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.

• 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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• Fun and fireworks at Australia Day on the Hawkesbury 2023

  27 January 2023

  Nearly 8000 people came along to enjoy the free family fun, food and fireworks at the annual Australia Day event proudly hosted by Hawkesbury City Council on Thursday, 26 January 2023 on the banks…

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• Hawkesbury Australia Day 2023 award winners announced

  26 January 2023

  Suicide support volunteer Diane Russell has been named the 2023 Hawkesbury Citizen of the Year at today's Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards at Don’t Worry Oval in Windsor.The awards are an int…

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• Author Clare Fletcher talks romance

  24 January 2023

  What better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by joining Hawkesbury Library Service for an author talk all about romance? As part of Library Lovers' Day on 14 February, Hawkesbury Library Se…

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