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Bee Parasite Crisis Deepens in Hawkesbury Region

by Sam Magnusson | Sep 6, 2023 | News, Priority

The Hawkesbury region is facing an escalating spring crisis with the relentless spread of the varroa mite, a bee parasite that attacks and feeds on honey bees. Australia had enjoyed historical protection against the varroa mite, scientifically known as Varroa...

Unearthing the Secrets of the Hawkesbury Body Farm

by Sam Magnusson | Sep 6, 2023 | Local Directory, News, Priority

Have you ever wondered what happens out at the body farm? Join author and journalist Jackie Dent as she discusses with Hawkesbury Post publisher, Samantha Magnusson, her time at the Australian Facility for Taphomonic Experimental Research as part of her research into...

Mayor behind Liberal Councillor’s dumping

by Sam Magnusson | Sep 5, 2023 | News, Priority

The NSW Division of the Liberal Party has handed long time Hawkesbury Councillor Nathan Zamprogno a three-year suspension from the party, amidst growing tension in the council. The reason he was suspended included complaints that he would not support Liberal backed...

Missing Wildlife Data Raises Concerns Over Developers and Koala Habitat

by Sam Magnusson | Sep 5, 2023 | News, Priority, Top News

Four years worth of vital wildlife rescue data that helps to guide property development approvals, including in the Hawkesbury, is missing from a New South Wales native animal tracking database. The data gap has left hundreds of rescues of threatened endangered...

Have Your Say On Flood Insurance

by Sam Magnusson | Sep 5, 2023 | News, Priority

Hawkesbury residents are urged to voice their experiences in a national inquiry scrutinising the insurance industry’s response to the 2022 major floods. Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman is part of the House Standing Committee on Economics leading...