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.

• 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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• Statement regarding tree removal along Grose Vale Road

  9 October 2024

  Redbank Communities is undertaking works to upgrade Grose Vale Road to improve traffic safety, flow and capacity. These works have required the removal of 158 trees on the southern side of Grose V…

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• Have your say on our Draft Social Infrastructure Assessment and Strategy

  9 October 2024

  After extensive engagement with stakeholders about Council’s community facilities and services, we are now inviting public feedback on our Draft Social Infrastructure Assessment and Strategy by Mo…

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• Community Sponsorship Program now open

  9 October 2024

  Community Sponsorship Program open for applications until 31 October 2024Are you a local organisation that is helping the Hawkesbury community to build a vibrant, connected, and liveable Hawkesbur…

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• An Audio Walk Along Dyarubbin, the Hawkesbury River

  8 October 2024

  Hawkesbury Regional Museum invites you to explore the stories behind the regions historic landmark Dyarubbin, the Hawkesbury River, in a unique event led by composer and producer Oonagh Sherrard.O…

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• Design to commence on Woodbury Reserve Skate Park

  8 October 2024

  A skate park is coming to Woodbury Reserve and we want the community to ‘Have Your Say’ on the design.CONVIC has been engaged by Council to undertake the design and construction of the…

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