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Hawkesbury community rallies behind Stoneman family after devastating fire destroys home

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 6, 2023 | News, Top News

The Hawkesbury community has come together to provide support and assistance to the Stoneman family, longtime residents of Kurrajong, as they face the devastating loss of their family home to a fire. On Tuesday, flames consumed the Stoneman’s residence, despite...

Problems for local Liberals amid resignations and poor polling

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 6, 2023 | councillor watch, News, Priority

Fractures in the Liberal Party in far Western Sydney continue to deepen, with the resignation of Blue Mountains Deputy Mayor Brendan Christie from the organisation and in the wake of the party’s recent election loss in NSW and as it continues to perform poorly in...

‘Waterholes’ artwork celebrates NAIDOC week at Hawkesbury Gallery

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 5, 2023 | News, What's on

An artwork of historic significance has been added to the collection of Hawkesbury Regional Gallery as Australia celebrates NAIDOC Week, a time to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The artwork titled...

Homeowner reprieve with interest rates on hold, for now

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 4, 2023 | News, Priority

In a welcome development for homeowners in the Hawkesbury region, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that it will keep interest rates on hold at 4.1%, for now. The decision comes as the RBA seeks to assess the state of the economy and its impact on...

Godolphin Family Funday

by Publishing | Jul 4, 2023 | News, Uncategorized, What's on

Join Godolphin this Sunday for their Family Funday – a special event with a wide range of activities and entertainment for all members of the family. From face painters transforming little ones into their favorite characters to a talented balloon artist creating...

Council to hike rates and charges in 2023/2024 as it spends $170m

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 3, 2023 | News, Priority

Michael Sainsbury Hawkesbury residents will pay between 3.5% and 14% more in the 2023-2024 financial year for Council services. Hawkesbury City Council has approved hiking charges across all its rate categories including sewerage, land rates and waste management as...