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.

• 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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• 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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