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The Effects on Insurance Premiums from Hawkesbury Flooding and Council\’s Planning Policies
The skyrocketing costs of home insurance is a massive issue for people in the Hawkesbury.
Damage from flooding could cost us billions, but the risks of living in on a floodplain have driven up Insurance costs even when the sun is shining.
The Incredible Shrinking Hawkesbury Bridge Program
In 2019 and 2021, to secure votes in what was at the time the most marginal Federal seat in the nation, the Liberals pledged $200M, and then $500M to build a high, flood-resilient bridge across the Hawkesbury River that would loop around North Richmond and relieve congestion at the intersection of Grose Vale Road, Bells Line and the Terrace. Now we're told by Labor that that money isn't enough.
Two Years in One Minute – A series of Hawkesbury Time Lapse Videos
Live Traffic NSW have automated cameras all over the state, and over eight in the Hawkesbury. I programmed a script to scrape an image from each at around noon for two years (August 2022 – Dec 2024) and compiled the ~700+ images into some time lapses.
Hawkesbury Youth Summit – Opening Address
I was honoured to be asked by the Mayor to give the opening address of the "Hawkesbury Youth 'Festival of New Ideas'" at the Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus
Throwback Thursday – the 1998 Resolve Chemicals fire at Wilberforce
CHEMICAL FIRE AT WILBERFORCE: At 2216hrs on Sunday 12th July, 1998, Hawkesbury Fire Control received advice from 000 of a structure alight in the Woodlands Industrial Estate, WIiberforce. The township of Wilberforce has over 100 homes and light industry and is located In the City of Hawkesbury approximately 60km north west of Sydney.
Pre-election Interview with Shaun Willams of Hawkesbury Radio
I leave it all on the field with this one.
The invitation to sit down with Shaun Willams from Hawkesbury Radio this close to the election was the perfect opportunity to take the gloves off and talk about what's really at stake this time.
Lost opportunities and broken promises – The case for change
Between them, Liberal and Labor have held the Mayoralty on Hawkesbury Council for seventeen of the last twenty years, with effective control of the chamber. Some would say, it shows.
Thank you to Superintendent Karen Hodges AFSM for your service
Superintendent Karen Hodges has been with NSW RFS - Hawkesbury District since the late 1980s. Now, after over 35 years of service, she is moving on. Council brought a motion of thanks and farewell, which I was happy to support.
The Cure for Toxic Politics is just an Election Away
Have you noticed how nasty politics has become? I’m tired of it, and I suspect you are too. Thankfully, all such problems can be solved with an election. Read my new editorial appearing in the latest edition of the 'Hawkesbury Post'.
Councillor Nathan Zamprogno
The page of Independent Hawkesbury City Councillor Nathan Zamprogno
Today I was saddened to hear of the passing of Brett Wild, Chairman of the Taskforce Veteran organisation and a tireless advocate for the restoration of the Scheyville Military Precinct at Scheyville National Park.
Brett was instrumental in securing Federal funding to arrest the decline of the buildings and find adaptive reuse for the site as a Veterans hub and military museum.
The site is special to me and I've taken an interest its history. I was saving this footage for a longer project I am working on documenting the history of the site, which also includes the Dreadnought scheme, the Scheyville Migrant Camp and the Officer Training Unit of the Australian Army.
However it seems more appropriate to share Brett's words here, recorded in February 2025 as a tribute to his vision for Veterans and to preserve this unique site in our local history.
Vale, Brett Wild.
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The King’s Birthday Awards have just been announced.
I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit Commander Kevin Jones, who has been awarded the Emergency Services Medal.
The citation accompanying the award says the following:
"Mr Kevin Jones has been at the forefront of operations at the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) for more than 52 years. Having joined the Hawkesbury Unit at just 14 years old, he has gone on to serve in many leadership roles including local commander and unit commander.
Mr Jones has personally attended thousands of rescue operations, including road crashes, industrial and domestic rescues, large animal rescues, vertical rescues, and flood emergencies. A defining example of his courage occurred during the historic Colo River flood in March 1978, where, at just 18 years old, he saved the life of a pregnant woman in treacherous floodwaters, an act that underscores his exceptional skill and bravery under extreme hazard.
Over the last ten years alone, Mr Jones has responded to more than 600 individual rescue incidents in addition to leading major flood and storm operations on the Hawkesbury River, one of Australia’s highest flood-risk areas. His operational leadership ensures rapid, effective responses during critical emergencies. Recognising the need for local capability, Mr Jones was instrumental in establishing the Hawkesbury SES Rescue Unit in 1985, which has grown into one of the state’s most advanced volunteer rescue units. He has driven innovation in vehicle and vessel design, equipment trials, and best-practice rescue techniques. Under his guidance, the Hawkesbury Unit has supported training and capability development for NSW SES teams, from the North Coast to the Far West, ensuring statewide improvements in safety and operational standards.
Mr Jones’s leadership has not only strengthened the Hawkesbury Unit but has also influenced generations of emergency service professionals. His mentorship has helped recruit and train hundreds of volunteers. His contributions have left a lasting legacy of resilience, capability, and excellence within the NSW SES."
NSW SES
Western Sydney NSW SES
honours.pmc.gov.au/honours/search?searchText=Kevin%20Jones&awardYear=2026
The Windsor gas lamp Festival last night was a great success. Many dressed up for the occasion to add to the spirit. The Governor Macquarie Memorial Pipe Band provided the tunes. Just wonderful! So proud of my community.
I Love Windsor, NSW, Australia
Simon's Cafe
Daddy's Burgers 'n Wings
Tonight I was honoured to serve as MC for the “Canapés Under the Stars” event in Windsor mall to kick of the Windsor gas lamp Festival over the long weekend.
This is just what we need – businesses combining to bring people to our town centres.
Perfect, crisp weather. Great food and a marvellous community feel.
Many thanks are due to Mike N Gae Kelly of the The Windsor Experience Action Group, Darren Pead of Delicious Desserts - Windsor, Harry Singh of Simon's Cafe, and other contributing businesses like 89 thai restaurant, I Sapori, Daddy's Burgers 'n Wings, Crust Pizza, Australia's Outback Bakehouse, and Windsor Chinese Restaurant.
My colleague Councillor Shane Djuric and Robyn Preston MP were also present and supportive!
Please come to Windsor Mall on Saturday afternoon/evening for a parade, entertainment and good food!
As expected, IPART has approved Council’s full 39.4% rate rise.
I voted against this rise.
I thank those who contacted me to tell me they had made their own submission to IPART.
Council has turned off the ability to comment on their own post, but I haven’t!
What do you think?
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We were sorting through old things at my parents tonight and I found these photos I took of a function at the Oakville Rural Fire Brigade in the early 1990s.
I think it was the formal opening of the new annex to the main shed. Pictured are Fire Control Officer Bill Rodger, Mayor Rex Stubbs, Deputy FCO Karen Hodges, Captain Peter Speet, and Brigade President Ian Nicholson.
I was an active member back in those days and I miss those in the photo who are no longer with us.
NSW RFS Heritage
NSW RFS Hawkesbury Catering Brigade
Hawkesbury Headquarters Rural Fire Brigade
Hawkesbury RFS Members
NSW RFS - Hawkesbury District
When the state government attempted to introduce new rules about how councils could hold their meetings, and the briefings between meetings I recognised some very poor thinking and said so publicly. I had introduced my own motion to try and expand the opportunities for members of the public to address council but these were overridden by a set of rules that it now turns out have been disallowed by the parliament! I will be asking our staff urgently what that means for our council‘s ability to hold briefings with counsellor and what rules will now apply for council meetings themselves. 
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At this hour, the video of the meeting of last Tuesday's Hawkesbury Council meeting has been removed from Council's website. This is a contravention of Section 236 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 which states that recordings of Council meetings must be made available at the time of the meeting and for the duration of the Council term.
Many people have approached me, asking what on earth all the fuss has been about. Normally, I would point you toward the Council website so you can see for yourself. It is mystifying and concerning to see that the public are now not free to see the debate and make up their own mind, especially when the debate was about Council's accountability, through the media, to the public. The irony is not lost on me.
This video is a little longer than the summaries I usually post, because I want you to have the benefit of hearing what more of the Councillors said. Far from making a mistake by giving some people a platform, I am perfectly happy to allow their words to reach a wider audience and for you to form your own views. I warn you, at times it makes for unpleasant and even upsetting viewing.
For those of you who are concerned that the reason the video was taken down was due to Councillor Creed's distress; I have spoken to him and he gives his express blessing for this video to be published.
