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Flood Heights Mismanaged During Emergency

Flood Heights Mismanaged During Emergency

The Hawkesbury River surged well over two metres higher than was publicly reported during the height of the flood emergency on the night of April 5 and morning of April 6. At the peak of the emergency when flood waters were cutting off evacuation routes and isolating...
Drowning in Neglect

Drowning in Neglect

From the Editor Here we are again, grappling with the aftermath of yet another flood. Despite enduring seven floods in the past three and a half years, we find ourselves trapped in a frustrating cycle of inaction. Frankly, it’s exhausting having to revisit this...
Another Month Delay for Lower Portlands Ferry to Resume

Another Month Delay for Lower Portlands Ferry to Resume

Residents of Lower Portland, commuters and emergency services will have to wait another month for  the ferry to return to service after  the extension into its fourth month was quietly unveiled by Hawkesbury City Council. The delay is the latest blow for residents...
Floods Spell Bad News for Roads

Floods Spell Bad News for Roads

The dire state of the roads in the Hawkesbury is expected to get worse after the recent floods with many now looking at several years before they are repaired. Hawkesbury City Council told the Post that it has only completed $52 million worth of projects for  “sealed...