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.

• Apply now for Local Heritage Assistance Funding

  24 August 2023

  Part of what makes the Hawkesbury so special is its heritage. To support the maintenance of our heritage assets into the future, the Hawkesbury Local Heritage Assistance Fund for 2023-2024 is now …

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• Get Ready Weekend 2023

  24 August 2023

  The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) wants you to prepare now for bushfire season and to save the date for the Get Ready Weekend on Saturday, 16 September and Sunday, 17 September to meet your loc…

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• Tour of Windsor Cemeteries

  23 August 2023

  Rediscover some of the Hawkesbury’s lesser-known cemeteries on an excursion to Windsor’s historic Catholic and Presbyterian cemeteries.The Catholic Cemetery is one of the oldest Cathol…

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• New video launched about Bright Ideas to Build Resilience

  22 August 2023

  Hawkesbury City Council’s Community Planning and Partnerships team recently launched a new video  that features 14 community groups sharing their challenges and their success stori…

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• BorrowBox – New e-Audio & eBook

  21 August 2023

  Get ready for BorrowBox, the new e-Book and e-Audiobook service that will be available for Hawkesbury Library Service members from Monday, 4 September. BorrowBox will give library members access t…

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• Prepared, Informed and Ready - Free Backpack and information

  18 August 2023

  Be prepared for emergencies. Plan ahead. See https://disaster.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.auHawkesbury residents can pick up a free Prepared, Informed and Ready backpack with information and a waterproof d…

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• Hawkesbury Disability Expo⁠

  17 August 2023

  Together with the support of Hawkesbury City Council, Blitzit Plan Manager is hosting the Hawkesbury Disability Expo on Tuesday, 29 August 2023 from 10am to 3pm at Richmond Club, 16 East Market St…

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• Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury set to sizzle in October!

  17 August 2023

  The Hawkesbury’s newest taste sensation event is back - Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury! Council’s huge food and beverage event is set for Saturday, 14 October 2023 from 4pm to 9pm at Ri…

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• Jackie Dent – The Great Dead Body Teachers

  16 August 2023

  Join Hawkesbury Library Service for a discussion of The Great Dead Body Teachers by journalist Jackie Dent, presented by Hawkesbury Library Service on Friday, 8 September from 6pm at Hawkesbury Ce…

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• Liam Benson exhibition at the Gallery

  15 August 2023

  The Hawkesbury Regional Gallery is delighted to be the only gallery in Sydney to host Liam Benson’s touring exhibition ‘Virtue Without Stain’ from Bathurst Regional Gallery. The …

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