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...
by Sam Magnusson | Aug 13, 2024 | News, Priority
In the lead-up to the upcoming local council elections, discontent is brewing among grassroots members of the Liberal Party in the Hawkesbury. Many long-time members are voicing their frustration over what they perceive as a disregard for their views, particularly...
by Sam Magnusson | Aug 12, 2024 | News, Priority
The Hawkesbury region is home to the most genetically diverse koala population in Australia, a distinction that underscores the area’s ecological importance. However, as the Hawkesbury Post has reported many times these iconic marsupials are now classified as...
by Publishing | Aug 11, 2024 | News, Priority
In a groundbreaking move to address the growing homelessness crisis among older women, the Older Women’s Network (OWN) in the Blue Mountains has launched the Homes for Older Women (HOW) initiative. This program matches homeowners with spare rooms or granny flats...
by Sam Magnusson | Aug 8, 2024 | News, Priority
The new Richmond Bridge, will tower over the surrounding riverine landscape, at more than double the height of the existing bridge. The structure will also be far longer, a necessity to rise above floods crossing the lowest part of the floodplain. Set to be...
by Publishing | Aug 6, 2024 | News, Priority
After 25 years of dedicated volunteer management, the iconic Wilberforce School of Arts is transitioning back to the care of Hawkesbury City Council. Built in 1925, this cherished landmark holds a special place in the hearts of many locals, embodying a sense of...