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GRIM REALITY: Australia has now recorded more than 10,000 deaths with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Picture: FILE

The average of 50 deaths per day would be equivalent to a passenger bus crashing and killing every passenger on board every single day.

Australia passed a grim COVID-19 milestone over the weekend

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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NSW warned third COVID-19 peak on its way

Blinkie received a specialist CT scan after developing a mysterious eye infection at Werribee zoo.

Ostrich Blinkie's eyeful of a problem

West Australians are being warned of a mobile phone text scam offering free COVID-19 PCR tests.

WA residents warned of COVID-19 test scam

Shark nets provide a risk to migrating whales in Queensland waters, activists say. (file photo)

Whale rescues spark renewed Qld nets call

A Queensland resort manager has been jailed for taking almost $220,000 from a trust account.

Indebted Qld resort manager jailed

Yours to win: Australian Community Media has seven copies of A Town Called Clarence to give away to lucky readers. Picture: HarperCollins

Australian Community Media has seven copies to give away to lucky readers, thanks to our friends at HarperCollins.

Get your hands on new romance novel

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates by 50 basis points.

RBA opts for double hike, lifts cash rate to 1.35pc

Flood water can contain raw sewage which can cause gastroenteritis, skin infections and even hepatitis A. 

Flood water is brown and smelly for a reason - it's contaminated - and a water quality expert from Western Sydney University (WSU) is urging people to steer clear of the murky torrents for the sake of their health.

Sewage, dead animals, waste: Flood water can make you sick

Hawkesbury Council closed a number of additional roads overnight,. This road block was placed at 72 Church Street, South Windsor. Picture: Hawkesbury City Council/Facebook

Residents between Wilberforce and Wisemans Ferry had their power cut last night due to ongoing heavy rainfall and rising floodwaters.

Wilberforce to Wisemans Ferry power cut for flood safety

SES volunteers unloading medical supplies at Wilberforce. Picture: NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit

This morning, evacuation orders were issued for parts of Windsor.

Hawkesbury River exceeds March 2022 level at Windsor, more evacuated

Gorricks Lane, Freemans Reach - Monday morning (July 4). 

Pictures from across the community during the current flood emergency.

PICTURES | Floods across the Hawkesbury - July, 2022

Flooding at Windsor on Sunday. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook

NSW SES has issued a flood evacuation order directing residents and businesses to evacuate from properties from Buttsworth Lane along Wilberforce Road, including Windsor Riverside Van Park, Wilberforce.

SES issues flood evacuation order for parts of Wilberforce

Windsor Bridge under water on Monday morning. This picture was taken by the Life Traffic NSW camera at George Street looking north towards Windsor Bridge. Picture: Live Traffic NSW

The Hawkesbury River had reached 12.63 metres at Windsor and was still rising at 10.45am Monday morning.

Road closures as Windsor, Richmond, Yarramundi bridges under water

Major flooding is now occurring at North Richmond and Windsor, however rain seems to be easing around the Hawkesbury-Nepean catchment, and officials are hopeful that the worst is behind us.

Rains easing as major flooding affects Windsor, North Richmond

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, Emanuellee 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

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has asked his agency to explain why patients couldn't be moved into housing within 30 days. Picture: Elesa Kurtz 

The feasibility of moving NDIS participants from hospital into housing within 30 days is set to be examined.

NDIS Minister vows to clear hospital 'bed block'

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has framed the price changes as a win for participants and providers. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Price limits for NDIS supports will increase 9 per cent from July 1

NDIS price limits to rise from next month

Bass MP Bridget Archer has called on all sides to set ideology aside and work together on traditionally divisive issues, such as climate change and a federal ICAC. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Some Liberals MPs are resisting their leader's blanket opposition to the Albanese government's plans to legislate its climate targets.

'Stop the ideological war': Liberal MP urges open mind on climate, integrity

Greens leader Adam Bandt wants to negotiate with Labor on its climate targets. Picture: ACM

The first test of the "progressive' new parliament will be on climate policy.

'Ball's in Labor's court': Greens attempt to drag Albanese into climate talks

Climate change and energy minister Chris Bowen. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the east coast has weathered the worst of the immediate energy crisis.

Bowen urges 'vigilance' on energy grid as supply storm passes

Resources Minister Madeleine King said the government would review the trigger used to shore up domestic gas supply. Picture: Elesa Kurtz 

Resources Minister Madeleine King said "nothing was off the table" in the review

'Convoluted, ineffective': Labor government to review gas trigger

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen met with his state and territory counterparts on Wednesday afternoon. Picture: AAP

The push came as federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen convened a meeting with his state and territory counterparts to discuss the evolving crisis

Energy ministers agree to new plan at emergency meeting

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the interest rate hike was "very difficult news" for home owners. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The cost of living crunch will worsen before it eases, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned

'Very difficult news': Interest rate hike adds to cost-of-living strain

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the larger than expected rate hike would be "very difficult news" for homeowners. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned homeowners to brace for a 'difficult day' ahead of the announcement.

'Very difficult news': Reserve Bank lifts cash rate to .85 amid soaring inflation

New Government Services Minister Bill Shorten wants to get the robodebt royal commission up and running as soon as possible. Picture: Elesa Kurtz 

The new government services minister has also promised to halt job cuts at Services Australia