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HAWKESBURY GAZETTE | WOMEN IN TRADES FEATURE A major federal and state government initiative is making waves in the Hawkesbury and beyond, offering free apprenticeship training in trades and placing a strong emphasis on more women taking part in traditionally male-dominated industries like construction, engineering, and manufacturing. The Fee-Free TAFE Skills
There are almost three times as many international visitors staying overnight in the Hawkesbury as there are people living here permanently.
“We pay about $800,000 a year in combined rent, and we’d much rather put that towards purchasing a suitable industrial site — but there’s just nothing available in the Hawkesbury.”
As the region grapples with population growth, rising living costs, and disaster recovery challenges, the introduction of detached dual occupancy could ease pressure while maintaining the unique landscape and lifestyle of the Hawkesbury.