Politics

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 […]

The NSW Government is urging people not to donate unwanted goods to communities affected by the floods. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott is asking Good Samaritans to take advantage of the official partnership in place between the NSW Government and GIVIT, to assist with managing donated money and offers of goods and services. […]