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.

• Deconstructed coffee pods bring art to life

  12 November 2024

  One of the artists exhibiting in Hawkesbury Now 2024 has brought her passion for recycling into her art.Using found objects in art isn’t new but for Hadijah Munting of Ferry Artists, a gift …

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• Council reduces waiting times for citizenship ceremonies

  8 November 2024

  Becoming an Australian citizen is a landmark decision in someone’s life and is a public recognition of a person’s commitment to Australia.While the process of becoming a citizen is managed by the …

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• Save on rechargeable batteries, reuseable nappies and hygiene products

  8 November 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council is working with digital platform Rebately to offer rebates for households that purchase reusable nappies, reusable sanitary products, rechargeable batteries and chargers.Re…

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• New playground underway at Jack Gow Reserve

  8 November 2024

  Works to install the highly-anticipated brand new playground at Jack Gow Reserve in McGraths Hill are now underway.The new playground on Andrew Thompson Drive was designed following community cons…

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• Walking in the footsteps of your ancestor

  7 November 2024

  On Wednesday 13 November, family historians and fourth cousins, Stephen Gow and Barbara Gow will present a talk, Walking in the footsteps of your ancestor, at the Hawkesbury Family History Group m…

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• Author talk – Téa Cooper

  7 November 2024

  Enjoy listening to bestselling Australian author Téa Cooper on Tuesday 3 December 2024 from 10.30am to discuss her latest novel – The Golden Thread. The story is set in 19th century New South Wale…

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• Give generously to the 2024 Mayoral Christmas Appeal

  4 November 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council’s Mayoral Christmas Appeal is now open!This year’s Mayoral Christmas Appeal will be held in partnership with The Jeremiah Project – a local charity supporting homeless indi…

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• Exhibition of Draft Section 7.12 Contribution Plan 2024

  30 October 2024

  Future development in the Hawkesbury LGA will have an impact on the demand for local infrastructure to be provided by Council.To meet the need for new and improved local infrastructure, Section 7.…

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• A new documentary exploring the 2019/2020 bushfires

  23 October 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council will host a screening of a new documentary about the effects of the 2019/2020 bushfires on the Hawkesbury community.The film, Dancing with the Devil, features interviews wi…

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• New Gorricks Run Causeway completed

  21 October 2024

  Work on the new Gorricks Run Causeway in Upper Macdonald has been finalised and the causeway is now open.The $1.25m project to replace the causeway, which had been badly damaged in repeat floods, …

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