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.

• National Day of Healing - Sorry Day

  17 May 2022

  The Hawkesbury community will gather for the National Day of Healing - Sorry Day on Thursday, 26 May 2022 at 11am at Governor Phillip Park, Windsor.The first National Sorry Day was observed in 199…

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• Celebrate IDAHOBIT Day in the Hawkesbury

  17 May 2022

  Show your support for our LGBTIQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Queer and Plus) community and join us tonight Tuesday, 17 May 2022 for a free Trivia Night for IDAHOBIT at Panthers North…

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• Mayor incident

  16 May 2022

  Hawkesbury City Council can confirm that there was an invasion at the Mayor of Hawkesbury, Councillor Patrick Conolly’s house last night.The Mayor was injured during the invasion but he has …

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• Apply for disaster risk funds now

  16 May 2022

  A $30 million fund is now open to local and regional NSW organisations to help communities reduce, mitigate and manage the risks of future natural disasters.Local groups, not-for-profits, Councils…

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• Public hearing about revised plans for Fernadell Park – REMINDER

  13 May 2022

  A public hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the draft Masterplan for Fernadell Park will be held at 7pm on Monday, 16 May 2022 at Pitt Town & District Sports Club, 139 Old Pitt Town Ro…

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• Public exhibition: Part 5 Application for proposed development: Road and infrastructure facilities at Grose Wold, Yarramundi

  12 May 2022

  Council is currently exhibiting a Part 5 Application for the extension of Grose River Road, Grose Wold, the construction of a concrete bridge spanning the Grose River and the construction of a T-i…

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• Community Recycling Centre now accepting paint drop-offs

  18 May 2022

  Paint is once again being accepted at Council's Community Recycling Centre.The Community Recycling Centre accepts:PaintSmoke detectorsGas bottlesFire extinguishersCar batteriesHousehold batteriesF…

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• Community Grant Workshops and Hawkesbury Community Learning Hub

  2 May 2022

  Hawkesbury City Council is running community grant workshops with tips on applying for grants. See the Community Grants and Support page at www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au/hch and the details be…

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• Hawkesbury Flood Recovery Centres – reminder

  29 April 2022

  The Hawkesbury Flood Recovery Centres at South Windsor Family Centre, 6 Greenhills Way, South Windsor and The Retreat, 5564 Old Northern Road, Wisemans Ferry will remain open on selected week days…

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• Remote Area Problem Waste Collection – register and save the date

  29 April 2022

  To help community members in remote areas to correctly dispose of problem waste, Hawkesbury City Council is providing free waste collection events at Bilpin, Colo Heights and the Macdonald Valley.…

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