Politics

Mayor Patrick Conolly was taken to Westmead Hospital early this morning (Monday) after being stabbed in the arm during a home invasion in Bligh Park. Police are now searching for several men who forced their way into the home. The men fled in the family’s car – a white Skoda. Reports say the mayor was […]

Greenway MP Michelle Rowland has welcomed the news an Albanese Labor Government will invest in a package of targeted infrastructure projects in the north-west to accelerate planning and road construction. Labor’s initial package of works will deliver $300 million worth of investment, including: Bringing forward funding to accelerate construction works on Dunheved Road. $50 million […]

An Albanese Labor Government will deliver significant new investment in roads and infrastructure to benefit residents in the Hawkesbury, Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman has said. A total of $37 million will be delivered for Richmond Road planning, and an additional $75 million will finalise planning and commence initial construction of Bandon Road, Vineyard/Riverstone. […]

An Albanese Labor Government will help Hawkesbury people find refuge in times of crisis by committing $2.5 million to help redevelop the North Richmond Community Centre so it can operate as a first response emergency evacuation point, said Macquarie MP Susan Templeman. The need for improved facilities is evident following devastating bushfires and repeated floods […]

In less than 20 years Blacktown City is projected to have a population larger than the state of Tasmania, so it needs urgent investment in infrastructure and services, which a Labor government will prioritise if it wins office at the election, according to NSW Labor leader Chris Minns. Joining with NSW Labor’s deputy leader and […]

A re-elected Morrison Government will invest up to $750,000 to make the proposed BMX pump track at Colonial Reserve, Bligh Park, a reality says Liberal candidate for Macquarie, Sarah Richards. With its design process due to start next financial year, Ms Richards said she has listened to the community and “took on this cause because […]

An Albanese Labor Government will invest in the wellbeing of Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains veterans by establishing a $5 million one-stop-shop for specialised services in the region, says Macquarie MP Susan Templeman. Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Shayne Neumann and Ms Templeman met recently with Windsor RSL Sub-Branch wellbeing advocate Bonnie Rieusset […]

Former Mayor George Nicolaidis OAM has been honoured with a Key to Blacktown City in recognition of his long and distinguished public service. “It’s not every day you meet somebody who has dedicated 32 years to their community like George did,” said Mayor Tony Bleasdale when making the presentation to Mr Nicolaidis in front of […]

The new Blacktown City Council re-elected Tony Bleasdale OAM as Mayor last night (Tuesday). Brad Bunting was elected as the new Deputy Mayor. “I accept this honour with great pride and enthusiasm and thank my fellow Councillors for placing their trust and confidence in me once again,” Mayor Bleasdale said. “We know Blacktown City is […]

Hawkesbury City Councillor Patrick Conolly was re-elected unopposed as Mayor last night (Tuesday) ahead of Council’s first meeting for 2022. Cr Barry Calvert was elected as Deputy Mayor. Their terms will be from 2022-2024. “My priority will be continuing to make Council an organisation that is focused on its customers, our rate payers and residents. […]

A well known accident site in Scheyville will receive $400,000 of safety improvements thanks to a federal government Black Spot Program grant. Old Pitt Town Road near Midson Road, is set to have safety and improvement works including a flexible roadside barrier, road pavement upgrade, improved curved shoulder, installation of reflective pavement markers, road edge […]

The Morrison Government will extend the SME Recovery Loan Scheme in order to provide further support to flood-affected businesses. The SME Recovery Loan Scheme was designed to help businesses that were on JobKeeper during the March quarter by providing them with easier and more cost-effective access to finance, greater repayment flexibility, the ability to refinance […]