Sam Magnusson - Hawkesbury Post

Did Council’s Debt Woes Drive Secret Sale of Pony Club Land?

by Sam Magnusson | Aug 22, 2024 | News, Priority

Just days after the secret sale of public land by Hawkesbury City Council to a pet food manufacturer became public, calls for land to be rezoned for industrial use have already begun. The $5 million approved sale of the bush block, which was conducted in secret,...

Hawkesbury Council Slammed for Deceptive Facebook Post

by Sam Magnusson | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Priority

Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) is facing fierce backlash tonight after publishing a Facebook post that many argue deliberately conceals critical events from Tuesday’s Council meeting, raising accusations of public deception and manipulation. The heavily sanitised...

Lib-Labor Alliance Blocks Koala Protection Plan

by Sam Magnusson | Aug 14, 2024 | News, Priority

The Liberal-Labor alliance on Hawkesbury Council once again voted together last night, leaving the region’s koala population unprotected. In a decision that has sparked community outrage, the majority of councillors chose to delay the implementation of a Koala...

Kurmond Post Office to Close After 21 Years

by Sam Magnusson | Aug 13, 2024 | News, Top News

After more than two decades of dedicated service, the Kurmond Post Office will close its doors for the last time on Thursday, 26 September. The closure marks the end of an era for the small community of Kurmond and The Slopes, who have come to rely on this local...

Women’s Cottage Appeals for Help Amid Surge in Domestic Violence

by Sam Magnusson | Aug 13, 2024 | News, Priority

The Women’s Cottage, a cornerstone support service for vulnerable women and children in the Hawkesbury region, is urgently seeking council funding to expand its facilities amidst a dramatic rise in domestic violence cases. The Women’s Cottage current...