The Hawkesbury Phoenix

02/09/2024

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 20 as Crows Nest Mainstreet presents the return of the beloved Crows Nest Fest.

01/09/2024

Australia’s National Day of Action, R U OK?Day, Thursday, September 12, 2024 we are reminded that every day is the day to ask, “are you okay?” and start a meaningful conversation whenever we spot the signs that someone we care about may be struggling with life.

31/08/2024

Child Youth and Family Interagency has invited residents to join them at Richmond Park on Wednesday, September 4 for National Child Protection Week.

30/08/2024

The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC), the peak body representing councils in Greater Western Sydney, welcomed news that cash rebates under the government’s $60 weekly motorway toll cap were finally flowing to Western Sydney motorists.

30/08/2024

In the lead up to father’s day, Gig Buddies are reaching out to the Hawkesbury community in search of more male volunteers.

29/08/2024

The State’s best oranges and lemons are heading towards supermarkets and greengrocers as researchers work on determining the best citrus varieties for Australian conditions.

28/08/2024

NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Hon Steve Whan MP launched the start of National Skills Week 2024 in NSW in association with Business Sydney.

27/08/2024

During National Skills Week, more people are being encouraged to take up a career in the oral health sector, with high demand for dentists, dental technicians and dental hygienists increasing according to Jobs and Skills Australia 2023 Skills Priority List.

26/08/2024

People living in and around Hawkesbury will have a safer trip home thanks to more than $3.6 million in Government funding to improve five known crash sites under the 2024-25 Black Spot Program.

People living in and around Hawkesbury will have a safer trip home thanks to more than $3.

25/08/2024

Western Sydney Councils have saved ratepayers tens of millions of dollars, have massively reduced carbon emissions, and put downward pressure on the cost-of-living - all by combining efforts on a swag of energy, environmental and waste reduction projects, and pushing back on toll-road increases.

25/08/2024

The combination of higher job vacancies and a greater focus on gender diversity by employers has presented more opportunities for women in trades than ever before.

24/08/2024

There are plenty of people putting their hands up to serve on the Hawkesbury Council this year.

24/08/2024

Wahroonga Food and Wine Festival returns to Wahroonga Park: a culinary celebration not to be missed.

23/08/2024

The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrate the work of thousands of individuals and volunteer teams from a diverse range of organisations across the state.

23/08/2024

The Windsor Business Group invites Hawkesbury residents to attend a Meet the Candidates event for the upcoming local council election.

20/08/2024

Integrative health coach, Michelle Desira has shared a quick tip for satisfying hungry kids after school; something she uses for her own family.

19/08/2024

Shipwright apprentice Maddison Webb-Leck has sailed to success at the TAFE NSW Excellence Awards 2024, being named Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction Stage 1 Student of the Year in front of hundreds of her industry peers during the ceremony of the Sydney International Boat Show.

18/08/2024

In recognition of National Homelessness Week 2024, RSL Lifecare has called for greater support from the NSW and Commonwealth Governments to address the increasing number of veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

17/08/2024

Despite the cool weather experienced across the state last month, Marine Rescue NSW was in demand with volunteers completing 242 search and rescue missions, including 81 emergency responses.

16/08/2024

The finalists in the 2024 Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards (RIWA) were announced at the NSW Parliament House, Sydney last week.

16/08/2024

The Log Cabin, below Sinclair’s restaurant, will host Penrith’s biggest doggy day out on Sunday, August 18.

13/08/2024

Well, he has done it again. If you remember, Michael Payne swam the English Channel in 2022 and on July 30, he swam across the Irish Sea from Northern Ireland to Scotland.

Well, he has done it again.

12/08/2024

Do you know a Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) staff member or team who has delivered exceptional levels of care and made a positive impact to the health outcomes of you, your friends or family?

Do you know a Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) staff member or team who has delivered exceptional levels of care and made a positive impact to the health outcomes of you, your friends or family? NBMLHD is hosting its annual “Together” staff recognition and Awards ceremonies i...

11/08/2024

Hawkesbury City Council won multiple awards at the Local Government Week Awards 2024 event held in Sydney recently.

10/08/2024

HART Youth has endeared itself so much to the Hawkesbury community that it is easy to forget that they are relatively new players to the artistic and cultural community.

09/08/2024

Within just a few weeks, Windsor will have a permanent cenotaph to mark ANZAC Day and other significant commemorations.

08/08/2024

Connecting with people experiencing the same stages of life as you can be very helpful for your overall health.

06/08/2024

This year marks the 20th anniversary of HawkesburyWatch - a ground-breaking high-tech system that keeps a close eye on the health of the Hawkesbury Estuary.

05/08/2024

Share the Dignity is launching its 20th August Dignity Drive this week to help deliver period product to those in need across Hawkesbury.

04/08/2024

Did you know that on any given night 45,850 children and young people will be homeless in Australia? This devastating statistic is a stark reminder of the growing issue of homelessness, impacting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.