Hawkesbury locks in $2.9m for roads as rate rise takes hold
Hawkesbury City Council has guaranteed $2.9 million from its first Special Rate Variation for road upgrades in 2026/27, but critics say the near 40% cumulative rate rise is unacceptable.
Location: Hawkesbury
Winterfest Medieval Fair: Knights, Jousting, and Markets
The 18th annual Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair transforms Hawkesbury Showground into a medieval village on 4-5 July, with jousting, archery, markets and family fun. Tickets include public transport.
Australia’s oldest bridge wins engineering award after flood rebuild
The 1830s Thomas James Bridge wins top engineering award after $23.5 million flood restoration saw 1,641 heritage stones reinstalled in exact original positions.