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Locality: Windsor, New South Wales

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Address: P.O Box 16 2756 Windsor, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 A new date has been released!

24.01.2022 HAWKESBURY'S FINEST || Darrell Logue has been conducting funeral services for over five decades - spending most of his working life in the funeral industry. Read all about Darrell's dedication to his work as he is this month's Hawkesbury's finest across pages 6-7 in this month's issue or via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/09DC/p6

24.01.2022 OUT & ABOUT || Hawkesbury Library Service has just completed the project to equip 111,000 library items with radio frequency identification tags to make it easier for patrons to check out materials. Read all about this massive project and how these changes will help you on page 36 in this month's issue or via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/09DC/p36

23.01.2022 Help spread some Christmas cheer this year by donating to the Annual Hawkesbury City Council Mayoral Christmas Appeal.

22.01.2022 The Jacarandas are in full bloom

22.01.2022 We are extremely excited to announce that civil construction for the highly anticipated Redbank Village Centre has already commenced!!! Our civil contractors JK... Williams Contracting Pty Ltd is expected to finish civil works by July 2021, subject to weather conditions, and will hand over the site to our preferred builder North Richmond Construction to commence the construction of the center. Our Village Centre will provide convenient food, lifestyle and shopping experiences for our residents and the wider community. Whether you’re doing your grocery shopping, pampering yourself or grabbing a coffee, we’re providing a space that will service the needs of everyone. We hope you are as excited as we are! The Hawkesbury Gazette Hawkesbury Post Hawkesbury Radio 89.9 FM Hawkesbury District Independent Magazine Hawkesbury News

22.01.2022 Local, fresh and organic - PopUp Farms has arrived. Pick up the freshest range of fruit and veggies and let's keep supporting local farmers! #shopsmall #shoplocal #freshproduce

21.01.2022 LOCAL TRAVEL FEATURE || There are only a few weeks remaining for the Hawkesbury Art Fair and if you haven't been up to the regional gallery to experience it, we totally recommended it before it's gone! Read all about the art fair - a celebration of local artists - on page 42 in this month's issue or via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/BFfC/p42 The Hawkesbury Art Fair is on now at the Hawkesbury Regional Gallery until the 29th November.

21.01.2022 DON’T FORGET || $200 fines start today Face masks are now mandatory in our region in the following indoor settings: shopping (retail, supermarkets and shopping centres), public/shared transport, indoor entertainment (including cinemas and theatres), places of worship, hair and beauty premises. Face masks are mandatory for all staff in hospitality venues and casinos and for patrons using gaming services. Compliance will start from today, Monday, 4 January 2021 with $200 on the spot fines for individuals for non-compliance. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.

19.01.2022 NSW Health is calling on people in the Hawkesbury and South Western Sydney areas to get tested if they have COVID-19 symptoms after the state’s sewage surveillance program detected traces of the virus at two treatment plants. In South Western Sydney, NSW Health is looking closely at the suburbs of Belimba Park, Bickley Vale, Bow Bowing, Brownlow Hill, Camden, Camden Park, Camden South, Carrington Park, Catherine Field, Cawdor, Cobbitty, Currans Hill, Elderslie, Ellis Lane, Gl...edswood Hills, Glenmore, Grasmere, Gregory Hills, Harrington Park, Kirkham, Mount Annan, Mount Hunter, Minto, Minto DC, Minto Heights, Narellan, Narellan DC, Narellan Vale, Nattai, Orangeville, Oran Park, Raby, Rossmore, Spring Farm, St Andrews, Smeaton Grange, The Oaks and Varroville. Areas of interest in the Hawkesbury include Agnes Banks, Bowen Mountain, Grose Vale, Grose Wold, Hobartville, Londonderry, North Richmond, Richmond, Richmond Lowlands, Tennyson, The Slopes and Yarramundi. The closest testing clinics to West Camden are: Camden Hospital, 61 Menangle Rd Camden, 8.00am-6.00pm, seven days a week 14 Queen Street Narellan, 8.50am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday. The closest clinics to North Richmond are: Regatta Centre Drive-through, Sydney International Regatta Centre (enter via Gate B, Old Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh), 9.00am-12:30pm and 1.00- 4.00pm, seven days a week Penrith Drive-through Clinic, Club Paceway (enter via Ransley St, off Mulgoa Road), 9.00am-4.00pm, seven days a week. Finding traces of the virus in sewage samples could mean there were active cases nearby. It can also mean there are recently recovered cases, as people who have previously been infected can continue to ‘shed’ virus fragments into the sewage system for up to four weeks after they have recovered. The most recent cases in the West Camden catchment were reported in September, but no one living in the North Richmond catchment had recently tested positive for COVID-19. For more information on the NSW Sewage Surveillance Program, visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//c/Pages/weekly-reports.aspx It’s vital we all continue to maintain physical distancing and keep up good hand hygiene, and anyone who is feeling unwell isolates and gets tested without delay. A full list of COVID-19 testing clinics in your area can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.

18.01.2022 LOCAL LIFE || Mark Hardman's Box n Burn gym is proud to be promoting a 14 - stoush tournament at the Windsor Function Centre, May 15, which will host 8 of Mark's members including sisters Nikki Bell and Katie Lodge pictured below. Read all about 'Boxing Sister's Act' plus more here: https://joom.ag/T53I/p14

18.01.2022 Here is a sneak peak of what's in store for the month of January. Don't forget to pick up your FREE copy when you're out and about this week from one of our many local distrubution spots; https://hdinews.com.au/hawkesbury-distribution/ Or you can read the magazine live via our digital version here; https://hdinews.com.au/hawkesbury-independent/... Happy 2021!

18.01.2022 Mission accomplished... But not over! 101-year-old Sergeant Bert has achieved his target of walking 96KM - the length of The Kokoda Track - fittingly on #WorldMentalHealthDay , as he aims to raise money to help prevent veteran suicide. The WW2 veteran was greeted by a guard-of-honour and was accompanied by family as well as Soldier On chairperson and former Chief Of Army, Lt Gen (Ret’d) Peter Leahy, as he hit the 96KM milestone.... Sergeant Bert said he has been blown away by the support Australia has shown him and that despite reaching his initial target distance, he will continue to walk until the end of March to raise money for the veteran community. https://bit.ly/MarchOnWithBert Support this Aussie hero and donate via the link above! #KeepWalkingRoundTheBlock #MarchOnWithBert #MarchOnChallenge #BeLikeBert #WW2 #Veteran #RatsOfTobruk #Hero #Charity #Walking #Australia #AustralianArmy #Army #Defence #defenceforces #ADF #australiandefenceforce Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Chief of Navy Australia Aussies & Kiwis for ANZACs Daily Mail Australia 7NEWS Australia 7NEWS Sydney 9 News Sydney 9 News Hands Across Canberra Sunrise ABC Australia Sky News Sky News Australia Australian War Memorial Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs Australian Defence Force in the Middle East LADbible LADbible Australia

17.01.2022 OUT & ABOUT || As #covid19 continues to impact our holiday plans, now is the perfect time to visit Berowra Waters - a home away from home and one of Sydney's best kept secrets! You can find our top eight things to do in the area on page 35 in this month's issue or via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/09DC/p34 Support local, stay local

17.01.2022 LOCAL LIFE || Owner of Bartz Driving School John Munachen is passionate teaching people with varying disabilities to learn or re-learn how to drive after an injury. Read all about his ability to connect and teach adults and teens to drive on page 13 in this month's issue or via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/BFfC/p12

16.01.2022 Woman trapped in caravan after stormy weather A 26-year-old woman sustained injuries to her neck and lower limbs when a tree fell on the caravan she was in during this afternoon’s storm. CareFlight’s Rapid Response Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance at 4:45pm and was able to navigate the stormy weather to land in Wiseman’s Ferry on an oval close to the scene of the incident 20 minutes later. NSW Ambulance paramedics were already on scene providing initial treatment to the... woman. CareFlight’s specialist doctor and NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic worked in tandem with emergency services personnel from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW to extricate the woman and perform a clinical assessment on her while taking spinal precautions. The woman was freed from the caravan after a one-and-a-half-hour effort. The woman was airlifted by helicopter in a stable condition to Westmead Hospital under ongoing observation from CareFlight’s clinical team.

16.01.2022 Have you seen our new sign at the Windsor Wolves Rugby League Club?

16.01.2022 Warning to all NSW drivers

16.01.2022 WHAT' S COOKING || Are you sick of cooking the same thing for dinner? Con from Richmond Fruit Market has your nightly dinner sorted with three amazing recipes including dessert covered for you and your family on page 20 in this month's issue. Don't have access to the latest issue? you can also access Con's recipes via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/BFfC/p20

15.01.2022 Upcoming Footpath Projects for Hobartville

15.01.2022 LOCAL TRAVEL FEATURE || The township of Windsor is home to 21 colonial buildings and offers a unique insight into Australia's past but all history aside Windsor is also home to a range of boutique stores, mouth watering cafes and more that destined for you to visit. 'Take a wander in your own backyard' across pages 35-41 in this month's issue.

13.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm warning! Stay safe

11.01.2022 Boy injured in playground incident An eight-year-old boy has been involved in an incident at Kurrajong school where his head struck a brick wall and sustained suspected fractures to his skull. As a result of the impact, the boy suffered a reduced level of consciousness. CareFlight’s Rapid Response Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance at 3:40pm and landed 15 minutes later in North Richmond Oval. NSW Ambulance paramedics had provided initial treatment for the boy and transpor...ted him to the park. CareFlight’s specialist doctor and NSW Ambulance critical care paramedic performed a clinical assessment on the boy and intubated the patient and placed him in an induced coma to stabilise him. The clinical team continued providing care as the boy was airlifted to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in a critical condition.

11.01.2022 RESTRICTIONS EASED IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS More people will be allowed to gather both at home and in outdoor public spaces, and smaller hospitality venues can increase their capacity under a major easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the people of NSW have demonstrated that by working together and following COVID-Safe protocols restrictions can safely be eased.... The community has done an incredible job this year under trying circumstances, Ms Berejiklian said. I hope these changes provide a boost to the hospitality industry and give people certainty in how they can celebrate safely with family, friends and colleagues over the Christmas and New Year period. From Tuesday, 1 December: Up to 50 people (currently 20) can visit a residence as long as an outdoor space is being utilised, however, it’s recommended no more than 30 people gather if the residence has no outdoor area. Up to 50 people can gather outdoors in a public space (currently 30). Small hospitality venues (up to 200 square metres in size) will be allowed to have one person per two square metres indoors. From Monday, 14 December: The Public Health Order requiring employers to allow employees to work from home (where it is reasonably practicable to do so) will be repealed. As employees return to the office, workplaces are encouraged to have COVID-Safe plans. Employers are encouraged to stagger staff starting and finishing times to reduce the impact on public transport. Customers using public transport are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the increased capacity at smaller hospitality venues would make a big difference to cafés and small restaurants across the State. We won’t let this be the COVID that stole Christmas. An increase for gatherings at home and a return of the 2m2 rule for smaller hospitality venues, I hope, will be welcome news across the State. We want the people of NSW to have a proper festive season, they deserve it, Mr Barilaro said. Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the NSW Government has worked closely with the experts at NSW Health to ease restrictions safely for end of year celebrations. It’s important we work together to keep the community safe; so where possible gather together outdoors, get tested if you have any symptoms and if you are elderly or have underlying health issues you should be particularly cautious, Mr Hazzard said. NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said as we head into the festive season there would be more people moving around the community, which means it is vital people continue to come forward for testing. More people will be hosting gatherings in their homes, going out for lunches and dinners and socialising so if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, please come forward for testing, Dr Chant said.

11.01.2022 SPORT || There's only a few days left before the latest edition of the Hawkesbury District Independent Magazine hits the streets. But that doesn't mean you still can't catch up on all of the latest sporting updates for in and around the Hawkesbury across pages 44-45 in our November edition.

11.01.2022 One year ago today

10.01.2022 In light of the upcoming Hawkesbury Show this amazing photo was sent in to us by Ruth Larven. 'A day out at the show 1951'. Left to right Margret Duffy (nee Jabour), June Hodder (nee Graham), Yvonne Jabour, Laurel Gardiner (nee Turnbull), Ruth Larven (nee Graham)

10.01.2022 When a GOOD BOY sees himself on the front cover!!

09.01.2022 It's not too late to pick up the latest edition of the Hawkesbury District Independent Magazine. Pick up your copy today from a distribution place near you: https://hdinews.com.au/hawkesbury-distribution/

09.01.2022 For the first time since December 15, NSW has recorded ZERO new locally acquired cases

08.01.2022 Severe thunderstorm warning for NSW - be prepared, stay safe

07.01.2022 With the weather not looking so great out there, what's everyone's plans for the weekend?

07.01.2022 Today a group of our volunteers, joined by members of RFS and FRNSW, have headed over to Western Australia to support our friends at DFES respond to the effects... of Tropical Cyclone Seroja. We are more than happy to support our interstate colleagues, especially after the support we were given during the recent floods that hit the Hawkesbury-Nepean, Hunter and Mid North Coast last month.

07.01.2022 SENIORS || You may remember last month we shared a story about how a few of the residents at Moran Aged Care showed resident chef Aaron Dempsey a thing or two about making pasta, so this month we thought we would showcase more of the man himself. Read all about how Aaron Dempsey is cooking up a storm for the residents in Moran Aged Care on page 25 in the November issue: https://joom.ag/BFfC/p24

06.01.2022 Your business is invited to Hawkesbury Business Week!

06.01.2022 Take advantage of the beautiful weather this weekend

05.01.2022 LOCAL LIFE || It's like stepping back in time when you enter Noel Buyers Hawkesbury's farm shed and now you too could own a piece of history as this grand old printing press is looking for a new home. Read more about Noel's collection and how you can acquire this amazing piece on page 11 in this month's issue or via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/09DC/p10 If you're interested in this amazing collection, please contact Noel on 0415 924 706

04.01.2022 HAWKESBURY HISTORY || For years women have been known to disguise themselves as men around the world for many reasons. Did you know that one such incident took place right here in the Hawkesbury during the 1930's? But what was her reason behind it? Find out on page 10 in this month's issue or via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/BFfC/p10

04.01.2022 WHAT'S COOKING || What's for dinner?- a phrase that's too often heard. Which is why Con from Richmond Fruit Market is here to save the day with four amazing recipes you and your family are sure to love on page 18 in this month's issue. You can also access Con's recipes via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/09DC/p18

03.01.2022 Storm warning for Riverstone - Stay safe

02.01.2022 GREEN LIVING || Paper may be a part of our daily lives however, many people have already made the switch to the 'screen'. Read all about the benefits of email vs paper on page 14 in this month's issue or via our digital edition here: https://joom.ag/09DC/p14 What do you prefer - Paper or email? Let us know in the comments below

01.01.2022 And we can’t wait

01.01.2022 How will you spend your weekend?

01.01.2022 Christmas in the Hawkesbury is going to look a little different this year