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 Regional Museum to feature a new Aboriginal Garden

  5 March 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council is set to begin an exciting transformation of the Hawkesbury Regional Museum’s outdoor space this March, with the creation of a permanent Aboriginal Garden. This sign…

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• Don’t be remiss - microchip!

  5 March 2025

  Pet microchipping is a very important tool for reuniting lost pets with their owners. Unlike collars and tags, a microchip provides a permanent form of identification that can’t be lost or r…

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• Council welcomes next generation of workers

  4 March 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council has welcomed 11 new staff members into apprenticeships, cadetships and traineeships working across six departments of Council.The roles, which run from 6 months to four yea…

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• Have Your Say on the Concept Plans for the Shared Path Bridge over Rickabys Creek

  24 February 2025

  Council is inviting the community to ‘Have Your Say’ on the proposed concept plans for a second bridge over Rickabys Creek at Hawkesbury Valley Way.The shared path, for pedestrian and …

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• Progress update: Western Sydney Infrastructure Grant Projects (WSIG)

  21 February 2025

  Hawkesbury City Council is working hard on the delivery of its 10 Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program (WSIG) projects, with $98 million in funding from the NSW Government.These projects w…

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• Council refuses to endorse current Richmond Bridge proposal

  21 February 2025

  Hawkesbury City councillors have given their full support to community concerns that the NSW Government’s proposed Richmond Bridge duplication project will cause significant adverse impacts …

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• Is your business ready to thrive? Claim your FREE Health Check!

  21 February 2025

  Feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind? It's time to step back and work on your business, not just in it.Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for businesses in the Hawkesbury Local Are…

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• Celebrating 20 stories for 20 years of the Deerubbin Building

  20 February 2025

  In 2025, Hawkesbury City Council celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the Deerubbin Centre. Home to Hawkesbury Central Library, Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, community meeting rooms, and commercia…

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• Construction on the Woodbury Reserve Skate Park ramps up!

  19 February 2025

  The excitement continues for Glossodia families with the start of construction on the Woodbury Reserve Skate Park.Construction commenced at the skate park on Tuesday, 04 February 2025 and follows …

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• Get Tech Savvy at the Library

  19 February 2025

  Are you curious about the world of mobile technology but unsure where to start?The Tech Savy Seniors program is back at Hawkesbury Library Service in 2025 with Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to …

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