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.

• Zero Barriers local award winner

  23 June 2023

  A local business has won a special award in the 2023 Zero Barriers Business Excellence awards program which was recently hosted by the Multicultural Network in Bankstown.The Zero Barriers program,…

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• Council opens new playground at Ivy Avenue Reserve

  22 June 2023

  Hawkesbury City Council joined with McGraths Hill residents on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 to celebrate the opening of a new $143,000 playground at Ivy Avenue Reserve.As part of council’s capita…

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• See Starry Night any time, day or night

  22 June 2023

  Starry Night, the Hawkesbury Regional Museum’s latest free exhibition, is now open and available 24 hours a day online at www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/museum/exhibitions/online-exhibitionsThe n…

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• Get ready for the Annual Chemical CleanOut

  21 June 2023

  It’s time to start preparing for a Chemical CleanOut! Hawkesbury City Council’s free Chemical CleanOut will be held on Sunday, 13 August 2023 from 9am to 3:30pm at Hawkesbury Showgroun…

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• Winter school holiday fun at Hawkesbury Library, Gallery and Museum

  15 June 2023

  Creative writing, telescopes and more! Hawkesbury Library Service, Hawkesbury Regional Gallery and Hawkesbury Regional Museum are presenting a range of fun programs to keep the kids entertained du…

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• Nominate a mate for the 2024 Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards

  14 June 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 congratulate t…

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• Nominations open for the Natalie Burton Memorial Award

  1 June 2023

  Do you know a high school student who has shown great strength by overcoming adversity? Now is your chance to nominate them for the Natalie Burton Memorial Award.Hawkesbury City Council is calling…

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• Calling all citizen scientists: Get involved in River Snap!

  1 June 2023

  Are you interested in getting involved in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River Snap project? It’s easy and all you need to do is snap a photo of the river from a River Snap stand using your smartphon…

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• Facebook and marketing workshops for community groups

  26 May 2023

  Some great marketing workshops are being held for community groups in June!Communications and marketing workshopFriday, 2 June, 10am to 12:30pm workshop, followed by lunchLocation – Windsor …

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• ArtExpress – Celebrating Fresh Creativity!

  26 May 2023

  ArtExpress – Celebrating Fresh Creativity16 June – 13 August 2023Opening Friday, 16 June at 6pm. Free. All Welcome!Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Deerubbin Centre (Top Floor), 300 George…

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