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.

• Register now for Clean Up Australia Day 2024

  13 February 2024

  Registrations are now open for Clean Up Australia Day which will be held on Sunday, 3 March 2024.Get your friends, family, neighbours, and local community group together to help improve your local…

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• Event Sponsorship – Round 2 submissions

  19 February 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council is committed to supporting the community in hosting public events to ensure they are safe, successful and well-run. Apply now for sponsorship assistance from Council for yo…

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• Public Exhibition – Draft Surveillance Devices Policy

  20 February 2024

  Council is inviting community members to view and comment on Council’s Draft Surveillance Devices Policy, which is on public exhibition at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au up to close of bu…

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• Hawkesbury Living Sustainably workshop series

  14 February 2024

  Are you looking to build your knowledge and skills in living more sustainably? Hawkesbury City Council offers free face to face and online workshops for all residents living in the Hawkesbury Loca…

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• Library Lovers’ Day

  12 February 2024

  Love and libraries – a match made in heaven. On 14 February, public libraries all over the world will be feeling the love, as Library Lovers’ Day is celebrated. Valentine’s Day h…

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• Free workshop on rethinking waste

  12 February 2024

  Are you ready to join forces with change-makers in your community to make a genuine difference to combat waste and litter?Are you keen to learn more about a ‘circular economy’ and how …

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• Outdoor dining and A frame signs policy reminder

  19 February 2024

  Hawkesbury City Council is reminding business owners and managers that if they are planning to use public spaces and footpaths for trading products or food or A frame signage, then they are requir…

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• Rex Stubbs History Symposium

  9 February 2024

  Hawkesbury Library Service is proud to host the annual Rex Stubbs History Symposium on Saturday, 17 February 2024 from 9:15am to 2:30pm at Hawkesbury Central Library, Ground Floor, Deerubbin Centr…

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• Men’s Shed donates ‘kissing booth’ to Animal Shelter

  9 February 2024

  Kiss kiss, Valentines Day is sure to be special this year at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter.Hawkesbury Valley Men’s Shed volunteers have been creative and built a ‘kissing boo…

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• Free microchipping days for dogs and cats in the Hawkesbury

  9 February 2024

  Hawkesbury residents, if you need your cat or dog microchipped, Council is offering two days to get it done, free of charge!The free microchipping day for cats will be on Saturday, 2 March from 9a…

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