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45 percent of Australians Open to Trading Pay for Flexibility

Nov 29, 2023

Would you trade pay for better work hours? A new study has found a lot of us would.

A University of South Australia study has nearly half of the workforce would consider sacrificing a portion of their annual salary in exchange for the highly sought-after flexibility of working from home.

45 percent of Australians Open to Trading Pay for Flexibility

Would you trade pay for better work hours? A new study has found a lot of us would. A University of South Australia study has nearly half of the workforce would consider sacrificing a portion of their annual salary in exchange for the highly sought-after flexibility of working from home. The...

The extraordinary life of Richmond’s famous horse-thief honoured

In tribute to Australia's rich convict history, the renowned Blue Plaque Program has unveiled a commemorative marker at the Durham Bowes homestead in Hawkesbury, linking it forever with the...

Public briefing on poisonous PFAS chemicals spread from RAAF base

Hawkesbury residents will be able to attend a long-awaited briefing next week about - dangerous PFAS chemicals that have spread from the Richmond RAAF based and have been linked to water and soil...

Recovery payments for flood-affected Hawkesbury residents and businesses now available

Jul 5, 2022

Federal government payments of $1000 for adults and $400 for...

Major floods at North Richmond, Windsor – more rain forecast – rises at St Albans, Colo River

Jul 5, 2022

Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) Flood Warning Number 31 - issued at...

Flood Update – river at North Richmond may remain around 14m until Tues, Windsor at 13.3m pm today

Jul 4, 2022

Issued at 2:14 pm EST on Monday 4 July 2022 BOM Flood Warning...

Threat of heavy rainfall should continue to ease late afternoon-evening – BOM – floods continue

Jul 4, 2022

Source: Bureau of Meteorology Issued at 10:59 am Monday, 4 July...

Saving Our Platypus

Nov 24, 2023

The community was abuzz about the discovery of platypus in Bilpin and Kurrajong earlier this year. In fact, it was the Hawkesbury Post’s most popular Facebook post.

Armed with 12 eDNA tests, the Hawkesbury Environment Network (HEN) and Dr. Michelle Ryan from the University of Western Sydney embarked on a mission to find platypus habitats.

The results were not just scientific data; they were the echo of waterways thriving with life.

Saving Our Platypus

The community was abuzz about the discovery of platypus in Bilpin and Kurrajong earlier this year. In fact, it was the Hawkesbury Post’s most popular Facebook post. Armed with 12...

Hawkesbury Council Chaos: Tallowood Project Faces Ministerial Review

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

Nov 23, 2023

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

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...

Matildas triumph inspires future stars

In the aftermath of the Matilda's remarkable victory over France, Marlee Edmunds dream of one day being a part of the Matldas was kindled, "I'd love to be in the team I've always wanted to be in the...

Bells Line of Road Aims to Shine as Premier Tourist Destination

The Bells Line of Road (BLOR) Business Council has embarked on an ambitious journey to elevate the renowned Bells Line of Road into a vibrant tourist hotspot with its pioneering inaugural tourism...

Mayor in Stoush with Planning Minister

Nov 21, 2023

Scully wrote to the Mayor as part of the Minns government efforts to increase the supply of higher density housing across the Sydney basin. He asked the Mayor to table the letter at the next council meeting so all councillors understood the government’s plans.

Mayor in Stoush with Planning Minister

Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon has gagged debate on development in the region by refusing to table a letter from Planning and Public Space Minister Paul Scully to council about development on flood plains. Scully wrote to the Mayor as part of the Minns government efforts to increase the supply of...

Relief and joy as speed limits finally reduced in Pitt Town to improve safety

After persistent efforts and years of lobbying, the speed limits in Pitt Town are set to undergo a reduction to 50km/h. The move comes in response to safety concerns as the town grapples with heavy...

Woman charged with intent to murder after crashing into house

A woman has been charged with intent to murder after allegedly hitting a man before crashing into a house in Schofields. At about 3pm on Tuesday, emergency services were called to Sciberras Avenue,...