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.

• Remote Area Electronic Waste Collection continues at Colo Heights, St Albans

  17 May 2021

  To help community members in remote areas to correctly dispose of old computers, televisions and other electronic waste, Hawkesbury City Council is providing free electronic waste collection event…

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• Celebrate IDAHOBIT Day in the Hawkesbury

  17 May 2021

  Show your support for our LGBTIQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Queer and Plus) community and join us on Tuesday, 18 May 2021 for a special event hosted by Miranda Fair at Richmond Rege…

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• Expressions of Interest sought for Community Representatives on Council’s Local Planning Panel

  17 May 2021

  Hawkesbury City Council is seeking community representatives to become members of its Local Planning Panel (LLP) that comprises three independent state appointed experts and one representative fro…

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• Flood recovery support: business information sessions

  14 May 2021

  To help support local businesses through their ongoing flood recovery, business owners and operators are invited to attend an information session to meet with representatives from government and c…

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• Get on board the Bilpin Apple Pie Trail

  12 May 2021

  Bilpin’s Apple Pie Trail is fast becoming this autumn’s ‘must do!’ activity. The Trail follows a 15 kilometre stretch of the scenic Bells Line of Road on either side of the township…

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• Nominate a mate for the 2022 Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards

  11 May 2021

  Do you know someone who is achieving a lot for our community? Council is now calling for nominations of outstanding local people for the 2022 Hawkesbury Australia Day Awards, so this is your chanc…

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• Flood recovery: financial assistance for rates, application fees waived

  10 May 2021

  Hawkesbury City Council is committed to supporting our community in flood recovery. As part of this, Council is also offering financial assistance:application fees will be waived for construction …

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• Public Exhibition – Draft Communication and Engagement Strategy

  6 May 2021

  Hawkesbury City Council is inviting community members to view and comment on Council’s Draft Communication and Engagement Strategy, which will be on public exhibition from Thursday, 6 May 2021 unt…

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• Correct bin placement

  6 May 2021

  For Council’s garbage trucks to be able to empty garbage bins, please place your bins correctly.Handy tips to ensure your household waste, recycling and green bins can be easily and safely collect…

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• 3D Printer Workshop

  6 May 2021

  Come along to a 3D printing workshop on Tuesday, 18 May from 1pm to 3pm and take part in the fascinating creation of a three-dimensional object from a digital model, by building up layer upon laye…

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