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.

• Apply for Council's event sponsorship funding

  29 January 2025

  Are you hosting an event in the Hawkesbury region?Hawkesbury City Council invites event organisers to apply for sponsorship under its annual Event Sponsorship Program. This program is designed to …

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• New free library programs and services for the Hawkesbury community

  29 January 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council’s libraries at Windsor and Richmond are not just places to read and borrow exciting books. They are a magnet for the local community, offering programs and services f…

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• Have your say on Hawkesbury's unique Slab Barns

  28 January 2025

  A new study of timber slab barns and outbuildings from the early days of the colony will be on public exhibition at Hawkesbury City Council from 28 January until 9 March 2025.The slab barns and ou…

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• Thirty-two new citizens at Hawkesbury's Australia Day ceremony

  26 January 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council welcomed 32 new citizens, including six families, at this morning's Australia Day citizenship ceremony.The new citizens come from nine countries: Germany, India, Kenya, Sou…

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• Hawkesbury City Council celebrates Australia Day Award winners

  26 January 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council has congratulated the seven winners of the 2025 Australia Day Awards at a ceremony at the Council’s chambers in Windsor today.The winners are:AwardAward winnerCitizen…

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• Preparations being finalised for Australia Day in a busy summer of events in the Hawkesbury

  7 January 2025

  With Christmas and New Year behind us, Hawkesbury City Council is finalising preparations for Australia Day on Sunday 26 January.Our family-friendly community event runs from 5pm to 9pm at Governo…

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• Freemans Reach Reserve playground now open

  7 January 2025

  Work to install a new playground at Freemans Reach Reserve has now been completed.The new playground, replacing the older play equipment, is suitable for children aged up to 12 years.It includes:N…

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• New Jack Gow Reserve playground now open

  7 January 2025

  The highly-anticipated brand new playground at Jack Gow Reserve in McGraths Hill is now open.The new playground on Andrew Thompson Drive was designed following community consultation to ensure the…

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• Peter Ryan replaces Tom Aczel on Council

  20 December 2024

  Peter Ryan has been elected as a Councillor to Hawkesbury City Council after the resignation of Tom Aczel earlier this month, which triggered a countback election by the NSW Electoral Commission.M…

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• Get ready for Australia Day on the Hawkesbury 2025

  20 December 2024

  It will be a green-and-golden evening by the river when Australia Day on the Hawkesbury returns on Sunday 26 January 2025, with a spot of cricket for the very first time!Our family-friendly commun…

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