Three Winter Essentials
As the cooler months settle over Sydney, creating a warm and comfortable home becomes key to enjoying the season. These three Winter essentials can significantly enhance your indoor well-being: 1. The Ultimate Winter Bed: An electric adjustable bed offers exceptional comfort for longer evenings, allowing you to find the perfect position for reading or restful […]
The Pros and Cons of Buying A Fixer Upper Home
Before you take on a renovation project, it’s worth understanding the different types of value-add properties. Each type comes with its own level of commitment, cost and risk, so identifying the category upfront can help set realistic expectations. THE UPSIDE OF BUYING A FIXER UPPER Lower price Properties in need of repair or modernisation often […]
Wisemans Ferry to Shine on Screen in New Australian Feature Film
Fireworks brings jobs, spotlight and international story to the Hawkesbury region. Wisemans Ferry is set to become the atmospheric backdrop for a powerful new Australian feature film, Fireworks, currently in development and preparing to shoot in the area later this year. The majority of the film will be shot on location in and around Wisemans Ferry, bringing […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 June 2025
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 13 June 2025 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 189.90 Ampol Kenthurst 137 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 189.90 Ampol Foodary Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, Dural NSW 2158 206.90 BP Thornleigh Pennant Hills Rd […]
Council Recognised at Prestigious NSW Local Government Excellence Awards
Hawkesbury City Council was a winner at the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, recognised for our now multi award-winning Hawkesbury River Safety Campaign. The awards were held at a gala dinner at The Star in Sydney on Thursday 5 June 2025 with councils from all over Sydney and NSW. The awards are hosted by […]
Binet Homes, Wins Again – Peter & Rodney Binet and the Team Take Top Honours!
Binet Homes, a top Custom Home Builder, has won the 2025 HIA Australian Housing Award. Winner: HIA Australian Spec Home 2025 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards Binet Homes has been awarded the 2025 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Award for Best Australian Spec Home, a prestigious recognition of design, craftsmanship, and innovation excellence. LYNWOOD DESIGN This award-winning residence […]
Vale Rewi Pakinga
They say it takes a village to help raise a child, but from our own personal experience, we can say it takes a whole community filled with love and kindness to help raise a family from the depths of heartbreak and sadness. And that’s what you’ve all done for us. It would be impossible for […]
Glenorie Probus Club Activities
Club Visit Blue Mountains & Zig-Zag Railway Charm The Club continues its busy program of activities for the forthcoming period with morning teas, lunches with interesting guest speakers and tours. The May outing was a coach trip to the Blue mountains. Following morning tea the group then had a ride on the restored Zig-Zag railway and appreciated […]
Wastewater System in Council’s Sights for Sydney Water
Hawkesbury City Council is in discussions with Sydney Water about transferring its wastewater operations, managed by treatment plants in McGraths Hill and South Windsor. Hawkesbury is the only council in the Sydney metro area that operates its own wastewater system. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal have considered Sydney Water’s pricing submission, including how Sydney […]
A Volunteering Vision
Volunteers at Fagan Park come from all walks of life but they one thing in common… they are all passionate about our local heritage. Over the past few months, the Friends of Fagan Park welcomed five new volunteers to their team. Pictured are two of our newest volunteers, Linda and Allan who have interests in […]