Hawkesbury's First Tomato Festival
The Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club is set to host the first Tomato festival on the 21st of March
Hawkesbury Women in Business to Celebrate International Women’s Day
Women from across the Hawkesbury will come together next week to celebrate International Women’s Day at a special community event hosted by Hawkesbury Women in Business. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 12 at Lakehouse, bringing together women from across the region for an evening focused on
Artists Invited to Apply for HOLDING SPACE 2026
Expressions of interest are now open for the 2026 program, with applications closing Sunday, 15 March at 5pm.
Prepare for rising aircraft noise as Western Sydney Airport moves toward 24-hour operations
Residents across the Hawkesbury region are being urged to prepare for a significant increase in aircraft noise once Western Sydney International Airport begins full operations with no legislated overnight curfew. Local aviation noise campaigner Dr Billy Gruner says communities in the region should begin advocating for night-time protections now, warning
Night Roadworks Planned to Improve Safety at Windsor Road and Pitt Town Road Intersection
Monday 16 March and Thursday 16 July 2026, weather permitting.
New face age checks for online porn has started
The average age of first exposure to pornography in Australia is about 13 years old.
Helping Young People Get on the Road to Work
A YouthSafe | YES Youth & Community Services | Transport for NSW initiative
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
Council Defends Deputy Mayor’s India Trip Following Public Debate
Hawkesbury City Council has issued a media release defending Deputy Mayor Sarah McMahon’s participation in an overseas trade delegation to Kerala, India, following questions raised in a recent Hawkesbury Gazette article about the governance process used to approve the trip. The council statement, released Tuesday 10 March, confirms that
Council Approve Deputy Mayor’s Overseas Trade Delegation Travel
But Questions Remain About Process and Purpose
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
Safety Boost for Pedestrians near Richmond High School
Pedestrian safety has been improved near Richmond High School with the completion of a new refuge island on Castlereagh Road. Transport for NSW has installed the pedestrian refuge between Hereford Street and John Tebbutt Place, providing a safer crossing point for the many students and residents who use the busy
Hawkesbury Writers Encouraged to Enter 2026 CRAFT Award for Excellence
Aspiring and established writers across the Hawkesbury are being encouraged to put pen to paper and aim for international recognition, with submissions now open for the 2026 CRAFT Award for Excellence. Hosted by respected US-based literary journal CRAFT, the annual award celebrates outstanding unpublished prose and offers a significant platform
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.