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.

• Good for the Hood @HOME program – Hawkesbury Living Sustainably

  11 September 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council is now offering its Living Sustainably Workshop Series through the online @HOME program by Good for the Hood for all Hawkesbury residents.These workshops align with the Cou…

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• New playground for Freemans Reach Reserve

  11 September 2024

  Work is underway on a new playground at Freemans Reach Reserve.The new playground, replacing the older play equipment, includes a new climbing tower with slide, swings, obstacle course, roundabout…

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• Richmond Swimming Centre reopening in time for school holidays

  11 September 2024

  Richmond Swimming Centre will be open for the 2024-2025 Summer Season in time for the September / October School holidays on Saturday, 28 September 2024.With large open spaces, a half size basketb…

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• ClubGRANTS support nine worthy community causes

  5 September 2024

  Nine local community groups have shared in $133,711 in grants through the annual ClubGRANTS program.The recipients were officially announced at a special presentation in Yarramundi on Tuesday, ben…

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• Grab a bargain at Hawkesbury Library Service book sale

  4 September 2024

  Attention book lovers and bargain hunters, Hawkesbury Library Service is holding a Book Sale.Drop into Hawkesbury Central Library starting Wednesday 4 September and discover a range of pre-loved a…

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• Lower Portland Ferry transferred to State Government control

  4 September 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council and Transport for NSW have finalised the transfer of Lower Portland Ferry to State Government control.The arrangement brings the ferry in line with all other ferries operat…

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• Become a sponsor for Light Up Windsor and Savour the Flavour

  30 August 2024

  Our major events aren’t just a great opportunity for locals and visitors to come together and celebrate our wonderful Hawkesbury – they’re the perfect opportunity for local busin…

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• Sydney’s cake queen to add a heaping dollop of colour to Savour the Flavour

  30 August 2024

  Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury is back in 2024 with it biggest helping yet of fun and flavour! This year, we are excited to announce that Sydney cake queen Katherine Sabbath will be our guest MC, r…

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• A splash of colour in Richmond

  28 August 2024

  Street banners will now line Windsor Street in Richmond, further adding to the colour and amenity of the town centre following recent street works.The new banners, between East Market Street and B…

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• Express your interest to attend events focus group

  28 August 2024

  Council will be hosting focus groups for members of the local Hawkesbury community and local businesses who are interested in providing feedback on Council’s events.The Focus Groups will be held o…

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