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.

• Planning proposal on exhibition – 3 New Street, Windsor

  1 March 2023

  A planning proposal affecting 3 New Street, Windsor, LEP003/22 is on public exhibition until Wednesday, 29 March 2023. The objective of the planning proposal is to list 3 New Street (Dalori) Lot 4…

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• Public exhibition - Redbank VPA - proposed amendments

  8 February 2023

  Council’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy outlines a plan to guide Council and the Hawkesbury community's capacity for living more sustainably and protecting the natural and built envi…

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• Event Sponsorship – Round 2 now open

  8 February 2023

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

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• Clean Up Australia Day 2023

  7 February 2023

  Get ready for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 5 March 2023!Gather your friends, family, neighbours, and local community groups to make an impact that improves your local environment.Continued su…

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• Hawkesbury welcomes $11.5 million in pothole funding assistance

  7 February 2023

  Hawkesbury City Council has received $11.5 million in pothole repair funding thanks to the State Government’s Regional and Local Roads Repair Program.This financial year, Hawkesbury City Cou…

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• Hawkesbury Social Infrastructure Survey

  3 February 2023

  Hawkesbury City Council is currently developing a new Social Infrastructure Strategy that will guide future decisions about the planning, delivery, funding and management of open spaces, sporting …

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• Library Lovers' Day 14 February 2023

  3 February 2023

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

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• Hawkesbury Regional Galley – New exhibitions in 2023

  3 February 2023

  Come along to these exciting free exhibitions kicking off in 2023 at the Gallery!You are invited to attend the opening of three new exhibitions on Friday, 10 February from 6pm to 8pm – free …

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• Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony 2023

  2 February 2023

  Australia Day 2023 saw the Hawkesbury proudly welcome 32 new Australian citizens originating from Canada, Ukraine, Germany, Bangladesh, India, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United King…

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• Puppy Dog Tales Reading Program

  2 February 2023

  Hawkesbury Library Service is trialling a new reading program for children. Puppy Dog Tales aims to improve a child’s early literacy skills while they have fun reading to a dog.Animals are i…

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