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Mayor in Stoush with Planning Minister

Nov 21, 2023

Scully wrote to the Mayor as part of the Minns government efforts to increase the supply of higher density housing across the Sydney basin. He asked the Mayor to table the letter at the next council meeting so all councillors understood the government’s plans.

Mayor in Stoush with Planning Minister

Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon has gagged debate on development in the region by refusing to table a letter from Planning and Public Space Minister Paul Scully to council about development on flood plains. Scully wrote to the Mayor as part of the Minns government efforts to increase the supply of...

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...

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...

Flood watch for Hawkesbury, Colo, Macdonald rivers for Saturday onwards – Bureau of Meteorology

Jun 30, 2022

Source: Bureau of Meteorology Issued at 1:26 pm EST on...

Sandbags available this afternoon as ‘Significant rain expected’ – Warragamba Dam sitting at 97%

Jun 30, 2022

Cornwallis resident calls for WaterNSW to let water out of...

Ever thought about giving an ex-racing greyhound a home? $30 Greyhound Winter Adoption Day tomorrow

Jun 29, 2022

Greyhounds as Pets NSW (GAPNSW) have dropped their adoption fee to...

Hawkesbury’s hundreds of bee hives ‘in a lockdown’ as devastating varroa mite arrives in NSW

Jun 29, 2022

Hundreds of Hawkesbury beekeepers are among the thousands across...

Historic Return of Paddlewheeler Marks a Journey of Resilience

Nov 15, 2023

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,...

40 Fire Crews Battle Intense Blaze Through the Night

In the early hours of this morning, approximately 40 dedicated fire crews worked tirelessly to combat a ferocious blaze that engulfed a residence on Manns Rd, Wilberforce. The fire began shortly before 3:00 am when authorities received a distress call regarding a structural fire.

The NSW RFS said first responders, led by Wilberforce 1, arrived at the scene and were met with a two-story house consumed by flames on both floors.

40 Fire Crews Battle Intense Blaze Through the Night

Nov 13, 2023

The NSW RFS said first responders, led by Wilberforce 1, arrived at the scene and were met with a two-story house consumed by flames on both floors.

40 Fire Crews Battle Intense Blaze Through the Night

In the early hours of this morning, approximately 40 dedicated fire crews worked to combat a ferocious blaze that engulfed a residence on Manns Rd, Wilberforce. The fire began...

Council’s Liberal-ALP alliance to be tested by Mayoral elections next month

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...

Hawkesbury physio supports Deaf Football Australia in World Championships

As the World Championships of Deaf Football approach, all eyes are on the Deaf Football Australia (DFA) team as they gear up to represent their country in Kuala Lumpur this September. Among the...

Tragic Death on Central Coast Mountain Bike Ride

Nov 13, 2023

A 66-year-old man lost his life during a mountain bike ride on the Central Coast yesterday.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at Dubbo Gully Road, Mangrove Mountain, around 11:30 am on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Despite the efforts of NSW Ambulance paramedics, the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Tragic Death on Central Coast Mountain Bike Ride

A 66-year-old man lost his life during a mountain bike ride on the Central Coast yesterday. Emergency services including the Toll Rescue Helicopter were alerted to the incident at Dubbo Gully Road, Mangrove Mountain, around 11:30 am on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Despite the efforts of NSW...

Official Council correspondence on Lower Portland Ferry

Last night Hawkesbury Post readers would have seen lots of discussion about the potential closure of the Lower Portland Ferry. To provide clarity to the article the picture shows the questions from...

Lower Portland Ferry could cease operations as early as Saturday

Michael Sainsbury The future of the Lower Portland Ferry is under a cloud after the operator pulled the pin at the end of its current four year deal on short notice. The decision will mean services...