The river cradled a flourishing trade, as steamers carried passengers and goods up and down the Hawkesbury. The river was a lifeline for settlers, and it remains a timeline. Ruins of Merrymount ...

The Hawkesbury River began breaking its banks and first reached a peak late last week; It is expected to rise to a higher level today, making it the biggest flood since 1978; ...

The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond peaked at 14.20 metres early on Wednesday morning and has fallen slightly down to 14 metres. Minor to major flooding is also forecast for a number of towns ...