Media Releases

Council has a diverse range of projects, programs and issues and it is important the community is informed of changes, advances and achievements in these areas.

Council regularly releases media releases ensuring the positive achievements of the Council and important information are communicated to the Hawkesbury Community. Council has weekly notices in the Hawkesbury Courier providing important information to the Community.

For more information on news, please contact Council’s Public Relations Coordinator on  (02) 4560 4430 or email council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au.

• New digital road signs add extra layer of safety during floods

  21 August 2025

  New digital road signs located on some of Council’s most flood-prone roads will provide extra safety and a convenient early warning for motorists during floods and heavy rain events, thanks …

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• Going cashless at Waste Management Facility and Companion Animal Shelter

  21 August 2025

  From November, Council will only accept cashless payments at our Waste Management Facility and Companion Animal Shelter to increase efficiencies and eliminate the cost of secure cash transport.The…

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• Reel Talk Tuesday – Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday

  20 August 2025

  Step back in time and into the wit and charm of Jane Austen as Hawkesbury Library Service celebrates the author’s 250th birthday at this month’s Reel Talk Tuesday.On Tuesday 16 Septemb…

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• Light Up Windsor and Savour the Flavour go biennial

  19 August 2025

  Two of Hawkesbury City Council’s iconic major events – Light Up Windsor and Savour the Flavour – are moving to a biennial format from 2025.The decision to hold these two events e…

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• Author talk with Suzi Samuel

  18 August 2025

  Join Hawkesbury Library Service for a thrilling evening with author and medium Suzi Samuel on Tuesday 9 September, as she discusses her latest novel The Dark at the Threshold.Set between 1468 and …

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• Birding with Eric the Birdman

  13 August 2025

  Did you know that Hawkesbury Bushcare runs community events? From bird watching, to nocturnal safaris, to creating a frog hotel – our Bushcare Team shares a wealth of knowledge!All held with…

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• Windsor Town Centre shines bright with Grand Reopening Celebration!

  12 August 2025

  Windsor came alive this weekend as the community gathered to celebrate the official opening of the upgraded Windsor Town Centre – a vibrant transformation years in the making!Winds…

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• Council seeking community feedback on draft Community Sponsorship Program Policy

  8 August 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council is inviting the community to Have Your Say on the draft Community Sponsorship Program Policy, which outlines the framework by which Council can provide financial support to…

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• Sister City exchange gives students unique cultural experience

  6 August 2025

  The success of Hawkesbury City Council’s Sister City program was on full display at July’s Council meeting, with 18 young people from the Hawkesbury, Kyotamba in Japan and Temple City …

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• Art Matters at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery

  6 August 2025

  The Art Matters program for Stage 5 Students is coming to Hawkesbury Regional Gallery this September. On Thursday 4 and Friday 5 September, government school students in years 9 and 10 can gain ar…

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