by Publishing | Apr 4, 2024 | News, Priority
The NSW Government is to take control of the Lower Portland Ferry after months of mismanagement and the cessation of ferry services for three months. The NSW government today announced it had given the Lower Portland Ferry a lifeline and will step in to manage the...
by Publishing | Nov 6, 2023 | News, Priority
The Lower Portland Ferry will be out of operation for 12 weeks from mid-January – in peak bushfire season – forcing residents and visitors to take detours after Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) failed to organise a replacement ferry. The lengthy gap in ferry...
by Sam Magnusson | Aug 28, 2023 | News, Priority
Hawkesbury City Council (HCC) has positioned itself as the second Sydney council bidding to assert control over the media and public discussion by proposing a contentious media engagement strategy. This strategy has raised concerns, as it empowers the council to...
by Sam Magnusson | Aug 4, 2023 | News, Priority
A last minute deal with Lower Portland Ferry operator TONO by the Hawkesbury and Hills Councils, will see the service continue to operate until September 2024. Funding details were not provided for the extended contract. However, NSW government’s part-funding...
by Sam Magnusson | Aug 1, 2023 | News, Priority
Michael Sainsbury The future of the Lower Portland Ferry is under a cloud after the operator pulled the pin at the end of its current four year deal on short notice. The decision will mean services will be halted from this Saturday August 5 at this stage. The...