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Hawkesbury Valley Rugby U12s thrilling victory over Newport Breakers

Jun 29, 2023

In a highly anticipated showdown on Sunday, the Hawkesbury Valley Rugby U12s clashed with the formidable Newport Breakers at their home ground. Both teams boasted a strong representation of talented girls and were known for their impressive roster of representative players.

This encounter promised to be an intense battle, with Hawkesbury eager to secure their first-ever victory against Newport in this age group, especially after suffering a heart-breaking defeat in last year’s semi-final.

Hawkesbury Valley Rugby U12s thrilling victory over Newport Breakers

Hawkesbury Show – it’s on again from tomorrow – Friday – and promises to be bigger, better than ever

It’s Hawkesbury Show time again this weekend – it begins Friday at 9am - and we’ve got some pictures here of the stalls and some of the exhibits they’ve been putting together this week. The...

Late night shopping in Richmond this evening – Mother’s Day gifts, and help support local businesses

Just a reminder over 30 Richmond stores are open this evening until 8pm so you can not only browse for a Mother’s Day gift if you haven’t already, but you can also see what one of our main...

Crucial burns planned this weekend – smoke could settle in Hawkesbury and linger into next week

Aug 13, 2021

We’ve seen smoke over some areas of the Hawkesbury today and that...

FRI COVID UPDATE – CASES RISE TO 4 IN HAWKESBURY – SEWAGE DETECTION AT RICHMOND – 390 NEW NSW CASES

Aug 13, 2021

COVID cases in the Hawkesbury have doubled to 4 known cases up...

Police Arson Unit release CCTV vision of SUV following deliberately lit Bligh Park house fire

Aug 13, 2021

Senior police from the Financial Crimes Arson Squad will take the...

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee puts call out to get involved in Country

Aug 12, 2021

The NSW Government is inviting Aboriginal people – including those...

Local child sexual assault victims vindicated as their abuser gets 14 years jail

Jun 26, 2023

NSW public servant, Michael Scholz, has been convicted of the sexual abuse of two local teenage girls and sentenced to 14 years in prison. The 59-year-old from Wilberforce was found guilty of 13 offences that occurred in 2021 by a jury and will serve at least eight years and eight months without parole.

Scholz, who had previously served as volunteer Head of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigade in Wilberforce, had already spent some time behind bars before being released on bail. During that time had been living in the local community, leading to encounters with one of the victims on multiple occasions.

Local child sexual assault victims vindicated as their abuser gets 14 years jail

Wilberforce man, Michael Scholz, has been convicted of the sexual abuse of two local teenage girls and sentenced to 14 years in prison. The 59-year-old was found guilty of 13...

McMahon promises, again, to get to the bottom of secret Grose Vale bridge/road re-routing

Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon has promised for the second time this year to belatedly uncover “in coming months”, who secretly ordered the rerouting of the Grose Vale bridge road that at one stage was going to destroy a local family farm.

The Redbank Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) and Grose River Bridge project has been a controversial issue since the approval of the Redbank development in 2011 when Bart Bassett was Mayor.

McMahon promises, again, to get to the bottom of secret Grose Vale bridge/road re-routing

Jun 25, 2023

The Redbank Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) and Grose River Bridge project has been a controversial issue since the approval of the Redbank development in 2011 when Bart Bassett was Mayor.

McMahon promises, again, to get to the bottom of secret Grose Vale bridge/road re-routing

Michael Sainsbury. Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon has promised for the second time this year to belatedly uncover “in coming months”, who secretly ordered the rerouting of the...

Roadworks begin this month on Grose Vale Road until next year – trees to be felled, new roundabout

Look out for some traffic disruption on Grose Vale Rd from later this month until at least early 2023 as Redbank Communities – the developer of the North Richmond Redbank development - begin road...

Support for small farm owners at free Richmond workshops this month covering property planning

Small farm owners in the Hawkesbury are being urged to take advantage of a series of free hands-on property planning workshops in Richmond this month, beginning on May 12, and delivered by Greater...

John Tebbutt: The Hawkesbury stargazer who lit up the skies

Jun 23, 2023

Despite his fascination with the vastness of the universe and distant worlds, Windsor astronomer John Tebbutt never ventured beyond Australia. Instead, he immersed himself in the natural beauty of the Hawkesbury region. However, his unyielding curiosity and love for stargazing sparked an incredible journey of exploration and observation that forever transformed our understanding of the cosmos.

John Tebbutt: The Hawkesbury stargazer who lit up the skies

The Hawkesbury is paying tribute to one of its brightest stars, the legendary astronomer John Tebbutt. Born in Windsor in 1834 to a farming family, Tebbutt had a passion for the night sky that propelled him to become a pioneering astronomer, leaving a lasting mark on the world of science. Despite...

Hawkesbury’s ever-popular Eisteddfod back after 2-year absence

For 70 years it’s been the springboard for many a local performer and allows anyone with a creative streak to get along and strut their stuff, whether that be dance, singing, speaking choirs, and...

Get set for Vegas in the Hawkesbury as the popular Pink Royale Casino Night returns for another spin

Well known Hawkesbury charity Pink Finss is holding its Pink Royale Casino Night this June in place of the fund-raising Pink Tie Ball which had to be cancelled in April due to the floods. Pink...