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.

• Pre-election Candidate Information Session – Local Government Elections 2024

  6 June 2024

  The NSW Electoral Commission will conduct the Local Government Elections on Saturday, 14 September 2024.PRE-ELECTION CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSIONInterested in becoming a Councillor?Hawkesbury Cit…

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• Local Government Elections 2024

  5 June 2024

  The NSW Electoral Commission will conduct the next Local Government Election on Saturday, 14 September 2024.At the Local Government election, voters will elect councillors to their local council, …

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• Litter Prevention Plan – Council wants to hear from you!

  4 June 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council has been successful in obtaining a grant to develop a forward-thinking Litter Prevention Plan. This plan will reflect Council’s ongoing commitment to sustainability …

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• Sinkhole at The Terrace, Windsor

  3 June 2024

  Council was made aware of the hole in the grassed verge adjacent to the footpath on The Terrace at Windsor on Sunday 2 June 2024 at 1.45pm.In the interests of public safety, an exclusion zone was …

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• ‘Street Speak’ urban art mural competition deadline extended

  29 May 2024

  DEADLINE EXTENDED! Paint Your Town, Express Yourself: ‘Street Speak’ – an exciting new art project to enhance public space and deter graffiti has been launched by Hawkesbury City…

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• Free child car seat fitting and check

  29 May 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council is offering a FREE child car seat fitting and check for parents and carers in the Hawkesbury community. The free event will be held on Thursday, 20 June 2024 from 9am …

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• Have your say on the Cultural Plan – survey extended!

  29 May 2024

  What do you love about arts and culture in your community? How can we make the Hawkesbury a great cultural destination? Want the chance to win $100? Hawkesbury City Council is developing a Cultura…

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• Interested in history? See what’s on in June!

  29 May 2024

  If you’re keen to learn more about history, then Hawkesbury Library Service has some special events in June, including a free talk about convict women and a family history session about migr…

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• Nominations open for the Natalie Burton Memorial Award

  29 May 2024

  Do you know a high school student who has shown great strength by overcoming adversity? Now is your chance to nominate them for the Natalie Burton Memorial Award.Hawkesbury City Council has called…

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• Council announces successful Community Sponsorship grants

  29 May 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council is pleased to announce the successful recipients of Round 2 of the Community Sponsorship Program 2023/2024. A diverse range of applications were received, with Council supp…

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