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Waratah Showjumping returns to Sydney for exhilarating 3rd World Cup

Aug 10, 2023

Waratah Showjumping (WSJ) is gearing up for its highly anticipated 3rd World Cup, set to take place at Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC) over two weekends in August. The event kicks off with a Warm Up Weekend, followed by the thrilling World Cup weekend, attracting top riders from Australia’s eastern states and even a few from New Zealand, adding an international flavour to the competition.

With over 550 horses, 330 riders, and an impressive 3,300 rounds of jumping, WSJ is a grand affair. The action unfolds in three arenas, keeping participants and officials busy as they navigate the vast SIEC grounds.

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 (SIEC). Held over two weekends in August, the event kicks off with a Warm Up Weekend, followed by the...

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

We visited Pitt Town yesterday – Friday – to see the final day of an intensive 4-day clean-up at Bardenarang Creek after the March floods dragged plastic sheeting and a load of debris down the...

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

The legacy of convict turned wealthy settler, Andrew Thompson, has been marked in Windsor, with the laying of flowers on his 212-year-old grave. Macquarie MP, Susan Templeman, joined author Annegret...

Raptor Squad assist Criminal Groups Squad in arrest of Grose Vale man – charged with drugs offences

Nov 13, 2021

Eagle-eyed passers-by in North Richmond’s Hanna Park yesterday...

Natalie Burton Memorial Award extension to Nov 13

Nov 13, 2021

Do you know a local high school student in the Hawkesbury who has...

COVID by the numbers Friday – no new Hawkesbury cases – US deer infected in troubling development

Nov 12, 2021

Welcome to Friday evening and our in-depth Hawkesbury numbers and...

WARRAGAMBA DAM – side gates opening for an hour today…”POTENTIAL SPILLS OVER COMING DAYS…”

Nov 12, 2021

Not a major issue at the moment, but just in case you notice the...

eDNA testing confirms presence of Platypus in Kurrajong and Bilpin

Aug 7, 2023

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 support of the Hawkesbury Environment Network (HEN) and Dr. Michelle Ryan from the University of Western Sydney (UWS), aimed to locate Platypus habitats, especially in the aftermath of devastating fires and floods.

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,...

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 the extended contract. However, NSW government’s part-funding continues until June 30, 2024 and both councils said they are in discussions with the NSW Government to continue to secure a longer-term funding arrangement.

Lower Portland Ferry saved for a year but out of the water for repairs soon

Aug 4, 2023

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.

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...

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 Old Sackville Road, Wilberforce – though remember to take your shovel because you have to fill your own sandbags. McQuade Park...

Settlers Road – Wisemans Ferry – may be closed due to bad weather

Just a heads-up – Hawkesbury Council are saying Thomas James Bridge, Settlers Road, which is on the north side of the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry between the Ferry and the National Park...

Doubt over Hawkesbury’s infrastructure projects amidst NSW Government’s debt woes

Aug 3, 2023

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 bolstering flood resilience, providing critical evacuation routes and easing traffic congestions

While a combined $600 million has been set aside by State and Federal governments, the new Minns administration in Macquarie Street is grappling with a record mountain of debt, inherited from the former Liberal National Party government.

Doubt over Hawkesbury’s infrastructure projects amidst NSW Government’s debt woes

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 included the Hawkesbury in the list of locations where beekeepers have to report the locations of all their hives, and it applies both...

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE HAWKESBURY OVER THE WEEKEND – BOM

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued two warnings this morning and early afternoon, which include our region, for heavy rainfall into Saturday and over the weekend, as well as a Flood Watch – up...