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Tails, Treats & Togetherness: Puppy’s & Paw’s Expo
Hawkesbury locals are in for a tail-wagging treat with the upcoming Puppy’s & Paw’s Expo, a community event designed to celebrate the bond between people and their pets.
Hawkesbury Council Planning Director Resigns Amid Ongoing Concerns
Hawkesbury City Council’s Director of City Planning, Meagan Ang, has resigned from her position effective 13 October 2025. Ms Ang was appointed to the role in 2023 after the General Manager Elizabeth Richardson successfully persuaded Councillors to abandon one of the long-standing cornerstones of the public service — merit-based recruitment.
Dual Occupancy Reform Brings Rural Housing Debate to the Hawkesbury
The Hawkesbury played host this past weekend to John Ruddick MLC, Chair of the NSW Parliament’s Select Committee on Rural Housing and Second Dwellings Reform, who met with local landowners and community leaders to discuss the future of dual occupancy in rural areas. The visit was warmly received, with
“Dementia is the only disease where you’re not supported to fight for your life.”
Dementia is now the second leading cause of death in Australia
New Rent Rules: What Hawkesbury Renters Need to Know
NSW has changed rules so rent increases can only happen once a year.
Hawkesbury has one of the few women at the very top of Australia’s real estate industry
Cindy Cash Ray White North Richmond
Council Claims Progress – But Big Planning Jobs Still on Hold
Hawkesbury Council is patting itself on the back
Richmond Accountant Banned for 10 Years by ASIC
Richmond Christopher M Edwards Solicitors and Accountants, has been banned for ten years from providing financial services by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). Mr Edwards has the right to appeal this decision before the Administrative Review Tribunal. The ban, which took effect on 15 September 2025, also prohibits
North Richmond at the Forefront of Horse Cloning
Catalina Equine that has become the heart of Australia’s horse cloning
Free Virtual Health Care Now Available for Hawkesbury Residents
Hawkesbury residents now have easier access to urgent health care without leaving home, thanks to a new NSW Labor Government initiative that delivers free virtual health services across the state. The service, available through Healthdirect on 1800 022 222, connects people with qualified clinicians between 8am and 10pm, seven days
Why the Hawkesbury Sports Council Model Could Save Sport Across Australia
At the end of the day, community sport is strongest when the community itself is in charge.
Council Votes for 80% Rent Rise on Not-for-Profit Childcare Centres
Hawkesbury City Council has voted to increase rents on community-based early childhood education centres operating from Council-owned buildings, phasing them up to 80 per cent of commercial rates over the next four years. Under the decision, centres will face a 20 per cent rise this year, with annual increases continuing
Push for ‘Water Curtain’ to Shield Western Sydney from Bushfires
Fire chiefs, residents, business and community leaders renew call for roadside water tanks to stop bushfires from entering Western Sydney
Tragic Fire Destroys Historic Loxley on Bellbird Hill
A devastating fire last night has gutted one of the Hawkesbury’s most beloved heritage venues, Loxley on Bellbird Hill at Kurrajong. The alarm was raised at 7:06pm, with emergency crews on site in under ten minutes. Despite their swift response, the blaze tore through the historic property, leaving
A River Tradition That Races: Windsor 12 - 14 September
The roar of engines, the spray of the Hawkesbury River, and the cheers from the banks!
Local Excellence: 2025 Hawkesbury Business Awards Shine Spotlight on Community Spirit
Winners are grinners. The results of the Hawkesbury Business Awards!
Council Newsletter hides Financial Stuff-Up in Cartoon
Included with Hawkesbury Council winter rates notice was “your new look community newsletter Hawkesbury Buzz”. Inside is a cheery cartoon setting our Council’s finances with budget items represented by buzzing bees showing a honey hot of $20 million in financial reserves. But the real story has a sting, hidden
Hawkesbury tradies & homeowners are being sold rainforest timber at Bunnings
Why Our Home Decks Are Damaging the Rainforest
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.
Hawkesbury District Hospital 203 Years On
It is NSW Hospital Week and it's worth celebrating 203 years of having a local hospital.
Shadow Minister Visits Hawkesbury as Community Raises Fire and Flood Concerns
The NSW Shadow Minister for Emergency Services met with community groups in the Hawkesbury on Friday.
Pump-Out Users Left in the Dark
As Council pushes ahead with sewer sell off, residents are asking what will happen to our sullage pump-out systems?
Hawkesbury Residents Urged to Check Predicted Aircraft Noise from New Western Sydney Airport
Hawkesbury residents are being urged to check how loud the new Western Sydney Airport could be in their backyard.
Closed-Door Sewage Report Fuels Public Anger
Hawkesbury City Council is facing a fresh wave of community outrage after it refused to release a report into why a major sewer pipeline—Rising Main C—took so long to repair.
Sewer sell-off sparks community action
“We built it, we paid for it, and now we're being asked to give it away and pay more for the privilege."
Cr Eddie Dogramaci Alleges Retaliation by General Manager Amid Fraud Charges
Hawkesbury Councillor Eddie Dogramaci claims fraud charges against him are political payback from the Council’s General Manager after he raised misconduct concerns. He denies wrongdoing and says the case is retaliation, not criminal behaviour.
Happy Birthday 137th Hawkesbury Gazette!
"Congratulations to the Gazette on returning to print! Me and many other local women worked on the paper for over twenty years and have fond memories of reading stories hot off the press. A trusted local news source is so important—Facebook is no substitute. It’s a great
Councillor Eddie Dogramaci: Businessman, advocate, and now facing court
Cr Dogramaci’s legal woes follow a series of headline-making moments in his public life.
$500m Richmond Bridge project underway with major construction contract for key intersections signed
New roundabouts to be built at intersections on The Driftway at Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road are aimed at improving flood resilience while providing better access when the new bridge over the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond is built.
Air Show set for take-off at RAAF Richmond
RAAF Base Richmond will celebrate its 100th anniversary with the RAAF Richmond Airshow at the base this September.