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Council welcomes refugee employment initiative - 01 Jul 2008
Council will welcome a group of visiting refugees to launch a Centerlink initiative, the "Pathways to Primary Industries" program at the Tebbutt Room in the Deerubbin Centre, Windsor at 1pm, on Friday 27 June 2008. The launch follows on from last weeks celebration of Refugee Week. more ..

Holiday fun @ your Library - 01 Jul 2008
The library has organised a fun packed July School Holiday Program. more ..

Considering running for Council? - 01 Jul 2008
An informal information evening will be held at the Council Chambers, Hawkesbury City Council 366 George Street, Windsor on Tuesday 15 July 2008 from 7-9pm for those interested in nominating as a candidate for the Local Government Elections to be held Saturday 13 September 2008. more ..

Government Responds to Windsor Bridge Safety Concerns - 01 Jul 2008
The Mayor of Hawkesbury, Councillor Bart Bassett said that he was very pleased that the State Government had reacted so swiftly in responding to representations made by Council regarding the safety of the Windsor Bridge. more ..

Free movie for NAIDOC Week 8 July 2008 - 01 Jul 2008
NAIDOC celebrates the survival of Indigenous culture and the Indigenous contribution to modern Australia. NAIDOC Week celebrations will take place at the Deerubbin Centre on Tuesday the 8 July 2008 from 10.30am. Hawkesbury Library will be showing the newly released movie called "Liyarn Ngarn" for FREE at Noon. more ..

Citizenship Ceremony - 01 Jul 2008
27 citizens from 9 different countries will be lining up to become new Australian citizens as part of the Citizenship ceremony to be held on 9 July 2008. more ..

Slab Huts and Barns Receive Special Attention - 01 Jul 2008
To some, they are an eyesore standing in the way of progress; to others they are beautiful and precious. One was even named ‘Most Romantic Getaway in NSW’. They are the slab huts and barns that once dotted the Australian landscape, a testament to our agricultural character and rural origins. But the sight of a barn bursting with bales of hay or even falling down under the weight of a rambling rose is becoming increasingly rare – something that will be addressed in a unique event to be held on 4 and 5 July. more ..

Considering running for Council? - 24 Jun 2008
An informal information evening will be held at the Council Chambers, Hawkesbury City Council 366 George Street, Windsor on Tuesday 15 July 2008 from 7-9pm for those interested in nominating as a candidate for the Local Government Elections to be held Saturday 13 September 2008. more ..

Government Responds to Windsor Bridge Safety Concerns - 24 Jun 2008
The Mayor of Hawkesbury, Councillor Bart Bassett said that he was very pleased that the State Government had reacted so swiftly in responding to representations made by Council regarding the safety of the Windsor Bridge. more ..

Weeds Workshop at Kurrajong Heights - 16 Jun 2008
Join the Hawkesbury City Council Bushcare Officer and Hawkesbury Rainforest Network members at Bellbird Hill Reserve on Saturday 21 June, at Kurrajong Heights to identify weeds that are causing a problem in the Hawkesbury area. Learn different methods for their control and also take a walk through the reserve to see all the regeneration occurring. more ..

Citizen of the Month for May 2008 - 16 Jun 2008
Hawkesbury City Council is proud to announce the recipient of the Hawkesbury Citizen of the Month award for May 2008 is Dorothy Phipps. more ..

Scandal and Skulduggery in early Sydney - 16 Jun 2008
In Sydney in 1828, alluring shoplifter Jane New caught the eye of Supreme Court Registrar John Stephen Jnr. Their resulting affair scandalised Sydney, and the consequences contributed to Britain’s decision to recall Governor Ralph Darling. more ..

Citizen of the Month for April 2008 - 13 Jun 2008
Hawkesbury City Council is proud to announce the recipient of the Hawkesbury Citizen of the Month award for April 2008 is Jean Peare. more ..

Downstream Exhibition at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery - 13 Jun 2008
Three artists linked by family, ecology and the Hawkesbury will feature in the next exhibition to open at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery. Titled Downstream, its focus is the Hawkesbury River, which has attracted and inspired artists since the earliest days of white settlement. more ..

Citizen of the Month for March 2008 - 03 Jun 2008
Hawkesbury City Council is proud to announce the recipient of the Hawkesbury Citizen of the Month award for March 2008 is Martha (Marta) Allen . more ..

Hawkesbury Regional Museum Open - 27 May 2008
Hawkesbury Regional Museum is open! What better way to celebrate the Marvellous Museum week supported by ABC Radio National than to visit the newly opened Hawkesbury Museum. more ..

Council Budget Benefits For the Community - 27 May 2008
Council's operating budget for the coming financial year will be in the order of $54.5 million dollars. Approximately 64% of income will be sourced from general rates and utility rates and charges. This will be strongly supported by income received from grants and contributions in the order of $7 million, operating revenue such as proceeds from leasing Council's properties of in excess of $5.2 million and interest $1.5 million and fees and charges for Council services $5.6 million. more ..

Hawkesbury Family History Group meeting - 27 May 2008
Have you speculated where the State's archives are held? Did you know this unique and irreplaceable part of our cultural heritage is located close by at the Western Sydney Records Centre at Kingswood along with approximately 7 million stored items including hundred of thousands of maps, plans, glass negatives, photographs and films? more ..

Regional Museum Exhibitions Launch will be a great day out - 26 May 2008
This weekends Inaugural Exhibitions Launch and Open Day to held at Hawkesbury Regional Museum, on Sunday 18 May, International Museum Day will be a great day of activities and enjoyment for the whole family. more ..

Come join in on the fun during National Families Week - 14 May 2008
Community members are invited to the Family Day Care marketing week at the Time To Play indoor stadium located at Unit 2 Bowman Street, Richmond from Monday 12 May to Friday 16 May. more ..

Hawkesbury Council calls for parliamentary inquiry into pro-developer laws - 08 May 2008
Hawkesbury Council will today join local councils across the state in calling for a Parliamentary Inquiry into the NSW State Government’s pro-Developer Laws. more ..

Winner of Gallipoli Art Prize on show at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery - 08 May 2008
The portrait, Max Carment, War Veteran (the last portrait), has taken out the 2008 Gallipoli Art Prize. His son and the artist of the painting, Tom Carment, said that he was very touched that the judges chose his "small and rather scruffy work for this prize," as he accepted the honour (as quoted in the SMH recently). more ..

Richmond Library to re-open - 08 May 2008
Richmond Branch Library re-opens its doors on Monday 5 May 2008. more ..

Citizen of the Month for February 2008 - 08 May 2008
Hawkesbury City Council is proud to announce the recipient of the Hawkesbury Citizen of the Month award for February 2008 is Christine Tracy. more ..

Let's Farm! - Agricultural Opportunity in The Hawkesbury - 07 May 2008
Are you thinking about a future in farming? Do you want to know more about the business of farming? more ..

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