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.

• Council adopts $224.8 million budget with our Operational Plan 2025/2026

  30 June 2025

  A bumper $224.8 million budget – our second biggest ever – will continue to drive a once-in-a-generation program of repairs and improvements to our City’s infrastructure, program…

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• Construction of the Sports Precinct for Fernadell Park is underway!

  24 June 2025

  The much-anticipated Fernadell Park Sports Precinct is now under construction with works officially commencing on Monday, 9 June 2025.This marks a major milestone for the project which will delive…

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• Celebrate what makes the Hawkesbury great

  23 June 2025

  Hawkesbury Fest returns for 2025, promising a great family day out and an important opportunity to discover all about the work Council and our community partners do in the Hawkesbury.Boasting 20 s…

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• Council's school holiday activities

  23 June 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council has released its Winter School Holiday Program, with bookings now open for activities at the Library, Museum and Gallery in Windsor!There is a brilliant lineup of activitie…

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• Council calls for nominations for 2026 Australia Day Awards

  17 June 2025

  Do you know someone who is committed to the Hawkesbury community, is selfless and just mucks in and helps whatever the weather!Nominations are now open for the Hawkesbury’s 2026 Australia Da…

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• New citizens pledge loyalty to Australia at citizenship ceremony

  17 June 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council welcomed 20 new citizens from all over the world at a formal ceremony on 16 June.The new citizens come from seven countries: Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, South Africa, T…

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• Comment sought on plan of management for North Richmond Park

  16 June 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council has developed a Draft Plan of Management for North Richmond Park – also known as Turnbull Oval – and is inviting public comment on the plan until 28 July 2025.T…

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• Comment sought on plan of management

  13 June 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council has developed a Draft Plan of Management and Masterplan for Church Street Reserve/Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre, and Windsor Pre-School, and is inviting public comment o…

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• Essential tree removal at Pitt Town

  11 June 2025

  Following a comprehensive assessment of the health and condition of trees along Bathurst Street at Pitt Town, it has been determined that 157 Casuarina trees have died or are in too poor health to…

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• Council recognised at prestigious NSW Local Government Excellence Awards

  6 June 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council was a big winner at the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, recognised for our now multi award-winning Hawkesbury River Safety Campaign. The awards were held at a …

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