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Councillor Trust Crisis? Poll Reveals Top Concern
The recent unconventional emoji poll conducted on Facebook by the Hawkesbury Post has uncovered the issues that matter most to residents as council elections approach. While we accept the methodology was not strictly scientific, the results paint a clear picture of a community deeply concerned about Councillor integrity.
Councillor Trust Crisis? Poll Reveals Top Concern
The recent unconventional emoji poll conducted on Facebook by the Hawkesbury Post has uncovered the issues that matter most to residents as council elections approach. While we accept the methodology was not strictly scientific, the results paint a clear picture of a community deeply concerned about Councillor integrity.
Paralympian Jasmine Haydon Wins Silver in Paris
Western Sydney University student Jasmine Haydon has made headlines...
Getting to Know Your Council Candidates
Hawkesbury Post contacted all candidates with questions to provide...
Lochiel House: South African Culinary in the Heart of Kurrajong
By Imy Abbott For the past four years, Charlene Pretorius of...
Cancer-Causing Chemicals Shut Down Blue Mountains Dam
Cancer-Causing Chemicals have been detected in a Blue Mountains Dam,...
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Residents Rally Once More as Kurrajong Heights Pub Proposal Returns
The residents of Kurrajong Heights are once again rallying against a proposed pup/poker machine development in their historic precinct, as the developer has submitted a...
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Hawkesbury Local Honoured as North Western Sydney Senior Volunteer of the Year
In a heartwarming recognition of community spirit, Pauleen West from North...
Did Council’s Debt Woes Drive Secret Sale of Pony Club Land?
Just days after the secret sale of public land by Hawkesbury City Council to a...
Hawkesbury Council Slammed for Deceptive Facebook Post
Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) is facing fierce backlash tonight after...
Greens Candidate Danielle Wheeler Secures Top Spot on Hawkesbury Council Ballot
In the lead-up to the 2024 NSW local government elections, the official ballot draw for the Hawkesbury Council took...
Lib-Labor Alliance Blocks Koala Protection Plan
The Liberal-Labor alliance on Hawkesbury Council once again voted together last night, leaving the region's koala...
Kurmond Post Office to Close After 21 Years
After more than two decades of dedicated service, the Kurmond Post Office will close its doors for the last time on...
Women’s Cottage Appeals for Help Amid Surge in Domestic Violence
The Women's Cottage, a cornerstone support service for vulnerable women and children in the Hawkesbury region, is...
Local Libs Want Their Voice Heard
In the lead-up to the upcoming local council elections, discontent is brewing among grassroots members of the Liberal...
There’s No Plan to Save Hawkesbury Koalas
The Hawkesbury region is home to the most genetically diverse koala population in Australia, a distinction that...
New Housing Initiative Offers Hope for Older Women
In a groundbreaking move to address the growing homelessness crisis among older women, the Older Women's Network (OWN)...
New Richmond Bridge to Tower Over Floodplain
The new Richmond Bridge, will tower over the surrounding riverine landscape, at more than double the height of the...
Heart and Soul of Wilberforce: Community Hall’s Era Ends
After 25 years of dedicated volunteer management, the iconic Wilberforce School of Arts is transitioning back to the...
Christopher Burton’s Silver Triumph
As the epicentre of equestrian sports in Australia, the Hawkesbury boasts many remarkable riders, but Christopher...
Questions Over Mayor’s Political Career
A little more than a month before local council elections, the Liberal Party’s stronghold on the Hawkesbury is set to...
Avian Influenza Restrictions Still in Place as Efforts to Contain HPAI H7N8 Strain Continue
By Roz Chia Davis Whether you’re a commercial poultry keeper or a hobbyist with backyard chooks, NSW authorities...
EPA Uncovers Environmental Report Scam
Over 100 sites, including 24 early childhood education centers, are alleged to have had their environmental reports...
Stylecraft:The Next Generation
Stylecraft & Co., approaching its centennial, is more than a local family-run blind shop; it's a testament to...
Hawkesbury’s Courtney Nevin to Join Matildas at Paris Olympics
The Hawkesbury's own Courtney Nevin is set to compete at the Paris Olympics as a travelling reserve for the Matildas,...
Should we be Concerned About ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Local Tap Water?
Following the revelation of high concentrations of FAS chemicals in the North Richmond water supply, we asked water...
Full Warragamba Could Have Raised 2020 Flood by 3 Metres
When the first of a series of major floods hit the Hawkesbury in February 2020, Warragamba Dam was less than half...
Winterfest
Huge crowds descended on Clarendon Showgrounds this weekend for the Sydney Winterfest Fair. It was a celebration of...
Parking Madness
Local businesses around shopping precincts in the Hawkesbury are increasingly angry over ongoing parking issues...
Historic Thomas James Bridge: Restoration of a Colonial Relic
New images show the major restoration work to rebuild the historic Thomas James Bridge on Settlers Road near Lower...
Development Threatens Irreplaceable Koala Habitat
A controversial housing development at 150 Hermitage Road, Kurrajong, threatens to devastate a pristine koala and...
Bypass to Finally Bring Relief to Pitt Town
After years of anticipation and delays, the long-awaited Pitt Town Bypass is finally set to become a reality. NSW...
Winterfest
Huge crowds descended on Clarendon Showgrounds this weekend for the crowd pleasing Winterfest Fair. It was a celebration of all things medieval and offered an opportunity for people to dress in costumes and Cosplay as mermaids, warriors, musicians, knights in shining armour and even unicorns.Â
Winterfest
Huge crowds descended on Clarendon Showgrounds this weekend for the crowd pleasing Winterfest Fair. It was a celebration of all things medieval and offered an opportunity for people to dress in costumes and Cosplay as mermaids, warriors, musicians, knights in shining armour and even unicorns.Â
Aladdin JR: Auditions Now Open
by Imogen Abbott Fantasia Showstoppers is seeking young and talented...
Free Community Event – Preparing your home for Bushfire & Ecotherapy
On Sunday 2 June, Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club is hosting an...
Day at the races with New Haven Farm Home
New Haven Farm Home is a local organisation located in...
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Falling for Foliage: Step into Nature’s Autumn Canvas at Mount Wilson
As the seasons turn and we dread the onset of Winter, it’s comforting to know that’s when the Hawkesbury and the Mountains really come into their own. In the words of...
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Behind the Counter: How One Conversation Led to Owning a Record Shop
By Imogen Abbott The sweet songs of Richmond Records have been serenading the...
ANZAC Day Dawn Service Honours Sacrifice and Remembrance
ANZAC Day was honoured at numerous services around the Hawkesbury last week as...
Windsor Optometry Marks 100 Years in Century-Old Home
Windsor Optometry recently celebrated a significant milestone – 100 years in...
Exploring the Avian Wonders of Hawkesbury: Join Eric the Birdman
In the lead-up to National Bird Week, Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) is spreading its wings to offer both Bushcare...
Got the need to read?
From 10am on Wednesday, children aged 0-5 years of age and their grown-ups are welcome to North Richmond Community...
Celebrating talent and community spirit: The Hawkesbury Eisteddfod
The Windsor Function Centre has come alive with the sights and sounds of the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod, as local and...
Watch Matildas live in Windsor
The Matildas semi-final clash against England will be live streamed on a big screen at Windsor tomorrow night. For...
Free child car seat safety checks
In an effort to improve the safety of child car seats, Hawkesbury City Council is offering free car seat safety checks...
Captain Moonlight: The enigmatic bushranger of 19th-century Australia
In the rugged landscapes of 19th-century Australia, where lawlessness and adventure reigned, one name stood out -...
Poultry Auction Set To Be A Cracker Event
Today's poultry auction at Hawkesbury Showground is a joyful hark back to our agricultural roots, with exhibitors,...
Penrith is ‘lit’ these school holidays
Westfield Penrith will illuminate its Riley Street Dining Precinct with an 11-day interactive lights festival of...
‘Waterholes’ artwork celebrates NAIDOC week at Hawkesbury Gallery
An artwork of historic significance has been added to the collection of Hawkesbury Regional Gallery as Australia...
Godolphin Family Funday
Join Godolphin this Sunday for their Family Funday – a special event with a wide range of activities and entertainment...
John Tebbutt: The Hawkesbury stargazer who lit up the skies
The Hawkesbury is paying tribute to one of its brightest stars, the legendary astronomer John Tebbutt. Born in Windsor...
A Starry Night with the Hawkesbury Regional Museum
A new online exhibition Starry Night: the world of John Tebbutt is being hosted by the Hawkesbury Regional Museum. The...
Hawkesbury High Showcase
Hawkesbury High School will host a 'Creative and Performing Arts Showcase' on the 13th of June. Support the school...
Comedy for a cause
Come and support Colo Soccer at our Comedy for a Cause fundraising night on the 29th July at Panthers North Richmond....
Tractor on the grass
The Ebenezer Markets return at Tractor on the Grass on Sunday, the 4th of June. This is a Hawkesbury market that only...
Hiren Patel at Purple Noon Gallery
Hiren Patel’s solo exhibition is a celebration of the artist’s passion for exploration and art, and a tribute to the...
Sunday Sessions Raceday on Sunday 11 June
Hawkesbury Race Club offers a raceday with difference on the upcoming long weekend, with the Sunday Session Raceday...
Ivy Park open day 21st June
Ivy Ave Park at McGraths Hill recently received a significant upgrade. Local residents can now enjoy the traditional...
Visitors flock to take a ride on the Zig Zag Railway
In a remarkable comeback for Australian heritage, the historic Zig Zag Railway in Clarence hosted close to 2000...
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