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.

• Chemicals are successfully cleaned out

  27 August 2024

  Hundreds of residents answered the call and dropped off nearly 28 tonnes of chemical waste at Council’s annual Chemical Cleanout at the Hawkesbury Showground on Sunday 18 August.The annual c…

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• Design a bookmark competition now open

  26 August 2024

  Calling all young, aspiring artists and designers!Hawkesbury Library Service is running a new competition for primary school children to create a bookmark that promotes reading and design. The com…

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• Life and times of explorer Francis Barrallier

  22 August 2024

  Blue Mountains wilderness historian Andy Macqueen is the guest speaker at the Hawkesbury Family History Group meeting on Wednesday 11 September. His topic relates to his recent publication, The Fr…

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• Tech Savvy Seniors – free sessions in September and October

  22 August 2024

  Technology keeps on changing, so come along to one of the ‘Tech Savvy Seniors’ workshops being offered by Hawkesbury Library Service every Wednesday 10am-12pm during September and every Thursday i…

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• Clr Les Sheather elected as Mayor of Hawkesbury City

  15 October 2024

  Hawkesbury City Councillor Les Sheather was elected as the new Mayor of Hawkesbury City at tonight's Council meeting, Tuesday 15 October 2024. Councillor Sarah McMahon was elected Deputy Mayor.The…

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• Street Speak celebrates local youth with urban art and skating

  16 August 2024

  More than 250 local young people converged on Clarendon skate park on Sunday 11 August for a pop-up celebration as part of the Street Speak urban art project.The skate park, itself having recently…

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• Council conducting town centre parking study

  15 August 2024

  A comprehensive study of parking needs and habits around Richmond, North Richmond, Windsor and South Windsor is being carried out over the next two months.This study, which will include on-the-gro…

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• New BMX track officially opened at Woodbury Reserve

  13 August 2024

  The Hawkesbury’s newest BMX pump track and mountain bike trails at Woodbury Reserve, Glossodia are now open!Excitement was the order of the day as Hawkesbury City Mayor Sarah McMahon cut the ribbo…

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• Crowd record smashed at biggest-ever Hawkesbury Fest

  13 August 2024

  A record crowd celebrated what makes the Hawkesbury great at Hawkesbury Fest 2024!More than 10,000 people – 2000 more than last year – came together at Governor Phillip Park on Sunday 4 August for…

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• Council recognised at prestigious Local Government NSW Awards night

  2 August 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council were big winners at the 2024 Local Government NSW Awards, recognised for its Hawkesbury River Safety Campaign and the Bangadyi Nawi – Making a Canoe project.The awards were…

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