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Hawkesbury City Council urged to halt Koala habitat clearing

by Publishing | Jun 20, 2023 | Priority

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...

Hawkesbury Mayor disappointed Premier has turned down her invitation

by Sam Magnusson | Jun 14, 2023 | News, Priority, Top News

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

by Sam Magnusson | Jun 12, 2023 | Priority

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)...

Massive council loan to cover sewerage disaster will see rates jump 14%

by Sam Magnusson | Jun 6, 2023 | News, Priority, Top News

Michael Sainsbury. Residents of the Hawkesbury who use the council sewage system will see their rate rise 14% next financial year to cover the cost of a $35.1 million loan taken out by the council in December last year, an equivalent to about one third of the HCC...

Substandard road repairs create hazardous conditions in Bilpin

by Sam Magnusson | Jun 5, 2023 | News, Priority

Bilpin residents claim that substandard road repairs are causing havoc on local roads and are calling for Hawkesbury City Council to fix them. Susanna Benzko, a concerned resident, recounted a distressing incident when she had to seek assistance after her horse...