Priority - Hawkesbury Post

Greens Candidate Danielle Wheeler Secures Top Spot on Hawkesbury Council Ballot

by Publishing | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Priority

In the lead-up to the 2024 NSW local government elections, the official ballot draw for the Hawkesbury Council took place at 2 p.m. today, determining the order of candidates in the upcoming election. Greens candidate Danielle Wheeler clinched the top position on the...

Lib-Labor Alliance Blocks Koala Protection Plan

by Sam Magnusson | Aug 14, 2024 | News, Priority

The Liberal-Labor alliance on Hawkesbury Council once again voted together last night, leaving the region’s koala population unprotected. In a decision that has sparked community outrage, the majority of councillors chose to delay the implementation of a Koala...

Women’s Cottage Appeals for Help Amid Surge in Domestic Violence

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...

Local Libs Want Their Voice Heard

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...

There’s No Plan to Save Hawkesbury Koalas

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...

New Housing Initiative Offers Hope for Older Women

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...