by Publishing | Apr 13, 2024 | News, Priority, Top News, Uncategorized
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...
by Publishing | Apr 11, 2024 | News
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...
by Publishing | Apr 10, 2024 | News, Priority
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...
by Publishing | Apr 10, 2024 | News, Priority, Top News
The NSW Government is rethinking its water policy that may include lowering the capacity of Warragamba Dam to help mitigate the impact of future flooding for Hawkesbury residents. “We’re looking at all potential changes – including dropping the maximum allowable...
by Publishing | Apr 8, 2024 | News, Priority
Transport for NSW has blamed the premature spilling of Warragamba Dam to its inability to lower the guard rails on Richmond Bridge, leading to delays in its reopening and widespread commuter chaos. Images circulating on social media this morning depicted extensive...
by Publishing | Apr 8, 2024 | News, Priority
For the sixth time in three-and-a-half years Richmond Lowlands turf and livestock farmers are bearing the brunt of the latest flood, with tens of millions of dollars in destroyed turf and grazing paddocks. But this was not caused by a natural flood. It was the HCC’s...