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A fun dayout at Hawkesbury Fest

Aug 9, 2023

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 festivities. The event, held as part of Local Government Week, welcomed residents and visitors alike to a fun day out.

Hawkesbury Councillor Mary Lyons-Buckett expressed her delight, stating, “”It was a delightful event, in such a beautiful location. There was a wonderful atmosphere as people wandered between great entertainment, food, stalls and many service tents giving information on various Council and community related services. A fantastic day out!”

A fun dayout at Hawkesbury Fest

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...

$Meat truck hits sandstone wall and tips over on BLOR – passenger with compound fractures$

Meat truck hits sandstone wall and tips over on BLOR – passenger with compound fractures

Nov 9, 2021

The Police Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit (MCIU) is...

COVID by the numbers Monday – 1 new Hawkesbury case in postcode 2753 – vaccines save lives – report

Nov 8, 2021

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

Truck mechanic Louise excels in male-dominated industry, and is finalist in Western Sydney awards

Nov 8, 2021

Bligh Park’s Louise Azzopardi could arguably have chosen an easier...

COVID by the numbers Sunday – no new Hawkesbury cases – less restrictions – Qudos vaxx centre closes

Nov 7, 2021

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

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.

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

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...

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 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

Aug 3, 2023

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...

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

Cornwallis resident calls for WaterNSW to let water out of Warragamba Dam now. Sandbags will be available for Hawkesbury residents from this afternoon - Thursday - as the Bureau of Meteorology...

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

Greyhounds as Pets NSW (GAPNSW) have dropped their adoption fee to $30 per dog just for Thursday at Londonderry’s new centre in a bid to give over 30 retired racing greyhounds a new home. “We...

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

Aug 3, 2023

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 in September, according to a public notice issued by the Office of Local Government, the NSW councils’ regulator. Due to the delay in the last local government elections due to the COVID-19 pandemic, whoever is elected mayor will only have a term of one year, rather than the usual two year term. The new Mayor’s term will end with next year’s 14 September Council elections.

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 in September, according to a public notice issued by the Office of Local Government, the NSW...

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

Hundreds of Hawkesbury beekeepers are among the thousands across NSW ordered to put their honey hives into a virtual lockdown situation after the devastating varroa mite was found in hives near...

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

Windsor is set to have a major rejuvenation as part of the multi-million dollar Liveability project which will see the area being tidied up and parts restored or refreshed, and one of the iconic...