Environment

Free workshop on ‘Waterwise Gardens’ for Hawkesbury locals

Hawkesbury residents with or without a green thumb can sign up for a free ‘Waterwise Gardens Workshop’ to help their gardens…

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Hills Council’s two upcoming environmental events

Participate in two outdoor sessions in the Hills Shire Council’s environmental workshops starting in late May 2024.  Gardening for Native…

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AJ Bush winds down its Riverstone plant due to housing growth

AJ Bush & Sons is winding down its Riverstone protein recovery plant after 70 years, as mentioned in its notice…

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‘Minor to Major Flooding likely in Hawkesbury-Nepean River on Late Friday’

The Bureau of Meteorology is advising everyone to stay vigilant as minor to major flooding is possible in the Hawkesbury-Nepean…

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Hills Shire Council is eyeing for another E-Waste Drop-off Event

The Hills Shire Council is eyeing to expand its E-Waste recycling program by holding two collection events a year, the…

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Permaculture Hawkesbury: Home Canning & Preserving Workshop

Home canning and preserving are great ways to reduce waste, prolong food, and preserve garden produce. Permaculture Hawkesbury Valley Inc…

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Platypus Landcare in the Hills

Learn more about the local platypus population at the Platypus Landcare in The Hills session at Dural on Saturday, March…

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Hawkesbury’s Remote Area Collection Events

Are you residing in the remote areas of Hawkesbury and have any e-waste and problem wastes you need to dispose of?…

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Hawkesbury Veggie Barter Trade Meet 2024

  Do you have some veggies and items you are willing to barter and trade? Visit the Hawkesbury Earthcare Centre…

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Join Clean Up Australia at Caddies Creek Reserve

Ready your rubbish pickers and bags as the Hills Shire Councill will participate in Clean Up Australia, the country’s largest…

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