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Gazette photographer Simon Bennett was out-and-about in the Hawkesbury assessing the current lay of the land on Friday, March 4.

PICTURES | Shots from around the Hawkesbury from Friday, March 4.

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Federal funds to restore SA mangroves

A psychiatric nurse who had a sexual relationship with a vulnerable patient has been suspended.

Nurse suspended over patient relationship

WA retailers, suppliers and food outlets have had six months to prepare for the ban on plastic use.

WA extends plastics ban with a light touch

A prisoner who transitioned from male to female has lost an attempt to reduce her sentence.

Trans prisoner seeks sentence reduction

Westpac is defending a decision to close 24 bank branches, including many in regional areas.

Union condemns more regional bank closures

Flooding along Bennett Rd, Londoderry in March 2022. Picture: Simon Bennett.

"There is everything from fear to frustration in the community," said Macquarie MP, Susan Templeman, as the Hawkesbury prepares for potential flooding.

'Everything from fear to frustration' says local MP ahead of weather event

Onlookers watch the rising flood waters at Windsor Bridge during the March 2022 floods. Picture: Sarah Falson

The BOM has issued Flood Watch Number 2 - which provides early advice of possible flooding.

Major flooding possible in Hawkesbury-Nepean this weekend: BOM

Flooding of the Hawkesbury River at Windsor, photographed in March this year. Picture: Sarah Falson

NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit advised residents to "get ready".

BOM issues Flood Watch for Hawkesbury, Colo and Macdonald Rivers

The site of the South Windsor Enterprise Park at 54 Fairey Road, South Windsor.

The beginning of construction for the new South Windsor Enterprise Park has been marked with a sod turning ceremony on Thursday, June 23.

Sod turning marks the start of new enterprise park construction

WINNER: The 2022 Citizen of the Year award winner, Diane Williams, for commitment to Girl Guides. Picture: Supplied.

It's time to celebrate and congratulate the many individuals, community groups and community organisations that give so much to the Hawkesbury, with nominations for the 2023 Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards now open.

Nominate a mate for Australia Day honours

Health Minister Brad Hazzard has urged families to use the school holidays to book in for a free flu shot which has been extended for NSW residents until July 17 amid concerns vaccination rates are still not where they should be.

'Particularly concerning': Calls for Hawkesbury residents to get free flu shots

ON SITE: Hawkesbury Deputy Mayor, Barry Calvert, State Hawkesbury MP, Robyn Preston, and Hawkesbury Council general manager, Elizabeth Richardson. Picture: Supplied

The development of Fernadell Park in Pitt Town is reaching its final stages as substantial funding has been committed by the NSW Government to build a new sporting and community hub.

Pitt Town's Ferndell Park receives substantial funding

Glossodia resident Jessica Woodrow with Fat Girl at the 25th anniversary ANCATS show at North Richmond. Picture: Sarah Falson

Fat Girl will keep attending shows around NSW and ACT this year.

'Fat Girl' on winning streak, best of breed at national cat show

Jasmine Seymour with her new book, Open Your Heart to Country.

Award-winning Kurrajong Heights author and artist Jasmine Seymour, says her latest book, Open Your Heart To Country, is about the joy of learning.

Seymour pens new children's book from the heart

Hawkesbury Deputy Mayor, Barry Calvert, 10-year-old, Emananuellee Oyadeyi, and his father, Temitope Oyadeyi.

Hawkesbury has welcomed new Australian citizens to the community, following Hawkesbury City Council's Australian Citizenship Ceremony on Sunday, June 26.

Residents welcomed as Australian citizens

My Lords and Ladies take heed ... Winterfest Sydney Medieval Fair is returning to Hawkesbury Showground this weekend.

Winterfest returns to Hawkesbury Showground this weekend

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

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis film review: Good time despite lacking some depth

Hawkesbury Library Service will host a fascinating driving and walking tour exploring a batch of the city's historic cemeteries on Thursday, July 14.

Guided tour of Hawkesbury's historic cemeteries planned

Macquarie Town Arts Society have a packed program of activities planned for Hawkesbury's creative kids over the coming school holidays.

Macquarie Town Arts Society school holiday activities

It's back: The Westlink M7 Blacktown Running Festival will return on Sunday, July 31.

Hawkesbury runners starved of competition over the past couple of pandemic-interrupted years will soon have their chance to get back on the track with the running of the Westlink M7 Blacktown Running Festival.

Westlink M7 Marathon returns after two on the shelf

A full-scale emergency exercise will be conducted at RAAF Base Richmond, in a vital test of Air Force emergency services.

Exercise to test RAAF Richmond emergency response

FUN: Attendees of Richmond Inn's Snow Week will have the chance to do all sorts of winter activities. Picture: Supplied.

Pull on your woolie clothes and puffer jackets, and get ready for some fun in the snow, as winter comes to the Richmond Inn.

Winter is coming to town

GRATITUDE: HAwkesbury City Council held a Thank You civic reception to acknowledge and celebrate the Emergency Services and community organisations that have helped the Hawkesbury. Picture: Supplied.

The Hawkesbury has been through a lot of hardships over the last three years, with the 2019/2020 bushfires, the floods of 2021 and 2022, and the pandemic, all coming with their own challenges and devastation.

Council says thank you to emergency services and community organisations

Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman speaks with Fijian Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama, at the first Meeting of State Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman has attended the first Meeting of State Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

MP Susan Templeman represents Australia at landmark nuclear weapons ban treaty in Vienna

Attendees of a Hawkesbury City Council run Community Grants Workshop. Picture: Supplied.

Hawkesbury City Council has created an online Current Grant Opportunities resource on its Your Hawkesbury - Your Say webpage.

Grants workshops now online

Titus Day remains on bail but a judge says that doesn't mean full-time imprisonment is unlikely.

Guy Sebastian's ex-manager remains on bail

Guy Sebastian's former manager Titus Day has been found guilty of embezzling money from the singer.

Guy Sebastian's ex-manager faces jail time

A judge says evidence in R Kelly's trial reflected the singer's "indifference to human suffering".

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison

The Neighbours cast pose for a team photo in Melbourne ahead of the show's final episode.

Neighbours cast bid fond farewell to show

Alec Baldwin interviewed Woody Allen and both steered clear of each other's controversies.

Woody Allen mulls end of career

Drummer Ashton Irwin of the Australian band 5 Seconds Of Summer suffered stroke symptoms on stage.

5SOS drummer suffers 'symptoms of stroke'

R. Kelly was convicted last September for luring women and underage girls for sex.

R. Kelly fan 'threatened prosecutors'

Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish, 20, was Glastonbury's youngest-ever solo headliner.

Seven biggest moments from Glastonbury

Dave Grohl and Bruce Springsteen came back for a final encore with Paul McCartney (L).

McCartney and surprise duo in Glasto epic

A UK study found women were 50 per cent more likely than men to have long COVID. Picture: Shutterstock.

A million-plus records shed some light on the disease.

Who's most likely to suffer long COVID?

Pruning is a traditional task of winter gardening, but there are many ways and reasons to prune your plants. Picture: Shutterstock.

Pruning is a traditional task of winter gardening.

Dead wooding to crown lifting: the many ways to prune

Good news for seniors with the age pension cut off points and the deeming rate thresholds increasing from July 1. Picture: Shutterstock.

Good news for seniors with the age pension cut off points and the deeming rate thresholds increasing from July 1.

Current market turbulence has a silver lining for seniors

With efficient devices you don't need much power to run essentials. Photo: Shutterstock

Camping through a blackout with the 12V and USB devices

GLOW: Alex Fevola says achieving a glowing complexion as you age is all about selecting the right products and not overthinking it - sometimes less is more. Photo: Supplied