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.

• Council recognised at prestigious NSW Local Government Excellence Awards

  6 June 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council was a big winner at the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, recognised for our now multi award-winning Hawkesbury River Safety Campaign. The awards were held at a …

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• Council seeks Sydney Water acquisition of wastewater system – have your say

  6 June 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council is in discussions with Sydney Water for them to acquire the Council’s wastewater business, which is serviced by the treatment plants at McGraths Hill and South Windso…

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• St Albans Road and landslip repairs progressing

  29 May 2025

  St Albans Road sustained significant damage during the 2022 floods. As part of the Australian and NSW Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, Council is currently undertaking la…

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• EVENT: Flood History from the Dreamtime to Now

  28 May 2025

  Hawkesbury Library Service invites the community to a special evening event, Living with the River: Flood History, from the Dreamtime to Now on Thursday 19 June. The evening features talks, refres…

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• Bookmark Council’s Emergency Dashboard

  29 May 2025

  With the heavy rain and low-level flooding in our area last week, it’s a timely reminder that Council has a Disaster and Emergency Dashboard on this website that taps into all of the local e…

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• Tips to limit air pollution from wood-burning heaters

  27 May 2025

  As the weather turns cold, Hawkesbury City Council is sharing the Environment Protection Authority’s tips for using wood-burning heaters correctly to reduce airborne pollution.Woodsmoke can …

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• From Plastic Parrots to Flying Kangaroos

  26 May 2025

  Hawkesbury Library Service invites the community to an engaging author talk with former RAAF and Qantas pilot, Geoff Cowell, as he shares stories from his memoir, From Plastic Parrots to Flying Ka…

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• Submitting digital documents to Council

  28 May 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council is introducing new requirements for submitting digital documents when lodging any applications submitted through the NSW Planning Portal.The development process can be chal…

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• ULibrary helps you discover the joy of reading

  23 May 2025

  Hawkesbury Library Service is proud to announce the launch of uLibrary – a new digital platform that makes it easier than ever to enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks on the go.Designed with simplic…

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• Council adopts Litter Prevention Plan, secures $400,000 EPA grant

  16 May 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council’s new Litter Prevention Plan has received a significant boost with a $400,000 grant from the NSW Environment Protection Authority, awarded through its litter preventi…

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