A man in his 30s has suffered...
Bee Parasite Crisis Deepens in Hawkesbury Region
The Hawkesbury region is facing an escalating spring crisis with the relentless spread of the varroa mite, a bee parasite that attacks and feeds on honey bees. Australia had enjoyed historical protection against the varroa mite, scientifically known as varroa...
Total Fire Ban Tomorrow
A total fire ban will be in place tomorrow Tuesday, September 19, 2023, for the Greater Sydney region and the Far South Coast area. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) announcement comes in response to the anticipated hot and windy weather conditions forecasted for...
Richmond Lowlands Drain Disaster Looms: Hawkesbury Residents Demand Answers
Plans to repair the extensive systems of drains that operate underneath the Richmond Lowlands remain a mystery, 18 months after promises by Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) to begin fixing the problems that have festered for decades. The drains are essential...
Hawkesbury Braces for a Challenging Fire Season
The Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains regions once again faces the threat of a difficult fire season as memories of the 2019/2020 bushfire disasters still haunt residents. Experts are predicting another challenging fire season ahead as local authorities and residents...
Defiant Labor councillors re-elect Liberal Hawkesbury mayor
Labor councillors have defied the wishes of their party to hand Hawkesbury City Council Liberal Mayor Sarah McMahon another year in the job. The move has infuriated members of the community who are perplexed as to why Labor chose to hand power to their political rival...
McMahon Expected to be Challenged in Mayor’s Vote Tonight
The 12 Hawkesbury City Councillors meet tonight to vote in a new mayor for the remainder of the council’s term, which concludes in September 2024. Incumbent mayor Sarah McMahon, who has only been in the position for 13 months, will face at least one challenger...Keep Updated
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Council split on GM’s new contract, hands her 5% pay rise
Hawkesbury City Council general manager...
Hawkesbury Kitten Crisis as Desexing Plan Rejected
Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) has voted against...
Hawkesbury District Hospital returns to NSW Government Management
The NSW Government has sought to assure the...
More Disruption: Sackville Ferry Dispute Set to Escalate
Commuters are advised to brace for increased...