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.

• Weekly Recycling – Christmas and New Year

  15 December 2022

  A lot more recycling from large cardboard boxes, extra bottles and cans is generated over the festive period, so every year, Hawkesbury City Council offers increased recycling collection services.…

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• Merry Christmas from the Hawkesbury Community Hubs!

  14 December 2022

  The Hawkesbury Community Hubs in Wilberforce, Colo Heights and St Albans became Festive Community Hubs as they celebrated 2022 in style with some wonderful community celebration events in December…

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• Summer school holiday fun at Hawkesbury Central Library, Gallery and Museum

  14 December 2022

  Archaeology, emu feathers and more! Hawkesbury Library Service, Hawkesbury Regional Museum and Hawkesbury Regional Gallery are presenting a range of fun programs to keep the kids entertained durin…

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• Public Exhibition - Draft Community Engagement Policy

  14 December 2022

  Council has placed its Draft Community Engagement Policy on public exhibition and is asking for community feedback by Wednesday, 1 February 2023.The Draft Community Engagement Policy provides an o…

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• Community urged to think twice about buying pets for Christmas

  13 December 2022

  Hawkesbury City Council is urging the community to consider carefully whether they are ready for the long-term commitment of caring for an animal before buying a pet this Christmas.Hawkesbury Comp…

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• New Renewing Hawkesbury’s Roads hub and road projects map

  8 December 2022

  In recognition of the importance of road projects and repairs in our community, and the strong demand for clear and timely information, Council has established a dedicated Renewing Hawkesbury&rsqu…

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• Light Up Windsor Street Fair a huge success

  7 December 2022

  The Hawkesbury celebrated Christmas in a big way on Saturday 3 December with the biggest Light Up Windsor Street Fair yet!Approximately 12,000 people from the Hawkesbury and surrounds visited Wind…

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• Hawkesbury Community Hubs – see you again in 2023!

  1 December 2022

  The Hawkesbury Community Hubs in Wilberforce, Colo Heights and St Albans will finish for 2022 on Friday, 16 December and will start again on Wednesday, 1 February 2023.The Community Hubs team is p…

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• Service NSW at Community Hubs - REMINDER

  28 November 2022

  Service NSW is coming along to the Hawkesbury Community Hubs in Wilberforce, Colo Heights and St Albans to provide assistance to Hawkesbury residents.Service NSW will attend on these dates:30 Nove…

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• New playground for Ivy Avenue Reserve – vote now!

  28 November 2022

  McGraths Hill residents can look forward to an exciting new playground in 2023 – and they can have their say on which option they want built!Voting is now open for the new playground at Ivy …

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