Hawkesbury Local Business Awards winners announced
THE 2026 Hawkesbury Local Business Awards Presentation Evening was an occasion of elegance and excitement.
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New airport takes flight as Hawkesbury enters aviation era
INTERNATIONAL services have started as Western Sydney's $5.3B airport opens, bringing new opportunities and concerns for Hawkesbury residents.
Golf day raises over $30,000 to bring Vinnies Van to the Hawkesbury
PEOPLE in need in the Hawkesbury will soon have access to meals, companionship and support after Celestino’s Charity Golf Day supporting St Vincent de Paul Society NSW raised over $30,000 to help establish the Region’s first Vinnies Van outreach service.
Putting koala safety first on Bells Line of Road
MOTORISTS travelling along Bells Line of Road are being urged to slow down and stay alert for koalas, with additional signage being installed to help protect local koalas during the breeding season.
It's time to celebrate our Hawkesbury Businesses
SUSAN TEMPLEMAN | FROM being a kid in my parents' newsagency and growing up in that small business, through having my own company for 25 years, working with a lot of businesses -small, medium and large, here and overseas. I have seen the pressures owners face.
DRIVING GOOD: Campaign to fund Hawkesbury’s first Vinnies Van
A DAY on the fairways will help put support on the road, with Celestino’s inaugural Charity Golf Day raising funds towards establishing the Hawkesbury’s first Vinnies Van service.
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Serviced offices offer new flexibility for Hawkesbury businesses
HAWKESBURY businesses are reducing overheads and costly office fit-outs by adopting a “serviced everything” approach.
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Excited about Hawkesbury's DA processing times
MARY LYONS BUCKETT | IT’S not every day I get to be excited about development application processing times. But Council’s latest results are worth celebrating.
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New Hawkesbury GM Will Barton puts trust, roads and delivery at top of agenda
TONY BOSWORTH | FROM rebuilding trust and delivering on the controversial rate rise, to flood resilience, ultramarathons and painting, Hawkesbury City Council’s new general manager Will Barton talks the Hawkesbury News about his priorities, the challenges ahead, and who he is.
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Australia's trades champions recognised
THE Champions have been announced for the 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, recognising outstanding achievement across a diverse range of trade industries.
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Hawkesbury City Council appoints Will Barton as General Manager
HAWKESBURY City Mayor Les Sheather has announced that Will Barton has been appointed as General Manager of Hawkesbury City Council.
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All you need is your Medicare card for better health
MICHELLE ROWLAND | ONE of the commitments Labor took to the Australian people at the last election was to strengthen Medicare, with a promise to deliver 137 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across the country.
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Tru Ninja comes to Rouse Hill
A NEW era of indoor adventure is arriving in Sydney’s north-west with the opening of Tru Ninja Rouse Hill on Thursday 4, June 2026, bringing Australia’s most feature-packed ninja obstacle park to the region. The new venue is the third Tru Ninja location in Australia, following successful parks in Penrith and Adelaide, and has been designed to provide an immersive obstacle experience for visitors of all ages. Catering for everyone from toddlers and school groups to families, corporate teams and fitness enthusiasts, the attraction combines physical challenges with interactive entertainment. Owner Michael Hicks said Tru Ninja Rouse Hill takes the concept to the next level. “Tru Ninja Rouse Hill is a revolutionary obstacle adventure park, offering an immersive ninja experience designed to engage participants of all ages,” he said. “Building on the foundations established at our venues in Penrith and Adelaide, Rouse Hill introduces our most feature-packed line-up of attractions yet.” Among its standout features are Sydney’s largest indoor inflatable obstacle course, the Ultimate Warped Wall, Ninja Slides, Giant Ninja Slides, a Digital Ninja Floor and Ninja Dodgeball. Younger visitors are catered for with a dedicated Junior Softplay area and toddler zone, while adults can enjoy specialised evening sessions featuring in-house DJs. The venue also includes five large party rooms, a café and spectator seating, making it suitable for birthday celebrations, school excursions, corporate team-building events and private functions. Immersive lighting throughout the venue creates an arena-style atmosphere, enhancing the excitement of the challenges. Open Ninja sessions allow guests to tackle the full range of obstacles during one or two-hour bookings, offering an energetic and engaging experience for all skill levels. Management says the new attraction represents a significant investment in the rapidly growing North-West Sydney community and is expected to become a popular destination for families, social groups and businesses looking for a unique and active entertainment experience.
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