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Hawkesbury Council has voted to expand its Waste Management Facility (WMF) and attempt to transform what it describes as a “strategic asset” into a cash cow by charging neighbouring councils and businesses to use it as Sydney faces a fast looming landfill crisis,
Sydney is forecast to run out of landfill space by 2036 according to the Environmental Protection Authority. Without this expansion, Council’s landfill will reach capacity by 2029-2030 and the organisation said that this would require the construction of a waste transfer station to transport waste to another waste facility, “likely resulting in higher fees and charges for the Hawkesbury community.”
Council to Monetise Local Tip Amid Landfill Crisis
Hawkesbury Council has voted to expand its Waste Management Facility (WMF) and attempt to transform what it describes as a “strategic asset” into a cash cow by charging neighbouring councils and businesses to use it as Sydney faces a fast looming landfill crisis, Sydney is forecast to run out of...
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These two recipes consider the rising cost of living. They use pantry staples but also have bright, fresh components. Both feature turmeric, my “spice du jour. ” Turmeric is a fantastic addition to your diet, full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flavorful Frugality: How to beat the Budget Blues Without Giving Up Gourmet Goodness
Early Autumn is one of those in-between times in Hawkesbury. We could have a sweltering heatwave or start contemplating lighting our fires. It's not quite stew weather, but maybe...
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Earthquake felt by thousands of Western Sydney residents
Thousands of residents reported feeling and earthquake which shook parts of Western Sydney last night.
Australia’s earthquake monitoring centre, Geoscience Australia reported that a 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8.53pm yesterday. The epicentre of the earthquake was in the Blue Mountains National Park, just west of Warragamba Dam, nine kilometres beneath the surface.
Earthquake felt by thousands of Western Sydney residents
Thousands of western Sydney residents reported feeling and earthquake which shook parts of Sydney last night. Australia’s earthquake monitoring centre, Geoscience Australia...
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Susan Templeman MP, Member for Macquarie said that recent natural disasters, including bushfires and floods, have significantly impacted young people in the Hawkesbury region. In response to these challenges, headspace Hawkesbury aims to provide ongoing support and assistance to those affected.
Boost for Hawkesbury Mental Health Services
Young people in the Hawkesbury area now have access to vital mental health services with the opening of a permanent headspace centre. The newly established headspace Hawkesbury, located at 120 Francis Street, Richmond, is the 159th headspace centre to open nationally. Susan Templeman MP, Member...
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