News Stories

Senator Payne Announces Funding Boost For Hawkesbury City Council

The Coalition Government has made the first quarterly payment of more than $500,000 to Hawkesbury City Council under the 2018-19 Financial Assistance Grant Program. 

West Awaits Funding Boost After $9.26bn Sale

The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) has called on the NSW Government to boost public transport in Sydney’s West following the 51 per cent sale of Sydney Motorway Corporation. 

$56 Million Retirement Community to Open in Penrith

A new $56 million state-of-the-art, retirement community is on schedule to open in Penrith early in 2019. 

Blue Mountains Botanica: Where Art Meets Science

There are just two weeks left to discover the world of Blue Mountains Botanica and learn about the journey from those that explored our unique region. 

Extension of Temporary Track Closure: Giant Stairway, Katoomba

Please note the Blue Mountains National Park Katoomba has extended the temporary partial closure of The Giant Stairway walking track. 

Enova Community Energy Expanding Across NSW

NSW households and businesses will soon be able to join the community-led renewable energy revolution with Australia’s first community owned energy retailer, Enova Community Energy, looking to expand across the state.
 

Christian Women Leaders United in Historic Visit to Canberra Advocating for Global Concerns

Women leaders from across the denominations of Australia’s churches and Christian organisations have come together for an historic visit to Canberra. In addition to advocating for policies of justice and care for the world’s poor, the cohort will meet with Senior Ministers and Members of Parliament from both political parties, including some women MPs, to thank them for their public service and to encourage them to lead Australia in continuing its commitment to creating a just world. 

Be Prepared: Get Ready Weekend 2018

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is inviting people to get involved in Get Ready Weekend and come along to a local event to meet their local firefighters. 

First Artists Announced for the 2019 Blue Mountains Music Festival!

The 24th annual Blue Mountains Music Festival of Folk Roots and Blues (BMMF) returns to scenic Katoomba on March 15, 16 and 17 in 2019, with an incredible line-up of local and international artists. 

Lee Kernaghan Announces Final 2018 Dates on his Massive 25th Anniversary Boys from the Bush Tour

With a string of dates in November and December, Lee brings to a close an incredible almost two-years celebrating his seminal outback club album. 

Western Sydney Artists Premier New Theatre Work at Sydney Fringe Festival

This year The Sydney Fringe Festival has partnered with Q Theatre in Penrith to provide more opportunities for Western Sydney based indie artists through the creation and presentation of two fantastic shows. 

Why You Need to Switch to the NBN

The National Broadband Network (NBN) has prompted national conversations over the last few years, and much of the time the view has been negative. It was heralded as a revolutionary high-speed Internet service before being labelled as a political disaster and repurposed to use much of the existing phone network. This backflip, combined with lots of technical jargon like hybrid fibre-coaxial, CVC and POIs, has left many Aussies feeling confused and frustrated. 

40km/h Around Stopped Emergency Vehicles

From 1 September 2018, a new road rule will commence to improve the safety of emergency workers when they are stopped on the road. 

North Richmond Students Aiming for the Stars

Four Hawkesbury Schools have received Federal funding worth $80,000, to help blast off their students to Space Camp in the United States. 

Inclusion and Innovation at Hobartville Public School

Shadow Assistant Minister for Schools, Andrew Giles joined Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman on a visit to Hobartville Public School during Education Week. 

Forum Addresses the Issue of Older Women – The Growing Face of Homelessness

A forum has heard the traditional stereotype of homelessness is being turned on its head, with women over 60 now among the most at-risk groups in our community. 

Funding Boost for Hockey Facilities in Western Sydney

Hundreds of Western Sydney hockey players are set to benefit from $1.2 million worth of upgrades at hockey fields at Kingswood and Narellan which will increase the quality and capacity of facilities and bring them to international standard.