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I ’ m sure you will enjoy this month ’ s edition with its rundown on what ’ s happening in council and stories about locals who are making a difference .
The NSW Government have decided not to raise the Warragamba Dam wall . This is an issue that I know many of you are closely following . An extremely disappointed Mayor McMahon is challenging Premier Chris Minns to visit the Hawkesbury , witness the damage caused by floods and propose a solution to mitigate high flood risk in the area , p7 .
Windsor fans will be thrilled to hear that the Windsor Wolves Rugby League Club ’ s board unanimously voted last month to officially name the southern hill of the ground The Walker Family Hill . Read about the amazing feats of the Walker clan on the field , p10 .
Party with the Hawkesbury Regional Museum which celebrates 15 years
HDI of hosting incredible exhibitions and activities . Free sausage sizzle and kids ’ activities on Sunday 21 May .
New exhibition , Starry Night , is about local hero John Tebbutt and his ‘ meteoric ’ rise in the world of astronomy , p24 .
Still on celebrations , Kurrajong Country Women ’ s Association turned the tender age of 95 ! State President Joy Beams was guest speaker at the birthday gathering held at Richmond Golf Club . The CWA started over one hundred years ago , and what a remarkable difference they have made in the communities where they work , p28 .
I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather - I , for one , definitely am . It makes me feel more alive and lighter ( although the scales don ’ t confirm the latter …)
Until next month !
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