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Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

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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Compo calls for non-commercial beekeepers

Rex Patrick says the role of mayor is one where he could contribute to Adelaide's future.

Former senator eyes mayoral bid

Chris Bowen has announced a review of the carbon credits scheme led by ex-chief scientist Ian Chubb.

Carbon credits review to examine integrity

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Public Health Director, Dr Victor Carey.

Blue Mountains residents have been urged to get a flu shot with the state's free vaccination program extended until July 17.

Free flu shots extended until July 17 as Blue Mountains vaccination figures lag

Young musicians: Jude Macarthur of Katoomba and Giulietta Kistan of Warrimoo. Picture by Robert Catto

Young talent given instruction by some of the best musicians.

Local musicians shine in adult orchestra

Katoomba RSPCA shelter: Temporarily closed because of staff shortages.

RSPCA shelter at Katoomba temporarily closed.

RSPCA's Katoomba shelter temporarily closed

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Transport for NSW has issued a statement warning commuters to expect long delays today, due to continuing industrial action.

Delays expected, trains operating on weekend frequency

Moruya (Place of Black Swan): This Terrance Plowright sculpture now sits in front of the Eurobodalla Shire Council Regional Art Gallery.

Wentworth Falls sculptor's works unveiled in Moruya.

Wentworth Falls sculptor's work unveiled in Moruya

Nicole Tsahtarlis: Scholarship recipient.

Katoomba student receives $20,000 scholarship.

Scholarship for gifted Katoomba student

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Blue Mountains Police are appealing for help to find the occupants of a white ute allegedly involved in a road rage incident in Blackheath on Tuesday night.

Road rage incident: car struck with metal pole

Traditionally, classical music and 70's inspired pop tracks should not co-exist. However, musician and composer Wesley Stormer of Mt Victoria, bucks this trend and has forged his path pursuing the two art forms.

Wesley Stormer: mixing classical and pop

Trek on Cliff Top Walk for cancer

Karen Ives: Served eight successive mayors as secretary.

Tributes for Blue Mountains council's longest serving staff member

Denise and Mathew Brajkovic with their children Audrey, 6, and Cohen, 14. Denise holds a photo of their son Julian who died from a severe enterovirus infection in 2019.

A Wentworth Falls couple will launch a charity in memory of their son Julian at the Grandview Hotel on July 9.

Blue Mountains family hold fundraiser for son who died from enterovirus infection

Fiona Hill has been named the inaugural winner of the prestigious Cipriani Film Scoring Competition based in Italy.

Lawson music teacher claims international award

Blue Mountains Grammar School students, Charlie Burgess and Bill Klein, will represent Australia in the 2022 World Finals of F1 in Schools STEM Challenge.

Blue Mountains Grammar School students represent Australia at 2022 F1 in Schools World Finals

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A woman wanted for allegedly taking part in climate activist training was arrested in Springwood last week.

Blockade Australia protestor arrest in Springwood

Ready to snuff your torch: Lawson resident Eli Maynard will host the fan-made series, Sydney Survivor, which will be filmed in Katoomba.

A Survivor superfan who is about to host his own fan-made version of the smash-hit reality television show in the Blue Mountains.

Survivor superfan recreates reality TV show in Katoomba for YouTube series

A resident of Berambing, on the border of Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury local government areas, struggling during the December 2019 bushfires. Picture: Jochen Spencer

Backburn site not investigated, inquiry told.

Inquiry hears of bushfire investigation deficiencies

Champion: Ninety-year-old Roy Bennett with his gold medals for javelin and discus.

State record for 90-year-old Roy Bennett.

Mt Victoria veteran's record throw at Master Games

Solar powered savings as NBMLHD embraces sustainability.

Solar powered savings as Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District embraces sustainability

Blackheathens and Bendigo Bank board members celebrate the 98 solar panels on the roof of the town's community hall.

Solar panels start a cleaner greener future for Blackheath community hall.

Seeing the light: Blackheath hall goes solar

Katoomba hospital: No funds for upgrades in state budget.

Deficiencies in state budget, says Blue Mountains MP.

Hospital, housing miss out in state budget; highway funding praised

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

WINTER WARMTH: Pet owners are warned to be extra vigilant over winter, making sure not to put animals in a position of risk. Picture: Bec Pridham

"We can do something and know that it hurts, but [pets] can't tell us that it hurts."

A fur coat doesn't always mean winter warmth: Keeping your pets safe in the cold

CROWNING GLORY: The eight remaining big things in the quarter finals are the Big Koala, the Big Ant, the Tallest Bin, the Big Mango, the Big Easle, the Big Potato, the Big Oyster and the Captain Cook statue. Pictures: Supplied/Wikicommons

From the big prawn in West Ballina NSW to the world's tallest bin in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, let's be honest, our obsession with these big things is a little unusual.

Australia's iconic 'big things' vie to be named nation's most monstrous structure

These furry fellas might be safe, but they live in a wildlife sanctuary.

The roadkill toll comes in at an average of 32 deaths every hour.

Learning to live in the roadkill capital of Australia

FAMILIAR SIGHT: Dead animals are all too common on roads across Tasmania. Picture: Simon Sturzaker

Research indicates an average of 32 animals die every hour on these roads.

Australia's 'roadkill capital' is not where you might think

RULE REVIEW: Advocates are calling for a review into the blood donation laws so that every donor will be screened with the same risk assessment questions. Picture: supplied

Let Us Give campaign calls for changes to blood donation screening to allow gay men, gay men, bisexual men, transwomen and some non-binary people to donate.

Call for change to blood donation laws to address plummeting supply

MONKEY BUSINESS: The Japanese macaques are a pride and joy of the Launceston community. Picture: Paul Scambler

Ask a local about the monkeys, and they'll barely bat an eyelid.

Why are there monkeys in the middle of Launceston's City Park?

NIGHTMARE: Air travel is a major issue for Carolina Ascui. Picture: Supplied

Australians with disability share the frustrations and barriers of air travel