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.

• Warren Fahey presents ‘Dead and Buried’

  23 August 2022

  Hawkesbury Library Service is looking forward to hosting social historian and author, Warren Fahey AM for an informative and entertaining discussion about his new book ‘Dead and Buried&rsquo…

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• Council partners with NSW Police and EPA for blitz on dumpers

  22 August 2022

  Hawkesbury City Council held the first of several joint operations with the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and NSW Police on Thursday 18 August 2022, targeting heavy vehicles and ill…

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• Get prepared for severe weather

  19 August 2022

  The NSW SES is warning communities across NSW to be prepared for heightened risks of severe weather in the coming months.This week the Bureau of Meteorology issued a La Niña Alert, as their three-…

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• Statement from Clr Patrick Conolly

  11 August 2022

  Today I have advised the General Manager and Councillors of Hawkesbury City Council that I am resigning from the position of Mayor.As many people in our community are aware, my family were recentl…

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• Live traffic cameras providing local updates

  11 August 2022

  Road users can now keep up to date with news of incidents and conditions that may affect their travel in the Hawkesbury thanks to a Live Traffic NSW project by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) in collabo…

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• Writers Workshop – How to publish your book

  11 August 2022

  Join Australian author, writer, and presenter Anna Featherstone at an informative workshop about the publishing process. It will be held on Thursday, 1 September from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Hawkesb…

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• Ready to Go at Hawkesbury Community Hubs

  10 August 2022

  Disasters can happen when you least expect it but you can be prepared by having all your important family documents ready to go.The ‘Ready to Go’ team from Bligh Park Community Service…

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• Be tempted at Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury

  10 August 2022

  Get your taste buds ready! Hawkesbury City Council is launching a brand new event in the heart of Richmond at Richmond Park on Saturday, 15 October 2022 called Savour the Flavour Hawkesbury.The ne…

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• Waste Management Facility bookings no longer required

  9 August 2022

  The Hawkesbury City Waste Management Facility (WMF) has returned to normal operation with bookings no longer required.Standard charges apply for other waste that is not flood waste and for residen…

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• Community Hub catch ups

  8 August 2022

  Come and find out what the Community Hubs can offer you and tell us what you’d like from your Hub!Community Hub locationsWilberforce Hub         …

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