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.

• Free Movie at your Library

  25 March 2024

  Hawkesbury Library Service will screen a FREE Box Office Movie at 10:30am on Tuesday, 2 April 2024.The movie is set during World War II where a team of scientists, including the American theoretic…

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• Tell your story – Living Stories Writing Competition and Workshops for 2024

  25 March 2024

  Do you love writing? Do you have a story to tell? Living Stories is your chance to share your story!Hawkesbury Library Service, in conjunction with WestWords and WestLit Libraries, presents Living…

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• Free composing workshop for Hawkesbury residents

  21 March 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council’s sustainability team is inviting Hawkesbury residents to a free composting workshop on Wednesday, 3 April 2024 from 11am to 1pm at the Tebbutt Room, Deerubbin Centre…

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• YOUTHFEST 2024 – Express. Empower. Get loud!

  27 March 2024

  Richmond Park will come to life with the young people of the Hawkesbury at YOUTHFEST 2024, a free event in celebration of our youth!YOUTHFEST 2024 will be held on Friday, 12 April from 4pm to 8pm …

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• Discounted desexing for cats and dogs in the Hawkesbury

  18 March 2024

  Following on from Council’s successful free microchipping days for all Hawkesbury residents, now Hawkesbury pensioner concession and government health concession card holders have the chance…

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• Hawkesbury Active Transport Plan on public exhibition

  20 March 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council has developed a Draft Active Transport Plan which is now on public exhibition at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au until 16 April 2024.A hard copy of the Draft Plan can als…

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• Transforming our Waste Management Facility

  13 March 2024

  A more financially sustainable waste management facility that will better serve the Hawkesbury community is the goal for one of Council’s most strategic assets.With Sydney forecast to run out of l…

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• Council’s Child Safe Policy

  13 March 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council now has a Child Safe Policy which can be accessed at www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/your-council/policies-and-registersThe Child Safe Policy is a demonstration of Council's comm…

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• Hurray say the animals! New website launched!

  11 March 2024

  Dogs and cats have plenty to cheer about with the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter’s new website just launched! Check it out yourself at https://hawkesburycas.com.auCouncil staff have bee…

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• Reach Beyond the Museum to listen on location!

  7 March 2024

  Celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival on 20 March with a free talk and light refreshments at Hawkesbury Regional Museum with curator, Rebecca Turnbull who will share fascinating insights into local h…

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