Truck Stop Closure Sparks Safety Debate as Authorities Clarify Council is responsible
Concerns about road safety along Bells Line of Road continue following the quiet closure of a former informal truck rest area, with Transport for NSW and Hawkesbury City Council clarifying their roles in the decision. Transport for NSW confirmed the land off Bells Line of Road is owned and maintained
Tips for Healthier Holiday Celebrations
With the festive season fast approaching, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is urging everyone to enjoy the holidays safely and healthily. Dr Erin Lalor AM, CEO of the ADF, said, “The holidays are a time for celebration, but alcohol and drug-related ambulance call outs tend to peak during this
Unseasonal Flu Surge Hits Hawkesbury
Summer usually means sunny days and holidays not flu season. But this year, the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD), which includes the Hawkesbury area, is seeing an unexpected and significant rise in influenza cases the highest in over 10 years. As of early December 2025, more than 11,
Kurrajong-Bilpin Athletes Show Grit at State Relays, Claim Bronze Against the Odds
Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre athletes delivered a standout performance at the 2025 State Relays, showcasing determination, teamwork, and resilience against some of the strongest clubs in New South Wales. With the recent merger of ANSW and LAANSW significantly increasing competition numbers, the small Hawkesbury-based club faced fields packed with powerhouse
Screen and Gaming Addiction a Growing Concern for Hawkesbury Families
As digital devices become an inseparable part of everyday life at home, school, and work health experts are raising concerns about the growing risk of problematic screen use and gaming addiction, especially among children and teenagers in the Hawkesbury region. While most people use smartphones, streaming services, social media, and
Hawkesbury Children Disadvantaged by Poor Council
Child Care Subsidy Changes No Help as Council Increases Rent to Early Childhood Education Centres
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Council Clarifies Road Maintenance Process After Sign Appears on Lower Colo Road
Construction Commences at Jacaranda Housing Estate in Glossodia
Construction Commences at Jacaranda Housing Estate in Glossodia Construction has officially begun at the Jacaranda housing estate in Glossodia, with early works now underway as part of the delivery of a new masterplanned community for the Hawkesbury region. Residents may notice increased activity on and around the site during January
Historic Federal Childcare Pay Rise but Hawkesbury still faces a Childcare Crisis
The nationwide pay rise for early-childhood educators is welcome news but for many families in the Hawkesbury, it arrives against the backdrop of a deepening childcare shortage and controversial Council rent hikes that threaten existing services. What’s new nationally: a pay increase for ECEC workers A government-backed wage boost
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
Small Fighter, Big Victory for Local Taekwondo Champion
By Linda Abdi Arrow Porter is a 7-year-old martial artist from the Hawkesbury who has achieved extraordinary success on the international stage. She comes from a family where martial arts is a way of life. Arrow trains alongside her parents and her two brothers, Boston (11) and Rush (9). The
Kurrajong-Bilpin Athletes Show Grit at State Relays, Claim Bronze Against the Odds
Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre athletes delivered a standout performance at the 2025 State Relays, showcasing determination, teamwork, and resilience against some of the strongest clubs in New South Wales. With the recent merger of ANSW and LAANSW significantly increasing competition numbers, the small Hawkesbury-based club faced fields packed with powerhouse
Australian All Schools Performances Continue!
Here’s another Kurrajong-Bilpin Little Athletics Centre alumni and former Club Captain making waves on the national stage — Alex Sinnett has won Bronze in the U18 5000m Walk at the 2025 Australian All Schools Championships in Melbourne! It marks a brilliant finale to his school athletics journey, with this national
Hawkesbury Saints Looking To Keep The AFL Spirit Alive
By Olivia Dimech As Western Sydney continues to expand and diversify its sporting landscape, the Hawkesbury Saints Junior AFL Club is stepping forward as a proud advocate for the code’s future in the region. With the population increasing and new families moving into the area, the club believes now
World Braille Day: Celebrating the Power of Touch and Inclusion in the Hawkesbury
World Braille Day: Celebrating the Power of Touch and Inclusion in the Hawkesbury Every year on January 4, the world marks World Braille Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of Braille, an essential communication tool for blind and partially sighted people. This year, as we celebrate
Volunteer grants roll out to 21 local organisations
Making things easier for the volunteers who step up to provide hot meals, groceries, and a friendly face for a chat has been a focus of the Volunteer Grants program, according to Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman. Across the Hawkesbury there are 21 not-for-profit groups who have been supported
The Ritual of the Third Thursday Coffee Club
Every month, around 9 a.m., the men trickle into the Park Mall Café on Richmond’s main street. These men are all former employees of Prospect County Council (PCC), once responsible for the electricity distribution west of the Hawkesbury River.
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
Acreage Living With Charm, Comfort and Kurrajong Heights Serenity
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Swallow Launches Down Under
‘If you knew where you were, you could control where you were going.’ Captain William Swallow.
How “Nature Heals” Celebrates Healing Through Country, Coast, Community
In a world that moves fast and city-scapes dominate, a quiet but powerful movement is growing one rooted in soil, green shoots and the quiet whisper of leaves. The book Nature Heals offers a heartfelt invitation to reconnect with nature, and reminds us that healing doesn’t always come from
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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.