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.

• Hawkesbury City Council’s annual smoking ceremony

  24 January 2023

  A senior member of the Darug community will host a Smoking Ceremony at the beginning of the Council Meeting on Tuesday, 31 January.A Smoking Ceremony is one of the most significant ancient ceremon…

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• Have Your Say on Caravan Parks Policy

  23 January 2023

  Hawkesbury City Council is inviting community members to view and comment on Council’s Draft Local Approvals Policy – Caravan Parks which is on public exhibition until Friday, 10 March…

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• Hawkesbury Community Hubs return for 2023

  20 January 2023

  The Hawkesbury Community Hubs are starting up again on Monday 30 January 2023 so come along and connect with us for plenty of free activities and community support.This year a new hub at Bowen Mou…

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• WestInvest to deliver transformative projects to the Hawkesbury

  19 January 2023

  A new swimming centre for Richmond, a new community centre for North Richmond, upgrades to Oasis Swimming Centre at South Windsor, a redeveloped athletics centre in Hobartville and a cycleway acro…

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• 2023 Rex Stubbs Commemorative History Symposium

  18 January 2023

  Former mayor, Rex Stubbs, will be remembered at the second Dr Rex Stubbs OAM Commemorative History Symposium, to be held at the Deerubbin Centre in Windsor on Saturday 4 February.The free, fully c…

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• Pitt Town Bypass funding announcement

  17 January 2023

  Hawkesbury City Council welcomes the State Government’s announcement of $100 million for the construction of the Pitt Town Bypass.The proposal includes the extension of Pitt Town Road past B…

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• Governor-General to attend Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony 2023

  12 January 2023

  The Hawkesbury plans to welcome 32 new citizens originating from Canada, Ukraine, Germany, Bangladesh, India, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, France, the Phili…

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• NEW to the Hubs in 2023 – Free Digital Mentoring

  11 January 2023

  The Hawkesbury Community Hubs are starting up again on Wednesday, 1 February 2023 so come along and connect with us for plenty of free activities and community support.Kicking off 2023 will be fre…

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• EOI – Floodplain Management Sub-Committee

  11 January 2023

  Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited for people to become representatives on Council’s Floodplain Management Sub-Committee.The Floodplain Management Sub-Committee has been formed by Haw…

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• REMINDER - Draft Communication and Engagement Policy now on public exhibition

  6 January 2023

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

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