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Apprentice Shortage Puts Local Small Businesses at Risk

Apprentice Shortage Puts Local Small Businesses at Risk

Across Berowra, small businesses are facing a perfect storm and nowhere is this clearer than in the growing struggle to attract and retain apprentices. In conversations with local operators, alongside Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Shadow Minister for Small Business and Shadow Minister for Skills and Training, it was clear that workforce challenges are now one of the biggest […]

Landscape Painting Workshop with Morris Yang

Landscape Painting Workshop with Morris Yang

Castle Hill Art Society is hosting a landscape painting workshop with Morris Yang on Sunday 17 May, from 10 am to 4 pm. Yang works in oils and acrylics and teaches through demonstration first — a live session where participants watch the decisions being made, not just the finished result. The day then splits into […]

2026 Hawkesbury Tiny Homes Expo: A Guide to Tiny Living

The Tiny Homes Expo, directed by Phae Barrett, is a major Australian touring event showcasing various tiny houses, alternative living solutions, and off-grid technology. The Expo provides education on regulation, finance, and design, featuring expert speakers and numerous models for viewing to help attendees navigate council and building challenges. If you have never seen a tiny […]