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.

• Have your say on North Richmond Community Centre redevelopment

  24 April 2024

  The North Richmond Community Centre, which is a pivotal hub for community life west of the Hawkesbury River, is set to be redeveloped using funding from the NSW Government.Hawkesbury City Council …

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• Thanks for seeing us at the 2024 Hawkesbury Show – our best ever!

  24 April 2024

  More than 17,000 people came to see the displays at the Hawkesbury City Council tent at the 2024 Hawkesbury Show, watch nature shows, receive a free plant, and find out about Council’s lates…

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• Expressions of Interest sought for Community Representatives on Council’s Local Planning Panel

  23 April 2024

  Expressions of Interest sought for Community Representatives on Council’s Local Planning PanelClosing Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2024Hawkesbury City Council is required to establish a Local Pla…

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• Councils welcome Transport for NSW taking on Lower Portland Ferry

  23 April 2024

  The Hills Shire and Hawkesbury City Councils have welcomed the NSW Government's announcement that it will accept the management of the Lower Portland Ferry, with the transfer anticipated to occur …

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• Tech Savvy Seniors – free sessions in May and June 2024 Week 2023

  23 April 2024

  Technology keeps on changing, so come along to one of the ‘Tech Savvy Seniors’ workshops being offered by Hawkesbury Library Service every Thursday 10am to midday during May and June t…

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• Historic Cemetery tour in Richmond

  23 April 2024

  Connect with the Hawkesbury’s heritage on a visit to some of Richmond's lesser-known cemeteries, with Hawkesbury Library Service, on Saturday, 11 May. Journey through time and discover some …

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• Flood Information and Recovery Support at Wilberforce Hub

  22 April 2024

  Flood Information and Recovery Support will continue to be offered each Wednesday on the following days:Wednesdays: 24 April, 1 May, 8 May, and 15 MayWhere: Wilberforce School of Arts – 531 …

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• Public Hearing – Planning Proposal LEP002/2 Reclassification of Land 1905 and 1913 Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights

  18 April 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council is undertaking a Public Hearing in respect to a Planning Proposal for 1905 and 1913 Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights (Lot 2 DP 582878, Lot 3 DP 582878).The Public Hear…

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• Part 5 Application for extension of Grose River Road, Grose River Bridge...

  18 April 2024

  Public Exhibition – Part 5 Application for extension of Grose River Road, construction of a concrete bridge spanning the Grose River and the construction of a T-intersection at Springwood Ro…

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• Getting to know your camera

  18 April 2024

  Do you have a digital SLR camera and are not sure what to do with it? Come along to a 'Getting to know your camera' workshop on Thursday, 9 May from 7pm to 9pm.Presented by Hawkesbury Camera club …

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