
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.
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Comment sought on plan of management
13 June 2025
Hawkesbury City Council has developed a Draft Plan of Management and Masterplan for Church Street Reserve/Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre, and Windsor Pre-School, and is inviting public comment o…
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Essential tree removal at Pitt Town
11 June 2025
Following a comprehensive assessment of the health and condition of trees along Bathurst Street at Pitt Town, it has been determined that 157 Casuarina trees have died or are in too poor health to…
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Council recognised at prestigious NSW Local Government Excellence Awards
6 June 2025
Hawkesbury City Council was a big winner at the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, recognised for our now multi award-winning Hawkesbury River Safety Campaign. The awards were held at a …
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Council seeks Sydney Water acquisition of wastewater system – have your say
6 June 2025
Hawkesbury City Council is in discussions with Sydney Water for them to acquire the Council’s wastewater business, which is serviced by the treatment plants at McGraths Hill and South Windso…
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St Albans Road and landslip repairs progressing
29 May 2025
St Albans Road sustained significant damage during the 2022 floods. As part of the Australian and NSW Government’s Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, Council is currently undertaking la…
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EVENT: Flood History from the Dreamtime to Now
28 May 2025
Hawkesbury Library Service invites the community to a special evening event, Living with the River: Flood History, from the Dreamtime to Now on Thursday 19 June. The evening features talks, refres…
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Bookmark Council’s Emergency Dashboard
29 May 2025
With the heavy rain and low-level flooding in our area last week, it’s a timely reminder that Council has a Disaster and Emergency Dashboard on this website that taps into all of the local e…
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Tips to limit air pollution from wood-burning heaters
27 May 2025
As the weather turns cold, Hawkesbury City Council is sharing the Environment Protection Authority’s tips for using wood-burning heaters correctly to reduce airborne pollution.Woodsmoke can …
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From Plastic Parrots to Flying Kangaroos
26 May 2025
Hawkesbury Library Service invites the community to an engaging author talk with former RAAF and Qantas pilot, Geoff Cowell, as he shares stories from his memoir, From Plastic Parrots to Flying Ka…
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Submitting digital documents to Council
28 May 2025
Hawkesbury City Council is introducing new requirements for submitting digital documents when lodging any applications submitted through the NSW Planning Portal.The development process can be chal…
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