‘Major pollution incident’:Toxic sludge poisons pristine Sydney river,expert says
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‘Major pollution incident’:Toxic sludge poisons pristine Sydney river,expert says

The NSW Environment Protection Authority warned about the pollution two years ago but has made no attempt to clean it up.

  • byBen Cubby

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‘Loved to death’:Parking woes spell trouble in paradise on the Hawkesbury

‘Loved to death’:Parking woes spell trouble in paradise on the Hawkesbury

Even on the far outskirts of Sydney,people can’t find a park. Now the issue has pitted mainlanders against river residents and torn apart a tight-knit community.

  • byMichael Koziol
‘They know what we’re feeling’:The horse lover taking on human trauma

‘They know what we’re feeling’:The horse lover taking on human trauma

For 12 years,Elizabeth Milinkovic worked with foster children and the homeless. Then one day she thought horses might help alleviate their suffering.

  • byLaura Banks
‘High risk practice’:Council approves DAs on flood-threatened properties

‘High risk practice’:Council approves DAs on flood-threatened properties

With homes along the Hawkesbury facing serious flood risks and the prospect of not being able to obtain insurance,this council has continued to approve DAs.

  • byMax Maddison
Houseboat holidays on the Hawkesbury:I wish this was my life

Houseboat holidays on the Hawkesbury:I wish this was my life

The true beauty of houseboat living is that you're always aware of the phases of the moon and the tide,so you're really in tune with nature.

  • byNina Karnikowski
Hawkesbury River travel guide and things to do:Where to eat,play and stay

Hawkesbury River travel guide and things to do:Where to eat,play and stay

While the area today is frequented by boating and fishing enthusiasts,the Hawkesbury remains something of a hidden gem.

  • byMegan Arkinstall
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The River Postman,Hawkesbury River:This is the world's best postal route

The River Postman,Hawkesbury River:This is the world's best postal route

The mail has been delivered by boat around here for more than 100 years.

  • byDavid Whitley
Wilberforce,New South Wales:Travel guide and things to do

Wilberforce,New South Wales:Travel guide and things to do

Wilberforce is an historic Macquarie Town on the banks of the Hawkesbury River.

Windsor,New South Wales:Travel guide and things to do

Windsor,New South Wales:Travel guide and things to do

Windsor is a major centre on the Hawkesbury River with much historic interest and charm.