of the young colony’s wheat and corn.
Classic Cruise Hawkesbury: Revving Up for a Cause
Motor enthusiasts, families and community supporters are being invited to kick tyres and spread smiles at the upcoming Classic Cruise Hawkesbury, a fundraising event in support of children facing cancer, presented by Camp Quality. The event is set to unfold on Saturday, 28 March 2026 at the Hawkesbury Showground in
Hawkesbury’s Bee Country at the Centre of Groundbreaking Honey Research
New scientific research connected to the Bee Research and Training Centre at Tocal College is shining a spotlight on the extraordinary potential of Australian honey and the Hawkesbury’s long-standing role in the nation’s beekeeping industry. The research, published in the international scientific journal MicrobiologyOpen, explored the antimicrobial properties
Hawkesbury’s Bee Country at the Centre of Groundbreaking Honey Research
New scientific research connected to the Bee Research and Training Centre at Tocal College is shining a spotlight on the extraordinary potential of Australian honey and the Hawkesbury’s long-standing role in the nation’s beekeeping industry. The research, published in the international scientific journal MicrobiologyOpen, explored the antimicrobial properties
$170,000 Planning Director: Hawkesbury Accountability Questions
Serious questions about Hawkesbury City Council are being escalated to the NSW Parliament, with businesses and residents asking MPs to grill ministers during Budget Estimates hearings. At the centre of the controversy is the Director of City Planning role a senior executive position worth around $170,000 a year that
Council calls on Telstra to build Berambing tower as residents warn against ‘blame shifting’
Hawkesbury City Council is calling on Telstra to recommit to building a planned mobile base station at Berambing, as residents warn the project risks collapsing amid growing tensions over who is responsible for delivering the infrastructure. In a statement released this week, Council urged Telstra to “finish the job” and
Notice of Aboriginal Stakeholder Consultation
Eco Logical Australia (ELA) has been engaged by RPS Group to undertake an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) to inform a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the proposed upgrades to gas pipelines on the Old Northern Road within Marramarra National Park (NP) NSW, and on Broadwater Road, Glenorie, NSW
Win Tickets to AFC Women’s Asian Cup with National Seniors Hawkesbury
To celebrate the launch of the National Seniors Australia Hawkesbury Branch, two lucky winners will each receive two tickets (one extra companion ticket included) to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup clash between India and Chinese Taipei. The match kicks off at 8pm on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at Commonwealth
More Than 100 Kayakers to Race on Hawkesbury River
More than 100 kayakers will take to the Hawkesbury River on Saturday 14 March launching from Macquarie Park at Windsor for the fourth race of the Paddle NSW Marathon Series. Locally based Windsor Paddlesports Club is hosting the event, which attracts paddlers from all over the state and showcases the
PCYC Fit for Life Program Now Supporting Hawkesbury Youth
The PCYC NSW Fit for Life Program is now in full swing in the Hawkesbury, giving local young people aged 10 to 16 the chance to improve their health, wellbeing, and confidence. The program has quickly become a hub for students to start their day with physical activity, healthy habits,
Hawkesbury Darts Hits the Bullseye with a New Generation
For decades, darts carried a familiar stereotype a pub game played by middle-aged men nursing a beer between throws. But over the past 10 to 15 years, the sport has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving into a high-energy, global spectacle attracting young players, women and elite competitors chasing serious prize
Classic Cruise Hawkesbury: Revving Up for a Cause
Motor enthusiasts, families and community supporters are being invited to kick tyres and spread smiles at the upcoming Classic Cruise Hawkesbury, a fundraising event in support of children facing cancer, presented by Camp Quality. The event is set to unfold on Saturday, 28 March 2026 at the Hawkesbury Showground in
Hawkesbury Community Sponsorship Program – Round 2 Now Open
Applications are open from 1 March to 31 March
Garden Stinkers
Does something smell off in your garden? This deceptive fungus is actually nourishing your soil.
Governor Macquarie’s Hawkesbury Towns
Governor Lachlan Macquarie left a profound mark on the Hawkesbury. He laid out flood-resilient towns, championed the region as New South Wales’ early food bowl, and dealt with the Hawkesbury’s Aboriginal peoples in ways both collaborative and violent, leaving a complex legacy that still resonates in local landscapes and
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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.