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.

• Packed program of summer holiday activities at Hawkesbury City Council’s library, gallery and museum

  10 December 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council has released its summer school holiday program, with bookings now open for activities at the library, gallery and museum in Windsor.For the full program: Download the Summe…

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• Exhibition on famed early astronomer John Tebbutt a school holiday must-see

  10 December 2024

  An exhibition for those with a curiosity for astronomy and history must close at the end of January at Hawkesbury Regional Museum in Windsor.Starry Night: The World of John Tebbutt traces the life…

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• Thousands walk the Light Up Windsor Christmas Trail

  6 December 2024

  Sunday night’s Light Up Windsor Christmas Trail was a huge success, with thousands enjoying the festive lights, murals, chalk art, entertainment, food and of course – Santa’s reindeer!George Stree…

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• Tom Aczel resignation

  5 December 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council has received the resignation of Tom Aczel as a Councillor of Hawkesbury City Council, effective immediately.Tom Aczel was elected to the role of Councillor of Hawkesbury Ci…

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• Fernadell Park and powerboat clubhouse receive significant funding boost

  4 December 2024

  Two key Hawkesbury projects - the development of Fernadell Park and the rebuilding of the Upper Hawkesbury Powerboat Club clubhouse – will share in a $13.5 million funding boost thanks to the Fede…

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• Natalie Burton Memorial Award – 20 years of helping Hawkesbury students

  4 December 2024

  The Natalie Burton Memorial Award will this year go to seven students who have overcome adversity from seven Hawkesbury High Schools in a major expansion of the award in this, its 20th year.Natali…

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• Funding for Koala Plan of Management approved

  4 December 2024

  Hawkesbury City councillors unanimously approved $240,000 for Koala Habitat Mapping and an additional $70,000 for the development of a Koala Corridor Assessment and Koala Plan of Management at its…

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• Extra recycling collection over Christmas and the New Year

  4 December 2024

  Council will provide an extra recycling collection to help residents with the extra recyclables over Christmas and the New Year.The extra collection will take place on your usual bin night, from M…

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• New online yearly recycling collection calendar

  4 December 2024

  Council’s ‘Find Your Bin Collection Day’ Dashboard now has a new feature!Hawkesbury residents can now search their address and print a PDF annual calendar which shows their collection days and whi…

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• 2023/2024 Annual Report gives insight into successes and challenges

  3 December 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council’s 2023/2024 Annual Report is now available to the public, highlighting the many successes and various challenges experienced over the financial year.Highlights for th…

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