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Getting to Know Your Council Candidates

by Publishing | Sep 4, 2024 | councillor watch, News, Priority, Top News

Hawkesbury Post contacted all candidates with questions to provide voters with comprehensive information for the upcoming local council election. We asked them to submit a brief summary of themselves and their stance on the top five issues that matter most to our...

Cancer-Causing Chemicals Detected in North Richmond Water

by Publishing | Jun 12, 2024 | News, Priority, Top News

Hawkesbury City Council has stated it is not responsible for informing residents about the cancer-causing chemicals found at dangerous levels in the North Richmond water supply. “As the provider of drinking water services to Hawkesbury residents, Sydney Water is the...

Another Month Delay for Lower Portlands Ferry to Resume

by Publishing | Apr 11, 2024 | News

Residents of Lower Portland, commuters and emergency services will have to wait another month for the ferry to return to service after the extension into its fourth month was quietly unveiled by Hawkesbury City Council. The delay is the latest blow for residents...

Rising Costs and Community Anger: Council Faces Backlash Over Soaring Road Expenses

by Publishing | Mar 12, 2024 | News, Priority, Top News

There was much self congratulation in the Hawkesbury City Council chamber on February 13 when a motion was passed to seal Packer Road at Lower Portland Councillors voted unanimously (only Cr Patrick Conolly was missing from the meeting) with some previously opposed to...

Controversial Media Policy Passed by Hawkesbury City Council Sparks Outcry

by Publishing | Dec 13, 2023 | councillor watch, News, Priority, Top News, Uncategorized

Hawkesbury City Council was embroiled in heated debates and criticism last night as it approved a contentious new media policy, with some councillors dubbing it as veering towards censorship. The policy drew sharp objections from Independent Councillors Mary-Lyons...