by Sam Magnusson | Jul 1, 2024 | News, Priority
The Hawkesbury has been exempt from plans to force Low and Mid-Rise Housing in local government areas to boost the housing supply. The NSW Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure announced today that it would exempt the area from the proposed Low-and...
by Sam Magnusson | Jun 30, 2024 | News, Priority
Hawkesbury City Council has said it is not responsible for informing residents about cancer-causing “forever” chemicals found at dangerous levels in the North Richmond water supply. Currently, North Richmond is the only site in Australia undergoing testing...
by Publishing | Jun 29, 2024 | News, Priority
More than two years after Hawkesbury City Council hired a consultant to investigate the drainage system in Richmond Lowlands, no final report has been published, and no repair work has started. The damaged and unmaintained infrastructure continues to worsen flood...
by Publishing | Jun 24, 2024 | News, Priority, Top News
An unprecedented surge in development west of the Hawkesbury River could potentially see more than 7,000 new dwellings mushrooming in coming years, transforming one of the last semi-rural areas in the Sydney basin into suburban outposts. Documents seen by the...
by Sam Magnusson | Jun 23, 2024 | News, Priority
The New South Wales Government has unveiled a plan to enhance flood preparedness and emergency response capabilities across the state, particularly focusing on high-risk areas such as the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley and the Northern Rivers. This initiative involves a...
by Sam Magnusson | Jun 23, 2024 | News, Priority
More than 320,000 chickens will be destroyed in the Hawkesbury region this week to prevent the spread of bird flu, following confirmation of the disease at a second poultry farm. The CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness confirmed the presence of...