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Celebrating Wollemi National Park History and Nature
Book Launch and Community Event 30 November 2025
Kurrajong Pistol Club Marks Nearly Six Decades of Community
By Linda Abdi Kurrajong Heights Tucked beside the Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club on Bells Line of Road sits one of the Hawkesbury’s longest-running sporting institutions: the Kurrajong Pistol Club, a community organisation that has spent almost 60 years promoting safe, skilful, and community-focused pistol shooting. Founded on 27 April
Think Fire, Know Fire
As Hawkesbury Council Disaster & Emergency Committee prepares to meet and review bushfire readiness this is essential reading.
Mother and Daughter Duo Twirl Richmond Into the Spotlight
In an era when fashion can often feel exclusive or impersonal, Chakra & Co stands out for being exactly the opposite. Their Instagram dances and weekly videos aren’t marketing stunts; they’re invitations.
Night Works to Bring Temporary Closures and Reduced Speeds in Pitt Town
Road users in Pitt Town are being advised to expect temporary traffic changes throughout December as work continues on the Pitt Town Bypass Project. Nightworks will take place across Bathurst Street, Pitt Town Road, Cattai Road and Glebe Road on the following dates, weather permitting: * Monday 1, Tuesday 2 and
Think Fire, Know Fire
As Hawkesbury Council Disaster & Emergency Committee prepares to meet and review bushfire readiness this is essential reading.
Windsor Ten Pin Bowling Strikes 40 Years in the Community
Windsor Ten Pin marks 40 years as Hawkesbury’s retro bowling hub—keeping free-fall pins, league spirit, and local memories rolling.
Bilpin’s Harvest Farms: Growing Organics the Right Way
By Phil Burkitt For many years, Aaron Brocken has been quietly leading the way in organic vegetable production in the Bilpin district. His farm, Harvest Farms, has become a local landmark of organic vegetable production, where innovation and hard work go hand in hand. Aaron’s operation stretches across several
Making Money Without Raising Rates
If I were Mayor for a day, I wouldn’t ask residents for more money. I’d ask the Council to make better use of the resources it already has.
Kurrajong Pistol Club Marks Nearly Six Decades of Community
By Linda Abdi Kurrajong Heights Tucked beside the Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club on Bells Line of Road sits one of the Hawkesbury’s longest-running sporting institutions: the Kurrajong Pistol Club, a community organisation that has spent almost 60 years promoting safe, skilful, and community-focused pistol shooting. Founded on 27 April
The Lab: Hawkesbury’s Up-and-Coming Basketball Hub
A new state-of-the-art basketball training facility, The Lab, has opened in Mulgrave, quickly gaining attention across the Hawkesbury region. Designed to support athletes of all ages, The Lab provides a space to develop skills and build connections. Its welcoming, community-focused atmosphere encourages every athlete to reach their full potential. Founded
Driven to Succeed: Local F4 Driver Paige Raddatz
Paige Raddatz is racing toward her F1 dreams after a strong debut in India, showing determination and skill on the international stage.
Bligh Park FC U15 Girls Claim Division 1 Grand Final Glory
Bligh Park FC’s Under 15 Division 1 Girls team have pulled off a remarkable achievement, sealing both the competition title and the Grand Final win in their first year at the top division.
The Wollemi Pine and its Small Southern Family
By Phil Burkitt Hidden deep within rugged sandstone gorges northwest of Sydney, the Wollemi pine stands as one of Australia’s most remarkable botanical discoveries, a living link to the age of the dinosaurs. Discovered only in 1994 by a bushwalker David Noble in Wollemi National Park, just north of
Colo Student’s Artwork Selected for Prestigious William Wilkins Collection
Colo High School is celebrating a moment of immense pride, with 2024 Year 12 graduate Evangeline Cruz-Tabua (Evie) achieving recognition at the very highest level of HSC Visual Arts. Evie’s HSC major work has been selected for ARTEXPRESS 2025, the annual showcase of exemplary student artworks from across New
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Human Composting as Sustainable End-of-Life Option
Research shows cremation pollutes our air and burial also takes a heavy toll when you consider cemetery maintenance. Consider Earthy Remains?
Colo High School Marks RUOK? Day with Bake Sale and Soccer Showdown
The spirit of connection was alive at Colo High School for RUOK Day, where students and staff came together to celebrate the day with food, fun, and sport.
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The Hard Talks of Life: From the Sex Talk to the Death Talk
Now, decades later, the roles have reversed. As our parents age, it’s up to us—often their adult children—to initiate another essential, uncomfortable conversation: the death talk.