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Councillor demands inquiry into $32.5 million plus sewerage blowout

Nov 27, 2023

Hawkesbury City Council will consider a notice of motion tomorrow night (Nov 28) calling for an independent investigation in relation to the extraordinary cost blowout on a 2022 sewerage repair job that saw the council forced to take out an unprecedented loan of $32.5 million last December.

HCC was forced to adjourn its meeting last Tuesday at 11pm due to the large volume of business and will continue tomorrow night.

Councillor demands inquiry into $32.5 million plus sewerage blowout

Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) will consider a notice of motion tomorrow night (Nov 28) calling for an independent investigation in relation to the extraordinary cost blowout on a 2022 sewerage repair job that saw the council forced to take out an unprecedented loan of $32.5 million last December....

Bells Line of Road Aims to Shine as Premier Tourist Destination

The Bells Line of Road (BLOR) Business Council has embarked on an ambitious journey to elevate the renowned Bells Line of Road into a vibrant tourist hotspot with its pioneering inaugural tourism...

Relief and joy as speed limits finally reduced in Pitt Town to improve safety

After persistent efforts and years of lobbying, the speed limits in Pitt Town are set to undergo a reduction to 50km/h. The move comes in response to safety concerns as the town grapples with heavy...

Hawkesbury residents urged to be on their guard as weekend rain intensifies

Jul 2, 2022

North Richmond could see major flooding from Sunday - BOM ...

Army of volunteers clear up massive amount of plastic and debris from Pitt Town creek

Jul 2, 2022

We visited Pitt Town yesterday – Friday – to see the final day of...

Saluting the legacy of convict turned Magistrate and wealthy Windsor settler – Andrew Thompson

Jul 2, 2022

The legacy of convict turned wealthy settler, Andrew Thompson, has...

BOM’s latest Flood Watch – 12.48pm – major flooding possible in Hawkesbury Nepean Valley Sunday

Jul 2, 2022

Saturday’s Warragamba Dam level is at 97.2%, so up a slight 0.2% in...

Council to Debate Fireworks Policy Following Community Anger

Nov 21, 2023

More accounts have emerged highlighting the perils of mixing fireworks and horses following the near death of a horse frightened by a fireworks display.

The latest incident comes as Hawkesbury Council gears up for tonight’s debate on the proposal of a Fireworks Policy for the LGA.

Council to Debate Fireworks Policy Following Community Anger

More accounts have emerged highlighting the perils of mixing fireworks and horses following the near death of a horse frightened by a fireworks display. The latest incident comes...

Kurrajong Developer Claims Advance Knowledge of Council Vote

Local property developer, Matthew Bennett, claims prior knowledge that councillors will vote in favour of a change to local planning laws at tomorrow night’s council meeting.

The vote will greenlight his plans for a controversial new seniors’ development.

Kurrajong Developer Claims Advance Knowledge of Council Vote

Nov 20, 2023

Local property developer, Matthew Bennett, claims prior knowledge that councillors will vote in favour of a change to local planning laws at tomorrow night’s council meeting.

The vote will greenlight his plans for a controversial new seniors’ development.

Kurrajong Developer Claims Advance Knowledge of Council Vote

Local property developer, Matthew Bennett, claims prior knowledge that councillors will vote in favour of a change to local planning laws at tomorrow night’s council meeting. The...

Free child car seat safety checks

In an effort to improve the safety of child car seats, Hawkesbury City Council is offering free car seat safety checks for Hawkesbury community members. "It’s important to make sure your child is...

Council faces Lower Portland Ferry charging dilemma as fresh $500,000 annual bill looms

Hawkesbury City Council and Hills Council will have to make a decision by next July, whether to start charging for use of the Lower Portland Ferry, or whether they will make their ratepayers pay an...

Brazen Armed Attempted Break-In Shakes Richmond Family

Nov 18, 2023

A Richmond family of three faced a terrifying break-in attempt by a knife-wielding attacker in the early hours of this morning.

A resident of Lennox Street, Richmond, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared the chilling details with the Hawkesbury Post. Still rattled from the encounter, the woman recounted being awoken by an unusual noise around 2:44 am. Initially dismissing it as a late-night Amazon delivery, she soon realised something was wrong when the sound persisted.

Brazen Armed Attempted Break-In Shakes Richmond Family

A Richmond family of three faced a terrifying break-in attempt by a knife-wielding attacker in the early hours of this morning. A resident of Lennox Street, Richmond, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared the chilling details with the Hawkesbury Post. Still rattled from the encounter, the woman...

Council faces Lower Portland Ferry charging dilemma

Hawkesbury City Council and Hills Council will have to make a decision by next July whether to start charging for use of the Lower Portland Ferry or whether they will make their ratepayers pay an...

eDNA testing confirms presence of Platypus in Kurrajong and Bilpin

Recent lab results from an extensive eDNA testing campaign have confirmed the presence of Platypus in the wider Kurrajong and Bilpin areas. The community science initiative, organised with the...