European classics come to Richmond for an afternoon of music
Macquarie Towns Symphony Orchestra presents Rhythms Across Europe on Sunday, 20 September
Questions raised over disappearance of public bins
Residents and businesses are seeking answers following reports that public rubbish bins have disappeared from parts of Windsor, Richmond and Wilberforce.
Hidden danger in potting mix prompts warning for Hawkesbury gardeners
Gardeners encouraged to take care when handling potting mix.
Spring warning for Hawkesbury pet owners as outdoor hazards return
Warmer weather is bringing pets and their owners back outdoors but veterinarians and animal-welfare advocates are warning that spring also marks the return of ticks, snakes, grass seeds, heat stress and other potentially life-threatening hazards. The warning is particularly relevant across the Hawkesbury, where dogs and cats frequently
Less-invasive canine breeding procedure available in Hawkesbury
Dog breeders in the Hawkesbury can access a non-surgical artificial insemination procedure at North Richmond Veterinary Hospital. Veterinarian Dr Michelle Dalli performs transcervical insemination, commonly known as TCI, which allows semen to be deposited directly into a dog’s uterus using a specialised endoscope and catheter. Unlike surgical insemination,
Alcohol-related hospitalisations a concern in Hawkesbury
Alcohol-attributable hospitalisations in the Hawkesbury have almost doubled over two decades, as a national parliamentary inquiry calls for stronger prevention, treatment and regulation. The latest detailed local figures cited in the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network’s 2025 Needs Assessment show the Hawkesbury’s alcohol-attributable hospitalisation rate
Hawkesbury residents urged to make a health plan before disaster strikes
Bushfire, flood and storm preparations should include medications, medical information and mental health support, local health organisation says. Hawkesbury residents are being urged to prepare for the coming high-risk season by thinking not only about their homes and evacuation routes, but also about how they would manage their health
European classics come to Richmond for an afternoon of music
Macquarie Towns Symphony Orchestra presents Rhythms Across Europe on Sunday, 20 September
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.
New Hawkesbury alliance calls for smarter approach to growth
Residents from across the Kurrajong district have formed a new community organisation to campaign for development in appropriate locations, supported by infrastructure and sensitive to the Hawkesbury’s rural character. The Smart Growth Alliance brings together residents from Kurrajong, Kurmond, Bowen Mountain, North Richmond and surrounding communities. The organisation says
Parking changes proposed for four Hawkesbury town centres
Windsor, South Windsor, Richmond and North Richmond
Disaster rebuilding increases cost of construction by 40%
Cost of constructing a standard home in NSW increased by just over 40 per cent between 2021 and 2026.
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
Rocky brings four-pawed support to Hawkesbury High
A specially trained therapy dog is helping students manage stress, regulate their emotions and feel more comfortable at school. There is a friendly new face greeting students and staff at Hawkesbury High School and he comes with four paws and a wagging tail. Rocky, a specially trained therapy dog from
Wandering Wallabies head to Wilberforce for Landcare working bee
Volunteers invited to learn bush-regeneration skills while improving wildlife habitat on private land
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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