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$500m Richmond Bridge project underway with major construction contract for key intersections signed
New roundabouts to be built at intersections on The Driftway at Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road are aimed at improving flood resilience while providing better access when the new bridge over the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond is built.
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$500m Richmond Bridge project underway with major construction contract for key intersections signed
New roundabouts to be built at intersections on The Driftway at Blacktown Road and Londonderry Road are aimed at improving flood resilience while providing better access when the new bridge over the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond is built.
Raise a glass to hospitality - Hillbilly Cider offers a heart-warming winter experience
Winter is a great time to explore Bilpin in the upper Hawkesbury. The busy apple season has wrapped up, so why not head to the Hillbilly Cider shed for a wood-fired pizza and a mulled cider, or a glass of red by the log fire.
Wilberforce rally driver set to take on world's toughest classic car rally
From the dusty paddocks of the Hawkesbury to the rugged terrain of East Africa, 36-year-old amateur rally driver and mechanic Timothy Wilkins is preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime - the legendary East African Safari Classic Rally.
Air Show set for take-off at RAAF Richmond
RAAF Base Richmond will celebrate its 100th anniversary with the RAAF Richmond Airshow at the base this September.
Community
Hawkesbury regular steps up to support families in Gaza crisis
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, one Hawkesbury regular is taking action to make a real difference — one family at a time. Jacki Spinoza who regularly visits our area and is a passionate advocate for social justice and community wellbeing. She's stepped forward to provide direct support
Concerns over Hawkesbury Bushfire Management Plan - land managers left out of consultation
A key oversight in the newly exhibited Hawkesbury Bush Fire Risk Management Plan has sparked concern among residents and rural landholders across the district, particularly in high-risk areas like Bilpin, Colo and St Albans Districts. Despite being a legislative requirement under the Rural Fires Act 1997, the plan appears to
Foxes on the prowl: Hawkesbury's native wildlife under threat
Foxes are highly adaptive. They scavenge, hunt efficiently, and are active mostly at night. They thrive around farms, bins, and roadsides — and their growing numbers are making life even harder for local wildlife.
Wickets and legacy: The rich history of cricket in the Hawkesbury
Cricket in the Hawkesbury region is more than just a summer pastime — it’s a sporting tradition that stretches back well over a century. From dusty paddocks to well-manicured ovals, generations of cricketers have picked up bat and ball in the Hawkesbury, forging not just a strong sporting culture, but
Sport
Javelin star Lianna takes aim at the world stage
Hawkesbury javelin star Lianna Davidson is aiming high and has set her sights on not one but two Olympic qualifiers.
Life
No Hat, No Play: A guerrilla art masterpiece in the Hawkesbury with 900,000 online views
Mike Creed was so impressed that he kept the modified versions depicting him with a hat - from a pirate, to a golfer, to a swaggy - and now counts them among his favourite election campaign mementos.
The Whistling Tourist at Mountain Lagoon
If you've driven through Mount Lagoon recently, chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of a curious, cheerful figure standing tall by the roadside ─ camera slung around his neck, head tilted back, and lips pursed in an eternal whistle. This artwork is a playful sculpture, the work of
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$100m BLOR upgrade motors into planning phase
One of New South Wales’ most iconic and historically significant roads—Bells Line of Road—is a step closer to receiving long-awaited safety and resilience upgrades, with the Australian Government committing $100 million to improvements that could transform the corridor. The tender to assess the road and develop strategic options