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.

• Community Sponsorship Program to open on 1 October 2023

  19 September 2023

  Are you interested in helping your community to build a vibrant, connected, and liveable Hawkesbury? If so, you may be keen to know about Hawkesbury City Council’s Community Sponsorship Prog…

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• Council offers free first aid training for Hawkesbury residents

  19 September 2023

  Register now for free First Aid training for Hawkesbury residents! The Recovery Team at Hawkesbury City Council has arranged for Red Cross First Aid to deliver accredited First Aid training for ad…

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• Take the weight off your mind

  19 September 2023

  Have you tried to follow a diet and felt like you failed? Join Dietician and mindfulness practitioner, Sallyanne Pisk (pictured) at a talk about mindful eating and why diets don't work. The free t…

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• Celebrating Australian Citizenship Day 2023

  18 September 2023

  The Hawkesbury has welcomed 120 new citizens who came from a diverse range of countries including Belgium, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Peoples Republic of China, Colombia, Czechia (Czech Republic), I…

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• Mayor Sarah McMahon and Deputy Mayor Barry Calvert re-elected

  13 September 2023

  Hawkesbury City Councillor Sarah McMahon was re-elected as the Mayor of Hawkesbury at the Council meeting on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 as part of the mid-term mayoral elections. Councillor Barry …

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• Nominate a mate for the 2024 Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards

  12 September 2023

  It’s time to nominate for the 2024 Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards! Nominations close Sunday, 24 September 2023.The Australia Day Awards are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and congratu…

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• Spring into school holiday fun at Hawkesbury Library, Museum and Gallery

  11 September 2023

  Giant games, self-portraits, and full-moon dramas! Hawkesbury Library Service, Hawkesbury Regional Museum, and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery present a range of fun programs to keep the kids entertai…

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• Event Sponsorship – Round 1 now open

  11 September 2023

  Hawkesbury City Council’s Event Sponsorship – Round 1 for 2023/2024 is now open for applications! Council is committed to supporting the community to host public events to ensure they …

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• Have your say on reducing the impacts of Hawkesbury River flooding

  6 September 2023

  Hawkesbury City Council wants to hear from residents and local businesses on what they would like done to mitigate the impacts of floods in the Hawkesbury.Council has received a grant through the …

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• Emergency Ready Week 2023

  5 September 2023

  Emergency Ready Week, created by Australian Red Cross, will be held from Monday, 18 September to Sunday, 24 September 2023.Hawkesbury City Council is a participating council with Resilient Sydney …

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