Hawkesbury Gazette
Friday, 1 July
'Everything from fear to frustration' says local MP ahead of weather event
Flooding along Bennett Rd, Londoderry in March 2022. Picture: Simon Bennett.
Finn Coleman • 1hr ago
Major flooding possible in Hawkesbury-Nepean this weekend: BOM
Onlookers watch the rising flood waters at Windsor Bridge during the March 2022 floods. Picture: Sarah Falson
Sarah Falson
BOM issues Flood Watch for Hawkesbury, Colo and Macdonald Rivers
Sarah Falson
Flooding of the Hawkesbury River at Windsor, photographed in March this year. Picture: Sarah Falson
Sod turning marks the start of new enterprise park construction
Finn Coleman
The site of the South Windsor Enterprise Park at 54 Fairey Road, South Windsor.
Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout
Laura Carolina Corrigan • 1hr ago
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied
Nominate a mate for Australia Day honours
Finn Coleman
WINNER: The 2022 Citizen of the Year award winner, Diane Williams, for commitment to Girl Guides. Picture: Supplied.
'Particularly concerning': Calls for Hawkesbury residents to get free flu shots
Pitt Town's Ferndell Park receives substantial funding
Finn Coleman
ON SITE: Hawkesbury Deputy Mayor, Barry Calvert, State Hawkesbury MP, Robyn Preston, and Hawkesbury Council general manager, Elizabeth Richardson. Picture: Supplied
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'Fat Girl' on winning streak, best of breed at national cat show
Glossodia resident Jessica Woodrow with Fat Girl at the 25th anniversary ANCATS show at North Richmond. Picture: Sarah Falson
Sarah Falson
Seymour pens new children's book from the heart
Jasmine Seymour with her new book, Open Your Heart to Country.
Residents welcomed as Australian citizens
Finn Coleman
Hawkesbury Deputy Mayor, Barry Calvert, 10-year-old, Emananuellee Oyadeyi, and his father, Temitope Oyadeyi.
Winterfest returns to Hawkesbury Showground this weekend
Elvis film review: Good time despite lacking some depth
The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros
Jess Layt
Guided tour of Hawkesbury's historic cemeteries planned
A headstone at Pitt Town Cemetery.
Pandemic payments end despite COVID surge
Maeve Bannister and Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
It is important to expand the use of antivirals to help contain COVID-19, Mark Butler says.
WA extends plastics ban with a light touch
Michael Ramsey • 36m ago
WA retailers, suppliers and food outlets have had six months to prepare for the ban on plastic use.

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'Everything from fear to frustration' says local MP ahead of weather event
Finn Coleman • 1hr ago
Flooding along Bennett Rd, Londoderry in March 2022. Picture: Simon Bennett.
Major flooding possible in Hawkesbury-Nepean this weekend: BOM
Sarah Falson
Onlookers watch the rising flood waters at Windsor Bridge during the March 2022 floods. Picture: Sarah Falson
BOM issues Flood Watch for Hawkesbury, Colo and Macdonald Rivers
Sarah Falson
Flooding of the Hawkesbury River at Windsor, photographed in March this year. Picture: Sarah Falson
Sod turning marks the start of new enterprise park construction
Finn Coleman
The site of the South Windsor Enterprise Park at 54 Fairey Road, South Windsor.
Nominate a mate for Australia Day honours
Finn Coleman
WINNER: The 2022 Citizen of the Year award winner, Diane Williams, for commitment to Girl Guides. Picture: Supplied.

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Guy Sebastian's ex-manager remains on bail
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Local graduate wins prestigious agricultural award
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Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied
Laura Carolina Corrigan • 1hr ago
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