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Hawkesbury Council Chaos: Tallowood Project Faces Ministerial Review

Nov 23, 2023

Hawkesbury City Council and the property development activities of local realtor Matthew Bennett were thrown into chaos on Tuesday night. The majority of councillors chose not to vote on changes to planning rules designed to benefit the controversial Tallowood project at Vincent’s Road Kurrajong, citing conflicts.

The shock outcome appeared to catch Mayor Sarah McMahon and Crs Patrick Conolly and Barry Calvert off guard.

Hawkesbury Council Chaos: Tallowood Project Faces Ministerial Review

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...

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...

Shining a light on Windsor’s future – gas lamps or electric lights for the Mall – locals vote

Jun 28, 2022

Windsor is set to have a major rejuvenation as part of the...

Two arrested at Ebenezer this morning in connection with Blockade Australia protests – police

Jun 24, 2022

Further charges have been laid by members of Strike Force Guard as...

Councillors and Developers Under the Microscope

Nov 15, 2023

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...

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

Nov 15, 2023

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,...

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...

40 Fire Crews Battle Intense Blaze Through the Night

Nov 13, 2023

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

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 shortly before 3:00 am when authorities received a distress call regarding a structural fire. The NSW RFS said first...

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...