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Visitors flock to take a ride on the Zig Zag Railway

by Sam Magnusson | May 28, 2023 | News, What's on

In a remarkable comeback for Australian heritage, the historic Zig Zag Railway in Clarence hosted close to 2000 visitors in its first weekend open in almost 11 years. Despite the cool weather, enthusiastic visitors flocked to the railway over the weekend to...

Local PFAS fears rise after new $22 million settlement and concerns over human costs

by Sam Magnusson | May 26, 2023 | News, Top News

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION Michael Sainsbury There is rising concern in the Hawkesbury about the real extent of contamination of toxic PFAS chemicals from the Richmond RAAF base and the potentially devastating human cost from the substances. Two Pfas class action law...

Templeman secures major funding for improved mobile coverage

by Publishing | May 26, 2023 | News

Michael Sainsbury The Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains will get $6 million in funding for 14 new mobile towers to cover the region’s problematic blackspots, under funding from the Albanese government which claims it is more funding than the region got in the entire...

Man airlifted after single motor vehicle accident on Bell’s Line of Road, Bilpin

by Publishing | May 26, 2023 | News

A man aged in his 40s has been airlifted to hospital in a serious but stable condition after his vehicle left the road and struck a tree on Bell’s Line of Road at Bilpin yesterday afternoon. The Mounties Care CareFlight Rapid Response Helicopter was tasked by NSW...

Sackville Ferry closure for essential work

by Sam Magnusson | May 25, 2023 | News

Commuters are advised to make alternative arrangements on Monday 29th May as the Sackville Ferry undergoes essential maintenance. The Ferry will be closed between 8pm and 5am while asphalting and surface upgrades are complete. Detours will be in place and change over...

NSW government refuses to ban silica stone

by Sam Magnusson | May 25, 2023 | News

The NSW Government has refused to endorse an outright ban on engineered stone, a product that produces silica dust which can cause lung cancer. “We should accept the fact that some pretty powerful forces are organising on this issue to stop reform,” NSW Treasurer...