Historic Fine Following Unauthorised Land Clearing

Historic Fine Following Unauthorised Land Clearing

A landmark decision by the NSW Land and Environment Court has resulted in a $135,000 fine for a landowner who illegally cleared over five hectares of native vegetation in Canyonleigh, located in the Southern Highlands. This case highlights the contrasting approaches...
Bullseye: Local Girls Bring Home Gold

Bullseye: Local Girls Bring Home Gold

by Imogen Abbott Hawkesbury teenager Emily Griffiths has etched her name into the annals of history at the Australian Youth Archery Nationals, clinching gold in every competition she contested, firmly establishing herself as one of the most promising talents in the...
Anger in Pitt Town About Evacuation Route, By Pass

Anger in Pitt Town About Evacuation Route, By Pass

There is growing anger in Pitt Town that calls for upgrading its flood evacuation routes have so far been ignored by the government, and that work on a long-promised bypass will not commence until at least next year  The population has tripled in the past 15 years so...
Embrace the Cold Weather with a Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

Embrace the Cold Weather with a Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

By Fiona Hamann As we gear up for the cooler months, there’s something truly special about the comforting aromas and soul-nourishment that slow cooking brings. It’s like a hug on a plate, or in a bowl. When it comes to slow cooking, lamb is the go-to star in...
Robyn Preston MP State Member for Hawkesbury

Robyn Preston MP State Member for Hawkesbury

Opinion with Robyn Preston MP State Member for Hawkesbury We have witnessed events locally and overseas which remind us of our place within this country and why we enjoy the freedoms that we do today. We owe a debt to Australia’s Veterans, who put themselves in a...