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Mayor in Stoush with Planning Minister

by Publishing | Nov 21, 2023 | News, Priority, Uncategorized

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...

WIRES offers free TREE TROFF® water drinkers for Wildlife to Eligible Hawkesbury Landholders

by Publishing | Nov 7, 2023 | News

In the wake of the disastrous impact of the catastrophic 2019-2020 drought and bushfires, and as we head into another El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), we have a long, hot summer ahead. Now, WIRES is launching the Water for Wildlife Program for...

Lower Portland Ferry to Stop Operating During Peak Bushfire Season

by Publishing | Nov 6, 2023 | News, Priority

The Lower Portland Ferry will be out of operation for 12 weeks from mid-January – in peak bushfire season – forcing residents and visitors to take detours after Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) failed to organise a replacement ferry. The lengthy gap in ferry...

From Injury to Triumph: 13-year-old Eli Maroun Leaps onto the World Tumbling Stage

by Publishing | Nov 6, 2023 | Sports, Top News

The Hawkesbury is full of modest champions, and it’s always a delight to unearth them. It was quite by accident the Hawkesbury Post heard of 13-year-old Eli Maroun from Marayla, when his proud mum Kylie dropped in passing conversation to her women’s six-aside soccer...

Residents’ Request Denied, Council Backs Fireworks Display

by Publishing | Nov 5, 2023 | News, Priority, Top News

Hawkesbury Council has the power to stop a controversial fireworks display in the Blue Mountains but has failed to do so despite the fire risk and risk to horses safety. The first of two controversial fireworks displays at the Chapel Hill Retreat wedding venue went...