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Hawkesbury City Council urged to halt Koala habitat clearing
Environmental groups are calling for immediate action from the Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) to cease the clearance of vital koala habitats. Council will tonight discuss the formulation of a Koala Plan of Management, however environmental groups are stressing the need...
Young boy hit by a car in North Richmond to be home soon
Richmond North Public School has confirmed that a young boy hit by a car near the school yesterday is “ok and will be home soon.” “This is fantastic news. All our thoughts are certainly with him at this time,” the school said in a statement posted to its...
Toxic PFAS chemicals spread in Richmond to riverside soil and recycled water
Michael Sainsbury. The spread of highly toxic PFAS chemicals from the Richmond RAAF base has grown with testing by Hawkesbury City Council and the Western Sydney University finding elevated levels in soil around the collapsed Cornwallis Road site and in recycled...
New nature repair legislation ideal for Hawkesbury koalas: Templeman
Michael Sainsbury. The Hawkesbury is an ideal place for the Albanese government’s new plan to pay landowners to maintain biodiversity, according to the Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman. The new legislation being presented to Federal parliament this week...
Hawkesbury Mayor disappointed Premier has turned down her invitation
Michael Sainsbury. Hawkesbury City Council Mayor Sarah McMahon has slammed incoming New South Wales Premier Chris Minns for turning down an invitation to visit the region and “listen to locals” as remediation after three years of floods continues. McMahon told The...
Synthetic turf warning bells in landmark report
Government scientists have growing concerns about the human health risks, environmental effects, and end-of-life management in synthetic turf and called for further investigation and regulation of its use. A new report by the Chief Scientist of New South Wales (NSW)...Keep Updated
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Tragic Death on Central Coast Mountain Bike Ride
A 66-year-old man lost his life during a...
Londonderry Pony Club to Host International Mounted Games
Prepare for a day of extraordinary horsemanship,...
Locals Warn Lives in Danger with Lower Portland Ferry Shut-Down
Residents are concerned that “lives could be...
Telstra’s Upgrades Payphones, Back up Powers Ahead of Bushfire Season
Telstra has announced it will upgrade local...