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LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

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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IN THE GROOVE: More than 600 people took part in the Mundi Undi Fun Run to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Picture: Matt Williams

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The bush bash that will help save lives across Australia.

Forget the cold, pull on your best undies to help save country lives

FIT AND HEALTHY: Deniliquin residents Terry and Pam Jones have praised Deniliquin Hospital's NSW Telestroke Service, which saw Mrs Jones make an excellent recovery after her stroke. Picture: SUPPLIED

'How grateful am I? Well as grateful as I can be'

Pam Jones is lucky to be alive thanks to a video call with an expert

NSW beekeepers impacted by the varroa mite will get financial relief from the state government. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW beekeepers get funds after mite fight

Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor has quit after revelations of his comments came to light. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Senior Qld cop resigns over lewd comments

Christopher Jensen left court with fiancee Tayla Made, having been given a suspended sentence. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

Drug-dealing reality TV star avoids jail

A new live traffic camera has been installed to help road users monitor conditions at Wisemans Ferry - which will be particularly useful during floods. Picture: Live Traffic NSW

Several new live traffic cameras have been installed around the Hawkesbury, to keep road users up-to-date with incidents and conditions when heading out on the roads.

More live cameras help drivers monitor Hawkesbury roads, traffic

The March 2022 flood aftermath at Windsor Bridge with (inset) Hawkesbury Councillor Amanda Kotlash. Picture: Sarah Falson/Hawkesbury City Council

Hawkesbury Councillor and environmental scientist Amanda Kotlash has welcomed the long-awaited release of the NSW independent Flood Inquiry report, and its recommendations for communities devastated by flood earlier this year.

'Significant risk': Councillor welcomes Flood Inquiry recommendations

Australian Christian College (ACC) Marsden Park pupils hosted the 353rd Special Operations Wing of the US Air Force as part of their community engagement program in affiliation with the RAAF Base at Richmond. Picture: Supplied

Australian Christian College (ACC) Marsden Park pupils hosted the 353rd Special Operations Wing of the US Air Force as part of their community engagement program in affiliation with the RAAF Base at Richmond.

US Air Force tree-planting teaches pupils community service lesson

Hawkesbury City Councillor Patrick Conolly has resigned from the position of Mayor.

Hawkesbury City Councillor Patrick Conolly has announced that is resigning from the position of Mayor, having informed fellow councillors and the general manager.

Conolly to step down as Mayor

On the rise: Lucy Keegan-Attard and Jason Attard following their double win with Kozluca and Sovereign Express at Hawkesbury Racecourse on Thursday, August 11. Picture: Hawkesbury Race Club. 

Husband and wife duo Jason Attard and Lucy Keegan-Attard have had a steady rise as trainers in the racing industry. The local partnership continues to work hard and win.

Hard work pays off at AKA Racing

Discussion: Macquarie MP, Susan Templeman, chatting with representatives at the roundtable at Windsor Function Centre. Picture: Supplied. 

Representatives of local business, education, union and community sector came together for a roundtable focused on challenges in employment and skills in the Hawkesbury

Local representatives meet for roundtable ahead of Jobs and Skills Summit

The personal care packs will be donated to vulnerable and homeless people in the Hawkesbury via Hawkesbury Community Kitchen in Windsor. Picture: Hawkesbury Community Kitchen/Facebook

Richmond Marketplace is asking the community to help them provide care packs to local people experiencing homelessness.

Marketplace appeals for personal care donations for homeless packs

Bradley Green will cut his long hair into a mullet in September for the Black Dog Institute's Mullets for Mental Health fundraising campaign. Pictures: Supplied

Running his own carpentry business in the Hawkesbury, Bradley Green needs to cut a professional figure - but he won't let that stop him cutting his long hair into a mullet in September.

'It's a win-win': Bradley to cut a mullet for mental health

Slice and dice: Craig Munro of Munro's Quality Meats Wilberforce is heading to the USA as part of Team Australia to compete in the World Butchers' Challenge in September. Picture: Sarah Falson

Craig Munro, co-owner of Munro's Quality Meats Wilberforce, has been selected to represent Australia in the World Butchers' Challenge, taking place in Sacramento, USA on September 2 and 3.

Wilberforce's Craig to represent Australia in the 'Olympics of meat'

Angela Maguire, chair of Harvest Trails and Markets, at her family property, Enniskillen Orchard in Grose Vale. Picture: Sarah Falson

Harvest Trails and Markets, otherwise known as Hawkesbury Harvest, is campaigning to bring agricultural businesses together in the Hawkesbury, to help boost agritourism in the region.

Harvest providing a collective voice for Hawkesbury agritourism

Bligh Park Community Services is attending Hawkesbury Community Hubs fortnightly to promote preparedness and resilience.

Get help to prepare your important documents for natural disasters

Isabelle Fuhrman returns as the little sociopath Esther in prequel Orphan: First Kill. Picture: StudioCanal

New prequel film Orphan: First Kill hits cinemas on September 1, and to celebrate, Australian Community Media has 10 double passes to give away.

Score tickets to Orphan: First Kill

Local producers will tease tastebuds at Savour the Flavour. Picture: Supplied

Savour the flavours of the Hawkesbury at a new event showcasing the best produce and products our region has to offer.

Savour the flavours of the Hawkesbury at new foodie event

Water on The Terrace at Windsor during the March 2022 floods. Picture: Sarah Falson

Hawkesbury Community Alliance is inviting the community to attend a public information forum as part of a campaign to urge the NSW Government to "act now on urgent flood mitigation" before the forecast wetter-than-average spring season arrives.

Forum to urge 'urgent' flood mitigation action on Warragamba Dam

A-TEAM: (L-R back) House of Spirits bartender Angus Lewry, Copperstone Restaurant cook Liam Buchan and sous chef Alex Paterson, (L-R front) Karu assistant distiller Madison Blown, House of Spirits bar manager Irene Easton and duty manager Taylor Lang, and Copperstone Restaurant chef patron Graham Neilson. Picture: Sarah Falson

Local hospitality businesses joined with producers on the weekend to showcase food and beverage pairings that put smiles on the faces of all in attendance.

Long lunch highlights what's growing in Hawkesbury's backyard

Warragamba Dam, pictured close to full in November 2021. Picture: Simon Bennett

Hawkesbury City Council is continuing its campaign to raise the Warragamba Dam wall, but would raising the wall have the desired effect on flood mitigation in the Hawkesbury Valley?

Council says raise Warragamba Dam wall - but would it stop floods?

Former SAS commander James McMahon, Minister for Veterans David Elliott, and General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove, turning the sod on the St John of God Richmond Hospital redevelopment. Picture: Peter Tabor

Construction has begun on a new Hawkesbury-based mental healthcare hospital for veterans and first responders.

Construction begins on new Hawkesbury mental health facility

On track: Jodie Amor, Pink Finss founder, pictured in 2020 when she ran 10 kilometres every day for 10 days to raise money for her charity. Picture: Geoff Jones

Hawkesbury's Jodie Amor, founder of Pink Finss charity which assists locals with cancer and their families, is a finalist in the Penrith Westfield Local Heroes competition - and you could help her win $20,000 for her charity.

Help 'local hero' Jodie win $20k for Pink Finss charity

GET INVOLVED: Hawkesbury schools have been encouraged to participate in the 2022 Prime Minister's Spelling Bee. Picture: Marina Neil.

Schools in the Hawkesbury have been urged to get involved in this year's Prime Minister's Spelling Bee to promote literacy.

Local schools encouraged to sign-up for PM's Spelling Bee

Pancreatic cancer was the third-biggest cancer killer in Australia in 2021, and a South Windsor resident is on a mission to spread awareness after losing her father to the disease in 2020.

Soccer club plays for pancreatic cancer funds in memory of local dad

The so-called gas trigger is aimed at ensuring enough gas is available for domestic use. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor prepares trigger if gas falls short

Dominic Perrottet says he didn't read a bureaucrat's resignation letter before sacking a minister. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Premier's knowledge of letter in spotlight

NSW Labor upper house MP Walt Secord has decided to leave politics. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW Labor MP Secord to leave parliament

Anthony Albanese has met with Torres Strait Islander women leaders for talks on an Indigenous voice. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Torres Strait Islanders offer voice model

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been branded a liar by renegade NZ Labour MP Gaurav Sharma. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

NZ Labour renegade labels Ardern a liar

Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the strategy will aim to grow Australia's electric vehicle market. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Nation changing lanes to electric vehicles

SA hospital workers will walk off the job and rally over calls for continued free parking. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

SA hospital workers strike over parking

Indonesian militant Umar Patek (c) was sentenced to 20 years for his Bali bombings involvement. (Oscar Siagian/AAP PHOTOS)

Bali bomber early release 'adds to trauma'

EU Ambassador Michael Pulch says the bloc is prepared to export military products to Australia. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

EU open to help plug Aust capability gap

Peter Dutton has played down the importance of legal advice on Scott Morrison's secret ministries. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)