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Saving Our Platypus
The community was abuzz about the discovery of platypus in Bilpin and Kurrajong earlier this year. In fact, it was the Hawkesbury Post’s most popular Facebook post.
Armed with 12 eDNA tests, the Hawkesbury Environment Network (HEN) and Dr. Michelle Ryan from the University of Western Sydney embarked on a mission to find platypus habitats.
The results were not just scientific data; they were the echo of waterways thriving with life.Â
Saving Our Platypus
The community was abuzz about the discovery of platypus in Bilpin and Kurrajong earlier this year. In fact, it was the Hawkesbury Post’s most popular Facebook post. Armed with 12 eDNA tests, the Hawkesbury Environment Network (HEN) and Dr. Michelle Ryan from the University of Western Sydney...
Waratah Showjumping returns to Sydney for exhilarating 3rd World Cup
The equestrian world is set to come alive as the prestigious Waratah Showjumping (WSJ) event returns for its much-anticipated 3rd World Cup edition at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre...
A fun dayout at Hawkesbury Fest
After a three-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and devastating floods, the Hawkesbury Fest made a triumphant return, treating the community to a day of laughter, connection, and vibrant...
Saturday weather and flood watch – what we can expect today…
 Welcome to a somewhat dull Saturday, which weather and flood-wise...
Sand and sandbags now at McQuade Park as well as Wilberforce – long trip for those west of the river
 You can now get sand and sandbags at both the Council’s Depot at 1...
Settlers Road – Wisemans Ferry – may be closed due to bad weather
 Just a heads-up – Hawkesbury Council are saying Thomas James...
All Hawkesbury beekeepers ordered to notify DPI where their hives are as varroa mite concern grows
 The Department of Primary Industries has for the first time...
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 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...
Councillors and Developers Under the Microscope
The intricate web of connections between councillors and property developers in New South Wales is under scrutiny, with the state government calling for court intervention to address what they deem a “broken” system.
 The focus on councils by the Minns government has brought the relationship between Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon and her domestic partner, Matthew Bennett – a property developer and real estate agent – back into the spotlight.
Councillors and Developers Under the Microscope
The intricate web of connections between councillors and property developers in New South Wales is under scrutiny, with the state government calling for court intervention to address what they deem a “broken” system.
 The focus on councils by the Minns government has brought the relationship between Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon and her domestic partner, Matthew Bennett – a property developer and real estate agent – back into the spotlight.
Councillors and Developers Under the Microscope
The intricate web of connections between councillors and property developers in New South Wales is under scrutiny, with the state government calling for court intervention to...
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...
Lower Portland Ferry saved for a year but out of the water for repairs soon
A last minute deal with Lower Portland Ferry operator TONO by the Hawkesbury and Hills Councils, will see the service continue to operate until September 2024. Funding details were not provided for...
Historic Return of Paddlewheeler Marks a Journey of Resilience
The Paddlewheeler “Ian Burns” made an emotional return to Windsor over the weekend, after a two-day journey from Brooklyn. This voyage marked a significant milestone for Burns, whose last event on the vessel took place on Valentine’s Day in 2020. The journey down the river unveiled the lasting impact of the devastating floods that began in February 2020 and swept the Paddlewheeler downstream to Lower Portland, and later, Wisemans Ferry.
Historic Return of Paddlewheeler Marks a Journey of Resilience
The Paddlewheeler "Ian Burns" made an emotional return to Windsor over the weekend, after a two-day journey from Brooklyn. This voyage marked a significant milestone for Burns, whose last event on the vessel took place on Valentine's Day in 2020. The journey down the river unveiled the lasting...
Doubt over Hawkesbury’s infrastructure projects amidst NSW Government’s debt woes
A cloud of uncertainty hovers over Hawkesbury’s two most eagerly anticipated major infrastructure projects. The Pitt Town Bypass and third crossing over the Hawkesbury River Richmond are aimed at...
Council’s Liberal-ALP alliance to be tested by Mayoral elections next monthÂ
The state government has set mid-term Mayoral elections for next month that will test the Hawkesbury City Council’s unusual Liberal Party-Australian Labor Party alliance. The elections must be held...
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 Greyhounds as Pets NSW (GAPNSW) have dropped their adoption fee to...
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 Hundreds of Hawkesbury beekeepers are among the thousands across...
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