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.

• 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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• Santa Paws is coming back to town!

  21 October 2024

  It is not a secret that we love to include our pets in the festivities over the Christmas holidays.Following the runaway success of last year’s Santa Paws photo shoot for pets and owners at Hawkes…

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• Exhibition and art fair: Hawkesbury Now 2024

  18 October 2024

  Wanting to find a unique Christmas gift for a creative friend or buy your first piece of art but don’t know where to start?Why not support local artists and artisans such as jewellers, ceramicists…

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• Be river safe, save swimming for the pool

  17 October 2024

  Our beautiful Hawkesbury River is a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike, drawing in boating enthusiasts, families on picnics, campers, walkers, bird watchers, and fishing fans. While it&r…

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• Hawkesbury tickled pink with Savour the Flavour

  17 October 2024

  Richmond Oval was turned an impressive shade of pink as 15,000 gathered to enjoy the delicious flavours, aromas, sight and sounds of the third annual Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury food festival …

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• Have your say on our Draft Hawkesbury Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2025

  10 October 2024

  The Draft Hawkesbury Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 2025 has investigated the consequences of flooding from the Hawkesbury River and recommends several measures to reduce future flood r…

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